Nikon ZR — Nikon + RED’s First Co-Designed Cinema Camera

Nikon has partnered with RED to create the ZR, a compact, creator-focused cinema camera that blends RED’s color science and codecs with Nikon’s autofocus and stabilization. Shipping starts Oct 20, 2025; body-only price is $2,200. Nikon also announced the ME-D10 digital shotgun mic for $339.

Quick highlights

• Sensor: ~24MP full-frame (partially stacked)
• Dual Base ISO: 800 / 6400
• Video: RED R3D NE RAW — 12K and 6K@60fps; 4K@120fps
• Codecs: R3D NE, Log3G10 (RED color science), N-RAW, ProRes/ProRes RAW, H.265
• Audio: 32-bit float internal, Nokia OZO 3-mic array with selectable patterns (front super-directional, front, omni, rear, binaural)
• AF & Stabilization: Hybrid phase-detect subject tracking (people, animals, vehicles, etc.); 5-axis IBIS with up to 7.5 stops
• Display: 4″ 16:10, 1000 nits, DCI-P3 HDR
• Body: ~540 g; 6K 60fps RAW recording up to ~125 minutes (at 25°C)
• Ports: USB-C (charging/data/webcam), 3.5mm mic input, headphone; micro HDMI out

Pricing & Availability

• Body-only: $2,200 — ships from Oct 20, 2025
• Nikon ME-D10 mic: $339

Official Nikon product page: https://www.nikonusa.com/p/zr/2006/overview

Amazon search (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Nikon+ZR&tag=f1rede-20

Notes

This summary is based on Nikon’s official announcement and product pages. I intentionally omitted links to the reviewing site (Engadget) at your request. For retailers, use the Amazon search link above (affiliate tag included) if a direct product listing is not yet live.

Questions? What feature would make you switch to a ZR for your shoots — RED color/codec or Nikon AF & IBIS?