Z6III

I am learning more each day with use of the camera and watching videos on You Tube. I am coming from a D7500 and while there is a learning curve the newer technology is making it easier to use the Z 6III. I also have new lenses that make photos much sharper and I am looking forward to printing and framing some of my photos.

My new weapon of choice for weddings, portraits, events, real estate, and anything else I throw at it!! Greatest camera I’ve ever used. Night and day upgrade from my Fuji X-H2. And more of an upgrade from my Zf than I expected. The Z6iii is just so responsive for whatever you throw at it. And there’s so much added power and usability from the additional function buttons, combined with U1, U2, and U3 settings banks — which let you save EVERYTHING from the i menu to the custom function buttons and even all the individual settings. This made it a breeze for my real estate workflow to go from HDR brackets in U2 to flash exposures in U3. However I wish I had the option to autosave my settings in these custom User Settings modes — instead if you adjust anything and turn to a different mode then back, those adjusted settings will be reset. You have to manually save new settings each time thru the menu, otherwise even tweaks to shutter speed/aperture/ISO or WB will disappear and reset. Similarly, when in U1/U2/U3 modes, I’m not aware of any way to switch between P/S/A/M. This is silly. What if I want all my same custom settings and shortcuts but simply want to go from Aperture Priority to Manual mode? A lot of people don’t even use the U1/2/3 modes. I find them very helpful yet with some irksome flaws that could be easily fixed!Ergonomics feel great. I love the customizability, you can set this up for pure speed whatever your subject or workflow. And it’s a true hybrid workhorse. My first professional gig was wedding videography — and I’m not a videographer!! But the Z6iii made it easy to focus on my subject with a tap and take banging 4K 60p footage with impressive IBIS. I set the function button on my lens to start recording so I could reach it with my left hand while holding a top handle with my right. Dual base ISO in N-Log of 800 and 6400 let me take bright, clean footage indoors at the reception on the dancefloor making minimal lights look like daytime. An absolute majesty of a camera!

Coming from my beloved D5 to mirrorless, I was a little intimidated with all the new tech but was looking forward to the lighter gear. I haven’t been disappointed in the least. This is a great camera with fast autofocus and lots of customization options. 24 Meg is definitely a sweet spot for me. I shoot a little of everything; landscape, wildlife, birds, family, sports, action, architecture etc. this camera performs at pro level without a Pro level cost. Highly recommended.

I am still getting used to the camera but so far I love it

This is my first full frame mirrorless camera and currently using it with 50 mm f/1.8 S lens. The performance is much better than I expected and I would recommend this camera if you don’t wanna go for expensive Z8 or Z9.

I upgraded from my Z6ii for the improved subject tracking and video features and I am happy I did. The camera’s focus performance is quite responsive and accurate which is most evident when shooting video. Focusing seems to be on par with the Z8 and fits my budget better. Great addition to my camera collection.

I am very familiar with Nikon mirror-less cameras. I have a Z7II for work and work with Z9s routinely. I considered a Z7II or Z8, but decided 24.5 MP was sufficient and I wanted the better low light capability. I have not done that much with my camera yet other than familiarizing myself with it. I am finding it to be a little more advanced than the Z7II. To me, it is more of a Z9/Z8 little brother than the Z7II (which I think is a phenomenal camera). The images I have taken are excellent and that's with all F-mount lenses. I will be getting some Z-mount glass in the future, but I have a pretty decent complement of F-mount lenses, so I am starting with those. So far, it's everything, and more, than I was expecting.

First MILC. I am enjoying using it. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that, when compared to my DSLRs (D5600, D500, D750), it feels like a box of electronics whereas a DSLR feels like a proper machine.

This is my first mirrorless camera and I’m still learning what it can do. I’m still using my F-mount lenses including one from Tokina with a FTZII Adapter and they all worked great. I made sure all my lenses were compatible with the FTZII before mounting them on the camera. I can’t wait to see what the Z6iii can do with Z lenses. I did buy a how to book on the Z6iii and it explains the settings you need to know before taking your first shot. My D500 is a great camera but the Z6iii is shaping up to be so much more! There is one annoying thing about the design is the strap connector by the card slots gets in the way from the door fully opening up when you insert or remove the cards. But you just flip it out of the way and the access door opens fully.