Thank you Rachel for a uniquely well presented review of the Nikon Z6iii! I am originally from Cape Town and have had the opportunity to enjoy visiting both the African Penguins and the Cape Gannets - well done! I currently shoot with a Nikon Z6 and aim to purchase a Z6iii in the near future. Your presentation certainly assists my decision!
My last two Nikons which I still use are 45mp, Z 7ll and a D850. Upon purchasing the Z 6lll I was a little concerned about the less resolution but I have to say sometimes it's a little refreshing dealing with smaller files. Do I wish the Z6lll was 32 or 36 mp, sometimes but it being a 25mp is no dealbreaker and the image quality is great and autofocus as well works great. For this price point this camera has a ton to offer
I really do agree - I was quite nervous about shooting with this camera and capturing an image that I wished was 45 mp, but, I recently printed the penguin image and, I felt surprisingly satisfied with the result! Laid next to a print of an image taken on the Z9 there is a noticeable difference, but as I say, I was quite pleased in all honesty.
Hi great assignment, lucky you! Quick q regarding batteries, you are using a battery pack on Z6 iii, which uses 2 batteries, you said you had to replace a battery, did you mean both or one, and if its one, I am confused😊
Impressive photos and video and helped me confirm that this camera is a good choice for me. I was a bit reluctant due to the 24 MP but this does not seem to be too big an issue.
Wonderful video Rachel ! Love watching your genuine excitement and enthusiasm when in you’re element!! The use of the penguin shadow to maintain the texture of the foreground was genius !!! Best Art 😍
Brought a tear to my eye, seeing those beautiful images of my old home-country. Very nice review and feedback, thanx Rachie. Enjoyed watching this one. Excellent camera, happy Nikon can fill that mid-tier gap without a sacrifice in quality and features. Greetings from Down Under.
"Human prompt", love that! I was a little bothered by the fact that you said the Z6III was for an 'amateur' photographer, I have to strongly disagree. My body would hate me lugging around a Z9 all day. I cannot wait until I can get my hands on this camera!
The MP count does make it an amateur camera in my opinion. As an example, I’m heading on an assignment tomorrow where the deliverables are 35mp images and above. I couldn’t do my job with the Z6 III, hence my opinion of it being a camera for amateurs rather than professionals. Hope that helps, as always, it’s my opinion and you’re free to make your own decisions 🙂
@@RachelBigsby I understand, however there are many working professionals out there that 24MP is more than adequate in most cases. Would I have liked a bit of an MP bump in the Z6III sure, but it's not the most important factor. Thanks for the response. :)
Rachel, thank you for this video on the Z6iii I'm trading in my 21mp Nikon D500 and although crop sensor has been use successfully as a pro camera. I think for me 24mp will be a great second camera to my Z8 and also the use of Z lenses. I think if you go back to 'film' the expertise came from the photographer and darkroom not the camera so really any camera can be professional it depend on the eye behind the lens... Thank you for your summing up of this camera ...
Fabulous Rachel. You have that Magic that is difficult to learn. I really like your composition too. And Yes! I have subscribed. From the upsidedown side of our plannet, ... Australia. .....🐨
Does it have facial recognition technology? When recording a video of people, can I have the camera autofocus system track one specific face in the crowd and not be distracted by other faces?
How about doing a human prompt competition on Instagram with Nikon allowing your followers to interpret a prompt with some wildlife photographic prizes from Nikon? Would be a good way to create some interaction with the brand 😊
It’s hard to say, as there is no major difference - it’s not “technically” as good as the Z9 in my eyes simply because of the subject detection lacking bird detect as a stand alone feature but the Z6 III certainly didn’t struggle at any point. There wasn’t a single moment that I found it difficult or worse. I’d still give it 9/10
In theory, the Z9 with its fully stacked sensor, will have better Af tracking vs the partially stacked sensor in the Z6iii, but bearing in mind the same processor used on both, most likely also the same algorithms used, as well as AF modes/aids, I would be surprised if there is a big performance delta wrt AF in practice. Even between my Z9 and Zf, it’s not that easy to differentiate, and the Zf only sports a BSI sensor.
The rangers of the reserve :-) There is extensive conservation work that takes place here, monitoring from a tower hide how many juvenile gannets are predated by seals when trying to fledge the colony. They need an accurate census to enable them to determine the population growth or decline, enabling them to take action. It happens across the world, and I myself used to assist with Razorbills. Hope this helps :-)
Thank you Rachel for a uniquely well presented review of the Nikon Z6iii! I am originally from Cape Town and have had the opportunity to enjoy visiting both the African Penguins and the Cape Gannets - well done! I currently shoot with a Nikon Z6 and aim to purchase a Z6iii in the near future. Your presentation certainly assists my decision!
I'm so pleased to hear that, thank you!
My last two Nikons which I still use are 45mp, Z 7ll and a D850. Upon purchasing the Z 6lll I was a little concerned about the less resolution but I have to say sometimes it's a little refreshing dealing with smaller files. Do I wish the Z6lll was 32 or 36 mp, sometimes but it being a 25mp is no dealbreaker and the image quality is great and autofocus as well works great. For this price point this camera has a ton to offer
I really do agree - I was quite nervous about shooting with this camera and capturing an image that I wished was 45 mp, but, I recently printed the penguin image and, I felt surprisingly satisfied with the result! Laid next to a print of an image taken on the Z9 there is a noticeable difference, but as I say, I was quite pleased in all honesty.
Human prompt is a cool idea. Any word from Nikon on building content authentication into their cameras?
It’s a great idea, isn’t it! I’m afraid I don’t have any information to share about that 😊
Hope you enjoyed your time in South Africa, Cape Town Rachel😉 Stunning photographs!
I really did, thank you!
Hi great assignment, lucky you! Quick q regarding batteries, you are using a battery pack on Z6 iii, which uses 2 batteries, you said you had to replace a battery, did you mean both or one, and if its one, I am confused😊
Just one battery - I apologise for not clarifying that. Thank you for watching! :-)
incredible work, indeed
Thank you so much!
Impressive photos and video and helped me confirm that this camera is a good choice for me. I was a bit reluctant due to the 24 MP but this does not seem to be too big an issue.
Thank you! 😃
Great video Rachel loved all the photos and what a location the review was very good 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Brilliant video and review. What a stunning location 👌
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!
What a level of image quality, outstanding 👌
Thank you so much!
splendid images ! You seem to have had a blast 🙂
Thank you! 😃
Delightful video, and a great choice of music. The gannet shots were beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it - thank you ☺️
Wonderful video Rachel ! Love watching your genuine excitement and enthusiasm when in you’re element!! The use of the penguin shadow to maintain the texture of the foreground was genius !!! Best Art 😍
Oh thank you! You’re always so kind and supportive. Lots of love. X
Excellent video and brilliant photos Rachel 👏📸big fan of your photography 😊what an amazing camera 📷👍
Thanks so much! 😊 I really appreciate your comment!
Brought a tear to my eye, seeing those beautiful images of my old home-country. Very nice review and feedback, thanx Rachie. Enjoyed watching this one. Excellent camera, happy Nikon can fill that mid-tier gap without a sacrifice in quality and features.
Greetings from Down Under.
My pleasure! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video!
"Human prompt", love that!
I was a little bothered by the fact that you said the Z6III was for an 'amateur' photographer, I have to strongly disagree. My body would hate me lugging around a Z9 all day.
I cannot wait until I can get my hands on this camera!
The MP count does make it an amateur camera in my opinion. As an example, I’m heading on an assignment tomorrow where the deliverables are 35mp images and above. I couldn’t do my job with the Z6 III, hence my opinion of it being a camera for amateurs rather than professionals. Hope that helps, as always, it’s my opinion and you’re free to make your own decisions 🙂
@@RachelBigsby I understand, however there are many working professionals out there that 24MP is more than adequate in most cases. Would I have liked a bit of an MP bump in the Z6III sure, but it's not the most important factor. Thanks for the response. :)
@@RachelBigsby asking for MPs for a job is pretty rare even for professional jobs.
She’s right and beautiful leave her alone
Rachel, thank you for this video on the Z6iii I'm trading in my 21mp Nikon D500 and although crop sensor has been use successfully as a pro camera. I think for me 24mp will be a great second camera to my Z8 and also the use of Z lenses. I think if you go back to 'film' the expertise came from the photographer and darkroom not the camera so really any camera can be professional it depend on the eye behind the lens... Thank you for your summing up of this camera ...
Great to hear! I’m glad it was helpful for you 😃
Fabulous Rachel. You have that Magic that is difficult to learn. I really like your composition too. And Yes! I have subscribed.
From the upsidedown side of our plannet, ... Australia. .....🐨
Thank you so much! I’m really happy you’ve joined 😃
Does it have facial recognition technology? When recording a video of people, can I have the camera autofocus system track one specific face in the crowd and not be distracted by other faces?
Great Video 👍
Thanks for the visit!
Beautiful lady and camera😍
I wear a baseball cap or some hat (kind of like a cowboy without the side curl) when shooting in brighter days. Great location for a sea of birds.
I loved the shadow pic. I haven't seen one like that. Great review
Thank you 🤗
How about doing a human prompt competition on Instagram with Nikon allowing your followers to interpret a prompt with some wildlife photographic prizes from Nikon? Would be a good way to create some interaction with the brand 😊
That’s a great suggestion. Thank you!
There’s a very similar idea coming from Nikon soon! ☺️
where does the z6iii struggle in focus compared to the Z9?
It’s hard to say, as there is no major difference - it’s not “technically” as good as the Z9 in my eyes simply because of the subject detection lacking bird detect as a stand alone feature but the Z6 III certainly didn’t struggle at any point. There wasn’t a single moment that I found it difficult or worse.
I’d still give it 9/10
@@RachelBigsby Would love to know how it does with Eye AF with moving subjects. In the past front or back focusing was common.
In theory, the Z9 with its fully stacked sensor, will have better Af tracking vs the partially stacked sensor in the Z6iii, but bearing in mind the same processor used on both, most likely also the same algorithms used, as well as AF modes/aids, I would be surprised if there is a big performance delta wrt AF in practice.
Even between my Z9 and Zf, it’s not that easy to differentiate, and the Zf only sports a BSI sensor.
z9 has more af points, faster readout which can help some.
Who counted the birds?
The rangers of the reserve :-)
There is extensive conservation work that takes place here, monitoring from a tower hide how many juvenile gannets are predated by seals when trying to fledge the colony.
They need an accurate census to enable them to determine the population growth or decline, enabling them to take action.
It happens across the world, and I myself used to assist with Razorbills. Hope this helps :-)
@@RachelBigsby Wondering how one can count thousands of birds that are not stationary, constantly moving around, & all look the same...any ideas?