Category Archives: Nikon Zr

Nikon ZR camera shipments could be delayed “due to the overwhelming number of orders”

Nikon Japan already has a warning that Nikon ZR camera shipments could be delayed “due to the overwhelming number of orders”: “Due to the overwhelming number of orders we have received for this product, it may take some time for delivery. Thank you for your understanding.” (source) The new Nikon ZR cinema camera will start […]

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List of approved/supported memory cards for the Nikon ZR camera

The Nextorage NX-B2PRO and Nextorage NX-B3AE CFexpress Type B memory cards have been added to the list of approved/supported memory cards for use with the new Nikon ZR camera: Recommended CFexpress Type B memory cards Nextorage NX-B2PRO Series VPG400 CFexpress Type B Nextorage NX-B3AE Series VPG400 CFexpress Type B Lexar Professional GOLD Series CFexpress Type […]

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Nikon Interview at IBC 2025: “ZR achieves a wide dynamic range of over 15 stops – a hallmark feature of RED cinema cameras”

Phototrend published an interview with Nikon from the IBC 2025 show, covering several topics, including the Nikon ZR’s new design for heat dissipation. Here is a recap:

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The Nikon ZR camera can record continuously for up to 125 minutes without overheating

The Nikon ZR camera (order: B&H| WEX |Erhardt) can record continuously for up to 125 minutes in R3D NE 6K 59.94p without overheating, with auto temperature cutout set to [High], at 25°C/77°F, paired with an external power source according to Nikon’s official specifications: This duration is for a single, uninterrupted take. The camera’s body is engineered […]

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Rumors: Nikon ZR to have SSD support via USB with a firmware update

The Nikon ZR camera is rumored to support SSD recording via USB with a firmware update that will be released after the camera starts shipping (the current shipping date is October 20th). Currently, no Nikon Z series cameras offer direct external SSD recording via USB. For high-speed video recording, Nikon relies on external video recorders, such […]

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Nikon ZR camera field tested for 19 days

Morten Hilmer published his new video “Nikon ZR field tested for 19 days” – here it is, enjoy:

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Nikon ZR vs Sony FX3 side by side comparison: which one is better?

There is a new “Nikon ZR vs Sony FX3 side-by-side comparison video” published by Matti Haapoja comparing the video footage from both models (keep in mind that the $4,098 Sony FX3 is almost twice as expensive as the $2,196 Nikon ZR – see the specifications comparison here):

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