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Nikon ZR cinema camera

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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The new Nikon ZR and the Nikon Z6III cameras are now priced the same ($2,197), but Amazon sells the Z6III for $2,029

After the new Nikon USA rebates, the new Nikon ZR and the Nikon Z6III cameras are now priced the same (without Trump’s tariffs, the price would be a $1,999): A comparison between the two Z models can be found here. Amazon is currently selling the Nikon Z6III at a 25% discount (price: $2,029, shipped and […]

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Comparing the Nikon ZR camera with the RED Komodo X, V Raptor Z-mount models

Comparing the specifications of the new Nikon ZR camera ($2,196) with the RED Komodo X (6,995), V Raptor ($14,995) + X ($29,995) Z-mount models (click for larger view): Here is the detailed specifications comparison:

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