r/Nikon • • 22h ago

What should I buy? Why is nobody recommending the Nikon ZR?

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I'm new to the camera world, and I'm seriously considering the Nikon ZR as my first camera for my marketing agency. However, the reviews seem pretty mixed, and I'm struggling to decide whether it's the right investment.

My use case:

  • 80–90% video, 10–20% photography.
  • Social media reels, corporate shoots, promotional content, and product videos.
  • Indoor and outdoor shoots, primarily 4K, with 4K 60fps being my maximum requirement for now.
  • I also need good still photography capabilities for product shots, corporate photos, and general client work.

My priorities: Reliable autofocus, good IBIS, battery life, easy handling, and affordable lenses.

I'm based in India, where the Nikon ZR body costs around ₹1.5 lakh ($1,580).

I'm also considering the Sony A7 V ($2,300) and Canon R6 V ($2,000), despite their higher prices. The ZR seems to offer a lot for the money, particularly for video, but the mixed reviews are making me hesitant.

What's confusing is that almost everyone I ask recommends Sony, even when I ask people who shoot with other brands. Sony seems to be the default recommendation, while the Nikon ZR rarely comes up.

For those who own or have used the Nikon ZR, would you recommend it as a first camera for my needs?And if you've used Sony or Canon as well, how does the ZR compare in actual paid work?

I'm looking to invest in a camera system for the long term, so I'd rather make an informed decision than follow the crowd.


r/Nikon • • 13h ago

Gear question Nikon Zf nerd question: Should I remove the sticker on the flip screen?

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I recently bought a new Nikon Zf camera. There is a black sticker on the back of the flip-screen (circled in red)

Now I am not sure if I should leave the sticker there or if I should remove it.

Can someone give advice to a novice?

Roland


r/Nikon • • 10h ago

Mirrorless Brookfield Zoo

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Someone doesn’t like having their picture take. And he showed it 🤣🤣

Z6iii w/180-600


r/Nikon • • 23h ago

Photo Submission Bordeaux FR, October 17 2026

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75 Upvotes

Z6II, Z 24-70 2.8 S


r/Nikon • • 14h ago

Mirrorless Family photo

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Not pictured, Nikon 16-35mm and Tokina 100mm from my D610 days.


r/Nikon • • 7h ago

I broke my gear Is this d500 and 200-500 fixable

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Need help from you all...somehow my kid dropped my d500 and 200-500, causing this. Is it worth it to fix it? Is it fixable? The camera is my secondary camera my 14 year old uses. It is an old body but worked well. Lens was in good but not "excellent" condition pre drop.

If it is worth it to fix it, any recommendations? In USA. Thanks!


r/Nikon • • 4h ago

Photo Submission The Choice - Doors Edition [Nikon D3200 AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6GII VR / Shutter Speed 1/80 sec / Aperture f/10 / ISO 200, Focal Length 55mm]

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When given the choice, what door do you choose?


r/Nikon • • 16h ago

DSLR How can I deal with the small dynamic range of the D90?

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r/Nikon • • 6h ago

Gear question beginner needing advice

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okayso im a beginner like ive never used a camera as nice as this. this is the type of pictures i am obsessed with moody, stormy, sunsets, pretty much anything nature what settings do i need to make my pictures look like this also what settings do i use for

fall colors


r/Nikon • • 16h ago

Gear question What Nikon lenses work with which bodies?

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Hey, yesterday I got my first Nikon SLR, an F90 and made the mistake of buying a G lens to go with it. I only figured out later that I am not able to use my camera to its full extent with the lens. (The camera body is great tho)!

What type of lenses are compatible with the F90 and does anyone have any budget recommendations?


r/Nikon • • 6h ago

Photo Submission The Salvation Army building, NYC

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r/Nikon • • 1h ago

Photo Submission Kunal (Z5ii)

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Recent portrait shoot on Z5ii with a few lenses. 35mm 1.8S, Minolta 50mm 1.4, Viltrox 85mm 2.0 EVO


r/Nikon • • 10h ago

Photo Submission First photo ever with “real” camera!

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Just got my first real camera, a Nikon Z5, and this was my very first image. Love the fall colors, but still learning how to focus and compose. It’s a huge learning curve from action cameras and drone photography, which I’ve mainly been doing as a hobby for the past couple years.


r/Nikon • • 10h ago

What should I buy? does anyone know where i can find the MB-18 grip?

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im not seeing one for sale, anywhere. world wide. i have a U2.


r/Nikon • • 12h ago

Photo Submission Tumalo Falls, Bend, Oregon [Nikon N90s, Nikkor 70–210mm, Kodak Kodacolor 100]

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r/Nikon • • 14h ago

Photo Submission Schalte das Licht ein

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Z9, 160-600


r/Nikon • • 11h ago

Photo Submission Four Gentlemen of the Capitol Press, in 35mm

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Nikon FM2n /
24mm Nikkor f2.8 /
Kodak Tri-X 400


r/Nikon • • 15h ago

Photo Submission Parking lot Pigeons

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8am in NY

Shot with Nikon Z50
Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm 4.5-6.3 vr


r/Nikon • • 7h ago

Photo Submission Day trip driving M22 in Michigan with the Z8 and 24-70 s II

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r/Nikon • • 14h ago

Photo Submission Stork-billed Kingfisher (Nikon Z6ii + Nikkor Z 400mm f4.5)

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r/Nikon • • 10h ago

Photo Submission Took my Nikon Zf to a South Africa trip

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Slightly edited jpgs with in-camera grain.

Lenses:
Nikon Z 40mm f2
Nikon Z 400mm f4.5
Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 G2


r/Nikon • • 7h ago

Photo Submission I bought cheap used D500 (+360k shots) and... I love it.

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Nikon D500 + Nikon 200-500mm f5.6. Various settings with shutter speed 1/640 to 1/1600, f5.6 to f9, ISO 100 to 12500.

Feel free to comment. I am beginner, all advices are useful for me.


r/Nikon • • 16h ago

Look what I've got I finally got my first Nikon!

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A d750 (with 23,000 shutter conut) + nikkor 24-120mm f4g ed vr, three genuine Nikon batteries, the original box, and all the accessories. Everything for $800 usd


r/Nikon • • 15h ago

Look what I've got What a lucky

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Finally i got MF6B and AH2


r/Nikon • • 16h ago

Photo Submission Off-road, with Nikon z5

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400mm 4.5