MELVILLE, NY — Nikon’s (www.nikonusa.com) ZR is the company’s first cinema camera made specifically for filmmakers. The ZR is an ultra-lightweight, full-frame camera that represents the first in the Z Cinema series — a product group that employs the best technologies and philosophies of Nikon and Red. Designed for emerging cinematographers and high-end content producers, the Nikon ZR can record up to 6K/60p (59.94p) and incorporates the new R3D NE1 raw video file format with Red color science based on the company’s popular R3D raw codec, with 15-plus stops of dynamic range. This new codec uses color science and exposure standards of Red cameras to ensure accurate color matching, even for multi-cam shoots.
The four-inch DCI-P3 LCD is bright enough to be used in direct sunlight, eliminating the need for an external monitor. It also has class-leading audio capabilities, such as 32-bit float audio from built-in and external microphones, plus OZO3 directional audio. The ZR also has 7.5 stops of built-in image stabilization. The wide Nikon Z mount enables a large variety of lenses to be adapted using third-party lens adaptors.
The Nikon ZR cinema camera is now available for a suggested retail price of $2,199.95 (body only).