Nikon ZR
Nikon ZR + Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S | |
| 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
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
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
The ZR uses the EXPEED 7 image processor, which is also used in the Nikon Z9, Z8, Zf, Z6III, Z50II and Z5II.[10]
Lenses
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
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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Nikon ZR + Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
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See also
References
- ^ Imel, David (10 September 2025). "Nikon's first RED co-brand is the Nikon ZR". The Verge. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "Nikon's ZR is its first cinema camera co-designed with RED". Engadget. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ Adam Waring (11 September 2025). "Nikon ZR hands-on review: a brilliant 'baby' Red cinema camera at a barely believable price". Digital Camera World. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ Bhati, Divya (13 September 2025). "Launched This Week: Samsung Galaxy F17, Nikon ZR and 4 more cool gadgets". India Today. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "REDCODE RAW in the Nikon ZR – RED Explains the Rena". SlashCam. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ^ YMCinema (10 September 2025). "Nikon ZR: The First Nikon RED Camera with Internal R3D". Y.M.Cinema Magazine. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "NIKON ZR– the company's first digital cinema camera". Newsshooter. 9 September 2025. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ Han, Jakub (10 September 2025). "Nikon ZR Released – First Nikon RED Camera with Internal R3D, 6K60, 4K120, 32-bit Float Audio, and More". CineD. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ Prasad. "Nikon ZR cinema camera announced with RED RAW codec". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ Hogan, Thom. "Nikon Announces the ZR, Their Bridge to Video". ZSystemUser. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Nikon/RED ZR - Born Cinematic". NikonUSA. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ Hogan, Thom. "FTZ Adapter Compatibility". ZSystemUser. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ George Winslow (10 September 2025). "Nikon Launches Its First Cinema Camera". TV Tech. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ Kahekashan (13 September 2025). "This Week in Tech: Samsung Galaxy F17, Nikon ZR, Canon EOS C50 and More Hit the Market". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 13 September 2025.