The brand-new Nikon ZR, also known as the Nikon RED Z Cinema, has already broken into Amazon’s best-selling mirrorless cameras list. In just days since release, it has reached the #44 spot, leapfrogging many established models. For comparison, the Sony FX2 currently sits at #45, and the Sony FX3 holds #63. See the Nikon RED Z Cinema on Amazon.
The pace no one expected (!?)
When a camera launches, it usually takes months to secure a stable position in Amazon’s ranking. The Nikon ZR is different. Early signs suggest it is on a trajectory that could put it inside the top 10 best sellers very soon. If that happens, it will mark the first Nikon cinema camera to enter Amazon’s top 10, a milestone that underscores Nikon’s renewed push into professional filmmaking gear. This echoes what we discussed in our earlier breakdown of Canon C50 vs Nikon ZR on Amazon. Nikon’s momentum is real, and the numbers are stacking in its favor.
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Context matters
Amazon’s best seller list can be an indication/pulse of what filmmakers and creators are actually buying. In our previous summer ranking coverage, Sony and Canon dominated the upper spots, while Nikon was barely visible. The ZR changes that. This sudden jump also puts renewed cameras into perspective. Our analysis of Amazon Renewed full-frame cameras for filmmakers showed how buyers often look for budget-friendly alternatives. But the ZR’s surge suggests that when a product delivers truly disruptive features, even premium pricing cannot slow down demand.
What’s driving this surge?
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RED collaboration appeal: The Nikon RED Z Cinema branding is a huge credibility boost.
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Filmmaker buzz: Social media chatter and early reviews have amplified curiosity.
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Speculative hype: Buyers want to be early adopters of what could become a reference camera.
Together, these factors explain why the ZR is rising so quickly, while even strong models like the FX2 and FX3 find themselves just behind.
The bigger picture
If the Nikon ZR does hit the top 5, it will not only make history for Nikon but also shake up Amazon’s entire best-seller hierarchy. That would put Nikon directly against Sony and Canon, where the battle is fiercest. The takeaway is clear: we are witnessing a shift in the filmmaking Amazon’s gear market. Well played, Nikon.
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The marriage of Nikon and RED has the potential of a powerful ecosystem serving both, the film and and photo industries. The New Nikon Z lenses and architecture are second to none in the photo field and in the future they may leap to the top in film. Once upon a time I used Leica lenses when I thought they were the best; however, Nikon Z optics are tops for stills!
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