Review · Compact Cinema Camera
Nikon ZR
25MP full-frame · $2,200 · Nikon Z-mount
9.1
Our score
Editor's Choice
A $2,200 body that shoots 6K RED RAW — the camera nobody expected Nikon to make, and arguably the best RAW video value available.
PRODUCT SHOT — 4:3
Pros
+6K RAW via N-RAW, ProRes RAW, and RED's R3D NE
+8 stops of 5-axis IBIS plus electronic VR
+32-bit float internal audio
+4-inch, 1000-nit rear screen
Cons
−No built-in electronic viewfinder
−Battery life falls short of a full day's shoot
−H.265 clips need ~1 second of lead-in before bitrate stabilizes
−No included cage or grip for a video-first body
Full specifications
Sensor25MP partially-stacked full-frame CMOS
ProcessorExpeed 7
Internal RAWN-RAW, Apple ProRes RAW, RED R3D NE
Max video6K/60p RAW
Stabilization8-stop 5-axis IBIS + electronic VR
Audio32-bit float
Weight540g (1.19 lb)
Price$2,200
How it compares
This Camera
Sony FX3
Canon EOS C70
Price
$2,200
$3,900
$5,499
Sensor
25MP full-frame
12.1MP full-frame
Super 35 DGO
Internal RAW
N-RAW / ProRes RAW / R3D NE
No
No
IBIS
Yes, 8 stops
No
No
Weight
540g
716g
1,170g