Nikon's first dedicated cinema camera with Z mount, professional filmmaking features and robust production-ready build.
The Nikon ZR Cinema Camera was announced in September 2025 as a Nikon–RED Digital Cinema collaboration, bringing REDCODE RAW recording and RED's cinematic colour science to the Nikon Z-mount ecosystem. Built on Nikon's 24.5MP full-frame CMOS platform (shared with the Z6 III), it records internally in REDCODE RAW, Nikon N-RAW, and ProRes RAW formats — three professional-grade RAW options in a compact mirrorless form factor at a $2,199 entry price. Post-August 2025 knowledge cutoff.
24.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor (partially-stacked, same as Z6 III). Internal recording: 6K/60fps in REDCODE RAW; additional modes 5.4K/30fps, 4K/120fps, FHD/240fps. N-RAW and ProRes RAW also supported. 15+ stops dynamic range. Dual base ISO 800/6400 (RED Log3G10 colour science). 32-bit float audio with Nokia OZO spatial audio processing. 5-axis IBIS rated 7.5 stops. 4.0-inch articulating LCD touchscreen (3.07M dots, 1000 nits). Storage: CFexpress Type B + microSD. 540g body only (630g with battery and media). No integrated EVF. Nikon Z mount.
The Nikon/RED collaboration delivers RED's REDCODE RAW workflow in a Nikon Z body — enabling DaVinci Resolve RED workflows, RED IPP2 colour science, and REDCODE compression ratios directly from a camera that also accepts the full Nikon Z lens ecosystem. At $2,199 and 540g, the ZR is substantially smaller and lighter than dedicated RED cinema cameras, positioning it as a run-and-gun cinema option. The lack of EVF (articulating LCD only) requires adaptation from stills-oriented Z-system users.
The ZR is a September 2025 product — verify current firmware against Nikon and RED support pages before purchase, as RED/Nikon integrations may receive compatibility updates. Condition checks: articulating LCD touchscreen condition, CFexpress Type B slot, recording function (test REDCODE, N-RAW, and ProRes RAW), IBIS operation, battery (EN-EL15c). Nikon Z mount — native Z-mount lenses plus Nikon F via FTZ adapter.