Day 2 | Nikon Tour Boston | ZR Day

Join us at the Franklin Park Zoo for free video workshops! Pick the session that best fits your schedule.

Step behind the camera to capture all the unique characteristics and beauty of a plethora of animals.

Designed for creators of all skill levels, this immersive session will cover the fundamentals of cinematic video production, from camera settings and frame rates to composition, movement, and directing subjects.

Participants will also have the opportunity to shoot with Nikon’s latest video-focused cameras, including the ZR, Z6III, and Z8, gaining hands-on experience with tools designed for modern filmmakers and creators.

Hoping to keep your footage? We will provide a CF express card for each guest to use for file storage during their session. CF express cards provided by us may not be taken home.

All guest footage will be uploaded to Luma and available for download 5 days after each session.

If you would like access to your footage sooner, please bring your own CF express card for file storage.

Please note: Camera bodies and lenses will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Choose the session time that works best for you and come ready to create!

Can't join us? Visit the links below to learn more about some of Nikon's newest gear:

About the Nikon ZR

About the Nikon Z6III

About the Nikon Z8

​​Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will I be able to use a ZR, Z6III, and Z8 even if I don't own one?

Yes! We will have a camera available for loaning for up to 35 attendees, free of charge.

What will I need in order to participate?

Bring a valid ID. If you would like to take your footage home directly after your session bring a CF express card or microSD for file storage.

Can I use a Sony or Canon lens on the ZR body?

Yes, Sony and Canon lenses my be used with the ZR body. Only a limited number of adapters will be available.

Can I bring my own camera bag/backpack?

For security reasons, all bags larger than a small purse/fanny pack will need to be checked in at registration.  They will be returned to you at the end of the event.  If you would like to hold onto your bag, please bring a clear backpack or fanny pack.

It says all the sessions are sold out, can I still attend?

We have a waitlist of 20 for each session.  If you are on the waitlist, you can show up to the session, and we will accommodate if there are ticketed attendees that do not show.  We suggest waitlisted attendees bring their own camera, as we will be more likely to accommodate.

Where should I park?

Parking is available on-site across from the Zebra and Giraffe entrances.