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Nikon ZR Cinema Camera - Body Only

Nikon ZR Cinema Camera - Body Only

SKU: NIK-VOA180AE
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Built for filmmakers and creators on the move, the ZR is the lightest all-in-one cinema camera around. Whether you're shooting short-form content or your next indie film, welcome to cinematic shooting without the bulk.

Full-frame sensor. Up to 6K/60p in-camera recording
The ZR cinema camera comes packing the resolution—and the frame rates—to take on any shoot. A Dual Base ISO of 800/6400 is available, and the sensor’s wide 15+ stop dynamic range is maintained at both base ISOs for maximum detail.

Renowned RED colour science and a wealth of codecs
Whether you need 12-bit RAW for post-production, or efficient codecs for fast turnarounds, the ZR delivers. An exclusive R3D NE codec from RED allows immense freedom in post and lets you match ZR footage with video shot on a RED camera system.

Large, bright, Vari-angle touchscreen monitor
The 4-inch on-camera monitor covers the DCI-P3 colour gamut and boasts a generous 16:10 display format. Functions are controlled with soft, quiet screen taps, and you can load up to 10 3D LUTs for viewing on the monitor while filming.

In-camera 32-bit float audio recording
You can capture 32-bit audio using the camera’s internal mics, or a compatible external mic. The dynamic range is so vast, you’ll be able to record sound freely and adjust the levels in post without clipping.

Cinematic video modes and custom RED Picture Controls
Need footage that’s ready for immediate viewing? 4 creative video modes and 9 custom RED Picture Controls can help you nail content with a cinematic look and feel straight out of the camera.

Vibration Reduction and focus-breathing compensation
In-camera 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation helps keep handheld footage steady. Focus-breathing compensation helps attain smoother, more natural-looking focus transitions.

Acclaimed Nikon AF. Fast, intelligent autofocus system
Autofocus is quick, accurate, reliable, and customisable. Keep every shot in focus with intelligent subject tracking and custom wide-area AF. Plus, selectable AF speeds for smooth, repeatable focus transitions.

The ultimate compact full-frame cinema camera
The ZR weighs approx. 540 g (body only), is fully weather-sealed, and its innovative design quietly and efficiently dissipates heat. Extensive Nikon and partner brand accessories let you build out your rig anytime you need.

  • Up to 6K/60p in-camera recordingFlexible frame rates and resolutions. From cinematic 24p to 240p extreme slow motion. From richly detailed 6K to crisp, compact 1080p.
  • Semi-stacked full-frame sensorWide dynamic range and fast read-out speeds that effectively minimise rolling shutter distortion. Renowned RED colour science: an exclusive R3D NE codec from RED allows immense freedom in post and enables ZR footage to be matched with video shot on a RED camera system.
  • Large, bright 4-inch Vari-angle touchscreen monitorCovers the DCI-P3 colour gamut and boasts a generous 16:10 display format. Functions are controlled with soft, quiet screen taps, and up to 10 3D LUTs can be loaded into the camera for viewing on the monitor while filming.
  • Dual Base ISO of 800/6400When shooting in Log3G10. The sensor’s wide 15+ stop dynamic range is maintained at both base ISOs.
  • In-camera 32-bit float audio recordingCapture sound freely using the camera’s internal mics, or a compatible external mic, and adjust the levels in post without clipping.
  • Cinematic video modes and custom RED Picture Controls4 creative video modes and 9 custom RED presets for content with a cinematic look and feel straight out of the camera.
  • Fast, intelligent AFQuick, accurate, reliable, and customisable. Intelligent subject detection and tracking, custom wide-area AF, and selectable AF speeds for smooth, repeatable focus transitions.
  • 5-axis in-body image stabilisationNikon’s sensor-shift Vibration Reduction keeps footage steady
  • Focus-breathing compensationFor smoother, more natural-looking transitions.
  • Long recording timesAn innovative body design efficiently and quietly dissipates heat. Light, tough: the ZR weighs approx. 540 g (body only) and is fully weather sealed.
  • Z mount for flexibility in lens choiceAttach any Nikkor Z lens, any Nikon F-mount lens, and a wide range of third-party lenses.
  • ExpandableNikon and partner brand accessories make it possible to put the ZR at the heart of an extensive video rig.
  • New ME-D10 digital shotgun micCompatible with the 32-bit float audio format and boasts a 77 dB signal-to-noise ratio for distortion-free sound.
Type: Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Lens Mount: Nikon Z mount
Image Sensor Format: FX
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:

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 to 10,000 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 Metering System: TTL metering using camera image sensor
Video Metering Mode: Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
Video File Format:

[Apple ProRes 422 HQ]

5376 x 3024 :
29.97p (1920 Mbps), 25p (1600 Mbps), 23.97p (1540 Mbps),

3840 x 2160 :
59.94p (1960 Mbps), 50p (1640 Mbps), 29.97p (980 Mbps), 25p (820 Mbps), 23.97p (790 Mbps)

1920 x 1080:
119.88p (980 Mbps), 100p (820 Mbps), 59.94p (490 Mbps), 50p (410 Mbps)

[H.265/HEVC]

5376 x 3024:
59.94p (400 Mbps), 50p (400 Mbps), 29.97p (340 Mbps), 25p (340 Mbps), 23.97p (1540 Mbps)

3840 x 2160 :
119.88p (400 Mbps), 100p (400 Mbps)

3840 x 2160
59.94p (340 Mbps), 50p (340 Mbps), 29.97p (190 Mbps), 25p (190 Mbps), 23.97p (190 Mbps)

1920 x 1080 :
239.76p (340 Mbps), 200p (340 Mbps)

1920 x 1080 :
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
59.94p (370 Mbps), 50p (370 Mbps), 29.97p (300 Mbps), 25p (300 Mbps), 23.97p (300 Mbps)

3840 x 2160
119.88p (370 Mbps), 100p (370 Mbps)

3840 x 2160
59.94p (300 Mbps), 50p (300 Mbps), 29.97p (150 Mbps), 25p (150 Mbps), 23.97p (150 Mbps)

1920 x 1080 :
239.76p (300 Mbps), 200p (300 Mbps)

1920 x 1080 :
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 :
119.88p (100 Mbps), 100p (100 Mbps)

1920 x 1080 :
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 :
120fps→30fps (4x, 30 Mbps), 100fps→25fps (4x, 30 Mbps), 120fps→24fps (5x, 30 Mbps)

Video 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 (12 bit) , Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit) , H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit) , H.264/AVC (8 bit)
Audio Recording Format: Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in 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 audio devices 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 an external power source)
Exposure Compensation: -5 to +5 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄â‚‚ 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 [Cinematic Video] mode, it is set by default.

Proxy Recording (Audio): AAC
Proxy Recording (Video): 1920x1080, MP4
Other Video Recording Options: Time-lapse video recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes, REC lamp, N-Log and HDR (HLG) video, waveform display, red REC frame 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, Preset User Setting 1 [Cinematic video] and User Setting 2 [Slow-motion video]
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 Picture Controls

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.

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 compression available
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 Slot: 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 duplicate JPEG or HEIF pictures at different sizes and image qualities; pictures can be copied between cards.
File System: DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32, MPEG‑A MIAF
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 maximum aperture 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 lock was 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⁄â‚‚ 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 User Setting1[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 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: 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 memo recording and playback, IPTC information embedding and display, skip to first shot in series, series playback, save consecutive frames, loop playback, and motion blend
USB Connector: Type C SuperSpeed USB 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 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
Monitor Resolution: Approx. 3070 k-dot
Shutter Type: Electronic shutter with shutter sound
Speed: 1/16000 to 30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃, ¹⁄â‚‚, 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 Types: Exposure and/or flash, white balance, ADL
Camera On-Board VR: 5-axis image sensor shift
Lens On-Board VR: Lens shift (available with VR lenses)
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
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 charge than 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 Operating Time: Approx. 90 min
Operating Environment: Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (+32 °F to 104 °F)
Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Tripod Socket: 0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222)
Dimensions: 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)
  • Nikon ZR Cinema Camera - Body Only
  • BS-D1 digital accessory shoe cover (comes attached to camera)
  • BF-N1 body cap
  • EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery
  • AN-DC26 strap
  • USB cable (featuring Type C connectors at both ends)