This is the kind of content I've been waiting for before considering a z6iii! Love that you and others are using the 180-600 since that's my long lens, hoping to make the jump up from the zfc to the 6iii soon.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@g00ntherАй бұрын
Really great real-world tests. Thanks. Been enjoying your content as I'm considering a Z6III. I've subbed 👍
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@dennishitchmough2819Ай бұрын
I have the same system as you are testing (Z6iii + 180-600mm) and I've found your tips to be well thought out and carefully tested which makes it perfect for me to attempt on my own equipment. Thanks!!
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@OttertuberАй бұрын
Those are some amazing bird shots. Thank you for going into detail on what settings you used and why. I hope to one day save enough money to get a camera as good as the z6III.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cablecarpifyАй бұрын
Good Video! Nice to watch and follow you. I.m also very happy with my Z6iii and 180-600 😊 Greatings from the Netherlands.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@brucegraner5901Ай бұрын
Great review. Nikon has really upped its game. Now if only they'd recapture some of the D500 magic. Maybe a repurposed Z7 crop sensor with the 30+ megapixels you mentioned.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Im curious about why no crop camera yet myself.
@JviotrАй бұрын
I’m not sure Nikon sold as many D500s as some may think. It was an amazing camera, and people who owned it seem to love it, but it’s worth noting Nikon discontinued it a while ago, even though both the D7500 and D850 (cameras that use the same sensor / AF system) are still being manufactured. If I had the money, I would just buy a Z8 and use it in DX mode..
@KungPowEnterFistАй бұрын
I am not really sure what you mean by "D500 magic." Nikon stated on several occasions that the D500 was a flop. I had never seen a camera flood eBay so quickly and so much after its launch as the D500. It got mega hyped on YT, a small number of people bought it, and most of those people dumped it on eBay inside a year. By contrast, the Z6, a similar priced camera, with almost no native lenses available at that time, outsold the D500 three to one in the first 18 months after their respective launches. And a lot of people had a low opinion of the Z6. That just goes to show you what a disappointment the D500 actually was. In any case, the Z8 renders a Z500 redundant, just like the D850 instantly made the D500 redundant. I would rather see a D7500 level camera. i.e., a Z50 Mark II with IBIS and the Z6III AF.
@prokremelskidezolati1426Ай бұрын
@@KungPowEnterFist of course, it was a flop, because those idiots in Nikon tried to push everybody to FX, but what happened? - they kicked every DX user first of all to other camera manufacturers. Then the D850 came and after that the ML and because of the crappy AF in Nikon ML cameras, Nikon kicked a lot of people to another companies again. That is Nikon, lol PS: if Nikon had woken up and released the D500 when it mattered, it would have been a hit. And when was it supposed to be? Well, sometimes 3-5 years after the D300, i.e. 2010-2012. Instead, Nikon slept soundly (as always) and the D500 arrived in 2016!!! That would be a "magic" of the D500 (D400)...
@prokremelskidezolati1426Ай бұрын
@@Jviotr why would anyone buy a 46 MPx FF camera and use it in DX mode???
@tedshillitto6062Ай бұрын
Great vid Scott. Even greater to see you out there getting back too good health. Best Wishes Ted. UK
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Thanks
@plusplus940Ай бұрын
great tip to bring the focal plane close to you as you swing the camera up, thank you
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Glad to help!
@ianslingsby3415Ай бұрын
Thanks for this real-world review. Looks amazing capability for the cost.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@EuphaboneАй бұрын
Just got my z6iii on Friday and I've been quite pleasantly surprised with the high ISO performance and image stabilization. Would love to hear your thoughts on these two topics. Great videos BTW - really enjoy watching them.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Thanks. Im plan on a low light video but here in Alaska there's almost 20 hours of daylight. Going to be a challenge lol. And yes the stabiliization in video with a Nikon Z lens is fantastic. All the video in this review was handheld. Even the swans with the 1.4TC attached.
@uaebifvideo5472Ай бұрын
Congrats!!🎉
@davidsherman3462Ай бұрын
Great eagle shots
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Thanks
@patrickmolloy6994Ай бұрын
great review and very good comparison. I still love my Z8 with that lens, so no advantage as far as my use case.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
👍
@robari2410Ай бұрын
Just found your channel. What a beautiful settings and great presenter's style. Thank you for all the info and tips. New subscriber here! Peace
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Thanks for subscribing!
@TravelNatureEUАй бұрын
Fantastic review! I'm eyeing this camera and animal detect autofocus is one of my priorities. Thanks a lot!
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@TravelNatureEUАй бұрын
@@WILDALASKA It was. I'm still using my old Z6 but I've missed so many great shots due to its outdated autofocus system that I can't wait to get this one asap. I'm sure this one is the one ;-)
@LorenzoFrausto29 күн бұрын
@@TravelNatureEUit is, I’m loving it.
@VABrowneMDPhDАй бұрын
Really informative video! Great to see you out in the field!
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Hey, thanks!
@ptvfr800Ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video Scott, good photography tips..
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
thanks
@xdemiurgeАй бұрын
for background vs object focus issue, I use focus position memory and just call back this focus position using fn button on my 180-600z lens. Usually use about 5-6 meters position. It is much faster than focusing to someting near you and you don't have to rotate focus ring or lose subject from your viewfinder.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
👍
@OriginOutfittersMaineАй бұрын
Awesome video. I must ask though-what body was this video filmed on? The talking head portions. It hunted for focus randomly a few times. Hopefully not the new Z6! 😂
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Different cameras, Insta360 go 3s, dii pocket 3, iPhone, sony ZV-E1. I noticed in that sever wind portion a pieces of cottonwood fly by my face and I saw the focus blipped. The Z6 III only filmed the birds not me.
@lesladbrook4508Ай бұрын
An excellent review and great tips, thank you 🙂
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@marcel9568Ай бұрын
Great review. It may detect birds well, but I’m not too sure if it’s gonna jump to other animals if they are around.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
You can see in the EVF footage other arctic terns that fly by the one tracked and it sticks pretty good. You can also set the amount of stickiness for switching to another subject more or less in the settings.
@RobertVovkPhotographyАй бұрын
This camera looks great.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
👍
@todddrew1192Ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video.. Great job.. Till next time.. Be safe..
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@destinyangel5Ай бұрын
Great review , a noticeable better capable focus on this upgraded z6III, but wondering if the reported Z6III has worse dynamic range compared to older Z6II due to Z6III's partially stacked sensor and is it noticeable ? It's been reported is worse at all ISO settings below 800 or nothing to worry about ? It seems like some feedback so far is that, Nikon had to compromised Dynamic range for better video and reducing rolling shutter effects for stills, like reduced dynamic ranges for Z9 Z8 , over the better superior dynamic range for stills of the BSI non stacked D850 but D850 suffers form a rolling shutter when electronic shutter selected instead of it's mechanical shutter .It's like Nikon needed to find a Dynamic Range sweet spot now with Z6III Z8-Z9?
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Thanks. The dynamic range is fine on the Z6 III. If we are needing more than it currently has, then need to get it better in camera first. I think that's where I fall with most of the dynamic range discussions anymore. The cameras all do more than we need already in that regard especially if we get it right in the field.
@jtes1442Ай бұрын
The reported dynamic range issues have been greatly exaggerated. Unless you always underexpose or overexpose your images by five stops or more, it's a nothing burger. If that's the case, then it's not the camera-it's you.
@steventhomas231Ай бұрын
Looks fantastic. Only thing i dont like is the tracking box looks like it could be hard to see in some conditions. I hope nikon update it so you can customise the colour and width of the box.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
you can. I can see it fine in the EVF, it may be a little hard to see in the footage though at times.
@NevadaScrubJayАй бұрын
Great description.... Birds are what I like to shoot. Thank you... I don't want to spend the $ that the Z8 and Z9 cost. Plus, a little less weight makes handling easier. But, I am uber curious what the tracking/AF will be on the upcoming Z7 III. Because of weight; I am thinking my wife would prefer the upcoming Z90. These releases could be in the next month or two. I am am looking forward to your review on that camera with a comparison. Again, fabulous review...
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
👍
@uaebifvideo5472Ай бұрын
Thank you for the information!!
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Our pleasure!
@thephotoyak4 күн бұрын
Great video, practical demonstrations, seems quite non-biased. My only questions: how is the AF when shooting video? Also, any chance you tried a F mount lens with FTZ? I have an old 300mm 2.8 I'm holding on to.
@WILDALASKA4 күн бұрын
Video AF is great. Yes I tested the 200-500 and it worked well as per the Z8/z9 does.
@forced_perspectiveАй бұрын
I really enjoy your informative videos. Having shot the r6 ii and z6 iii what would your opinion be as far as the betterbcamera for bif ? At a crossroads and ready to pull the trigger but have to dissove my nikon gear to switch systems
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Both a re great at BIF. But the new Nikon has better video and I prefer the colors off the Z6III and the sensor readout s faster so less rolling shutter, but the r6MKii has very low rolling shutter also.
@forced_perspectiveАй бұрын
@@WILDALASKA cool thanks so much!!!
@a97b18bАй бұрын
I’m about to switch my r6 and 100-500 for z6iii. I don’t have tons of money but Nikon has more lens options for telephoto and they’re more “affordable “. Nikon has the 600 for around 5k, canon would be like 10k!
@ElGrecoDaGeekАй бұрын
As all-in-one family/travel lenses go if you could test with the 24-200/28-400 that would be great. I'd also love to see performance with adapted Canon glass since I know you have the same Fringer adapter and manty lenses that I do.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Good advice. I am going to be testing the 28-400 this week and I will be doing a video with the EF 500 F4 mKII and the EF 70-200 MKIII for sure with the camera.
@bladerealm124Ай бұрын
Do all of these comments on Z6III animal AF vs Z8/Z9 bird AF translate directly to video AF? Is the Z6III just slightly behind the Z8 in video AF? Can both of them track BIF at 4k120fps?
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
I am working on a video centric video about the Z6 III now. But yes the tracking in both is very good on BIF. It will include just that question. All the video in the review for AF of the birds was recorded on the Z6 III
@keesgewoonАй бұрын
another tip is: save focus position - load saved focus position??
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
You can. But over the years I never use it. I just use the as I lift the lens (if I was focused a farther or shorter distance from the subject Tim about to shoot) I just hit the single point which pops to the ground to bring the focus point back to me.
@barryinnyАй бұрын
Hi. Love your channel. I'm a beginner and needed an all around camera (stills/video) for an arctic trip to Svalbard next July. I decided on the Z8. I bought the Z8 with the 24-120 F4. I'm also planning on getting the 180-600 very soon. The Z8 combo deal cost $4396. The Z6iii is $2496 + $1096 for the 24-120 (no bundle offered yet) = $3592. Do you believe for the $800 - the Z8 is the better buy? I'm looking for a one and done hybrid body that will serve me well over the long haul. PS: I have big hands and the Z6ii I held seemed small and the Sony A6700 seemed like a kid's toy...while the Z8 feels solid. TY.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Ok for the big hand thing, whichever camera you buy get a battery grip which makes it feel better in the hand and doubles the battery life. Next, if you are shooting very few smalls ( finches, sparrows, etc) then the Z6 III is great, but if you are shooting smalls the Z8 will be better.
@vojtechbarta8442Ай бұрын
Now I am not sure if I should buy Z6III or Z8 mainly for wedding and very fast moving objects shoots.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
If you need to recoup or crop, Z8, if not so much the Z6 III
@thomaschamberlin2485Ай бұрын
Thank you. Just what we wanted to know. Does the Z6iii allow you to make the focus box lines thicker like the Z9 now does? Matt Granger suggested moving the focal plane in front of the bird by setting the focus recall button on the lens to close focus. I have the Fn2 button on the Z9 set for spot focus so I do it like you do. Always after a double shutter button tap.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
I haven't checked for the the thicker lines. That's an interesting tip for focus but I find it just as easy to tap the single point as I raise the lens as my finger is already there vs finding the button on the lens.
@kjltubeАй бұрын
@@WILDALASKA Sorry, but what do you mean by "tap the single point"? I assume you have a front button programmed to this on your Z6III? Thanks for making this video with your findings btw. I'm more inclined to invest in a birding lens for my Z6III now.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
@@kjltube Here'd the setup video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcVmlNuSqKm4hYk.html So the concept is we have one button for single point focus the photographers designates and another button for subject detect. You use the single point to get close or on your subject and then hit the af-on for subject detect to lock in cases where the lock doesn't just jump to the subject
@user-lo9hj4tu1fАй бұрын
Thank you, great I take sports photography and wedding photography Do you recommend z6iii
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Should be great for it
@user-lo9hj4tu1fАй бұрын
@@WILDALASKA Thank you
@jazzisteveАй бұрын
Better to use DX mode than a 1.4 TC.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Disagree. Less pixels on subject makes for poorer quality of the image by cropping in camera. Also you now have no ability to re-comp your shot if needed. Always crop in post if needed There is no degradation on the image with the 1.4 TC to enlarge. The point of TC is to get more pixels on your subject.
@jazzisteveАй бұрын
@@WILDALASKA Depends how small or large the subject is in the frame and available light as well. If you're forever shooting small subjects, that are small in the frame, the extra pixels might make a difference.
@michaelbidegain6913Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing are you using auto ISO
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Never. Full manual
@garymeredith2441Ай бұрын
Scott what is the big difference between the Z6 and the Z7 series of bodies .
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
MP. The Z7 is a higher mp mid level camera. Im not sure where the Z7 series sits now in the range with the Z8 out unless the Z7 comes in @ 60+ MP.
@garymeredith2441Ай бұрын
@@WILDALASKA Scott the reason I asked this question I have a good friend that's a Nikon user she wants to know would it be better to get the Z6 III that you just tested or would it be better to get the Z7 she's been asking me that less couple days can you please let me know which would be the better camera for doing birds .
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
@@garymeredith2441 If you need to crop then z7. if not then the z6III has much better af and almost no rolling shutter in high speed shots.
@toxotis70Ай бұрын
did you had any of those AF problems with older DSLRs ?
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
Completely different focusing systems. But yes you still needed to have the focus closer to your subject for success. Just a different approach after you got it close.
@KungPowEnterFistАй бұрын
Ok, so, basically, the Z6III has the same ability to bird/BIF AF as the Z9 in animal AF mode. That means the Z9 is easily superior at bird/BIF AF vs the Z6III, because the Z9 is far better in bird AF mode than in animal AF mode when working with birds. In any case, this is a huge step up from the Z6II.
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
🤷♂️
@mlai2546Ай бұрын
@WILDALASKA z6iii probably has an improved bird autofocus. Also remember this is a 24mp camera so you'll have to compare it to the Z9 cropped AF. From what I heard, it is amazing.
@KungPowEnterFistАй бұрын
@@mlai2546 IMHO, the Z8/Z9, which I own both, AF's better in crop mode for wildlife/sports action. The more you can fill the frame with the subject, the better. Those camera's don't seem to care about having less AF points like back in the DSLR days.
@mlai2546Ай бұрын
@free-qe6wx hi that's exactly what I mean. Having fewer autofocus points to go through eases the processor load and hence all processor power can be used on AF tracking.
@mailtoswarup1Ай бұрын
How much 24mp affects cropping small birds?
@WILDALASKAАй бұрын
A bit. That is the one drawback of any 24mp camera for wildlife. You just have to rethink things when you can get close enough