Nikon Z6III: My First Wedding With It 

The one thing that I MUST change in My Nikon Z cameras is,, in the Z6III,,, "f7 RELEASE BUTTON TO USE DIAL" ""TURN IT ON"" then (WHEN YOU TOUCH ANY '"FN"BUTTON,, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HOLD IT DOWN TILL YOU ARE DONE) push the "FN" button, change the settings then touch any button to finish the change!!!!!!!!!!! (Z8 is f6,,, just look for RELEASE BUTTON) Tell all of Your Nikon friends :) :) :)

Congratulations on your first wedding with the Z6 lll, I always enjoy your approach, although I don't do the same type of sessions it is always interesting to see what others do to lower work or time needed to sort things out. I moved from the US 24 year where incomes are a lot lower and billing for service is a lot lower resulting in switching models a lot less. The choice of a Z6 lll was arrived at before the specs were released. I assumed the price point of the Zf and its capabilities pointed a Z6 replacement being a very capable camera. The Z6 lll however exceeds my predictions, where it boughs more from the Z8/9 more than being a feature update of the Z6 ll. I got the very first Z6 that entered my adopted country and in the early days of the Z6 the AF was a real problem until about the 3rd software update and kept better until my D850 became the backup camera. I assume 2 missed focus per 500 frames but I am not shooting sports or fast small birds. After becoming comfortable with it, I never really needed anything more. That little camera has been to 15 countries, shot events, studio performances regularly such that shooing only single frame, it has 546,000 shots, actor portfolios, casting short videos, street, a few weddings that I could not avoid, ballet, drama, and opera performances and rehearsals regardless of light levels the camera nails it within the 2/ 500 ratio and I like the low light performance more than the D850 and not having to use a sound deadening box for performances. Every feature described about the Z6 lll points to that as my next addition and probably sell the beloved but backup duty D850 to make up some of the cost difference. The neighboring countries really mark it up but and the US forbids Nikon from shipping parts or cameras here so there are no parts or warranty, and flying to and back to my native California will add $2000-3000 to the price of the camera. The one advantage over other regions of the world I have easy access to opulent palaces, 17th century mansions or very well equipped studios for $10-12.hour. There are about 200 studios rented by the hour and many with scenes for every historic period

I use the same settings as you do for the back buttons on my Z5. I did not know, that you could change from manual to auto ISO using the front wheel though. Thanks for telling that. I always went into the settings to change it...

Waiting on a 50 1.4 to replace my 50 1.2 , One of my favorit ever lenses, but it's Huge!!! did And conidering replacing my S5 II for Z6 III... Congrats on the wedding with the Z6 III!

have you tried the electronic/silent shutter yet taylor? Very curious how its like and its worth it to use compared to the mechanical

Do you find for Nikon under exposing by a lil bit or over exposing? For photos and video?

Any chance you could discuss how/why you use the Atomos Ninja Star? Appreciate all of the awesome stuff you share!

Thank you BJ Photo! They mailed us out 2 last week!

What do you think about Z6III main camera and Z6II second camera for weddings? I am thinking of something like a Z6III with a zoom and the Z6II with a fixed 85mm or 105mm.

I assume the Z6iii does not have the autofocus face detection modes with manual lenses like the Zf? One thing they added to the Z9 that I love is autofucus area cycling. I assigned it to my Video record button. You can unclick the ones you don't use so every time I click the video record button it advances to the next area on my list. Super fast way to change autofocus area. I hope they add it to the Z6iii soon.

I just shot a wedding Saturday where the groom was talking about being from Waterloo. I was like “Hmmmm…wedding? Waterloo? Photography? Who am I thinking of?”

How good is it in high ISO ? I love my Z9 and thinking about selling my A7siii to switch completely to Nikon … been using the Sony for a while but I prefer the color of the Nikon, that being said ISO 12800 on the Sony is way cleaner than Z9 at similar ISO (ISO6400 is clean on the Z9 but after that it gets pretty noisy) Hoping the Z6iii is doing lot better than the Z9 ?!

Any tips on getting focus on two faces during couple shots, while still shooting wide open aperture?

The Nikkor 40mm f2 images are so good looking, but the new 35mm 1.4 should be an interesting comparison with extra DOF.

Trying to decide between this and the Zf. I'm strictly an amateur shooter and will most take photos of kiddos running around and occasional wildlife. Zf seems perfect for me features-wise (and price point) but I am concerned about ergonomics for birding/wildlife outings.

Hey, quick question, is it bigger than z8 or smaller in size?

I got the ZF (another one) for 1,6k (tax excluded) in Spain. The Z6III is at 2.6k (tax excluded). The Z6III is still not a great purchase tbh due to price in EU

Hi, please tell me, if there is M raw,S raw,L raw in the camera? In Nikon z9, you couldn't change the resolution of the picture in raw

Is it weird that the thing I am envious of is the Auto ISO being removed from being right beside the lowest ISO setting in the controls?

Is the mechanical shutter quiet enough for wedding ceremonies? The Z6Ii shutter is fairly quiet but not always usable for photography in the theater. Thanks!

How does the Z6iii feel as a daily carry camera? Is it small enough that it could be easy to carry for a day out with the family. Debating return my x100vi and just get the Z6iii for family photos and capable for jobs too!

What is your take on transferring sigma art lenses to the z6 iii? They’re been working well for me on my d850 but thinking of taking the plunge to mirrorless and keen to have some of the eye focus features!

I've had my Z6iii lock up and require battery removal to get it working properly again twice so far. Once with stills (screen went completely black and never came back) and once with video (AF zone got stuck).

Will not write to SD in 10-bit video mode?

how does the z6iii eye tracking compare to the zf?

What is the name of that focusing mode that you are using while shooting ceremony ? I have Z6 II and i don't have that one , that combines tracking animals and people all in one mode.

Dude how is it that you’re also born on the 14th of July!?!? Nice!

Can I ask if the DR effects your processing? I've heard blacks are too dark and whites are blown out. Please share your perspective.

Is the white balance of the z7 ii compared to the z6 iii similar? because I wanted to buy one but as I already have a z7 II I'm afraid of clashing colors in post production

People love to talk about the custom boxes, I NEVER use this - instead I use 3D focus - if you understand how it works … it’s much better than anything else. And only Nikon has this , and because canon and Sony doesn’t have it some people don’t understand how it works… but basically instead of using the touch screen to point at your subject - there’s a point in the viewfinder - you point at your subject with it and half press the shutter - then camera track the subject

Is it better than a Sony a7IV? apart from FPS, until finally a bride moves, no one shoots 11 meters. It is a little more expensive without Sony. I don't know whether to choose Nikon or Sony, I don't own any mirrorless and I don't want to use DSLR lenses either. Thank you.

We the people require to know if this has banding or has zero banding like the z8. From the people.

How many Cameras do you have? And why you wife shoot with canon 🤨 🙂 its just a joke but it is funny caus my wife also shoots with canon and I with nikon 😀

What's with the camera on the ground? That's what neck straps are for, so you can carry your camera ... or multiple cameras. I'm a photojournalist, and I carry a notepad and pen with me. After taking a person's picture at an event, I have to write down their name and hometown. There's not always a safe place to put the camera down, but it is always safe around my neck.

After Nikon I am seriously thinking about Canon R6 Mark II I really would like to hear your opinion 😊

So you’re not going to a Z8?

wedding on a sigle card slot. good luck

The ZF is a beautiful camera to look and not use. It is very big and heavy - why? - in use is very "confusing". Z 6/7/8 models are wonderful. The option to change the eye/face subject is great and also on previous Z6.. Why don't other manufacturers do it? 50 1.2 is the one! Not for everyone. Some of the old F lenses are great. You may try some of their AI-S lenses for when on relaxed sessions. 50 1.2 or 1.4 for near subjects and 85 1.4 (beautiful), 180 2.8 (even greater). Keep it up.

Your wife is a Canon shooter? 🤨

Get into the educator course before it's officially available: www.taylorjacksoncourses.com/launch-deal-making-money-as-an-educator-in-wedding-photography

Canon, Sony, and now Panasonic have superior autofocus to Nikons whole mirrorless line up. But I understand how hostile Nikon “portrait” shooters can be and thumbs down hard.