The recently announced Nikon Z6III full-frame mirrorless camera gets a major boost in performance and takes on a resemblance to its higher end (and more expensive) siblings, the Nikon Z8 and Z9, with the addition of several new features. Still and video capture both benefit from the updates, cementing its role as a hybrid camera. At the same time, Nikon revealed the company’s new complimentary cloud service. Nikon Imaging Cloud will offer some interesting connectivity features as well as downloadable Picture Control presets to add to the camera.

Changes to the new model can be found in the Z6III’s unique 24-megapixel sensor, the world’s first partially stacked CMOS sensor. Along with the camera’s EXPEED 7 processing engine (the same processer used in the Z8 and Z9 models), this newly designed sensor is responsible for the Z6III’s speedier performance and other capabilities. Nikon claims 3.5x faster readout than its Z6II predecessor, 6K internal N-RAW and ProRes Raw video and up to 120 fps pre-release capture. These are just a few of the benefits the camera offers. The AF system and advanced subject detection, the same used in the Z8 and Z9, promises to be an excellent upgrade to this mid-range camera.

Physically, the Z6III weighs 1.67 pounds with battery and memory card. More importantly, it takes its weather sealing from the Nikon Z8 for extra protection from dust and moisture. New to the Z6III are an exceptionally bright EVF and a fully-articulated 3.2 inch LCD versus the usual tilt screen. The Z6III is also equipped with a full complement of ports, including a full-size HDMI connection. Dual card slots house Cfexpress Type B, XQD and UHS-II compliant SDHC or SDXC cards.

In addition to the Nikon Imaging Cloud, Nikon has added new capabilities to its NX Studio software for the Z6III. Working with the software’s Color Blender and Color Grading features, users can create their own custom presets and upload them to the camera as Custom Picture Controls.

Nikon also announced the MG-N14 Power Battery Pack, which is equipped with an integrated shutter button. The pack can hold two EN-EL15c batteries. For more information about the camera and pack, visit NikonUSA.com

The Nikon Z6III is scheduled to ship at the end of June for the MSRPN OF $2,500 (body only) or $3,100 with the NIKKOR 24-70mm f/4 lens. The MB-N14 Power Battery Pack is slated for release this summer for $360.

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