Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How good is the first Z series Nikon camera? In this first impressions video I discuss .R3D NE, dynamic range, highlight rolloff, expsosure, image quality, and stabilization.

Nikon ZR - geni.us/GZAlQMl

Sigma 28mm - Lens - geni.us/Y92E4Ci or geni.us/w7WB
Fringer EF-NZ II Adapter - geni.us/VKwZa or geni.us/t5pddv
512GB CFExpress Type B Card - geni.us/TDSMH
Variable ND Filter - geni.us/hvFBj

RED LUTs - red.com/download/ipp2-output-presets

RELATED VIDEOS:
Gerald's ZR Video - youtube.com/watch?v=RmEyP7j6P_8
CineD's ZR Video - youtube.com/watch?v=idA6x3LDmcY

CAMERA GEAR:
Studio Camera - geni.us/X4zu or geni.us/fS3BJx
Studio Lens - geni.us/Y92E4Ci or geni.us/w7WB
Canon Camera #1 - geni.us/Hayw6 or geni.us/ug9Bxkc
Canon Camera #2 - geni.us/5nu2G11 or geni.us/2kKUvnB
Canon Wide Angle Zoom Lens - geni.us/IO46It or geni.us/B4KB
Canon Standard Zoom Lens - geni.us/TtRw or geni.us/5WmvAbL
Canon Telephoto Zoom Lens - geni.us/XRyA7Tl or geni.us/658kVS

AUDIO GEAR:
Microphone - geni.us/ukZjif or geni.us/Rhehs
Audio Recorder - geni.us/T7oN or geni.us/Rd1dlm
Wireless Mic Kit - geni.us/KtpofQK or geni.us/s9Ah
On Camera Mic - geni.us/K8If or geni.us/BDE4oV

OTHER GEAR:
Variable ND Filter - geni.us/hvFBj or geni.us/81888
7" Camera Monitor - geni.us/qzTVLk or geni.us/sZz0Z
5" Camera Monitor - geni.us/NqD11Gj or geni.us/63az7cT
Monitor/Recorder - geni.us/N6Acvt or geni.us/OMFkqf1
512GB CFExpress Type B Card - geni.us/TDSMH or geni.us/zVAfmc
SD Card - geni.us/2n7XYa or geni.us/IBYlyS
Drone - geni.us/mA34w or geni.us/sdAHDZt
Gimbal - geni.us/oPiX
Video Light (Daylight) - geni.us/bmtKv8G or geni.us/VZhVU2l
Video Light (Bicolor) - geni.us/lTSP or geni.us/IAvleD2
Spotlight - amzn.to/3H5qgI0
LED Smart Bulb - geni.us/E1hA or geni.us/Y1Qn7N
Softbox (Large) - geni.us/CjHV or geni.us/UON8
Softbox (Small) - geni.us/70sFQBq or geni.us/oSZ1fT
Fresnel - geni.us/WHZAhC or geni.us/AxH8K
Gray Card - geni.us/7M2nA
Color Checker - geni.us/NQP8Aj or geni.us/cqGFby5
Capture Card - geni.us/H63EV or geni.us/76TwT6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Sample Footage
4:01 - Grading
4:40 - Image Quality
4:56 - Rolling Shutter
5:33 - Dynamic Range
6:26 - Highlight Rolloff
6:44 - Dynamic Range Cont.
8:03 - Exposure
9:05 - Dynamic Range Cont. Again
9:56 - Stabilization
10:18 - Operation Of The Camera
11:03 - Build Quality & Physical Features
16:10 - R3D NE Codec
17:59 - Wrapping It Up

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