Overview
BORN CINEMATIC
- New internal R3D NE recording: a new RAW format optimized for Nikon cameras to leverage RED color science—up to 6K/59.94p, 12-bit, no external recorder required.
- Multiple RAW formats with high dynamic range: Choose RED's R3D NE with 15+ stops of dynamic range, or Nikon's N-RAW, or Apple ProRes RAW HQ.
- Straight Out Of Camera Cinematic video mode preset: RED-curated color for expressive, filmic color and tone.
- Nine RED-curated Imaging Recipes: Available via Nikon Imaging Cloud—looks that evolve to empower your expression.
- Cutting-edge 4" LCD with 1000 cd/m2 brightness: Clear, accurate framing even in sunlight, with LUT monitoring. Makes it easier to compose, adjust focus, and shoot vertical videos.
- World's First* 32-bit float audio via built-in microphone or 3.5mm stereo mini-pin jack : High-quality audio capture without an external mic or gain adjustments—so the user can focus on filming.
- Stunning autofocus with Nikon's deep learning-based AI technology: Smart detection of nine object types, including people and vehicles.
- Slow-motion presets: Instant access to 4K/119.88p and Full HD/239.76p cinematic motion.
- Fan-less, durable body: Heat-dissipating structure with lightweight magnesium alloy, offering the same dust- and drip-resistance as the Z6III.
- Flexible Z mount: Supports a wide range of high-quality lenses with the shortest flange distance in full-frame cameras.
- *Among cameras with interchangeable lenses that record audio via the built-in microphone and 3.5-mm stereo mini-pin jack.
- *OZO is a registered trademark of Nokia Technologies Oy
Specifications
Type
Type | Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses |
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Lens mount | Nikon Z mount |
Image sensor
Image sensor format | FX (35mm full frame) |
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Image sensor type | CMOS |
Sensor size | 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm |
Total pixels | 26.79 million |
Effective pixels | 24.5 million |
ISO sensitivity (Recommended ExposureIndex) |
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White balance | Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 to10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning |
Gamma curve | Log3G10, N-Log, SDR, HLG |
Dynamic range | 15+ stops (Log3G10) |
Dust-reduction system | Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio) |
Video recording
Metering system | TTL metering using camera image sensor |
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Metering mode | Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted |
File format (YUV) | [Apple ProRes 422 HQ]
[H.265/HEVC]
[H.265/HEVC]
[H.264/AVC]
[H.264/AVC Slow-motion Video]
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File format (RAW) | [R3D NE / N-RAW High quality]
[N-RAW Normal]
[Apple ProRes RAW HQ]
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Frame rate |
(RAW)
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Video compression | R3D NE (12-bit) , N-RAW (12 bit) , Apple ProRes RAW HQ , Apple ProRes 422 HQ , H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit) , H.264/AVC (8 bit) |
Audio recording format |
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Audio recording device | Built-in microphone or external microphone can be used; 32bit float recording via 3.5mm mini pin jack and built-in microphone. external audiodevices can be used via line input and Digital accessory shoe, audio directivity (OZO Audio), audio input sensitivity adjustable; attenuator,frequency response, and wind noise reduction functions |
Recording/playback time | Up to approx. 360 minutes (When recorded in [ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit (MOV)] (except when the frame rate is 119.88p or 100p), [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] (except when the frame rate is from 239.76p to 100p), [H.265 8-bit (MOV)] (except when the frame rate is from 239.76p to 100p), and [H.264 8-bit (MP4)] (except slow-motion video), with auto temperature cutout set to [High], at 25°C/77°F, paired with an external power source) |
Exposure compensation | -3 to +3 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV) |
Active D-Lighting | Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off Note: When using RED picture control, Active D-Lighting must be set to [Extra High] for optimized exposure. With User Settings1 [CinematicVideo] mode, it is set by default. |
Proxy recording(Audio) | AAC |
Proxy recording(Video) | 1920 x 1080, MP4 |
Other options for video recording | Time-lapse video recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes (wireless and wired time code sync), REC lamp, N-Log and HDR (HLG) video, waveform display, red RECframe indicator, video recording display zoom (50%, 100%, 200%, and 400%), extended shutter speeds (modes S and M), and dual-format(proxy video) recording for RAW video; option to view video recording info available via i menu; breathing compensation, Hi-Res Zoom, PresetUser Setting 1[Cinematic video] and User Setting 2 [Slow-motion video] |
Picture Control system
Picture Control system | Auto , Standard , Neutral , Vivid , Monochrome , Flat Monochrome , Deep Tone Monochrome , Portrait , Rich Tone Portrait , Landscape , Flat Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red,Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for Custom Picture Controls, Cloud PictureControls |
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Still image recording
Image size (pixels) | [FX (36 x 24)] selected for image area:
[DX (24 x 16)] selected for image area:
[1:1 (24 x 24)] selected for image area:
[16:9 (36 x 20)] selected for image area:
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File format (image quality) |
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Media |
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Dual card slots | Either card can be used for overflow or backup storage, for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG or HEIF pictures, or for storage of duplicateJPEG or HEIF pictures at different sizes and image qualities; pictures can be copied between cards. |
File system (Still image) | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32, MPEG-A MIAF |