Essential Movie Kit for the NIKON Z6: shooting video with a mirrorless camera

Nikon has introduced its first professional video shooting kit for mirrorless cameras, the Essential Movie Kit for the Nikon Z 6. It includes basic accessories for capturing quality video and opens up additional opportunities for self-expression. Users can further add the necessary equipment to the kit, avoiding useless waste.

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Includes Nikon Z 6 mirrorless camera and FTZ mount adapter. Thanks to it, you can use many NIKKOR lenses with F mount with the camera and shoot full-frame video in excellent quality with 4K resolution and high bitrate. Integrated 5 axis Optical Vibration Reduction VR system together with electronic VR ensures a clear picture, while support for Atomos open protocol allows easy integration with the Atomos Ninja V recorder, which is included in the package. There’s also a firmware update coming out this year that will give the cameras support for Apple’s ProRes RAW video recording via the camera’s RAW output to the Atomos Ninja V recorder. This opens access to unprecedented color correction capabilities. SmallRig cage with camera quick release system features a handle that can be used to achieve a smooth picture and easy operation of the design.

Nikon’s new set of equipment is designed for independent filmmakers – an affordable, compact solution with stunning features. It’s versatile, so you can easily add other accessories and shoot in your own style.

Speaking about the purpose of the new kit, Dirk Jasper, marketing manager for Nikon’s European division, concludes: “The Essential Movie Kit for the Z 6 camera is a welcome solution for professionals who want to make the most of the Nikon Z 6 camera for high-quality video shooting. Designed with professionals in mind, so nothing is superfluous. This kit is ideal as a basis for video recording on Nikon cameras. It also supports the new RAW video recording feature, making it a great investment to buy.

The Essential Movie Kit for the Z 6 is already available for pre-order, with deliveries scheduled to start in mid-September.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Nikon Z 6 camera without lens: 24.5 MP, 100-51,200 ISO, 4K resolution with all pixel readout and downscaling from 6K, frame rate up to 120 fps in Full HD, 10-bit N-Log and timecode output, 8-bit recording to internal storage at up to 144 Mbps, slow motion and time-lapse movie functions.

Nikon FTZ mount adapter: allows you to use NIKKOR F-mount lenses and a wide range of cinema lenses without loss of quality.

Atomos Ninja V: used for monitoring and recording video in ProRes and DNxHR editing formats.

SmallRig cage with camera quick release system: thanks to the Manfrotto quick release system, you can mount your camera on tripods and monopods in seconds and shoot just as quickly.

Nikon’s EN-EL15b rechargeable batteries: two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that make the camera always ready for more takes.

Twisted HDMI cable: HDMI 2 technology.0 supports 4Kp60 recording in ProRes and RAW formats with high frame rate.

5200mAh rechargeable batteries: two batteries and a quick charger, so the Atomos can handle even the longest of shoots.

SmallRig handle for camera cage: top handle for comfortable control.

SmallRig Magic Arm: A bracket for mounting the Atomos Ninja V to the camera cage using the Magic Arm mount.