Nikon ZR
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon |
| Type | Full-frame digital cinema camera |
| Released | 24 October 2025 |
| Intro price | US$2,199 JPY 299,200 (body only) |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Nikon Z-mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 × 23.9 mm (full frame) Nikon FX format |
| Sensor maker | Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation |
| Maximum resolution | 6,048 x 3,402 (24.5 effective megapixels) |
| Film speed | Native range of ISO 100-51,200 (expandable to 204,800) When recording R3D NE: dual native ISO of 800 and 6400 |
| Recording medium | 1 × CFexpress Type B / XQD, 1 × microSD (UHS-I) |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronic |
| Shutter speeds | 900s – 1/16000s |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | Expeed 7 |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 4.0-inch fully articulating LCD with 3.07M dots with touchscreen, 1000 nits brightness, DCI-P3 color space |
| Battery | EN-EL15c (backwards compatible with EN-EL15a/b batteries) USB-PD rechargeable |
| Optional accessories | ME-D10 shotgun microphone |
| AV port(s) | USB Type-C (USB 3.2), HDMI Type D (micro), 3.5 mm microphone jack, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Data port(s) | Digital hotshoe IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy |
| Body features | In-Body Image Stabilization |
| Dimensions | 134×80.5×49 mm (5.28×3.17×1.93 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 540 g (body only) |
| Made in | Thailand |
The Nikon ZR is a full-frame digital cinema camera announced by Nikon on 10 September 2025. It is the company’s first model co-developed with RED Digital Cinema, following Nikon’s acquisition of RED in 2024. The ZR is part of Nikon’s new Z-Cinema series and is scheduled for release in late October 2025.[1][2]
Development and announcement
[edit | edit source]The ZR was introduced as Nikon’s first dedicated cinema camera and the first to incorporate RED’s color science and codec technology. It is also the first camera to use the R3D NE codec, a variant of REDCODE RAW developed jointly by Nikon and RED that leverages intoPIX TicoRAW compression.[3][4] [5] Because of this shared TicoRAW compression, some workflows treat N‑RAW (.NEV) and R3D NE files in a similar manner — for example, by renaming .NEV files to .R3D so that compatible software can decode them via the RED SDK.
Design and features
[edit | edit source]The ZR employs a 24.5-megapixel partially stacked full-frame CMOS sensor, the same as the Nikon Z6III. It records internally in multiple formats including Nikon N-RAW, ProRes RAW, ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264, and the new R3D NE codec.[6] Supported frame rates include 6K at 60p, 4K at 120p, and 1080p at 240p. Dynamic range is rated at more than 15 stops, with dual base ISOs of 800 and 6400.[7]
The camera body weighs 540 g (630 g with battery and media) and measures 133 × 80.5 × 48 mm. It has no electronic viewfinder and instead provides a fully articulating 4.0-inch LCD touchscreen with 3.07 million dots and brightness of 1,000 nits. The screen uses the DCI-P3 color space. The camera can apply 3D LUT files (.CUBE) for viewing footage on the screen while filming.[8]
Other features include a 5-axis in-body image stabilisation system (IBIS) rated to 7.5 stops, electronic shutter only, a tally light, and 32-bit float audio recording with internal microphones using Nokia OZO processing. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-HDMI, and a digital accessory shoe. Storage is provided via one CFexpress Type-B slot and one microSD (UHS-I) slot.[9]
Image processor
[edit | edit source]The ZR uses the EXPEED 7 image processor, which is also used in the Nikon Z9, Z8, Zf, Z6III, Z50II and Z5II.[10]
Lenses
[edit | edit source]The ZR uses the Nikon Z-mount, developed by Nikon for its mirrorless digital cameras.[11]
Nikon F-mount lenses can be used, with various degrees of compatibility, via the Nikon FTZ (F-to-Z) and FTZ II mount adapters.[11][12]
Market positioning
[edit | edit source]The ZR has been described as an entry-level cinema camera aimed at solo creators, small productions, and as a B-camera on RED sets. It has been noted as a competitor to the Sony FX3 and Canon EOS C70.[13][14]
Gallery
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See also
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