Nikon | RED has announced that it is extending the Z CINEMA line with the addition of the ZR full-frame cinema camera.
Built for filmmakers and creators on the move, the ZR is billed as the lightest all-in-one cinema camera around, and “punches well above its weight in cinematic power”.
“Thanks to its 6K full-frame sensor, renowned RED colour science, large on-camera monitor, and internal 32-bit float audio, users shooting with the all-new ZR can nail stunning footage and clean sound without the need for external gear,” a Nikon | Red press release continued.
From carefully staged scenes to run-and-gun video footage, the ZR is deemed the perfect tool for storytellers who want to elevate their video output.
Up to 6K/60p in-camera recording and a full suite of professional video recording formats provide the flexibility to deliver for practically any platform or workflow.
Standout features include an exclusive R3D NE codec, which brings renowned RED colour science to Nikon.
Plus, the ZR boasts a Dual Base ISO of 800/6400 which maintains the sensor’s 15+ stop dynamic range for maximum detail in highlights and shadows.
For agile set-ups, the ZR’s 4-inch Vari-angle monitor is promised as a huge asset. The large, bright display functions as an expansive control hub and covers the DCI-P3 colour gamut for accurate on-set colour monitoring.
The ZR also makes its mark as the first camera in the world to offer internal 32-bit float audio recording. The dynamic range of 32-bit audio means levels won’t need to be monitored constantly during filming: sound can be captured freely, and the levels adjusted in post without clipping.
Zurab Kiknadze, product manager, Nikon Europe, said: “Today, we’re raising the curtain on the first truly cinematic Nikon camera. Our collaboration with RED is bearing fruit, and the cinematic future looks bright!”
Other professional ZR features include full weather sealing and vast lens choice thanks to compatibility with Nikon and third-party lenses.
In addition, the ZR offers extensive system expandability, and Nikon’s new ME-D10 digital shotgun mic covers rich directional audio capture in a wide range of recording environments.
Sales of the ZR begin in October with an RRP of £2,199.
