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Nikon ZR | An honest 6mo review

Blake Pope

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Six months with the Nikon ZR as my everyday video camera. What held up, what didn't, and should you buy a Nikon ZR vs Sony FX5? All from the perspective of a working agency owner who uses it on real client shoots.

Video captured on Insta360 Luna Ultra, color graded in Davinci Resolve.

0:00 Intro
0:15 Nikon ZR Specs
1:28 Positives
4:50 Negatives
9:54 Who is the Nikon ZR for?
12:00 Conclusion

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20 Comments

@boogiewoogi3 2 months ago

I'm hoping for Open Gate and Red Compression for next the update and I'll be using it for a lifetime.

@rashodbacon 2 months ago

I’ve gotten to the point where I’m a bit fatigued on camera reviews but I must say this was an exquisite perspective. Thank you!

@Anyan-u2y 2 months ago

haha i only realized at the end of the video that you used Luna. that explains why the overall footage feels so comfortable to watch and the colors are really natural

@mblakepope Creator 2 months ago

Filmed the a-roll on Insta Luna Ultra, let me know what yall think. I’m impressed, more on that soon.

@angryrabbitproductions1690 2 months ago

Love your Luna Ultra footage. Looks great!

@kurtlwrr 2 months ago

gotta agree, the ZR is just wild value and top tier image quality and a ton of fun to use as well. As with you, it also replaced my X-H2s which yes is a bomb camera as well and it's awesome, but once you use the ZR you can't go back

@tylerdooghan 2 months ago

One of the best reviews I’ve seen in awhile! I just picked up a used ZR for cheap on marketplace!

@sunilarkt 2 months ago (edited)

I have been using for over 2 month now and value can't be beaten

@dlyon9673 1 month ago

Thank you for an excellent and informative video!

@camnara1 11 days ago

Really great review. As a ZR user myself, I agree with you 100%.

@Callam-Dent 2 months ago

Did not expect to see one of my thumbnails pop up haha. Great video, clean office setup too!

@warcow1776 1 month ago

I'm planning to get mine next month. I'm going to be using it for high-end real estate work. I'm taking my videos in a different direction with slow, cinematic home videos and eager to see what I can accomplish with this camera.

@elijahcarraby 2 months ago

That button press is so real I always question if I pressed it fully or not

@flofilmss 2 months ago

Thank you for the video brother, I love my ZR. Just ordered that SmallRig handle you have!

@JaymesMedia 2 months ago

I’m the same bro, I want all that depth in my files for color grading. I have like 6 SSDs with two of them being 4TB and the others are 2TB or 1TB plus 12TB HD and 8TB HD so I have the space.

I love the ZR so far. Yes some things can be improved but still an amazing camera

@ritmo5719 2 months ago

Thanks for your honest review

@sergiovasquez6654 1 month ago

Thank you this solidifies my decision

@TacticalCactusMedia 2 months ago (edited)

I use an FX3 and A7IV for my work and just added a ZR for a third angle. I already think it will replace the IV as my static wide shot, especially in 6K R3D! Originally I was going to hold out for the FX5, but really glad I went this route instead.