I regret not buying the Nikon Z6 III… but I still love my Nikon Z8

Man holding Nikon Z 6III camera.

I waited a long time for the Nikon Z6 III to come out. A long time. The full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera was heavily rumored prior to its June 2024 announcement – and I’m not sure there’s been a bigger buzz for a Nikon camera since. A full-frame mid-range camera is always going to court a lot of interest, but what made the Nikon Z6 III such an enticing prospect was its predecessor.

I finally caved and bought a Nikon Z8. Two months later, Nikon launched the Nikon Z6 III…