Nikon ZR – Nikon’s First Cinema Camera? My Honest Thoughts

Martin Wong ·

Key takeaways

  • Built with RED. First Nikon cinema camera (from 0:00).
  • 15+ stops. 6K 60 internal RAW in R3D NE (from 1:00).
  • Light. Lighter than the Z6III; $2,200 at announcement (from 2:00).
  • Big miss. No IBIS (from 3:00).
  • Audio. 32-bit float (from 5:26).

The Nikon ZR is here. Nikon’s first dedicated cinema-style camera brings RED color science, 32-bit float audio, and a new digital hot shoe. Here are my first impressions.

What do you think of the ZR? Let me know in the comments 👇

00:00 – Intro

00:39 – Specs

02:43 – EOS C50?

03:26 – Nikon Finally Ready For Video?

05:26 – What About Audio?

06:20 – Camera Companies Learned From Their Mistakes

08:10 – What’s Next?

09:15 - Conclusion

FAQ

How much was the Nikon ZR at launch?

About $2,200 when it was announced.

What's the biggest miss?

It doesn't have IBIS, which I think is a big miss.

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