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SEACAM has unveiled their new housing for the Nikon ZR. Developed with RED—maker of professional cinema cameras that Nikon acquired in 2024—the compact full-frame “Z Cinema” camera boasts a partially-stacked 24.5-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 7 image processor. Offering 7.5 stops of in-body image stabilization, the ZR is capable of shooting full-width 6K/60p in 12-bit RAW, 4K/60p with no crop, and 4K/120p using the DX portion of the sensor. The ZR boasts various features aimed at pro cinematographers, such as dual base ISO 800/6400, custom in-camera LUT support, and the ability to set shutter angle.

SEACAM’s ZR housing is milled from a saltwater-proof light metal alloy that is twice hardened and anodized, and the two housing shells are secured with the company’s titanium Safety Lock fastening system. Top quality materials are used throughout, including stainless steel and anodized aluminum buttons and dials. The housing features removable integrated handles and a window for viewing the camera’s LCD with a removable sunshade.

The housing ships with S6 or N5 bulkheads for reliable electrical strobe triggering, but you also have the option of fitting fiber-optic bulkheads. For filmmakers wanting to hook up an Atmos Ninja monitor/recorder (e.g., updated Ninja and Ninja Ultra) via the SEACAM Ninja monitor housing, there’s an available port for installing an HDMI bulkhead. For peace of mind, the company’s optical-acoustic leak detector comes as standard, with the vacuum valve and pump purchased separately.

The SEACAM housing for the Nikon ZR will be available from retailers such as Backscatter. SEACAM lists the housing at €3,950 excluding shipping, taxes and custom duties.
 

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

The lightest all-in-one cinema camera on the market, now available in SEACAM silver. Nikon developed this new and compact hybrid model in collaboration with RED – an exciting combination of Nikon’s mirrorless hardware and all the advantages and features of RED software technology. The matching housing now takes cinema underwater – fully equipped, of course, and ready for every challenge.

Take a closer look at the Nikon | RED ZR housing here.

Knobs and control levers

• Shutter release/REC, Main and sub-command dial, Manual focus, Zoom, Lens release button, Photo/Film, Zoom Control

Push buttons

• On/Off switch, Multi-selector, Menu, Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Play

Data

• Clear LCD monitor window with removable sunshade

• 2 flash sockets S6 or N5

• 2 flash arm T-pieces 25mm, M8 thread on both sides underneath the T-pieces

• Tripod thread 3/8" M8 thread on the housing top

• 2 removable handles

• Optical-acoustic leak detector

• Remote, Power, HDMI socket or vacuum test optional

• Power bank optional, battery change possible when camera is installed

• Spare O-ring set, grease and maintenance oil, allen key set and wrist strap in neoprene bag, protective caps and manual

Dimensions: 160 x 250 x 120mm (without port, viewfinder and handles)

Weight: 2350g (without port, viewfinder and handles, neutral underwater depending on port and viewfinder)

Operation Depth: –80m/–260ft (deeper operation depth –200m upon request)

Price: from EUR 3950 (excl. shipping, taxes and custom duties)