Nikon has unveiled it's all-in mirrorless moviemaking set-up: the Nikon Z6 Essential Movie Kit, built around the video-friendly 24.5MP full-frame 4K Nikon Z6 body.
Comprising filmmaking essentials such as the Atomos Ninja V monitor, SmallRig camera cage and spare batteries, Nikon describes the Movie Kit as "providing the pure essentials to get rolling quickly, with all the core tools to make high-quality movies," while "leaving filmmakers free to customize further components to suit their personal preferences."
The Nikon Z6 Essential Movie Kit pairs nicely with the recently announced firmware that will make the Z6 and Z7 the first consumer cameras to officially support raw video output.
Costing £2,639 and shipping from mid-September, the Nikon Z6 Essential Movie Kit consists of the following items:
• Nikon Z6 camera body
• Nikon FTZ mount adapter
• Nikon EN-EL 15b batteries (for Nikon Z6)
• Atomos Ninja V
• 5200 mAh batteries (for Atomos Ninja V)
• SmallRig quick-release camera cage
• SmallRig handle for camera cage
• SmallRig magic arm
• Coiled HDMI cable
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Interestingly, the Nikon Z6 Essential Movie Kit seems to be the European equivalent of the Nikon Z6 Filmmakers Kit that has already been released in the US.
The American Nikon Z6 Filmmakers Kit comprises:
• Nikon Z6 camera body
• Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S
• Nikon FTZ mount adapter
• Nikon EN-EL 15b batteries (for Nikon Z6)
• Atomos Ninja V
• Coiled HDMI cable
• Rode VideoMic Pro+
• Moza Air 2 gimbal
• Moza Magic articulating arm
• Vimeo Pro 1-year subscription
• The Art of Making Music Videos free online class
Both kits will give you a great start in your filmmaking journey, but the US version is more comprehensive – though more expensive. The Nikon Z6 Filmmakers Kit is available now and for $3999.95.
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