Everything We Learned Shooting with the Nikon ZR

Now that the hype surrounding Nikon’s acquisition of RED and the launch of the ZR cinema camera has settled, we’re finally putting it to the test on set. Nick combed through FAQs gathered from our YouTube comments, our website, and Reddit, and he’ll be tackling them all in this video. You'll also get his honest opinion on the best features and the quirks. This hands-on experience is truly a deep dive (especially since Nick read all 120 pages of the user guide).

• 0:00 - Today's Video
• 0:53 - Key ZR Specs
• 1:42 - Nick's Initial Thoughts & NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
• 3:30 - Video Codec Comparison
• 4:17 - Some Quirks
• 6:36 - Vibration Reduction Test
• 7:15 - Testing Focus & Dynamic Range
• 7:51 - File Sizes
• 9:10 - Can This Be Photography-Only Camera?
• 10:43 - Should Nikon Be Taken Seriously in the Video World?

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