Nikon ZR w/ Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Lens Full Frame Cinema Camera

The Nikon ZR represents the groundbreaking fusion of Nikon’s imaging expertise with RED’s legendary cinema technology, delivering uncompromising performance for filmmakers and content creators. Designed as a full-frame Z-mount digital cinema camera, the ZR combines high-resolution capture, cinematic color science, and advanced connectivity in a compact, production-ready body.

At its core, the ZR records in 6K full-frame resolution with support for REDCODE RAW R3D, Nikon’s N-RAW, and ProRes RAW HQ, alongside efficient H.265/H.264 codecs for flexible workflows from cinema production to rapid delivery. The camera offers 15+ stops of advertised dynamic range, ensuring maximum detail and latitude in highlights and shadows.

With dual-base ISO, the ZR excels in both low-light and high-contrast environments, while a bright folding 4-inch DCI-P3 display with built-in 3D LUT support provides accurate monitoring on set. Dual built-in microphones and 32-bit float audio recording deliver clean, distortion-free sound, eliminating the need for external preamps in many scenarios.

The body also incorporates a digital accessory shoe for expanding audio, monitoring, or wireless modules, and integrates Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud functionality for streamlined collaborative workflows. Built to meet the demands of modern cinematography, the ZR stands as a hybrid of Nikon’s optical heritage and RED’s cinema-grade innovation, opening a new era in full-frame digital cinema.

Product Features in Detail

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.

Compact size. Cinematic scale.
Built for creators and filmmakers on the move, the ZR is the lightest all-in-one cinema camera around. Welcome to cinematic shooting without the bulk.

Fully loaded with codecs
There’s a full suite of video recording formats, and the R3D NE codec from RED makes its debut here. Vlogs to movies, you nail any workflow.

Cinematic modes and RED colours
Creative video modes and RED-curated presets deliver content with a filmic look and feel straight out of the camera. No editing necessary.

32-bit float audio recording
This is the first camera in the world to capture 32-bit audio internally. For sound that’s as clean as the picture.

Cinematic quality
Full-frame sensor. 6K internal RAW. RED colour science. For incredible footage, straight from the ZR.

All-in-one
Ready to roll with a large on-board monitor, internal 32-bit audio capture, long recording times, and more.

Expandable system
Dedicated Nikon and partner-brand accessories let you put the ZR at the heart of an extensive video rig.

RED colour science, built in
An exclusive R3D NE codec brings renowned RED colour science to Nikon. Gain greater flexibility in post—or match your ZR footage with video shot on a RED camera system.

Professional video formats for diverse workflows
No need for external recorders. Whether you need 12-bit RAW for colour grading, or efficient codecs for fast turnarounds and broadcast-ready content, the ZR delivers.

Cinematic footage straight from the camera
Creating content for immediate viewing? Four creative video modes and nine custom RED Picture Controls will help nail the look and feel in-camera. Try the Cinematic mode, which sets the shutter angle to 180° and the frame rate to 24fps: then use the RED colour presets to adjust the tone of footage.

4 creative modes
Cinematic, Slow motion, Portrait, Starscape

RED picture controls
9 custom imaging recipes

Dual Base ISO with 15+ stop dynamic range
A Dual Base ISO of 800/6400 maximises the sensor’s performance for clean, noise-free footage. It’s available when shooting in Log3G10, and the camera’s wide 15+ stop dynamic range is maintained at both ISOs for maximum detail in highlights and shadows.

Take your vision and make it real
Vlogs to movies. Shorts to features. Street interviews to documentaries. A 6K full-frame sensor gives you the resolution, and the frame rates, to take on any shoot.

Flexible frame rates and resolutions
From cinematic 24p to 240p extreme slow motion. From richly detailed 6K to crisp, compact 1080p. Whether you’re shooting for the big screen via the edit suite, or you want footage that’s ready for viewing immediately.

Full-frame
Beautiful footage. Shallow depth of field.

24.5 MP semi-stacked sensor
Wide dynamic range. Fast read-out times.

EXPEED 7
Powerful image processing engine

Natural motion. No distortion.
With its fast read-out speeds, the ZR effectively minimises rolling shutter distortion, keeping vertical lines straight and motion natural. Great if you’re panning or filming fast action.

All-in-one
The ultimate compact cinema camera. Stay true to your vision with the bright onboard monitor, internal 32-bit audio, and more.

Expandable system
Built to adapt. High-performance lenses and dedicated video accessories make it easy to build out your rig.

Compact camera. Cinematic display.
You won’t need to bring an external monitor when the ZR is your creative partner. The lightest all-in-one cinema camera around also boasts the biggest, brightest Vari-angle monitor for a super-clear view of the scene.

True colour. Full visibility.
The large, bright, 4-inch touchscreen monitor covers the DCI-P3 colour gamut and boasts a generous 16:10 display format. You’ll be able to accurately monitor colours while viewing full-size widescreen (16:9) footage—and vertical video is supported too.

Spacious control hub
Functions are controlled with soft, quiet screen taps that won’t disturb recording, and there’s plenty of space to adjust settings without compromising your view.

Clean or overlaid views
You can stay focused on framing with a clean screen, or easily add overlays like focus peaking, histograms, and zebras. The display flips automatically for vertical shooting.

In-camera LUTs to monitor colour as you shoot
Shooting in RAW or a log format? You can load up to ten 3D LUTs, including 65-point LUTs, for viewing on the ZR monitor. You’ll see the impact of exposure or lighting choices on the colours you’re going for, while the footage itself stays clean for maximum flexibility in post.

In-camera 32-bit float audio recording
In a world first, the ZR lets you capture 32-bit audio using the camera’s internal mics, or a compatible external mic. The dynamic range is so vast, you won’t need to constantly monitor the levels when filming: you can adjust them in post without clipping.

OZO Audio technology
With three built-in MEMS microphones, the ZR lets you record sound without an external mic. There’s five pick-up patterns to choose from.

Omni-directional
Captures audio from all directions equally. Great for recording natural ambient sound.

Binaural
Immersive 3D stereo sound. Great for audio that puts your audience in the heart of the action.

Super-directional
Records audio from a focused area in front while supressing sounds from behind. Ideal for interviews.

Uni-directional
Picks up audio from the front. Or the rear, so you can record the sound of your voice while you film.

In-body VR for steady handheld footage
No need to take a gimbal. Nikon’s powerful in-camera 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation compensates for camera shake to keep handheld footage steady. Great for dynamic run-and-gun video shoots where spontaneity is key.

Precision AF keeps your shots on point
With Nikon’s fast, intelligent AF system keeping every shot in focus, you can give free reign to your creativity.

Fast
Quick, accurate, reliable, and customisable autofocus. For the sharpest, smoothest shots.

Intelligent
The ZR can detect and track nine different subject types. Faces are in focus, eyes are sharp.

Smooth
No focus puller, no problem. Selectable AF speeds let you create smooth, repeatable focus transitions.

Wide
With custom wide-area AF, you can tell the ZR in which part of the frame to track focus. It won’t blink.

Focus-breathing compensation
Want to rack focus? Turn on focus-breathing compensation and you’ll attain smoother, more natural-looking transitions. Super helpful if you’re shooting dynamic scenes, where consistent framing matters.

No noisy fans. No heat-related shutdowns.
With an innovative body design that efficiently dissipates heat, the ZR will quietly hold its own on a long shoot. You can record video up to 4K/60p for up to 125 minutes straight when running off continuous power, and for up to 95 minutes when running on battery power.1

Striking stills too
From your own promotional materials to client deliverables. When your project needs photos that stand out, the ZR cinema camera always excels.

25 MP full-frame sensor
More light capture, smoother bokeh, richer tones, and wider views—for cinematic stills on any shoot.

High ISO image quality
Stills on a night shoot? An ISO range that’s extendable up to 204,800 (equivalent) takes care of that.

AF detection down to -10 EV
No flash, no assist beam, no second guessing. The ZR will focus sharply on even extremely dark scenes.

Focus-Point VR
Keeps subjects sharp by stabilising the area around the active focus point. Works with non-VR NIKKOR Z lenses.

Cinematic quality
Captivating. Internal recording up to 6K/60p and renowned RED colour science, for video that always stands out.

Expandable system
Built to adapt. High-performance lenses and dedicated video accessories make it easy to build out your rig.

Built to shine solo or in a full rig
Push. Pivot. Improvise. With the agile ZR cinema camera, plus a wide range of Nikon and third-party accessories, you can build out an extensive video rig.

External mics for every audio set-up
From discreet lapel mics to shotgun mics compatible with 32-bit float audio recording. An XLR adapter is also supported for pro-level flexibility.

Versatile in broadcast or multi-cam set-ups
Signal you’re recording with tally lights. Take control with switchers, wireless transmitters, and wireless timecode synchronisers.

Ultra-portable power solutions
Support for ultra-portable, ultra-powerful battery packs lets you stay agile without sacrificing staying power. You’ll be able to take even the longest shoot in your stride.

Z mount. Flexibility in lens choice.
The perspective you want—and the glass you love. The Z mount lets you attach any Nikkor Z lens, any Nikon F-mount lens, and a wide range of third-party lenses to the Nikon ZR.

Digital shotgun mic
This digital shotgun mic faithfully captures high-quality audio with an extremely wide dynamic range. It’s compatible with the 32-bit float audio format, for total freedom in post.

Camera to cloud with Frame.io
Streamline collaboration with clients, or your team. You can automatically send videos from the ZR to Frame.io—Adobe’s cloud-based collaboration platform—via the Nikon NX MobileAir app. It will transform your workflow, from first shot to final cut.

Cinematic quality
Captivating. Internal recording up to 6K/60p and renowned RED colour science, for video that always stands out.

All-in-one
The ultimate compact cinema camera. Stay true to your vision with the bright onboard monitor, internal 32-bit audio, and more.

Additional information
1 Maximum recording times listed in compliance with CIPA standards. When shooting with [video file type] set to [H.265 8-bit (MOV)], using a Nikon CFexpress Type B memory card, and at an ambient temperature of 23 (+-2)°C.