I Tested Every Nikon ZR Codec on a Full-Size Star Trek Bridge — Here’s the Truth

In today’s video, we’re putting the Nikon ZR to the test… on a full-size Star Trek Bridge. Thank you to K&F CONCEPT for sponsoring today's video! Magnetic Filter Kit: US: https://amzn.to/4odxIkp UK: https://amzn.to/3Lgh4SP I’ve been shooting almost everything in R3D since getting the ZR — it’s the main reason I bought this camera. But for real-world shooting, podcasts, YouTube content, and anything where massive file sizes aren’t ideal, I really want to know whether the smaller codecs like H.265, ProRes 422, ProRes RAW, and N-RAW can hold up. So in this video, we test every major codec in a fully lit, cinematic environment to see how much quality you actually lose (or don’t lose)… and whether H.265 is good enough for content creation. 🎥 Gear Used in This Video: • Nikon ZR https://bhpho.to/42sTO9I • Cfexpress Type B I Use: https://amzn.to/3Mal7jT • Battery I use: https://amzn.to/43OgphY • Sigma 24–35mm f/2: https://amzn.to/4iohanJ • SIRUI 50mm Astra Autofocus Anamorphic: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sirui/sirui-astra-133x-ff-autofocus-anamorphic-lenses Big thanks to Jim Ross and Misako for helping out on today’s shoot — check out Jim’s channel here @HDProsnet You’ll see side-by-side shots, lighting variations, and real examples of how the codecs behave in a controlled shooting environment. I also used H.265 to film several YouTube clips recently, so I’ll share what I learned there — especially when shooting with baked-in color. If you have questions about the Nikon ZR, codecs, lenses, or want to see more tests, let me know in the comments. A full ZR review is coming soon, along with behind-the-scenes footage and my upcoming short film shot entirely in R3D. 🔔 If you found this helpful, hit Like, Subscribe, and tap the bell so you don’t miss the full review. #NikonZR #MegadapProPlus #SonyLenses #CameraTest #Filmmaking #6KVideo For fast media offload I use this: OWC Express 1M2 80Gb/s Portable NVMe SSD USB4 - https://amzn.to/3JRIJsA As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on one of the product links in this video/description and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me continue creating content like this. Thank you!