Overview

Step into the world of professional filmmaking with the Nikon ZR 6K Cinema Camera, crafted for creators who live to tell stories in motion. Whether you’re a YouTuber, wedding filmmaker, or indie cinematographer, the ZR 6K delivers breathtaking detail, rich color, and dynamic range that brings every frame to life. Its full-frame 6K sensor captures crystal-clear footage with stunning depth, while Nikon’s advanced autofocus ensures every subject stays sharp, even in fast-moving scenes. Lightweight yet powerful, this camera is built for creators who demand cinematic quality without the bulk of traditional rigs.

NOTE: The ZR features a "free-floating" IBIS sensor, and you may hear it "rattle" when the camera is not turned on. This is a normal occurrence. The sensor locks into place when the camera turns on and the stabilization function is enabled.

What It’s Perfect For

• Filmmaking – capture cinematic 6K video with true-to-life color
• YouTube & Vlogging – professional quality for solo creators and content studios
• Weddings & Events – beautiful skin tones and soft background blur in every scene
• Documentaries – compact, reliable, and ready for any environment
• Commercial Projects – produce studio-grade visuals with full-frame precision

Recommended Lens Pairings

• Everyday & Run-and-Gun Shooting: Nikkor Z 24–70 mm f/4 S – versatile, sharp, and travel-friendly

• Cinematic Depth & Portraits: Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S – buttery bokeh and professional separation

• Wide Scenes & Establishing Shots: Nikkor Z 14–30 mm f/4 S – ideal for landscapes, interiors, and storytelling

• Action & Documentary Work: Nikkor Z 70–200 mm f/2.8 VR S – stabilized and crisp for long-range shots

• Creative Low-Light Filming: Nikkor Z 35 mm f/1.8 S – natural perspective and beautiful night performance

Why You’ll Love It

The Nikon ZR 6K is more than a camera — it’s a storytelling tool. It gives you cinematic visuals, reliable performance, and total creative freedom, whether you’re shooting handheld in natural light or rigged up for studio work. Every shot looks like it belongs on the big screen.

The partnership of Nikon and RED provides a wide range of compatibility with production workflows, offering REDCODE RAW R3D NE recording format along with Nikon's N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ/422 HQ, and the high-quality compressed H.264 and H.265 codecs. REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) unlocks the same color space (REDWideGamutRGB) and Log curve (Log3G10) as RED cameras.

 

The camera captures resolutions up to 6K60, 4K120, and even 1080p240 for high frame rate, slow-motion recording.

 

Audio Capture

The ZR captures high-quality audio using dynamic 32-bit float and 24-bit recording, and it supports standard 48 kHz linear PCM for full video compatibility.

 

It features built-in configurable mics with five directional patterns (front/narrow, front, rear, omnidirectional, and binaural). There's also a line input that provides the ability to record with an external microphone, and the camera's digital accessory shoe that can utilize mics such as the ME-D10 shotgun mic. A headphone jack allows you to monitor the audio.

 

Recording and Output

The camera records to a CFexpress Type B card slot that is accessed through the battery door to keep the camera compact and mobile, while a microSD card slot is available for proxy recording. There is also a micro-HDMI output that allows you to output to a display or recording device.

Advanced Autofocus

Nikon's advanced autofocus feature is powered by deep learning, providing up to 9-subject detection autofocus with automatic tracking of people, animals, and vehicles.

Nikon Z Mount and Accessory Ecosystem

The Nikon Z mount is a wide, shallow full-frame mirrorless lens mount, which means it's also extremely adaptable, capable of supporting countless NIKKOR and third-party lenses.

 

There's an extended ecosystem of accessories for the ZR, such as camera cages, microphones, handheld accessories, and rigs, from Nikon and third-party brands such as SmallRig.

 

Large, Bright Display

The built-in 4" variable-angle touchscreen display features a DCI-P3 color gamut, 1000 cd/m² brightness, and a 3.07 million dot resolution for viewing your controls and footage with ease.

 

The display can automatically flip when you change from horizontal to vertical mode.

 

Custom LUTs

The camera provides the ability for the operator to load up to 10 LUTs into the camera for real-time preview on its display.

Lenses and Image Stabilization

The standard Z lens mount allows you to utilize the entire line of NIKKOR Z lenses and a wide range of third-party lenses and lens mount adapters.

 

The ZR provides integrated image stabilization with any prime or zoom lens at up to 7.5 stops to provide smooth, steady image capture.

 

Dual-Base ISO and Shutter Angle

The ZR provides extended ISO sensitivity to the base ISO with its dual-base ISO, providing 800/6400 for both Log3G10 and N-Log profiles.

 

You can also set the shutter angle to one of 15 steps between 5.6 and 360° for powerful exposure and blur control.

 

Frame.io Integration

The camera's companion app allows you to streamline your workflow by connecting the camera to your phone and utilizing the optional Frame.io cloud service, making asset control, post production, and live streaming easy.

Filmmaker-Oriented User Interface

The ZR allows you to get started quickly with an accessible stills/video switch and multiple customizable Fn buttons.

 

The interface features a shortcut menu for easy access to key filmmaking settings such as grids, zebra, waveform, touch autofocus, focus peaking, and numerous other imaging tools.

Power Options

The camera is powered via one EN-EL15c battery in its battery slot, or it can be powered via USB-C using an external power source such as an optional power supply or power bank.

Ultracompact Design

This tiny camera is the size of a small mirrorless camera but packs in cinema camera technology.

 

Take the camera into the field, mount it onto a vehicle, stabilize it on a gimbal, or perform steadycam, drone, or POV shots - it's lightweight enough to perform just about anywhere,

Specs

Nikon ZR Z Mount Specs

Key Specs

Lens Mount	Nikon Z
Image Sensor	35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor Resolution	Effective: 24.5 Megapixel
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift
ISO/Gain Sensitivity	Dual Base: 800 / 6400 Native: 100 to 64,000
Internal Recording	ProRes RAW 12-Bit UHD 6K (6048 x 3402) at 24.00/25/30.00 fps DCI 4K (4030 x 2268) at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00/120 fps UHD 4K (3984 x 2240) at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps REDCODE RAW 12-Bit UHD 6K (6048 x 3402) at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps DCI 4K (4030 x 2268) at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00/120 fps UHD 4K (3984 x 2240) at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00/100/120 fps H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit 1920 x 1080 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps H.265 4:2:0 8/10-Bit 5376 x 3024 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps 3840 x 2160 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00/100/120 fps 1920 x 1080 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00/100/120/200/240 fps ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit 5376 x 3024 at 24.00/25/30.00 fps 3840 x 2160 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps 1920 x 1080 at 50/60.00/100/120 fps Show More
Video Output	Micro-HDMI 3840 x 2160
Media/Memory Card Slot	Slot 1: CFexpress Type B Slot 2: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I)
Video I/O	1x Micro-HDMI Output
Mobile App Compatible	Yes: Android & iOS
Battery	Nikon EN-EL15c

Imaging

Lens Mount	Nikon Z
Lens Communication	Yes: with Autofocus Support
Image Sensor	35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor Resolution	Effective: 24.5 Megapixel
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter	No
Built-In CC Filter	No
Internal Filter Holder	No
Capture Type	Stills & Video

Exposure Control

Shutter Type	Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed	Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 900 Seconds
Shutter Angle	5.6 to 360°
ISO/Gain Sensitivity	Dual Base: 800 / 6400 Native: 100 to 64,000
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Advertised Dynamic Range	15 Stops
White Balance	Range: 2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Exposure Modes	Auto, Manual

Focus

Focus Mode

Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus

Video Capture

Internal Recording	ProRes RAW 12-Bit UHD 6K (6048 x 3402) at 24.00/25/30.00 fps DCI 4K (4030 x 2268) at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00/120 fps UHD 4K (3984 x 2240) at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps REDCODE RAW 12-Bit UHD 6K (6048 x 3402) at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps DCI 4K (4030 x 2268) at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00/120 fps UHD 4K (3984 x 2240) at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00/100/120 fps H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit 1920 x 1080 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps H.265 4:2:0 8/10-Bit 5376 x 3024 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps 3840 x 2160 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00/100/120 fps 1920 x 1080 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00/100/120/200/240 fps ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit 5376 x 3024 at 24.00/25/30.00 fps 3840 x 2160 at 24.00/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps 1920 x 1080 at 50/60.00/100/120 fps
Video Output	Micro-HDMI 3840 x 2160
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support	Yes
Gamma Curve	Nikon N-Log, REDWideGamutRGB
Built-In Microphone	Stereo
Audio Recording	ProRes, Raw: 2-Channel, 32-Bit ProRes, Raw: 2-Channel, 24-Bit
IP Streaming	No

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Slot 1: CFexpress Type B Slot 2: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I)
Internal Storage	No
Video I/O	1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Power I/O	1x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Data (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless	Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Mobile App Compatible	Yes: Android & iOS App Name: SnapBridge
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	No

Monitor

Display Type	Primary Monitor: Articulating 4" Touchscreen LCD
Resolution	Primary Monitor: 3,070,000 Dot

Power

Battery

Nikon EN-EL15c

General

Shoe Mount	1x Intelligent Hot Shoe
Tripod Mount	1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mounting Thread	No
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.2 x 3.2 x 1.9" / 133 x 80.5 x 48.7 mm
Weight	1.19 lb / 540 g (Body Only)

Packaging Info

Package Weight	2.27 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8 x 7 x 5.3"

 

Items Included

Nikon ZR 6K Cinema Camera
Nikon EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
Nikon UC-E25 USB Cable
Nikon BS-D1 Digital Accessory Shoe Cover
Nikon BF-N1 Body Cap
Nikon AN-DC26 Camera Strap
Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty