Born
Cinematic
Redcode
Raw (R3D NE)
32-Bit Float
Audio
4" DCI-P3
Monitor
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.
Shot on ZR
Cinema
Dean Freeman
Cinema BTS (Director)
Dean Freeman
Documentary
Alli Forsythe
Documentary
Justin Porter
Mitch Blummer
Cinema BTS
(Film Crew)
Dean Freeman
Cinema quality
within reach.
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.1
High-quality Monitor
Built-in 4-inch Vari-angle DCI-P3 display with touch control.
Versatile Z Mount
Widest, shallowest full-frame mirrorless lens mount2 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.
Available ZR Options
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.
| ZR |
Komodo-X (Z Mount) |
V-RAPTOR XE (Z Mount) |
V-RAPTOR [X] (Z Mount) |
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| Sensor Format | 35.9 x 23.9mm (Full-frame) | 27 x 14.3mm (Super 35) | 41 x 21.6mm (VV) | 41 x 21.6mm (VV) |
| Redcode RAW | R3D (NE) 12-bit | R3D 16-bit | R3D 16-bit | R3D 16-bit |
| Max Resolution | 6K/60p | 6K/80p | 8K/60p | 8K/120p |
| Dynamic Range | 15+ EV | 16.5+ EV | 17+ EV | 17+ EV |
| Weight | 1.18 lbs (535 g) | 2.62 lbs (1.19 kg) | 4.03 lbs (1.82 kg) | 4.03 lbs (1.82 kg) |
| Global Shutter |
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Red Color Science
New
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.3
Download Sample Files
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.
Learn moreDigital Accessory Shoe
Compatible with optional ME-D10 microphone.
Customizable Built-in Microphones
Five directional patterns: Front (narrow), front, rear, omnidirectional and binaural.
Jam-Sync Timecode
Support for wired timecode input added via 3.5mm audio jack, enabling syncing within a professional multi-camera workflow.
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
Custom In-camera LUT Support
Shutter Angle
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.
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1
Focus Peaking
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2
Zebra Pattern
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3
Composition Grid
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4
LUT Display Assist
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5
Virtual Horizon
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6
REC Indicator
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7
Waveform Monitor
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8
Touch Autofocus
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9
Vertical Video Rotation
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10
Monitor Brightness Control
A Growing Ecosystem
Z mount versatility.
The Nikon Z mount is the widest and shallowest full-frame mirrorless lens mount in the world.2 That means it’s also among the most adaptable, capable of supporting countless Nikkor and third-party lenses.5
Scalable design.
SmallRig ZR Cinema Rig
Optional Cinema Rig (SmallRig V-Mount Battery Mount Plate Kit 5227) adds additional accessory ports and compatibility with industry-standard V-Mount batteries.
Learn MoreSmallRig Cage
Adds 1/4"-20, 3/8"-16 and ARRI 3/8"-16 threaded sockets and an integrated Arca-Swiss style quick-release plate.
MC-N10 Grip
Expand the ZR’s capabilities with a full-sized add-on grip, including programmable AF-ON, Fn1, Fn2 and Video Record buttons.
Learn MoreFrame.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.
Learn MoreDetailed Specifications
Frame Rates6
240p, 200p, 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
Codecs
R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264
Audio
- 32-bit float (excluding H.264)
- 24-bit (excluding H.264)
- Linear PCM 48kHz
- Line input
Max Record Time
Continuous video recording of up to 360 minutes7 (6 hours)
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1 Based on CIPA 2024 Standard. Yaw/Pitch/Roll performance when using the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).
2 According to Nikon research as of September 2025.
3 Footage shot in Redcode (R3D NE) shares the same color space (REDWideGamutRGB) and Log curve (Log3G10) as RED cameras.
4 17-point, 33-point, 65-point LUTs are supported at frame rates of 24, 25, 30, and 60p. Any loaded LUT data is processed as a 17-point LUT within the camera.
5 Compatibility with F mount Nikkor lenses is supported via the optional FTZ II Mount Adapter, sold separately. When using non-Nikon adapters with third-party lenses, some functions may not be supported.
6 Listed frame rates are rounded from their true values to the nearest decimal.
7 Applicable settings: [ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit (MOV)] (excluding frame rates 100p to 119.88p), [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] (excluding frame rates 100p to 239.76p), [H.265 8-bit (MOV)] (excluding frame rates 100p to 239.76p), and [H.264 8-bit (MP4)] (excluding slow-motion video)
Tech Specs
- Product Contains Embedded BatteryYes
- Embedded Battery Chemical CompositionLithium-Manganese composite oxide / Lithium-Silicon composite oxide
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