Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the development of the NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV series of cinema lenses, designed for the cinema, high-end productions, and creators, aiming to provide them with high-quality solutions. The series will be comprised of nine lenses, including the NIKKOR Z CINEMA 50mm T1.9 VV.
The NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV series will further enrich the visual expression of the NIKKOR Z CINEMA line through a new design philosophy that delivers both the rendering performance required by the cinema industry and the practicality needed in professional production environments. In addition, this will be the first NIKKOR lens series to feature an image circle large enough to cover the V-RAPTOR [X] VV sensor*, which is larger than a full frame sensor. The lenses will also feature a highly precise autofocus mechanism to support creators’ workflows.
Nikon will continue to contribute to the development of imaging culture that includes the field of cinema, with the hope of expanding possibilities for imaging expression. Filmmakers and content creators can expect great things from the new synergy between Nikon and RED.
*Refers to the 40.96 mm × 21.60 mm image sensor developed by RED Digital Cinema, Inc.
Nikon Australia is also pleased to announce the development of firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR (released in October 2025), a full-frame sensor camera in the Z CINEMA series.The following features are planned for inclusion in this firmware update, with the aim of further advancing creative capabilities and workflows for a broad range of users, from high-end filmmakers to content creators.
- Support for Log3G10 and REDWideGamutRGB when recording in H.265 format, delivering compact file sizes with high colour-grading latitude.
- A new option for selecting the level of [High ISO NR] available during H.265 Log recording, enabling image rendering tailored to the creator’s intent and the tone of the work.
- Support for focus peaking display during recording in the R3D NE* format, enabling more precise focus confirmation.
Firmware version 2.00 is scheduled for release in 2026.
Nikon is also developing new firmware to support frequently requested features, including open gate recording and a desqueeze display for use with anamorphic lenses, with the goal of incorporating them in ZR firmware in 2027