Born Cinematic Imagine being able to capture professional footage anywhere, without the need for a large crew. Discover the ZR-insane full-frame image quality, class-leading built-in audio and unbeatable versatility. A groundbreaking compact 6K cinema camera for filmmakers at all levels.
Redcode Raw (R3D NE) Renowned RED color science, built-in. Full control over ISO, exposure and color in post.
32-bit Float Audio Wide dynamic range audio recording in-camera.
Built-in Stabilization Powerful built-in stabilization with any lens-up to 7.5 stops.
High-quality Monitor Built-in 4 inch Vari-angle DCI-P3 display with touch control.
Versatile Z Mount Widest, shallowest full-frame mirrorless lens mount supports a vast selection of lenses.
Advanced Nikon Autofocus 9-subject detection autofocus, with automatic tracking of people, animals and vehicles-powered by deep learning.
Z Cinema - The power of Nikon and RED. The ZR joins a growing lineup of powerful Z mount cinema cameras co-developed by Nikon and RED-designed to meet virtually any filmmaking vision.
Red Color Science - Redcode RAW (R3D NE)
Easy integration into a RED post-production workflow. Footage shot in Redcode RAW (R3D NE) unlocks the same color space and log curve as RED cameras.
Redcine-x Pro software. • Quickly adjust key exposure, ISO and color parameters • Leverage the power of LUTs designed for RED Log3G10
Innovations in audio - Production-quality sound.
32-bit Float Audio Wide dynamic range audio with reduced risk of clipping.
Optional ME-D10 Microphone Compact, digital microphone with programmable audio direction modes.
Digital Accessory Shoe Compatible with optional ME-D10 microphone.
Customizable Built-in Microphones Five directional patterns: Front (narrow), front, rear, omnidirectional and binaural.
Pro Performance - High-end features in a compact, rugged body.
A built-in monitor you can trust. • Large 4-inch diagonal, 16:10 aspect ratio • Bright 1000 nits • Sharp 3.07 million dots • Wide Gamut DCI-P3 color gamut
The tools you need, the controls you expect.
Dual Base ISO More options for base ISO sensitivity. ISO 800/6400 for both Log3G10 (as seen in the image) and N-Log.
Custom In-camera LUT Support Load up to 10 LUTs into the ZR, and preview the look in real-time via the built-in monitor.
Shutter Angle Set shutter angle to one of 15 steps between 5.6 Degree and 360 Degree .
Filmmaker-oriented UI. Get started quickly with a prominent stills/video switch and multiple customizable Fn buttons, plus a new shortcut menu for easy access to key filmmaking settings.
A Growing Ecosystem - Z mount versatility. The Nikon Z mount is the widest and shallowest full-frame mirrorless lens mount in the world. That means it's also among the most adaptable, capable of supporting countless Nikkor and third-party lenses.
Frame.io integration. Send video files from your ZR to the cloud and transform the way you work, from your very first shot to the final cut.
Use the free Nikon NX MobileAir app for iOS and Android to connect your ZR to Frame.io and easily configure automatic uploading.
Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Sensor Type
24.5 MP Full-Frame CMOS
Sensor Size
35.9mm x 23.9mm
Dynamic Range
15+ Stops
Mount Type
Z Mount
Lens Compatibility
Accepts FTZII Mount Adapter with F-mount lenses. Capable of supporting third-party lenses, however when using non-Nikon adapters with third-party lenses, some functions may not be supported.
9 Autofocus Subject Detection Modes (People (eyes, face, head, upper body), Birds, Dogs, Cats, Cars, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Trains and Airplanes). Programable Autofocus Speed, Sensitivity and Position Recall
In-Body image stabilization
Nikon Vibration Reduction with 7.5 Stops
Features
Time-lapse video recording, electronic Vibration Reduction, time codes, REC lamp, N-Log and HDR (HLG) video, waveform display, red REC frame indicator, video recording display zoom (50%, 100%, 200%, and 400%), extended shutter speeds (modes S and M), and dual-format (proxy video) recording for RAW video; option to view video recording info available via i menu; breathing compensation, Hi-Res Zoom
Camera To Cloud
Compatible with Adobe Frame.io via Nikon NX MobileAir app.
Megapixels
24.5
Exposure Modes
Auto Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-priority auto (S) Aperture-priority auto (A) Manual (M)
User Modes
U1, U2, U3, and U4 (user setting mode)
File Formats
NEF (RAW): JPEG: HEIF: Supports RAW + Secondary Format Capture
Shutter Speed Range
Electronic shutter range: 1/16000 sec to 900 sec
Release Mode
Single frame, continuous low-speed, continuous highspeed, continuous high-speed (extended), high-speed frame capture + with Pre-Release Capture, self-timer
Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500-10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning
