Description

Nikon ZR 6K Cinema Camera – RED Color Science Meets Nikon Engineering

At Pixon Media Trading, we bring cutting-edge cinema technology to filmmakers who demand uncompromising image quality in a compact, versatile form. The Nikon ZR 6K Cinema Camera is a groundbreaking fusion of RED’s legendary color science and Nikon’s optical and imaging expertise, delivering true cinematic performance in an ultra-compact Z-mount body.

Designed for professional filmmakers, content creators, and hybrid shooters, the ZR captures stunning imagery with 15+ stops of dynamic range, advanced autofocus, professional audio recording, and support for industry-standard RAW formats—all in a camera small enough for gimbals, drones, vehicles, and handheld rigs.

RED + Nikon Color Science for True Cinematic Imaging

The Nikon ZR is the first camera of its kind to combine:

• REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) with REDWideGamutRGB & Log3G10

• Nikon N-RAW

• ProRes RAW HQ / 422 HQ

• High-quality H.264 / H.265 codecs

This wide codec support ensures seamless integration into professional post-production pipelines. Capture up to:

• 6K at 60fps

• 4K at 120fps

• 1080p at 240fps for cinematic slow motion

Advanced Audio with 32-Bit Float Recording

Professional audio is built directly into the ZR:

• 32-bit float and 24-bit audio recording

• 48 kHz linear PCM compatibility

• Built-in microphones with five selectable pickup patterns:

  • Front (narrow)

  • Front

  • Rear

  • Omnidirectional

  • Binaural

Additional features include a line-in for external microphones, a digital accessory shoe compatible with Nikon audio accessories (such as the ME-D10 shotgun mic), and a headphone output for real-time monitoring.

Professional Recording & Media Flexibility

To maintain its compact form, the ZR offers:

• CFexpress Type B card slot for main recording

• microSD card slot for proxy files

• Micro-HDMI output for external monitoring or recording

This configuration makes the ZR ideal for mobile productions, live workflows, and backup recording strategies.

AI-Powered Advanced Autofocus

Nikon’s deep-learning autofocus system provides:

• Up to 9-subject detection

• Intelligent tracking of people, animals, and vehicles

• Reliable performance in fast-moving, real-world shooting conditions

Perfect for documentary, commercial, and solo-operator filmmaking.

Nikon Z Mount & Expansive Accessory Ecosystem

The Nikon Z mount offers a wide, shallow flange design, allowing compatibility with:

• Native NIKKOR Z lenses

• Third-party lenses

• Adapted cinema and vintage glass

An extensive ecosystem of accessories—such as cages, rigs, microphones, and handheld solutions from brands like SmallRig—makes the ZR highly customizable for any production setup.

Bright 4” Variable-Angle Touchscreen

Monitor and control your footage with confidence using the:

• 4″ variable-angle touchscreen

• DCI-P3 color gamut

• 1000 cd/m² brightness

• 3.07-million-dot resolution

The display automatically reorients when switching between horizontal and vertical shooting, making it ideal for social, cinematic, and hybrid formats.

Custom LUT Support & Filmmaker Tools

Load up to 10 custom LUTs directly into the camera for real-time monitoring.
The filmmaker-oriented UI includes:

• Waveform

• Zebra

• Focus peaking

• Touch AF

• Grids

• Custom Fn buttons

A dedicated stills/video switch allows instant workflow changes on set.

In-Body Image Stabilization & Exposure Control

The ZR features:

• Free-floating IBIS system (up to 7.5 stops of stabilization)

• Smooth handheld footage with any lens

• Dual-base ISO of 800 / 6400 for both Log3G10 and N-Log

• Shutter angle control from 5.6° to 360°

Note: The IBIS sensor may gently move when the camera is powered off—this is normal and locks into place when activated.

Frame.io Integration & Modern Workflow Support

Using the companion app, filmmakers can:

• Connect the camera to a smartphone

• Upload and manage assets via Frame.io

• Streamline post-production and collaborative workflows

Ultra-Compact Cinema Design

Despite its powerful feature set, the Nikon ZR remains:

• Small enough for gimbals, drones, vehicles, and POV rigs

• Lightweight for handheld and Steadicam operation

• Robust enough for professional cinema production