Nikon ZR Cinema 2042 RED
Co-developed with RED, this camera captures 6K REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) footage and 32-bit float audio using a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 15+ stops of dynamic range and Dual Base ISO. Its 535g body includes a 4-inch DCI-P3 articulating touchscreen and 7.5-stop IBIS, while the Z mount is the widest full-frame mount for adaptable lens choices. Best for solo documentary and travel shooters who require 6K RAW and RED color science in a lightweight, rig-ready camera.
Type cinema
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
AF Points 9 pts
Video 6K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 953 g
51 Overall Score
Price $2,797
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 800 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 9 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 4" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon ZR Cinema 2042 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 9 | 693 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 15 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 6K | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 953 | 723 | 557 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon ZR Cinema 2042 | 2.4 | 39.9 | 88.4 | 33.9 | 88.3 | 55.5 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 82.8 | 23.3 | 96.9 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.3 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.8 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.5 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.2 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.6 | 88.5 |
Price
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