Description
Nikon ZR 6K Cinema Camera: Cinema-Grade Imaging in a Lightweight Form
The Nikon ZR 6K Cinema Camera marks Nikon’s bold entry into the cinema space—fusing Nikon’s engineering heritage with RED’s legendary color science. It’s the smallest and most accessible model in the new Z CINEMA line, offering full-frame RAW capture, stunning dynamic range, pro-grade audio, and a filmmaker-friendly design—all in a compact, lightweight body.
Full-Frame RAW Cinematic Imaging:
At its core lies a 24.5MP partially-stacked full-frame sensor, inherited from the Z6 III, delivering approximately 15+ stops of dynamic range and smooth 7.5-stop in-body stabilization for cinematic footage even in challenging conditions. Pairing this with dual base ISOs (800/6400) and Nikon’s trusted exponent of exposure handling, the ZR captures stunning detail from shadows to highlights.
RED-Grade Color Science & Flexible RAW Workflow:
Through its collaboration with RED Digital Cinema, the ZR offers internal 12-bit REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) recording, complete with RED’s Log3G10 curve and REDWideGamutRGB, making it seamless to integrate with RED workflows. Additional recording options include ProRes RAW, N-RAW, H.264/H.265, and more—providing filmmakers with maximum flexibility.
High-Fidelity Audio & Intelligent Design:
The ZR is the world’s first interchangeable-lens camera to offer 32-bit float audio recording via both built-in and external mics, powered by Nokia OZO Audio tech and featuring five distinct pickup patterns for pristine sound capture.
Compact Body, Big Features:
Despite packing cinema-level performance, the ZR is incredibly light—about 540 g (body only)—making it ideal for handheld or gimbal setups. Its 4.0″ vari-angle DCI-P3 touchscreen, with ~1,000-nit brightness and LUT support, ensures accurate preview and grading on-set.
Other filmmaker-first features include a fanless heat-dissipating architecture allowing continuous recording (up to 125 min), a digital accessory shoe that supports power and communication with mounted accessories, and RED-style shutter angle control, tally support via HDMI-CEC, and wireless Frame.io camera-to-cloud workflow integration
Key Features:
- Sensor: 24.5 MP full-frame (partially-stacked CMOS)
- Dynamic Range: 15+ stops, 7.5-stop IBIS
- Base ISO: Dual base at 800 and 6400
- Video: Up to 6K/60p RAW (R3D NE), 4K/120, 1080p/240 slow motion
- RAW & Codecs: RED R3D NE, ProRes RAW, N-RAW, H.264/H.265
- Color Science: RED Log3G10 and REDWideGamutRGB
- Audio: 32-bit float recording, built-in Nokia OZO mics (5 patterns)
- Display: 4.0″ vari-angle touchscreen, ~1,000-nit, DCI-P3—LUT support
- Design: Lightweight (~540 g), fanless cooling, short 16 mm flange
- Connectivity: Digital accessory shoe, Frame.io C2C, tally via HDMI-CEC
- Media: CFexpress Type B + microSD slots
The Nikon ZR 6K Cinema Camera is not just another mirrorless—it’s a purpose-built cinematic tool ready to unify Nikon craftsmanship with RED’s cinematic legacy, in a compact, affordable package that filmmakers have been waiting for.
