Creative Film Shooters Who Want More From Their Half-Frame — Ektar H35N (2023): Everything the H35 was, plus a multiple-exposure mode that opens up a world of creative in-camera double exposures. The natural upgrade for H35 fans.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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Z6 III (2024)
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.5MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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