Nikon’s Finest Choice
The Z50II and the Nikon ZR -Two top of their line content creator Nikon cameras; one is an APSC entry level camera with a classical design, EVF and video still hybrid take. The other is the first Nikon cinema line camera, with a sleek design, minimalist box style build, no EVF an a massive 4 inch screen. We own and shoot both of them and can give you first hand experience on which camera is the right choice for your needs. This isn’t a spec-sheet summary pulled from a press release. Here’s what each one is actually good at, and which one fits the way you create.
the lineup we own
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Beginner |
Nikon Z50II – cheaper into camera with excellent video options + affordable lenses |
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Full frame |
Nikon ZR – for full frame look and ease of video production (4 inch screen, 32 bit float audio) |
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Vlogging |
Ninon ZR – due to IBIS and e-stabilization, with the right lens it is stable (heavier setup though) |
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Handheld b-roll |
Both can do b-roll, Nikon ZR due to IBIS has more stable footage |
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Low light |
Nikon ZR – with a FF sensor it is better in low light situations |
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Full frame |
Nikon Z6III – alternative to ZR with more classical hybrid body (no RED RAW, Better N-log) |
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Full frame budget |
Nikon Z5II – cheapest FF option, N-log, 12 bit RAW, 4k 60p 1.5x crop |
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Tightest budget |
Nikon Z30 – 8 bit video, for talking head, great value (second hand market) |