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Nauticam has unveiled their NA-ZR housing for the new Nikon ZR, a compact cinema camera capable of recording full-width 6K/60p in 12-bit RAW, 4K/60p with no crop, and 4K/120p using the DX portion of the sensor. Featuring a partially-stacked 24.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor, the ZR offers dual base ISO 800/6400, custom in-camera LUT support, and 7.5 stops of in-body image stabilization.

Showcasing Nauticam’s signature ergonomic design, the NA-ZR housing features all important controls near the built-in handles. Both Nikon Z-mount and legacy F-mount lenses are supported via an FTZ/FTZ II adapter. There are optical ports for triggering strobes, and there’s a port available for adding a Nikonos-style bulkhead for electrical triggering.

As you’d expect, the housing also offers full compatibility with Nauticam’s extensive range of water-contact optics, such as the FCP, WACP, WWL, MFO, SMC, and EMWL. Users can install an HDMI bulkhead for use with monitor/recorders such as the Atomos Ninja V or monitors such as the Nauticam T7/G7 HD UltraBright.

The NA-ZR is priced at $3,800 and is available now from retailers such as Backscatter.
 

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

INTRODUCING NA-ZR

Nikon ZR Camera

The Nikon ZR, a full-frame Z-mount cinema camera developed in collaboration with RED Digital Cinema, represents Nikon’s entry into the cinema market. This compact and rugged camera, weighing only 630g with the battery and media, caters to both emerging and high-end filmmakers.

The ZR features a partially stacked 24.5-megapixel CMOS sensor, capable of recording up to 6K/60p internally in the new 12-bit R3D NE RAW format. This format, developed by RED, leverages their color science and offers an impressive dynamic range of over 15 stops.

The camera’s powerful EXPEED 7 image processor and deep-learning AI enable exceptional autofocus with subject detection for people, animals, and vehicles, a feature inherited from Nikon’s flagship Z9.

Designed for versatility and user-friendliness, the ZR incorporates a large 4-inch, 1000-nit, fully articulating DCI-P3 LCD touchscreen. To support extended recording sessions, the ZR employs a fanless, heat-dissipating body design that can record for up to 125 minutes on a single battery. USB-C power delivery is available for longer shoots. Additionally, the ZR facilitates an efficient post-production workflow by enabling LUT previews on its monitor and providing Frame.io cloud transfer functionality.

Key Features

• Fusion of RED + Nikon Cinema Technology
• 6K Full-Frame Z-Mount Cinema Camera
• REDCODE RAW R3D + N-RAW Recording
• ProRes RAW/HQ, H.265/H.264 Codecs
• 32-Bit Float Audio, Dual-Base ISO
• Bright, Folding 4" DCI-P3 Display
• Built-In 3D LUTs, Digital Accessory Shoe
• Dual Built-In Microphones
• 15+ Stops Advertised Dynamic Range
• Frame.io Cloud Integration

NA-ZR Housing

The NA-Z5II underwater housing upholds Nauticam’s dedication to innovation. Essential controls are conveniently accessible via ergonomic handles, facilitating an efficient setup that optimizes time spent in the water and minimizes time spent on rig maintenance. The N120 port system accommodates both Nikon Z Mount and legacy F Mount lenses via the FTZ/FTZ II adapter. Nauticam’s extensive range of ports and in-house corrective optics complement the NA-ZR’s capabilities. When equipped with an accessory vacuum valve, the integrated vacuum check and leak detection system provides continuous updates on the housing’s watertight integrity. A vacuum system reset switch, located beneath the tray, eliminates the necessity to open the back of the housing during lens or port changes. The NA-ZR supports additional mounting with a built in 1/4-20 cheese plate.

Nikon F-Mount & Z-Mount Lens Support

The Nauticam NA-ZRI is designed to accomodate both Z-Mount and F-Mount lenses.  With the compact design of the NA-ZR housing, there are newly released zoom and focus gears that will drive off the main zoom/focus knob on the housing.  There is also the 22225 N120 FTZ Adapter ER 25 with Knob which will allow you to use previous generation Z-Mount zoom and focus gear along with F-Mount lenses and their corresponding gears. For complete compatibility details, you can view the NA-ZR Port Chart.  

PREMIUM PROFESSIONAL OPTICS

Nauticam’s professional water-contact optics deliver the highest underwater image quality. The FCP, WACP, and WWL lines enhance wide-angle, while the MFO and SMC offer exceptional macro and super macro capabilities. The EMWL allows you to shoot macro, wide-angle, or combine the styles for unique images.

MISSION CONTROL

In true Nauticam fashion, essential controls are placed as close to the handles as possible, making these housings the most intuitive and user-friendly available. Our engineers strategically position controls where they’re needed most, rather than simply near the corresponding buttons on the camera. Dials feature rubberized finger grooves, and levers are designed for smooth operation.
 

INTEGRATED VACUUM CHECK & LEAK DETECTION ELECTRONICS

The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is shipped with NA-ZR as standard equipment. Combined with an accessory vacuum valve (PN 25625), this monitoring system provides constant updates on the water tight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. A simple color coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur.The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms caused by a change in outside temperature, or from a camera heating up on an action packed dive.
 

FLASH TRIGGERING

Flash triggering on the Nikon ZR in the NA-ZR is available via either optical or electrical triggering. 

Optical Triggering

• Mini Flash Trigger for NA-ZR

Electrical Triggering

• 25013 M14 Nikonos 5-Pin bulkhead with hotshoe connection

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• NA-ZR Housing
• 2x handles with mounting balls and handle brackets
• Housing Cap
• 2x plugs for Optical fiber cable mount
• Panasonic CR-2032 Battery (pre-installed for moisture alarm)
• Spare main O-ring, O-ring remover and lubricant
• Set of Allen Keysc
• Padded housing bag and shoulder strap

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

• 25218 Mounting Ball Set for Tripod (for NA-A9/A7RIII/BMPCC/XT3)
• 25221 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing
• 25224 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing (with hole for using lanyard)
• 25228 M5 strobe mounting ball for housing
• 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II (Pushbutton Release)
• 25413 27cm lanyard with 2 snap hooks
• LCD window shade for NA-ZR

Surface USB-PD Power Bank

• 26325 USB-C Bulkhead with USB-C Connector
  (not support to use with HDMI OUT together)

HDMI OUTPUT

Required Accessories for HDMI 2.0 Cable System

• 25086 M24 adaptor for HDMI 2.0 cable (incl. tightening tool)
• 25077 M24D1R205-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable (for NA-XT3 to use with Ninja V housing (TBA)

Monitor Housing Options

• 17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5” 4Kp60 4:2:2 10-bit  Reorder/Monitor/Player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
• 17922S Nauticam Atomos Ninja V-S Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5” 4Kp60 4:2:2 10-bit  Reorder/Monitor/Player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable) with Atomos AtomX SDI Module

Required Accessories for HDMI 1.4 Cable System

• 25033 Standard HDMI bulkhead with M16 thread
• 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325
  *instead of existing 25081
• 25076 HDMI (D-D) Cable in 200mm Length for NA-XT2/XH1/A6400(for internal connection from HDMI bulkhead to camera)

Monitor Housing Options

• 16611 Nauticam 7'' G7 UW ULTRAHD Monitor (4K HDMI, 2K SDI input, excl. cables)
• 16612 Nauticam 7'' T7  UW ULTRAHD Monitor  (HDMI 1.4 input, excl. cables)
• 25047 HDMI (D-D) cable in 800mm length (for connection between HDMI bulkheads)
  *25047 is required for use with 16612 monitor housing
• 17927 NA-Shinobi II Housing for Atomos Shinobi II 5.2" Monitor with HDMI 1.4 input
  *17927 includes 25033, 25038, 25100
• 17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja 5 4kp60 4:2:2 10-bit recorder/monitor/player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
• 25082 HDMI 1.4 Cable for Ninja V housing in 0.75m Length (for connection from Ninja V housing to HDMI bulkhead)
  *25082 is required for use with 17922 monitor

Monitor/Tripod Mounting System

• 17951 Nauticam Atomos Shogun housing mounting system
• 17952 Nauticam Monitor Housing Mounting Adaptor
• 17954 Tripod plate for NA-A7S and NA-GH4
• 17960 Universal Quadra-Pod Plate for Nauticam Housings
• 17961 Swivel and Tilt Adjustable Monitor Mount System (compatible with 16612/17927/17922 etc.)
• 25218 Mounting Ball Set for Tripod (for NA-A9/A7RIII/BMPCC/XT3)

WET LENSES

Macro

• 81202 Super Macro Convertor 2 (4x Magnification)
• 81203 Super Macro Convertor 3 (2.3x Magnification)
• 81301 Compact Macro Convertor 1 (CMC-1, 4.5x Magnification)
• 81302 Compact Macro Convertor 2 (CMC-2, 2.8X Magnification)
• 81501 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 1
• 81503 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 3

Wide-Angle

• 83202 Wet Wide Lens 1B (WWL-1B) 130 deg. FOV with compatible 28mm lenses (incl. float collar)
• 83203 Wet Wide Lens Compact (WWL-C) 130 Deg. FOV with Compatible 24mm Lenses (incl. float collar)
• 85204 Wide Angle Conversion Port - 2 (WACP-2) 140 Deg. FOV with Compatible 14mm Lenes (incl. float collar)
• 85205 N100 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port Compact (WACP-C)
• 85206 N120/N100 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port with Integrated Float Collar and Interchangeable Port Mounting Ring - (WACP-1B)
• 85207 N120/N100 Fisheye Conversion Port with Integrated Float Collar (FCP) 170 Deg. FOV with Compatible 28mm Lenses

Macro to Wide-Angle

• 87302 EMWL Set #2 (incl. focusing unit #2, 150mm relay lens and 3 objective lenses)
• 87202 EMWL Focusing Unit #2 (for Canon FF 100mm & APS-C 60mm)
• 87211 EMWL 150mm Relay Lens
• 87212 EMWL Angled Relay Lens
• 87221 EMWL 60° Objective Lens
• 87222 EMWL 100° Objective Lens
• 87223 EMWL 130° Objective Lens
• 87226 EMWL 160° Objective Lens

Wet Lens Accessories

• 25101 M67 flip diopter holder for M67 macro ports
• 25108 M67 Double Flip Holder for M67 Macro Ports
• 83250 M67 to Bayonet Converter II
• 83214 Bayonet Mount Adaptor for SMC/CMC
• 87501 Flip Holder for EMWL
• 87512 Shade for 130° Objective Lens
• 87513 Shade for 100° Objective Lens
• 87519 Shade for 160° Objective Lens
• 87518 Strobe Mounting Brackets for EMWL Relay Lens