
Born Cinematic
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.
15+ stops
Wide dynamic range
Dual Base ISO
ISO 800/6400
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.

Z Cinema image quality
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

Expandable system


Included in the box
Optional Accessories
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.