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Nikon ZR
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Nikon · Mirrorless · 24.5 MP · Full Frame · 6K video

Nikon ZR

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Announcement dateSep 2025
Released2025
Camera weight540 g
Camera typeMirrorless
What We Like
+Internal R3D NE RAW recording at 6K/60p with RED color science—no external recorder needed
+Compact, lightweight cinema body (540g) ideal for gimbal, gimbal, and solo production work
+Industry-first 32-bit float audio recording with configurable built-in mics and professional routing
+Advanced deep-learning autofocus with 9-subject detection modes for reliable solo operation
+Exceptional value at $2,199—significantly cheaper than comparable cinema cameras from Sony and Canon
+Large, bright 4-inch DCI-P3 touchscreen with articulating design for flexible monitoring and framing
Worth Knowing
−No electronic viewfinder (EVF)—display-only operation may limit handheld stills photography and direct eye-to-camera framing
−Limited accessory mounting: single tripod thread without anti-twist pins; requires third-party cages for rig compatibility
−Micro HDMI instead of full-size HDMI connection is unconventional for a cinema-focused camera
−Recording time limited to ~125 minutes under ideal conditions; performance varies with temperature and power settings

General

Brand
Nikon
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 2025
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Camera weight
540 g
Camera type
Mirrorless
Read our notes on general
The Nikon ZR is a full-frame digital cinema camera announced by Nikon on 10 September 2025, as the company's first model co-developed with RED Digital Cinema following Nikon's acquisition of RED in 2024. The ZR employs a 24.5-megapixel partially stacked full-frame CMOS sensor and the Expeed 7 image processor, both the same as the Nikon Z6III. It features the same 24.5MP 'partially Stacked' sensor as the Z6III and inherits many capabilities from the more stills-oriented camera, but gains a new Raw video codec, video-focused UI and internal 32-bit float audio recording – a first in the industry. At just over $2,000, the Nikon ZR is an amazing value, marking an amazing start to Nikon's "cinema" camera line.

Sensor

Type
Full-frame CMOS, partially stacked

Video

Maximum Resolution
6K/59.94p (R3D NE, N-RAW); 4K/120p; 1080p/240p
Video Codecs
R3D NE (12-bit), N-RAW (12-bit), ProRes RAW HQ, H.265, H.264
Frame Rates
24, 25, 30, 60p compatible
Max video resolution
ⓘ
The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
6K

Sensor characteristics

Dynamic Range
15+ stops
Native ISO (Video)
800, 6400 (dual-base)
ISO (Stills)
100-51,200 (extendable to 204,800)

Autofocus

Type
Hybrid phase-detect with deep-learning subject detection
Subject Detection Modes
9 modes (people, birds, dogs, cats, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains, airplanes)
Sensitivity
Down to approximately -7 EV

Image stabilization

Type
5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
Performance
7.5 stops (8.5 stops with supported lenses)

Display

Type
4-inch variable-angle touchscreen
Resolution
3.07 million dots
Color Gamut
DCI-P3
Brightness
1000 cd/m²

Audio

Recording Format
32-bit float, 24-bit
Built in Microphone
Configurable with 5 directional patterns
External Input
3.5mm stereo mini-pin jack, digital accessory shoe

Storage

Media Slots
CFexpress Type B, microSD
Recording Time
Up to approximately 125 minutes (with external power, 77°F ambient)

Shutter

Type
Electronic shutter only
Maximum Speed
1/16,000 sec
Flash Sync Speed
1/60 sec
Shutter Angle
15 steps (5.6° to 360°)

Build

Material
Magnesium alloy (heat-dissipating, fan-less)
Dimensions
Approximately 5.6 x 4.6 x 3.2 inches

Lens mount

Mount Type
Nikon Z-mount
F mount Support
Via FTZ/FTZ II adapter

Connectivity

HDMI Output
Micro HDMI Type D, 10-bit 4:2:2
USB
USB-C (power and charging)
Cloud Integration
Frame.io support via Nikon NX MobileAir app

Color science

RED Integration
RED Log3G10 curve and RedWideGamutRGB color space
LUT Support
Up to 10 LUTs loadable in-camera

Optics

Sensor format
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Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
24.5 MP050

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes