Nikon Rumors

New on Kickstarter: 3 Legged Thing quick-release camera strap system & SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper

By [NR] admin | Published: September 9, 2025

AXIS by 3 Legged Thing is a new, secure, quick-release camera strap system.

SPINN.DESIGN has a new fundraising project for a ProWrapp weatherproof gear wrapper: photo, travel, outdoor – protect your tech equipment with all-over hook & loop in seconds, secure, weatherproof, and space-saving.

Other projects still available on Kickstarter:

Maven Wave 3 filters
Peak Design Pro Tripod (late ledges)
Lit Duo 1 lightmeter (late ledges)

Via PhotoRumors

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But wait, there is more: RED announced a new Streamlined V-RAPTOR XE 8K cinema camera

By [NR] admin | Published: September 9, 2025

A few hours before the introduction of the Nikon Zr, RED announced a new streamlined V-RAPTOR XE 8K cinema camera:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo
Additional information
Product page
Compare specs:
- 8K VV up to 60fps, 6K S35 up to 80fps, 4K up to 120fps, and 2K up to 240fps
- Unmatched low-light performance for capturing the unseen
- Lens flexibility with RF Mount or Z Mount options
- A compact 4 lb. body designed to adapt to any set or location
- Shipping in October

Posted in RED| Tagged RED V-RAPTOR [X] with Nikon Z-mount video camera| 14 Comments

Here is the first Nikon Zr YouTube video review

By [NR] admin | Published: September 9, 2025

Here is the first Nikon Zr video review:

Updated Zr specs and details from the video:

No Open Gate Gate
No overheating
Great built quality
Small grip and thumb rest
Very small and compact
Photo/video selector on top
No cooling fans
HUGE LCD screen – great for vlogging
Micro HDMI
Nikon N-Log
RED RAW
RED color science “experience”
Price for camera body only: $2,100

Here are the previously reported specs:

24MP partially stacked sensor
Dynamic range: +15 stops (RED system)
Very large LCD screen: 4″ LCD screen, 3.07m dots, 1000nits
6K (intra-frame compression)
Many features and tech from RED will be incorporated inside
RED internal up to 6K 60p
N-Raw/Prores Raw/Prores 422hq
Smart hot shoe (for external EVF I assume, based on the leaked pictures)
New mic available as an accessory for the hot show (priced around $300)
Image stabilization
1 CFexpress Type B and 1 microSD card slots
Dimensions: 133 x 80 x 48 mm
Weight: 540g
Pricing based on Euro conversions should be around $2,600-$3,750 – keep in mind that this range also includes some lens kit options
Brick-shaped, video-oriented design, without pentaprism and EVF – a combination of the current RED models design, the Sony FX3, and the Nikon Z30 (we already know that from the leaked pictures)
Announcement tonight around midnight EDT
Pre-orders coming soon at: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt | Camera Canada