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Nikon Z6 III Made in Thailand

Nikon Z6 Mark III camera registration details surfaced over the web, as you can see in the registration the Nikon Z6 Mark III camera is made in Thailand. The Announcement of the camera is about to happen today and the pre-order links will also become active

Nikon Z6 Mark III –  B&H Store

All about Nikon Z6 Mark III here

Also see – Nikon’s Lens Empire Expands: Sendai Factory’s Mega Investment!

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Nikon Z6 III Exclusive First Look


Nikon China has officially published the first image of the Nikon Z6 III camera. We are just one step away from the official announcement. The body’s build looks amazing and very similar to the Nikon professional Z8 camera.

Nikon Z6 Mark III Pre-oder at B&H Store

Also see – Nikon’s Lens Empire Expands: Sendai Factory’s Mega Investment!

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Confirmed: Nikon Z6 Mark III Announcement on June 17 at 8 a.m. ET

Nikon Z6 Mark III first Teaser video is out and now we have confirmed date and time:  June 17 at 8 a.m. ET

 

Nikon Z6 III Specifications

Model: N2214
Sensor: 24.5 MP BSI, optimized for low light and high dynamic range
Processor: New image processor (Dual EXPEED 7 engine)

Video Capabilities:

  • 6K resolution at 6048 x 4032, full-frame, 12-bit NRAW
  • 4K 60fps, full ProRes RAW
  • Full HD at 240fps (8-bit crop)

Viewfinder and Screen:

  • 5.76 million dot EVF
  • Improved vari-angle LCD screen

Shooting Performance:

  • 14 fps mechanical, 20 fps electronic (RAW, 14-bit)
  • 120 fps JPEG stills
  • Record time: 37-120 minutes
  • Shutter speed: 1/16000 sec
  • Mechanical and electronic shutter

Autofocus:

  • 293/297 AF points
  • Updated focus algorithm surpassing Z8/Z9
  • Nearly 100% AF coverage

Stabilization:

  • 7 or 8-stop VR system (same as Nikon Zf)
  • Pixel-shift capability

Storage and Battery:

  • CFexpress and SD memory cards
  • EN-EL15 battery
  • Nikon MB-N14 battery pack

Design and Ergonomics:

  • Hybrid body design between Z6 and Z8
  • Larger dimensions than Z6II: 3-5mm wider due to LCD hinge, a few mm thicker, 2-3mm taller overall
  • Improved ergonomics
  • 30-40g heavier than Z6II
  • Button layouts similar to Z6II with some elements from Z8
  • USB-C 3.0 (SuperSpeed)
  • HDMI A version 2.1 (full-size)
  • WiFi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth LE Connect

Cooling: New cooling design

Other Features:

  • Online firmware updates
  • New Nikon NX Studio version with Z6 III support

Pricing and Availability:

  • Expected price around Not known
  • Official announcement: next week (June 11-18)
  • Shipping expected to start in mid-July
  • Current Nikon Z6II will be in production until the end of the year at a discounted price

Kit Options:

  • Available as body only or in a kit with the 24-70mm f/4, 24-120mm f/4, and an additional lens

Stay tuned more updates coming

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Nikon’s Lens Empire Expands: Sendai Factory’s Mega Investment!

To meet the Global demand they Have to UPSCALE the Production facility, Nikon is investing  ¥25 billion ($160M) to EXTEND HIGH-END lens Manufacturing unit in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The High-End Lenses and cameras: Primarily produced in Japan (Sendai and Tochigi) due to the need for high precision and advanced technology. And Most of  the Consumer Lenses: (DX ones and Some variable aperture-based FX Lenses) are mainly produced in Thailand, leveraging cost-effective production processes to cater to a broader market.

NIKON CAMERA AND LENS MANUFACTURING UNIT LOCATION

  1. Sendai Nikon Corporation
    • Location: Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
    • Specialization: High-end camera lenses and flagship camera bodies. Nikon’s higher-end cameras made here since 1971.
  2. Tochigi Nikon Corporation
    • Location: Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
    • Specialization: High-precision optical components, including various NIKKOR lenses.
    • Production: Focuses on producing High Grade Z Mount Lenses. The facility is integral to the production of both DSLR and mirrorless lenses.
  3. Nikon (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
    • Location: Ayutthaya, Thailand
    • Specialization: Mass production of consumer and mid-range lenses, along with some camera bodies.

Nikon Was also having a Lens and compact camera manufacturing unit in Wuxi, China. On October 2017, Nikon announced they are closing their Chinese manufacutring unit.

Nikon Imaging (China) Co., Ltd. CLOSED NOW

  • Location: Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Specialization: Consumer-grade lenses and some assembly processes.

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Nikon Z6 Mark III Announcement Soon 2024 - Latest Updates


UPDATE: Nikon Z6 Mark III Announcement on June 17 at 8 a.m. ET


As we get closer to the Nikon Z6 Mark III camera announcement, we are getting more related updates. The Camera was expected to arrive on June 11, 2024, But, Now we have a new date from the rumor mill and the camera may arrive on June 18, 2024. The good thing is the announcement will happen within a week, So I am super excited about this.

According to the Nikon Rumor mill the Nikon Z6 mark III camera is expected to arrive

  • on or around June 11 (±1 day)
  • on or around June 18 (±1 day)

There could be several reasons for the discrepancy:

  • We may see a teaser for the new camera on June 11 and the official announcement on June 18 (the most likely scenario).
  • June 11 could be the internal presentation, and June 18 the official announcement.
  • June 11 could be the official announcement, and June 18 the actual shipping date.
  • June 11 could be the development announcement (less likely).
  • June 11 could be the announcement date, and pre-orders will open on June 18 (less likely).
  • I am sure there are a few other scenarios I did not mention here, but you get the picture

 


UPDATE: From Nikon China

Dealers are invited for product testing on June 18 and are also open for registration for others. This usually happens after the official announcement of the camera. So, you can expect Z6 III will arrive before June 18, 2024.


Nikon Z6 III Specifications

Model: N2214
Sensor: 24.5 MP BSI, optimized for low light and high dynamic range
Processor: New image processor (Dual EXPEED 7 engine)

Video Capabilities:

  • 6K resolution at 6048 x 4032, full-frame, 12-bit NRAW
  • 4K 60fps, full ProRes RAW
  • Full HD at 240fps (8-bit crop)

Viewfinder and Screen:

  • 5.76 million dot EVF
  • Improved vari-angle LCD screen

Shooting Performance:

  • 14 fps mechanical, 20 fps electronic (RAW, 14-bit)
  • 120 fps JPEG stills
  • Record time: 37-120 minutes
  • Shutter speed: 1/16000 sec
  • Mechanical and electronic shutter

Autofocus:

  • 293/297 AF points
  • Updated focus algorithm surpassing Z8/Z9
  • Nearly 100% AF coverage

Stabilization:

  • 7 or 8-stop VR system (same as Nikon Zf)
  • Pixel-shift capability

Storage and Battery:

  • CFexpress and SD memory cards
  • EN-EL15 battery
  • Nikon MB-N14 battery pack

Design and Ergonomics:

  • Hybrid body design between Z6 and Z8
  • Larger dimensions than Z6II: 3-5mm wider due to LCD hinge, a few mm thicker, 2-3mm taller overall
  • Improved ergonomics
  • 30-40g heavier than Z6II
  • Button layouts similar to Z6II with some elements from Z8
  • USB-C 3.0 (SuperSpeed)
  • HDMI A version 2.1 (full-size)
  • WiFi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth LE Connect

Cooling: New cooling design

Other Features:

  • Online firmware updates
  • New Nikon NX Studio version with Z6 III support

Pricing and Availability:

  • Expected price around Not known
  • Official announcement: next week (June 11-18)
  • Shipping expected to start in mid-July
  • Current Nikon Z6II will be in production until the end of the year at a discounted price

Kit Options:

  • Available as body only or in a kit with the 24-70mm f/4, 24-120mm f/4, and an additional lens

Stay tuned more updates coming

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Nikon Z6 Mark III vs Nikon Zf

As you can see in the table below, the Z6 Mark III camera features a newly developed 24.5 BSI FX-format full-frame Partially Stacked CMOS sensor with an upscaled design that enhances low-light performance and improved dynamic range compared to the sensor we have in the Nikon Zf/ Z6 II. The readout speed of the sensor also improved and

Dual Expeed 7 image processor: Inside the Nikon Z6 Mark 3 camera, with the help of the new dual Expeed 7 image processor able to extract 6K video resolution up to 60 frames per second in 12-bit N-RAW format. Additionally, you can also shoot continuously up to 120 frames per second in DX crop mode, all due to the fabrication of the dual Expeed 7 image processor inside the Z6 Mark 3 camera body.

Sensor Readout Speed – Nikon Z6 III vs Nikon ZF

Recently announced Nikon Z6 Mark 3 camera with its Partially stacked CMOS sensor is approximately 2.34x faster than the Nikon ZF 24 megapixel FX format sensor. So we are not commenting on the image quality here; of course, we will compare the image quality when the samples of the camera come out. But at the very same time, based on the readout speed of both cameras, the overall calculation that we are getting is that the Z6 Mark 3 camera is at least 2.34x faster than the ZF sensor, resulting in less rolling shutter effect in motion pictures and images.

The readout speed of the Nikon Z6 Mark 3 camera while capturing 4K 60p video in 10-bit mode is approximately 9.4 milliseconds, whereas the readout speed of Nikon ZF camera while capturing 4K videos at 4k 30p Video in 10 bit is approximately 22 milliseconds, which is approximately 2.34x more than the Z6 Mark 3 camera. As shown in the calculation above. As we know, Nikon cameras are not able to capture 6kps Raw videos, so the readout speed is not available for that specific set of data.

 

5.76 million-dot electronic viewfinder: This helps photographers capture perfect decisive moments with a single click. It provides the vision and accuracy needed by professional photographers. No one else in the competition uses such a high-resolution electronic viewfinder in their cameras.

Continuous Shooting Speed

14 FPS mechanical shutter and 20 FPS electronic shutter in full resolution: When shooting in NRAW, the maximum continuous shooting speed is 14 frames per second with the mechanical shutter and up to 20 frames per second with the electronic shutter. The maximum shooting speed can be obtained is 120 frames per second with the electronic shutter in DX mode.

The camera will feature the same artificial intelligence image stabilization algorithms as seen in the Nikon ZF camera, The IBIS center moves along with the AF point of the camera, so you get a true 8 Stops of IBIS from your camera. So, Nikon Z6 Mark 3 camera exhibits a class-leading image stabilization system that no competitor offers at this present time.

The autofocus is said to be much improved compared to the existing Nikon Z8 autofocus tracking algorithms. The autofocus coverage on the sensor is approximately 100%, which is not even possible with the latest Nikon ZF camera, which has a coverage of approximately 90% of the frame. The Z6 Mark 3 camera’s autofocus tracking mechanism has been upscaled to match the performance of competitors like Sony and Canon.

In terms of video resolution, the camera is able to record 6K videos up to 60 frames per second in N-RAW format internally on CFexpress Type B cards. For everything recorded in RAW, it is recommended to use CFexpress Type B cards. 4K recording up to 120 frames per second is available in DX mode.

Price-wise, the camera costs more than the Nikon ZF, so it’s now decision time. If the extended set of features, such as enhanced video core specifications or the maximum burst speed of up to 120 frames per second, matter to you, then you should invest in the Z6 Mark 3 camera. Otherwise, the Nikon ZF is still a good option with extensive manual control.

Feature Nikon Z6 III Nikon Zf
Model Code
N2214 N2137
Sensor 24.5 MP BSI, low light, high dynamic range [New Sensor] 24.5 MP BSI
Processor EXPEED 7 Dual EXPEED 7
Video Capabilities

6K 6048 x 4032, 12-bit NRAW,

4K 60fps ProRes RAW, Full HD 240fps 8-bit crop

4K UHD 30p, Full HD 60p
Viewfinder 5.76m dot EVF 3.68m dot EVF
LCD Screen Improved vari-angle Vari-angle LCD
Shooting Performance

14 fps mechanical, 20 fps electronic (RAW, 14-bit),

120 fps JPEG (DX)

14 fps continuous shooting
Record Time 37-120 minutes N/A
Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec 1/8000 sec
Shutter Type Mechanical & electronic Mechanical & electronic
Autofocus Points 299 299
Focus Algorithm Updated, better than Z8/Z9 Similar to Nikon Z8
AF Coverage Near 100% 90%
Stabilization 7 or 8-stop VR (same as Nikon Zf) 7-stop VR
Pixel-Shift HR Mode
Yes Yes
Memory Cards CFexpress + SD CFexpress + SD
Battery EN-EL15 EN-EL15c
Battery Pack Nikon MB-N14 Nikon MB-N11
Body Design Hybrid between Z6 and Z8 Retro-inspired
Dimensions 3-5mm wider, a few mm thicker, 2-3mm taller than Z6II Similar to Z6
Weight 700-750g 705g
USB Port USB-C 3.0 (SuperSpeed) USB-C
HDMI HDMI A version 2.1 (full-size) HDMI mini
Wireless Connectivity WiFi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth LE Connect WiFi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth
Cooling Design New cooling design Standard
Firmware Updates Online Standard
Ergonomics Better compared to Z6 Retro-styled
Price Around €3,000 in Europe Approximately €2,499 / $2,399
Announcement Date June 10-12 September 2023
Shipping Start Date Mid-July October 2023
Kit Options Body only, or with 24-70mm f/4, 24-120mm f/4, and another lens Body only, or with 24-70mm f/4

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Nikon Z6 Mark III Specification, Records 6k RAW and Shoots 120fps JPEG

Finally, we have the updated core specifications of the Nikon Z6 Mark III camera. The camera is rumored to feature upscaled video core specifications and the ability to record 6K video in 12-bit NRAW. The camera will also have Dual Expeed 7 Image processor to maximize the still and video performance of the camera

Nikon Z6 III Specifications

Model: N2214
Sensor: 24.5 MP BSI, optimized for low light and high dynamic range
Processor: New image processor (Dual EXPEED 7 engine)

Video Capabilities:

  • 6K resolution at 6048 x 4032, full-frame, 12-bit NRAW
  • 4K 60fps, full ProRes RAW
  • Full HD at 240fps (8-bit crop)

Viewfinder and Screen:

  • 5.76 million dot EVF
  • Improved vari-angle LCD screen

Shooting Performance:

  • 14 fps mechanical, 20 fps electronic (RAW, 14-bit)
  • 120 fps JPEG stills
  • Record time: 37-120 minutes
  • Shutter speed: 1/16000 sec
  • Mechanical and electronic shutter

Autofocus:

  • 293/297 AF points
  • Updated focus algorithm surpassing Z8/Z9
  • Nearly 100% AF coverage

Stabilization:

  • 7 or 8-stop VR system (same as Nikon Zf)
  • Pixel-shift capability

Storage and Battery:

  • CFexpress and SD memory cards
  • EN-EL15 battery
  • Nikon MB-N14 battery pack

Design and Ergonomics:

  • Hybrid body design between Z6 and Z8
  • Larger dimensions than Z6II: 3-5mm wider due to LCD hinge, a few mm thicker, 2-3mm taller overall
  • Improved ergonomics
  • 30-40g heavier than Z6II
  • Button layouts similar to Z6II with some elements from Z8
  • USB-C 3.0 (SuperSpeed)
  • HDMI A version 2.1 (full-size)
  • WiFi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth LE Connect

Cooling: New cooling design

Other Features:

  • Online firmware updates
  • New Nikon NX Studio version with Z6 III support

Pricing and Availability:

  • Expected price around €3,000 in Europe (lower in the US)
  • Official announcement: next week (June 10-12)
  • Shipping expected to start in mid-July
  • Current Nikon Z6II will be in production until the end of the year at a discounted price

Kit Options:

  • Available as body only or in a kit with the 24-70mm f/4, 24-120mm f/4, and an additional lens

Above, we have some new information about the Z6III, and it looks like it will be a high-performance machine with improvements in all areas, including video mode, continuous recording time, continuous shooting speed, EVF resolution, and AF performance. It has been stated that the Z6III will be the best camera in its class, and it certainly looks like it will be a fairly high-spec model for the mid-range.

However, one thing that concerns me is the price, 3,000 euros (the Zf is 2,550 euros on Amazon Germany), which is a bit high for a mid-range device. Btw., lets wait and see what happend next, if we get any new information we will post an update.

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source – NR.com