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Maybe NRaw from the Z6iii onwards is Redcode?

Or is Mackey playing Depp playing Mackey...

Double post... sorry.

I have been interested in Nikon for so long. My favorite lenses are vintage Nikkors, one of my favorite cameras was the D5500 and the Z9 and Z8 look like fantastic hybrid cameras but waaaay beyond my budget as a hobbyist narrative filmmaker. The Z6iii got me close and the Z5ii even closer... the ZR... I think I may be sold. And Cam Mackey doesn't love it... so... LOL. Just kidding Cam if you read this site.

I watched half of Mark Bone's video... I get it. Last week, I sold the final part to my old BMMCC rig... SmallHD Focus and I have no intentions of ever using an external monitor again. Honestly, I get annoyed with fully articulating LCDs... I use the camera strap method and when articulated, the image is blocked by the strap. That's why I love the GH6's LCD sled. Greatest design for a camera screen ever!

I don't know, I think you answered your own questions... bigger LCD, internal Raw (multiple Raw formats... and ProRes HQ) ... those alone are worth the price increase. When you add internal 32bit float audio (a real game changer) ... as far as tools, I have a feeling some of Red's exposure tools may be implemented... I've heard a lot of folks refer to the stop light as being a really cool one? Listen, I get it. I like Panasonic too. I still really enjoy my GH6 (with LogC) and will probably keep it. Am going to test the pixel:pixel mode today with some old Cosmicar c-mounts, but not every thread, or new camera release, has to be an affront, or comparison, to Panasonic. That said, this idea of Raw video, r3D or otherwise, is NOT for most video shooters and probably unnecessary for most YouTubers and people who frequent this site. The storage requirements are insane. Someone upthread said that you get 28 minutes of footage on a 320GB CFExpress card... I assume that's 6K, so I'll do a little better with 4K but that's still a lot of media and storage needed. But if you look at the camera for what it is... a powerful, entry level, Raw video camera, then even with its quirks, it's an epic release.

I know the phrase of the day is content creator, but I, personally, see this as the ultimate, low/no budget, DIY, short film camera. I don't think I have ever been so tempted to hit preorder. I understand its inconveniences and there are a couple things I need to research... battery life (the FP is atrocious), overheating, IBIS quality, etc... but I must say this is the most excited I have been for a camera since I bought my 5D3 and installed ML Raw onto it.

Off topic, but nice image.

Weirdly, Red announced a new Raptor where you can choose between RF or ZF mounts...

If the pricing is at the lower end, it would be a tempting purchase. As much as I have been enjoying my FP and GH6, both are nowhere to go systems for me. Not really interested in L Mount or m4/3 for the long haul. I really enjoyed shooting with my borrowed R7 and was considering picking up an R50v with the goal to sell and save up for a C50 but since that lacks both IBIS AND internal NDs, it seems slightly overpriced for my needs. I guess we'll see in a few hours about the ZR. So far, I like what I'm seeing. Lots of Raw and ProRes options and hopefully some form of RedCode.

Updated specs from Nikon Runors... Here are the latest/updated Nikon Zr cinema camera specifications: 24MP partially stacked sensor Dynamic range: +15 stops (RED system) Very large LCD screen: 4″ LCD screen, 3.07m dots, 1000nits 6K (intra-frame compression) Many features and tech from RED will be incorporated inside RED internal up to 6K 60p N-Raw/Prores Raw/Prores 422hq Smart hot shoe (for external EVF I assume, based on the leaked pictures) Image stabilization 1 CFexpress Type B and 1 microSD card slots Dimensions: 133 x 80 x 48 mm Weight: 540g Pricing based on Euro conversions should be around $2,600-$3,750 – keep in mind that this range also includes some lens kit options Brick-shaped, video-oriented design, without pentaprism and EVF – a combination of the current RED models design, the Sony FX3, and the Nikon Z30 (we already know that from the leaked pictures) Announcement tonight around midnight EDT https://nikonrumors.com/2025/09/09/nikon-zr-cinema-camera-specifications.aspx/

It doesn't even say full frame anymore?

Probably totally wrong, but if the microSD is included in the Zr and it is a "cinema" camera, then I am thinking that the microSD slot might be used to store LUTs, for firmware updates, or maybe more interesting... used for audio files for a separate built in wireless audio feature.

If they are making a Nikon/Red camera, why not use one of the sensors that Red uses, with RedCode raw, with Nikon conveniences and tech?

Although it's not exactly what you're looking for, I'd have to second the Nikon Series E lenses. They truly are remarkable little lenses. I haven't been able to find a good copy of the 35mm 2.5 but the 36-72, 50mm and 100mm are nice little lenses, especially the size of the 100mm. Also the older non-ai lenses are pretty spectacular as well. One lens I hate to mention because it does get such bad reviews is the 35-70 3.3-4.5 ai-s lens. It's tiny and a lot better than the bad reviews give it. I mean, it isn't great, but there's something very Nikon in its not greatness. Another zoom lens I love, which I assume you're familiar with is the Canon FD 35-105mm 3.5. This lens is ALMOST parfocal. Obviously constant aperture. Internal zoom. Fairly compact. I've had a few copies over the years, then end up selling it because I didn't use it too often, regret it and seek another one. My most recent copy I put on the Sigma FP and here's a sample of it at 105mm wide open... No mind-blowing image by any means, but fairly sharp wide open and I like the way it handles the highlights. Of course it's a mess in direct light... as I found out last week during a shoot. However, there are rumors that Canon considered putting the L badge onto it because they were so happy with the lens. As far as primes, other than the Nikons, the Takumar lenses are a personal favorite of mine. I've heard people argue that the 28mm 3.5 is one of the best 28mm lenses they've used. I haven't used that one but the 35mm 3.5 is excellent. I've used a couple of the wide angle Tokina lenses from the late 70s, early 80s and they were decent, but I think they were f/2.8 lenses. Obviously you could get a cheap Neewer fixed ND to pop on the lens and leave there to give you that slower stop and to protect the front of the lens. Also check out the old Vivitar lenses, I have a set of mostly Tokina made ones in the m42 mount and I have always been very fond of them. The image instantly feels like an old 70s made for TV movie. I'm probably going to sell them though, not because I don't like them, I just have too much stuff and really need to scale back. I guess you could also look at some of the older Zeiss Jena lenses... even the MF ones would give you the slower apertures you were looking for wide open. Great thread! Wish there were more threads like this on here like it.