NA-Z6III for Nikon Z6III Camera

The Nikon Z6III is pushing the limits in video capabilities now offering 6K 60p N-RAW, 6K 30p ProRes RAW & improved Autofocus of the likes of the Z9 & Z8. The Nikon Z6III offers the same legendary Nikon sensors with the versatility of an electronic viewfinder and the more compact form factor of a mirrorless system. With the release of the NA-Z6III underwater housing, you can now take your underwater videography and photography to the next level. The ergonomic housing design ensures each essential control is re-routed to the left and right handles. This makes on-the-fly setting adjustments easier than ever. 

Technical Specifications

Introducing NA-Z6III

The Nikon Z6III is a groundbreaking release for Nikon. They’ve taken everything they’ve learned from their Z series cameras and condensed it into a small but powerful package. One of the most impressive features is the ability to record 6K 60p N-RAW and 6K 30p ProRes RAW internally, with no need for an external recorder! Nikon has also incorporated the excellent autofocus performance from the Z8/Z9 into the Z6III, marking a significant improvement over the AF performance of the Z6II/Z7II.

For still shooters, the Nikon Z6III features a 24.5MP partially stacked CMOS sensor that delivers incredible image quality with manageable file sizes. The Z6III’s electronic shutter offers blackout-free shooting through the EVF, ensuring you never lose sight of your subject. When combined with customisable AF modes, this camera is capable of locking focus on nearly any subject with ease.

The Nikon Z6III Camera:

• 24.5MP Partially-Stacked CMOS Sensor
• EXPEED 7 Image Processor
• 6K 60p N-RAW, 6K 30p ProRes RAW
• 4K 120p, Full HD 240p Slow Motion Video
• Up to 20 fps Raw, 60 fps JPEG Shooting
• Blackout-Free, 5760k-Dot EVF
• 493-Point AF, AI-Based Subject Detection
• 3.2" 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD
• CFexpress Type B & SD Memory Card Slots
• Camera-to-Cloud Direct Connectivity

Nikon F-Mount & Z-Mount Lens Support

The Nauticam NA-Z6III is designed to accomodate both Z-Mount and F-Mount lenses. With the new compact design of the NA-Z6III housing, there are newly released zoom and focus gears which will drive off the main zoom/focus knob on the housing. There is also the 22225 N120 FTZ Adapter ER 25 with Knob which will allow you to use previous generation Z-Mount zoom and focus gear along with F-Mount lenses and their corresponding gears.

For complete compatibility details, you can view the NA-Z6III Port Chart.  

Mission Control

In true Nauticam fashion, essential controls are placed as close to the handles as possible, making these housings the most intuitive and user-friendly available. Our engineers strategically position controls where they’re needed most, rather than simply near the corresponding buttons on the camera. Dials feature rubberized finger grooves, and levers are designed for smooth operation.

In addition to dedicated dual thumb levers—'PLAYBACK' on the left, 'AF-ON' on the right. The left handle also features access to your Zoom Gear for quick adjustments. To make image review easier, especially when using the EVF, the 'ZOOM IN' and 'ZOOM OUT' buttons are conveniently mapped to the right-hand side near the handle.

Integrated Vacuum Check & Leak Detection Electronics

The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is shipped with NA-Z6III as standard equipment. Combined with an accessory vacuum valve (PN 25624), this monitoring system provides constant updates on the water tight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. A simple color coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur. The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms caused by a change in outside temperature, or from a camera heating up on an action packed dive.

Flash Triggering

Flash triggering on the Nikon Z6III in the NA-Z6III is available via either optical or electrical trigging. 

Optical Triggering

• 26308 TTL Converter for Nikon (Compatible with NA-D5/D500/D850/Z7,ikelite DS-161 Sea&Sea YS-250, YS-01, YS-D2, INON Z-240 Strobes)
• 26350 Flash Trigger for Nikon (Compatible with NA-D5/D500/D850)

Electrical Triggering

• 25013 M14 Nikonos 5-Pin bulkhead with hotshoe connection

Resources

NA-Z6III PDF Manual 

What's in the box:

• NA-Z6III Housing
• N120 Port Cap
• 2x Optical Bulkhead Caps
• 2x Handles with mounting balls and 2x handle brackets
• Pre-installed Leak Detection & Moisture Alarm with CR-2032 Battery
• 90137 Spare Main Houisng O-ring, O-ring remover and Nauticam Lubricant
• Set of Allen Keys
• Manual Instruction Card
• Padded Housing Bag and Shoulder Strap

Recommended Accessories

• 25218 Mounting Ball Set for Tripod (for NA-A9/A7RIII/BMPCC/XT3)
• 25221 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing
• 25224 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing (with hole for using lanyard)
• 25228 M5 strobe mounting ball for housing
• 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II (Pushbutton Release)
• 28130 Hand Strap for 28113
• 28123 Pair of handles - size S (10mm closer to housing)
• 32203 45 viewfinder (slightly vignettes)
• 32211 Full Frame Straight Viewfinder 32° / 1:1
• 32212 Full Frame Straight Viewfinder 40° / 0.8:1
• 32213 Full Frame Angle Viewfinder 32° / 1:1
• 32214 Full Frame Angle Viewfinder 40° / 0.8:1
• 87213 Reverse Angled Viewfinder for EMWL 40° / 0.8:1
• 87214 Reverse Straight Viewfinder for EMWL 40° / 0.8:1
• 87215 Reverse Angled Viewfinder for EMWL 32° / 1:1
• 87216 Reverse Straight Viewfinder for EMWL 32° / 1:1

*32212 / 32214 is preferred

Surface USB-PD Power Bank

• 26325 USB-C Bulkhead with USB-C Connector
• 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325

HDMI Output

Required accessories for HDMI 2.0 Cable System

• 25086 M24 adaptor for HDMI 2.0 cable (incl. tightening tool)
• 25099 M24A2R200-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable (for NA-A1 to use with Ninja V housing)

Compatible Monitor Options

• 17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja 5 4kp60 4:2:2 10-bit recorder/monitor/player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
• 17922S Nauticam Atomos Ninja V-S Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5 4kp60 4:2:2 10-bit recorder/monitor/player (excl. HDMI 2.0 Cable0 with Atomos AtomX SDI Module)
• 17926 Nauticam NA-Ultra5 Housing for SmallHD Ultra 5 Camera Monitor

Required accessories for HDMI 1.4 Cable System

• 25033 Standard HDMI bulkhead with M16 thread (included in 17923 monitor housing)
• 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325 (only required when use with M24 port)
• 25100 HDMI (D-A) 1.4 Cable in 200mm length for NA-A1 (for connection from HDMI bulkhead to camera)

*25033 is included in 17923 monitor housing

Compatible Monitor Options

• 17923 NA-Shinobi-H Housing for Atomos Shinobi 5.2 4k HDMI Monitor with HDMI 1.4 input
• 17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja 5 4kp60 4:2:2 10-bit recorder/monitor/player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
• 17926 Nauticam NA-Ultra5 Housing for SmallHD Ultra 5 Camera Monitor
• 25082 HDMI 1.4 Cable for Ninja V housing in 0.75m Length (for connection from Ninja V housing to HDMI bulkhead) 

*25082 is required for use with 17922/17926 monitor housing.

Required Monitor Mounting System

• 17951 Nauticam Atomos Shogun housing mounting system
• 17952 Nauticam Monitor Housing Mounting Adaptor
• 17954 Universal Tripod Plate for Nauticam Housings
• 17960 Universal Quadra-Pod Plate for Nauticam Housings