Nikon
ZR
Based on 240 Reddit mentions
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Upgrade?
I would never swap a Pyxis 6K for a Nikon ZR. That form factor and those files sizes are just a no go apart from using it as a B Cam. The file sizes truly are gigantic and atm no way to select a higher compression. I moved from a Pyxis 6K to a Red Komodo X. Main reason for me was the global shutter,
...Effective_Shallot325 in r/cinematography
August 2, 2026 10:30 AM
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The ZR booted up like, ‘bro, what is this?’
Loving it so far. I actually sold my Z8 for the ZR. I was using the Z8 mostly for video, and the ZR just makes more sense for that. It is smaller, lighter, and I don't think I'll be using my Camera Monitor anymore (Beautiful 4 inch screen). I won't miss the bulk at all, especially for handheld or gi
...BobsRefrigeration in r/Nikon
October 18, 2025 8:10 PM
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What card do you use?
I’m curious why Nikon puts two different type of card slots on their bodies (with some exceptions). First, it's the other way around: different slots are the exception. Nikon has made 15 matched slot cameras, and 12 with different slots. It just so happens that they've done it a lot more lately than
...jec6613 in r/Nikon
March 30, 2026 2:20 AM
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How is photography for ZR? Honest feedback please. I'm looking for video & photo full-frame.
It makes sense if you want the most compact possible full frame Z camera. The ZR with a pancake lens is in the Fuji X100 size class. (Similar height / width, somewhat greater depth.) I've wanted a Nikon "Z3" from the get go, and this is probably as close as we're gonna get.
nrubenstein in r/Nikon
September 14, 2025 6:50 PM
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How it feels watching the used market for cinema cameras right now
Lots of reasons. Start with: High-end cinema cameras are primarily for high-end cinema, viewed on a large high resolution screen from 1-2x screen width. And more precisely, for high-end cinema where you are shooting an actual practical scene, and not shooting a single subject to be composited onto a
...beatbox9 in r/videography
December 30, 2025 9:29 AM
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Any Z8 Users Considering a switch to the ZR?
Actually, the ZR will have the following advantages over the Nikon Z8: lighter (by 1/3 weight) slightly better battery life larger built-in display (I think also a full rotating display that Z8 doesn't have) RED RAW video better low light performance (from dual ISO, larger ISO range, and larger pixe
...Shogun_WC in r/nikon_Zseries
October 1, 2025 5:29 PM
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Upgrade?
I haven't worked with both, but I have extensive experience with the 6K. If I was ever looking to buy another camera, there are only three questions: what form factor do I want, does it have more dynamic range, and how well does it cut with Black Magic colour. The only reason I'd buy a camera with s
...raekewe in r/cinematography
August 2, 2026 9:59 AM
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Convince me to buy a BMPCC or a different camera
Blackmagic 6K FF, 6K Pro pros: Better color science, BRAW. 6k pro has built in ND's. 6K FF has beta AF. Blackmagic cons: battery life, heavier, no autofocus (6k pro), low light. Sony FX3 Pros: lightweight, battery life, autofocus, low light king. Sony FX3 Cons: No in-body RAW, color science. Nikon Z
...makegoodmovies in r/bmpcc
February 11, 2026 2:47 PM
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Any photographers Onebagging?
I found that limiting lenses and taking a smaller body work well for me. I take a either 28-70mm lens or a 40mm lens depending on what I plan to shoot/how much flexibility I think I’ll need and my Nikon ZR these days if I don’t want a specific bag for the bigger body and multiple lenses. Pretty easy
...thinkconverse in r/onebag
July 4, 2026 8:45 PM
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What gear should I pick to document a trip of a lifetime?
I'd pick something small and lightweight. Next thing would be file size, something on the lightweight side would be my preference. For that reason alone I'd skip the Nikon ZR. Personally I'd take the ZV-E1 but only because I own it 🤷🏽♂️ Best of luck!
zFresha in r/videography
May 28, 2026 8:43 PM
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