Nikon Z7 III
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The Nikon Z7 III is a full-frame mirrorless camera built around a 45.7-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor paired with dual EXPEED 6 processors. It shoots 10 fps continuous stills, offers 5-axis in-body stabilization rated at 5 stops, and delivers 4K 60p video with 1080/120p for slow motion. The body is weather-sealed magnesium alloy, weighing 705 grams with battery and card, and features dual card slots (CFexpress Type B/XQD and SD UHS-II). The 493-point hybrid autofocal system includes eye and animal detection for both stills and video. Launched at $2,496.95, it sits as a high-resolution workhorse aimed at landscape, studio, and hybrid shooters who need versatility without breaking the bank.
Video specs include N-Log and HLG profiles plus external ProRes RAW support, though internal recording is limited to 8-bit 4:2:0 H.264 with a 30-minute cap, which will frustrate serious video users. The Z7 III fills the gap between Nikon's entry Z bodies and the flagship Z9, offering serious resolution and build quality at a midrange price.
- 45.7 MP full-frame sensor delivers high-resolution files for demanding work
- Dual card slots (CFexpress/XQD and SD UHS-II) provide flexible storage and backup
- Robust magnesium alloy weather-sealed build at 705g with battery
- 4K 60p and 1080/120p with N-Log and external ProRes RAW support
- 493-point hybrid AF with eye and animal detection in stills and video
- Internal video limited to 8-bit 4:2:0 H.264 codec
- 30-minute recording limit for video clips
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Specs
- Battery
- EN-EL15c
- Weight Grams
- 705 g (with battery and memory card), 615 g (body only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit 4:2:0 internal
- Raw Video
- External (ProRes RAW via optional upgrade to compatible Atomos recorder, Blackmagic Design Video Assist)
- Log Profiles
- N-Log, HLG (HDR)
- Internal Codecs
- H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 60p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/120p
- Max Recording Time
- 29 min. 59 s
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Eyepoint
- 21 mm
- Total Pixels
- 46.89 million
- Tripod Socket
- 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
- Metering Range
- -3 to 17 EV
- Buffer Capacity
- Up to 77 shots (high-speed extended, 12-bit lossless compressed RAW)
- Flash Sync Speed
- 1/200 s
- Focus Shift Mode
- Up to 300 frames
- Diopter Adjustment
- -4 to +2 m-1
- Viewfinder Coverage
- 100%
- Exposure Compensation
- -5 to +5 EV
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
- Optional Battery Pack
- MB-N11 Power Battery Pack
- Picture Control Options
- 20 Creative Picture Controls
- Firmware Update Via Snapbridge
- Yes
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
- Sensor Type
- BSI CMOS
- Image Processor
- Dual EXPEED 6
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 45.7 MP
- Launch Price Usd
- $2,496.95
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 64-25600 (extended: ISO 32-102400)
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 64-25600 (extended: ISO 32-102400)
- Continuous Shooting
- 10 fps (9 fps with 14-bit RAW)
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/8000 to 900 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 30 s
- Viewfinder
- 0.5 in. 3.69M-dot OLED EVF, 0.8x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.2 in. 2.1M-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Nikon Z
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x
- Usb
- USB-C (SuperSpeed USB, USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
- Hdmi
- Mini-HDMI (Type C)
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm stereo mic input, 3.5mm stereo headphone output
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
- Card Slots
- 1x CFexpress Type B/XQD, 1x SD UHS-II
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 5.0 stops
- Af Points
- 493
- Af System
- Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
- Af Low Light
- -3 to +19 EV (-4 to +19 EV with low-light AF)
- Subject Detection
- Eye-Detection and Animal-Detection AF (stills and video)
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