The Nikon Z6 III launched only July this year and it was quite the upgrade from the Mark II version. While its headline act was being the world's first camera to get a partially stacked sensor, its biggest upgrade is in video recording.
With up to 6K/60p RAW recording internally, there are also numerous other recording options like 5.4K/60p or 4K/60p video from oversampled 6K, as well as full HD recording in up to 240p (10x slow motion), making it perfect for the serious videographer.
There were some issues with the image quality of the Z6 III soon after launch, but Nikon released a firmware update in September that took care of a few things, which means it's a better camera now than it was at launch.
While we rated its performance a full five stars, our only gripe was its price tag – at AU$4,499 RRP, it's a huge leap over the previous model. However, a 22% discount on Amazon for the October Prime Day sale means this mid-range camera is now a far better investment if you've been keen on snapping one up. From what we can tell, the AU$3,514.05 discounted price is the camera's all-time low and isn't currently available anywhere else below the AU$4K mark, although note that this is a Prime-exclusive offer.
If you think you'll be able to put all the Z6 III's features to good use, this camera will be worth the investment.
The partially stacked sensor speeds up the readouts which, in turn, means you get faster shutter speeds (a max of 1/16,000 sec) and continuous shooting rates (up to 60fps in full-frame mode and up to 120fps in cropped DX mode). The sensor resolution, however, remains at 24.5MP. There's now a total of 299 AF points (compared to 273 on the Z6 II) and the autofocus can work in low-light conditions down to -10EV. And that makes it ideal for astrophotography.
There are some physical upgrades that also justify the higher price. A 5.76-million dot OLED EVF with 4,000 nits of brightness is one of the best in the business which, our reviewer said rivals "the clarity of an optical viewfinder in giving an incredibly realistic display" – high praise indeed. In fact, the EVF even supports the DCI-P3 colour gamut for more true-to-life colours.
While the Nikon Z8 would suit the pro photographer who needs high-resolution results, the Z6 III slots in nicely below that, offering a far more affordable camera with some serious oomph.
