Nikon is expected to bring RED technology, including the famous REDCODE RAW recording format to a camera resembling the Sony FX3. According to Nikon Rumors, it will be dubbed the Nikon Zr (R for RED). Panasonic is also expected to launch an FX3 competitor, whilst Sony themselves are to launch a cheaper FX2 with the same sensor as the a7 IV. All in all, it could be an interesting Summer for filmmakers. In terms of specs, here’s what’s expected: 6K REDCODE RAW at 60fps N-RAW remains, and also ProRes Partially stacked 24 megapixel sensor, same as the Z6 III Built-in RED LUTs and Real-Time LUT recording feature No EVF or mechanical shutter Still a photography hybrid camera, RAW shooting at 20fps Price expected to be in the region of $4.5k 14bit sensor readout in 6K, 14.5 stop dynamic range It’s also expected to be one of the first mirrorless cameras with a screen size beyond just 3.5 inches. This is something I have been asking for, for a very long time. It isn’t yet known whether the camera features a certain other RED technology – Motion Mount. Motion Mount was an electronic ND system for the original DSMC cameras, which added a global shutter by making the filter act like a traditional mechanical rotary shutter, from a film camera. RED owned the patent for this and it is one of the reasons we are yet to see widespread adoption of electronic ND filters in mirrorless cameras, with Sony coming...
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