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A Nikon camera with a large lens is displayed against a glittering gold background. The camera has a prominent Nikon logo and a Z series mark, indicating it is part of Nikon's Z series lineup. The lens reads "NIKKOR 24-70mm.

The Nikon Z6 III’s Peak Dynamic Range Lags Far Behind its Predecessor’s

The Nikon Z6 III is an incredible camera with some novel features and pro-level performance. Among these new features is a "partially stacked" image sensor, which Nikon describes as the first of its kind. Early lab testing suggests that while this sensor may offer many benefits, it also incurs a dynamic range cost compared to the Z6 II.