Nikon Z6 III released

So here we have the new Nikon Z6 mark 3, or Z6III as it will be most likely known as.

Most reviews are positive and the processor out of the Z9/8 together with its lower resolution sensor, still 24 MP makes it a bit of a speed beast and excellent for event photographers who take lots of shots at each event and want a manageable file size.

Looking through the reviews there seems to be only three complaints

  • No improvement to resolution
  • More expensive
  • No battery charger

24MP is still a sweet spot for video and this is its strength, event photographers will be glad of 24MP. Others using this, especially new comers wanting a budget Nikon first Nikon Z might be disappointed its not more like 36MP.

A few comments on the price, but its prices well to its competitors and counting inflation over the last few years it might not actually be any dearer.

No battery charger. Nikon being a bit cheap. Part of me understands this, but maybe leaving the charger out for the Z9/8 would make more sense. Myself as a Nikon user of many years have lots of chargers for this battery format, but new comers will not. Is this camera or new comers. It will certainly please those looking at reducing electrical waste.

Over all a great little camera.

Nikon Z6iii is coming

So by Monday next week we will finally now all about the long rumoured Nikon Z6 mark iii.

This is a tough camera for Nikon, its typically been the cheaper enthusiast camera, those that want something more capable then the base models Z50 and Z5 but cannot afford the Z8, Z9.

Its also been the faster more video focussed brother to the Z7.

Make it too good, it will be too expensive, you might as well pick up a Z8. Aimed at the cheaper end of the market and Nikon haters will say Nikon cannot make a decent mid prices camera.

We will see where they go with this but its a tricky balancing act.

Canon R1 Development announcement

Its been a long wait, and for Canon users they have had the capable R5 and R3 available; but we finally have the pro R1 development announcement.

There’s going to be a lot of hype, and a lot of negativity around this, but we have to remember who its for and the field of work the EOS 1 targeted.

Do not expect a high megapixel global shutter monster; this will be a very solid very capable mid megapixel camera that will work in any environment and not let press or sport photographers down. If they want high MP they will reach for the R5.