Nikon's first cinema camera, the ZR
Thursday 11 September 2025, 15:15 by Nando Harmsen | 2,017 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Nikon has announced its first cinema camera. The Nikon ZR is a compact hybrid video camera that stands out mainly because of its attractive price.
A dedicated video camera was to be expected after Nikon acquired RED. The Nikon ZR is the result of the marriage between these two companies. The R in the name naturally comes from RED.
The Nikon ZR is a compact camera weighing 630 grams, with a surprisingly large 4-inch LCD screen. This comes at the expense of buttons on the back, so operation is mainly via the touchscreen.
The camera has no viewfinder. There is a digital connection in the hot shoe for microphones and other accessories. The camera has built-in image stabilisation (IBIS), which works up to 7.5 stops, and there is no mechanical shutter.
The sensor is a 24.5-megapixel partially stacked CMOS sensor that can record up to 6K 60p. An R3D (NE) RAW video codec is available, as is built-in 32-bit float audio. Autofocus subject recognition can recognise people, animals, vehicles and aeroplanes.
The most remarkable thing may be the price. You can own the Nikon ZR for 2,349 euros. The camera will be available from mid-October 2025.
About the author
Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.
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