Nikon Receives Three Category Wins at This Year’s Tipa World Awards
Today, Nikon is delighted to announce its success at this year’s TIPA World Awards, securing top honours across three distinguished categories.
Leading the accolades was the Nikon Z5II, crowned ‘Best Advanced Full Frame Camera’. Meanwhile, the Nikon ZR earned the prestigious title of “Best Advanced Compact Cinema Camera”, recognised for its “outstanding innovation, reliability, and performance in professional video production.” Nikon’s success continued in the lens categories, with the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II named the ‘Best Full Frame Standard Zoom Lens”.
The TIPA jury praised the Nikon Z5II for offering “flagship-level capabilities in a more affordable entry-level full-frame camera system”, highlighting its appeal to photographers and hybrid creators seeking high image quality and advanced autofocus performance. The Nikon ZR was equally celebrated for redefining creative possibilities and setting “a new benchmark for video camera performance in visual storytelling.”
The “newly designed” NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens was also commended for its ability to deliver “exceptional optical performance and professional versatility.” The jury applauded the lens for its “outstanding sharpness, edge-to-edge clarity, and beautiful background separation across the entire zoom range.”
The three awards shine a light on Nikon’s unwavering commitment to producing innovative equipment that combines advanced technology and superior performance to empower photographers to push creative boundaries.
TIPA comments on the Nikon Z5II, winner of the ‘Best Advanced Full Frame Camera’
This full-frame mirrorless camera is designed for photographers and hybrid creators seeking high image quality and advanced autofocus performance. It features a 24.5-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 7 image-processing engine, enabling faster autofocus, improved subject detection, and better low-light performance. The camera includes in-body image stabilisation, 4K video recording, and continuous shooting speeds up to 30 frames per second. It also supports advanced features such as deep-learning subject detection and 3D tracking autofocus. Overall, the Z5II offers many flagship-level capabilities in a more affordable entry-level full-frame camera system.
TIPA comments on the Nikon ZR, winner of the ‘Best Advanced Compact Cinema Camera’
The Nikon ZR sets high standards with its outstanding innovation, reliability, and performance in professional video production. It represents a significant advancement in imaging technology, delivering exceptional 6K video resolution, 15+ stops of dynamic range in video, and versatility for filmmakers and content creators. Its thoughtful design, robust engineering, and seamless integration of advanced features empower users to capture cinematic footage with precision and confidence. Featuring full control over ISO, exposure, and colour in post via its R3D NE RAW format, built-in image stabilisation to 7.5 stops, and acceptance of the wide range of Z mount lenses and adaptability to many different mounts, the ZR redefines creative possibilities and sets a new benchmark for video camera performance in visual storytelling.
TIPA comments on the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, winner of the ‘Best Full Frame Standard Zoom Lens’
This newly designed lens delivers exceptional optical performance and professional versatility. Its internal zoom design pays off with improved resistance to adverse weather conditions, while an 11-bladed diaphragm provides gorgeous bokeh effects, enhanced by the 0.33 m close focusing distance at the 70mm setting (0.24 m at 24mm). The first Nikon zoom to incorporate Nikon’s Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor, improvements include 5X faster focus acquisition and a 60% boost in focus tracking. Overall, the lens provides outstanding sharpness, edge-to-edge clarity, and beautiful background separation across the entire zoom range. Its robust weather-sealed construction, fast and quiet autofocus, and customizable control ring make it equally suitable for still photography and video production. The TIPA World Awards is universally recognised as celebrating top-class companies and the highest quality products in the industry. It also serves to provide an important benchmark and guide for consumers when making their purchasing decisions.
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