ZR

  • ZR: front
  • ZR: back
  • ZR: back closed
  • 35mm Full frame
  • R3D NE 6K
    Internal recording
  • 4K RAW 119.88p
    FHD 239.76p
  • 15+ stops
    Dynamic Range
  • Log3G10 / REDWideGamutRGB
  • Fast & Accurate Autofocus
  • Subject detection for 9 subject types
  • 4.0-inch monitor
  • 32-bit float recording with internal mic and 3.5mm jack
  • Nokia’s OZO Audio
  • 5-axis
    Vibration Reduction
  • Passive heat
    dissipation system

Overview

BORN CINEMATIC

  • New internal R3D NE recording: a new RAW format optimized for Nikon cameras to leverage RED color science—up to 6K/59.94p, 12-bit, no external recorder required.
  • Multiple RAW formats with high dynamic range: Choose RED’s R3D NE with 15+ stops of dynamic range, or Nikon’s N-RAW, or Apple ProRes RAW HQ. 
  • Straight Out Of Camera Cinematic video mode preset: RED-curated color for expressive, filmic color and tone.
  • Nine RED-curated Imaging Recipes: Available via Nikon Imaging Cloud—looks that evolve to empower your expression.
  • Cutting-edge 4" LCD with 1000 cd/m2 brightness: Clear, accurate framing even in sunlight, with LUT monitoring. Makes it easier to compose, adjust focus, and shoot vertical videos.
  • World’s First* 32-bit float audio via built-in microphone or 3.5mm stereo mini-pin jack : High-quality audio capture without an external mic or gain adjustments—so the user can focus on filming.
  • Stunning autofocus with Nikon's deep learning-based AI technology: Smart detection of nine object types, including people and vehicles.
  • Slow-motion presets: Instant access to 4K/119.88p and Full HD/239.76p cinematic motion.
  • Fan-less, durable body: Heat-dissipating structure with lightweight magnesium alloy, offering the same dust- and drip-resistance as the Z6III.
  • Flexible Z mount: Supports a wide range of high-quality lenses with the shortest flange distance in full-frame cameras.
  • *Among cameras with interchangeable lenses that record audio via the built-in microphone and 3.5-mm stereo mini-pin jack.
  • *OZO is a registered trademark of Nokia Technologies Oy

Specifications

Type

Type

Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses

Lens mount

Nikon Z mount

Image sensor

Image sensor format

FX (35mm full frame)

Image sensor type

CMOS

Sensor size

35.9 mm x 23.9 mm

Total pixels

26.79 million

Effective pixels

24.5 million

ISO sensitivity (Recommended ExposureIndex)

  • ISO 100 to 51200(choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV)

  • Shooting mode [M]: ISO 100–51200; sensitivity can be increased by approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 stops (up to ISO 204800 equivalent) over ISO 51200.Auto ISO sensitivity control available; maximum sensitivity can be set (except in R3D NE).

  • When the movie recording file type is set to R3D NE 12-bit (R3D), either low base ISO (ISO 800) or high base ISO (ISO 6400) can be selected.

  • When Tone mode is set to HLG: ISO 400–51200

  • When Tone mode is set to N-Log: ISO 800–51200; sensitivity can be decreased by approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, 1.3, 1.7, or 2 stops below ISO 800.

White balance

Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 to10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning

Gamma curve

Log3G10, N-Log, SDR, HLG

Dynamic range

15+ stops (Log3G10)

Dust-reduction system

Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)

Video recording

Metering system

TTL metering using camera image sensor

Metering mode

Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted

File format (YUV)

[Apple ProRes 422 HQ]

  • 5376 x 3024 <FX(Full Frame), 4:2:2, ALL-I>:
    29.97p (1920 Mbps), 25p (1600 Mbps), 23.97p (1540 Mbps),

  • 3840 x 2160 <FX(Full Frame)/DX(APS-C), 4:2:2, ALL-I>:
    59.94p (1960 Mbps), 50p (1640 Mbps), 29.97p (980 Mbps), 25p (820 Mbps), 23.97p (790 Mbps)

  • 1920 x 1080 <FX(Full Frame)/DX(APS-C), 4:2:2, ALL-I>:
    119.88p (980 Mbps), 100p (820 Mbps), 59.94p (490 Mbps), 50p (410 Mbps)

[H.265/HEVC]

  • 5376 x 3024 <FX(Full Frame), 4:2:0, 10bit, Long GOP>:
    59.94p (400 Mbps), 50p (400 Mbps), 29.97p (340 Mbps), 25p (340 Mbps), 23.97p (1540 Mbps)

  • 3840 x 2160 <DX(APS-C), 4:2:0, 10bit Long GOP>:
    119.88p (400 Mbps), 100p (400 Mbps)

  • 3840 x 2160 <FX(Full Frame)/DX(APS-C), 4:2:0, 10bit Long GOP>
    59.94p (340 Mbps), 50p (340 Mbps), 29.97p (190 Mbps), 25p (190 Mbps), 23.97p (190 Mbps)

  • 1920 x 1080 <Approx.95% of FX(Full Frame), 4:2:0, 10bit Long GOP>:
    239.76p (340 Mbps), 200p (340 Mbps)

  • 1920 x 1080 <FX(Full Frame)/DX(APS-C), 4:2:0, 10bit Long GOP>:
    119.88p (190 Mbps), 100p (190 Mbps), 59.94p (100 Mbps), 50p (100 Mbps), 29.97p (50 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps), 23.97p (50 Mbps)

[H.265/HEVC]

  • 5376 x 3024 <FX(Full Frame), 4:2:0, 8bit Long GOP>
    59.94p (370 Mbps), 50p (370 Mbps), 29.97p (300 Mbps), 25p (300 Mbps), 23.97p (300 Mbps)

  • 3840 x 2160 <DX(APS-C), 4:2:0, 8bit Long GOP>
    119.88p (370 Mbps), 100p (370 Mbps)

  • 3840 x 2160 <FX(Full Frame)/DX(APS-C), 4:2:0, 8bit Long GOP>
    59.94p (300 Mbps), 50p (300 Mbps), 29.97p (150 Mbps), 25p (150 Mbps), 23.97p (150 Mbps)

  • 1920 x 1080 <Approx.95% of FX(Full Frame), 4:2:0, 8bit Long GOP>:
    239.76p (300 Mbps), 200p (300 Mbps)

  • 1920 x 1080 <FX(Full Frame)/DX(APS-C), 4:2:0, 8bit Long GOP>:
    119.88p (150 Mbps), 100p (150 Mbps), 59.94p (80 Mbps), 50p (80 Mbps), 29.97p (40 Mbps), 25p (40 Mbps), 23.97p (40 Mbps)

[H.264/AVC]

  • 1920 x 1080 <FX(Full Frame), 4:2:0, 8bit Long GOP, Proxy only>:
    119.88p (100 Mbps), 100p (100 Mbps)

  • 1920 x 1080 <FX(Full Frame)/DX(APS-C), 4:2:0, 8bit Long GOP>:
    59.94p (50 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps), 29.97p (30 Mbps), 25p (30 Mbps), 23.97p (30 Mbps)

[H.264/AVC Slow-motion Video]

  • 1920 x 1080 <FX(Full Frame)/DX(APS-C), 4:2:0, 8bit Long GOP>:
    120fps→30fps (4x, 30 Mbps), 100fps→25fps (4x, 30 Mbps), 120fps→24fps (5x, 30 Mbps)

File format (RAW)

[R3D NE / N-RAW High quality]

  • 6048 x 3402 :
    59.94p (3780 Mbps), 50p (3160 Mbps), 29.97p (1900 Mbps), 25p (1590 Mbps), 23.97p (1520 Mbps)

  • 4032 x 2268 :
    59.94p (1710 Mbps), 50p (1440 Mbps), 29.97p (860 Mbps), 25p (730 Mbps), 23.97p (700 Mbps)

  • 3984 x 2240 :
    119.88p (3340 Mbps), 100p (2800 Mbps), 59.94p (1670 Mbps), 50p (1400 Mbps), 29.97p (840 Mbps), 25p (710 Mbps), 23.97p (680 Mbps)

[N-RAW Normal]

  • 6048 x 3402 :
    59.94p (1920 Mbps), 50p (1610 Mbps), 29.97p (970 Mbps), 25p (810 Mbps), 23.97p (780 Mbps)

  • 4032 x 2268 :
    59.94p (880 Mbps), 50p (750 Mbps), 29.97p (450 Mbps), 25p (380 Mbps), 23.97p (370 Mbps)

  • 3984 x 2240 :
    119.88p (1730 Mbps), 100p (1460 Mbps), 59.94p (870 Mbps), 50p (730 Mbps), 29.97p (440 Mbps), 25p (370 Mbps), 23.97p (360 Mbps)

[Apple ProRes RAW HQ]

  • 6048 x 3402 :
    29.97p (5000 Mbps), 25p (4170 Mbps), 23.97p (4000 Mbps)

  • 4032 x 2268 :
    59.94p (4470 Mbps), 50fps (3730 Mbps), 29.97p (2240 Mbps), 25p (1870 Mbps), 23.97p (1800 Mbps)

  • 3984 x 2240 :
    59.94p (4370 Mbps), 50p (3650 Mbps), 29.97p (2190 Mbps), 25p (1830 Mbps), 23.97p (1760 Mbps)

Frame rate

  • 5376 x 3024 (5.4K): 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.976p

  • 3840 x 2160 (4.0K): 119.88p/100p/59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.976p

  • 1920 x 1080: 239.76p/200p/119.88p/100p/59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.976p

(RAW)

  • 6048 × 3402 (6.0K): 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.976p

  • 4032 × 2268 (4.0K): 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.976p

  • 3984 × 2240 (4.0K): 119.88p/100p/59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.976p

Video compression

R3D NE (12-bit) , N-RAW (12 bit) , Apple ProRes RAW HQ , Apple ProRes 422 HQ , H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit) , H.264/AVC (8 bit)

Audio recording format

  • Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24-bit or 32-bit float, for videos recorded in R3D, NEV or MOV format)

  • AAC (48 KHz, 16-bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)

Audio recording device

Built-in microphone or external microphone can be used; 32bit float recording via 3.5mm mini pin jack and built-in microphone. external audiodevices can be used via line input and Digital accessory shoe, audio directivity (OZO Audio), audio input sensitivity adjustable; attenuator,frequency response, and wind noise reduction functions

Recording/playback time

Up to approx. 125 minutes (When recorded in R3D NE 6K 59.97p, with auto temperature cutout set to [High], at 25°C /77 °F, paired with anexternal power source)

Exposure compensation

-3 to +3 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV)

Active D-Lighting

Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off

Note: When using RED picture control, Active D-Lighting must be set to [Extra High] for optimized exposure. With User Settings1 [CinematicVideo] mode, it is set by default.

Proxy recording(Audio)

AAC

Proxy recording(Video)

1920x1080, MP4

Other options for video recording

Time-lapse video recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes, REC lamp, N-Log and HDR (HLG) video, waveform display, red RECframe indicator, video recording display zoom (50%, 100%, 200%, and 400%), extended shutter speeds (modes S and M), and dual-format(proxy video) recording for RAW video; option to view video recording info available via i menu; breathing compensation, Hi-Res Zoom, PresetUser Setting 1[Cinematic video] and User Setting 2 [Slow-motion video]

Picture Control system

Picture Control system

Auto , Standard , Neutral , Vivid , Monochrome , Flat Monochrome , Deep Tone Monochrome , Portrait , Rich Tone Portrait , Landscape , Flat

Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red,Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for Custom Picture Controls, Cloud PictureControls
Note:
Custom Picture Control (C-1 to C-9); can be modified; [CineBias_RED] modified with flexible color is stored in C-1 by default
Choice of Picture Controls is restricted to Standard, Monochrome, and Flat when HLG is selected for tone mode during still photography.
Compatible with Cloud Picture Control.

Still image recording

Image size (pixels)

[FX (36 x 24)] selected for image area:

  • (L) 6048 x 4032 (24.4 million)

  • (M) 4528 x 3024 (13.7 million)

  • (S) 3024 x 2016 (6.1 million)

[DX (24 x 16)] selected for image area:

  • (L) 3984 x 2656 (10.6 million)

  • (M) 2976 x 1992 (5.9 million)

  • (S) 1984 x 1328 (2.6 million)

[1:1 (24 x 24)] selected for image area:

  • (L) 4032 x 4032 (16.3 million)

  • (M) 3024 x 3024 (9.1 million)

  • (S) 2016 x 2016 (4.1 million)

[16:9 (36×20)] selected for image area:

  • (L) 6048 x 3400 (20.6 million)

  • (M) 4528 x 2544 (11.5 million)

  • (S) 3024 x 1696 (5.1 million)

File format (image quality)

  • NEF (RAW): 14 bit; choose from lossless compression, high efficiency (high), and high efficiency options

  • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available

  • HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compressionavailable

  • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

  • NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats

Media

  • CFexpress (Type B) , XQD

  • microSD (Secure Digital), UHS‑I compliant microSDHC, microSDXC

Dual card slots

Either card can be used for overflow or backup storage, for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG or HEIF pictures, or for storage of duplicateJPEG or HEIF pictures at different sizes and image qualities; pictures can be copied between cards.

File system (Still image)

DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32, MPEG‑A MIAF

Focus

Autofocus system

Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist

Detection range

-10 to +19 EV

Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 equivalent and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF‑S) and a lens with a maximumaperture of f/1.2

Lens servo

  • Autofocus (AF):
    Single-servo AF (AF-S) , continuous-servo AF (AF-C) , full-time AF (AF-F; available only in video mode)

  • AF mode auto-switch (AF-A, photo mode only), predictive focus tracking

  • Manual focus (M):
    Electronic rangefinder can be used

Focus point

Video mode: Up to 253 points, Photo mode: Up to 299 points

AF-area mode

Pinpoint (available in photo mode only), single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L; available in photo mode only), wide-area (S, L, C1, and C2),and auto-area AF; 3D-tracking (available in photo mode only); subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only)

Focus lock

Focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release/REC button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the control to which focus lockwas assigned

Exposure

Metering system

TTL metering using camera image sensor

Metering mode

  • Matrix metering

  • Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame

  • Spot metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approximately 4 mm centered on selected focus point

  • Highlight-weighted metering

Range

-4 to +17 EV

Figures are for ISO 100 equivalent and f/2.0 lens at 20 °C/68 °F

Mode

AUTO: auto, P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual

Exposure compensation

-5 to +5 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV)

Exposure lock

Luminosity locked at detected value

Active D-Lighting

Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off

Note: When using RED picture controls, Active D-Lighting must be set to [Extra High] manually to optimize exposure. With UserSetting1[Cinematic mode] preset, it is set to [Extra High] by default.

Multiple exposure

Add, average, lighten, darken

Other options

HDR overlay, high-frequency flicker reduction

Release

Release mode

Single frame , continuous low-speed , continuous high-speed , continuous high-speed (extended) , high-speed frame capture + with Pre-Release Capture , Self-timer

Approximate frame advance rate

Up to 120 fps

  • Continuous low-speed: Approx. 1 to 7 fps

  • Continuous high-speed: Approx. 16 fps

  • Continuous high-speed (extended): Approx. 20 fps

  • High-speed frame capture + (C15): Approx. 15 fps

  • High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps

  • High-speed frame capture + (C60): Approx. 60 fps

  • High-speed frame capture + (C120): Approx. 120 fps

  • Maximum frame advance rate as measured by inhouse tests.

Self-timer

2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of minimum, 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s

Playback

Playback

Full-frame and thumbnail (up to 4, 9, or 72 pictures) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, video playback, slide shows,histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto picture rotation, picture rating, filtered playback, voice memorecording and playback, IPTC information embedding and display, skip to first shot in series, series playback, save consecutive frames, loopplayback, and motion blend

External interface

HDMI output connector

Type D HDMI connector

External audio input

Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power and line input supported), Digital accessory shoe

Audio output

Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)

Accessory terminal

  • Build-in (can be used with MC-DC3 remote cords and other optional accessories)

  • Note: Auto switch between headphone and remote cord is available.

Monitor

Monitor size

( 4.0 –in.) diagonal

Monitor type

  • vari-angle TFT touchsensitive LCD with 160° viewing angle, approximately

  • 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 15-level manual brightness controls

Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, color information communication, auto FP high-speed sync, unified flash control

Monitor resolution

Approx. 3070 k-dot

Other still image functions

Shutter Type

Electronic shutter with shutter sound

Speed

¹⁄₁₆₀₀₀ to 30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃, ¹⁄₂, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time

Flash sync speed

Flash synchronizes with shutter at 1/60 s or slower

Bracketing

Bracketing types

Exposure and/or flash, white balance , ADL

Vibration reduction (VR)

Camera on-board VR

5-axis image sensor shift

Lens on-board VR

Lens shift (available with VR lenses)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Wi-Fi

  • Standards:
    IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico)
    IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas)

  • Operating frequency:
    - Asia, Africa (excluding the countries listed below), the Middle East (excluding the countries listed below),Armenia, Guam, New Caledonia, and Tahiti: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745–5805 MHz
    - Europe (other than Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia),Cyprus, India, Israel, and Turkey: 2412–2472 MHz(channel 13) and 5180–5825 MHz (5180–5700 MHz and 5745–5825 MHz)
    - U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and the Republic of Fiji: 2412-2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180-5825 MHz (5180-5580 MHz, 5660-5700 MHz, and 5745-5825 MHz)
    - Algeria, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Georgia, Morocco, and the Republic of the Congo: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180-5320 MHz
    - Other countries in the Americas: 2412-2462 MHz(channel 11) and 5180-5805 MHz (5180-5320 MHz and 5745-5805 MHz)

  • Maximum output power (EIRP):
    2.4 GHz band: 8.1 dBm
    5 GHz band: 8.8 dBm

  • Authentication:
    Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE

Bluetooth

  • Communication protocols:
    Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0

  • Operating frequency:
    Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz
    Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz

  • Maximum output power (EIRP):
    Bluetooth: 2.6 dBm
    Bluetooth Low Energy: 1.1 dBm

Power source

Battery

  • One EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery*

  • *EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single chargethan with the EN‑EL15c. EH-8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only.

AC adapter

EH-8P AC adapters (available separately); supplied USB cable required

Battery endurance Operating Time

Approx. 90 min

Operating environment

Operating environment

  • Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (+32 °F to 104 °F)

  • Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)

Tripod socket

Tripod socket

0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222)

Dimensions / weight

Dimensions (W × H × D)

Approx. 134 x 80.5 x 49 mm (5.3 x 3.2 x 2 in.)

Weight

  • Approx. 630 g

  • ( 1 lb. 6.3 oz )

  • with battery and memory card but without body cap and digital accessory shoe cover; approx. 540 g/1 lb. 3.1 oz (camera body only)

Supplied accessories

Supplied accessories

BS-D1 digital accessory shoe cover (comes attached to camera), BF-N1 body cap, EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery, AN-DC26 strap, USBcable (featuring Type C connectors at both ends)

note

note

Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards orguidelines.
All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery.
Throughout this document, “FX format” and “FX” are used in reference to an angle of view equivalent to that of a 35 mm format (“full frame”)camera and “DX format” and “DX” to an angle of view equivalent to that of an APSC camera.
The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in this document are for expository purposes only.
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this document at any timeand without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this document may contain.

  • Specifications are subject to change without notice.