Parallax Monitor · Now on the App Store

Take fullcontrol. The ultimate remote monitor & control app for Nikon ZR, Z8, Z6III & Z-series cameras.

Scopes, LUTs, focus pulls, framing, audio, playback — and a full stills mode — from the iPhone or iPad already on your rig.

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Live view · Actual app footage R3D NE · LOG3G10 · 23.976 Shot on Nikon ZR — monitored on Parallax Monitor
40+Camera controls
4Ways to connect · USB · Hotspot · WiFi · AP
2Apple platforms · iPhone · iPad
30Day full refund promise
"Even in beta, this feels beyond what the camera companies ship themselves."Nikon Filmmaker "Nikon dev team needs to hire you!"r/NikonFilmmakers "So many advantages over the Nikon built-in monitor."ZR Shooter "You are a godsend."r/NikonFilmmakers "The latest version of PARALLAX MONITOR is incredible."Nikon Z Cinema Group "Connected instantly with my Z8."Z8 User "No issues to speak of at all — so far it's simply ideal."Z6III Tester "This is a brilliant project."r/NikonFilmmakers "Whoever hasn't tried it yet — do it!"Nikon Z Community "Even in beta, this feels beyond what the camera companies ship themselves."Nikon Filmmaker "Nikon dev team needs to hire you!"r/NikonFilmmakers "So many advantages over the Nikon built-in monitor."ZR Shooter "You are a godsend."r/NikonFilmmakers "The latest version of PARALLAX MONITOR is incredible."Nikon Z Cinema Group "Connected instantly with my Z8."Z8 User "No issues to speak of at all — so far it's simply ideal."Z6III Tester "This is a brilliant project."r/NikonFilmmakers "Whoever hasn't tried it yet — do it!"Nikon Z Community

Supported Nikon cameras

Nikon ZRPrimary · cinema & stills
Nikon Z8Confirmed by shooters
Nikon Z6IIIConfirmed by shooters

Running Parallax Monitor on another Z-series body? Tell us how it goes — compatibility grows with every report.

01

Exposure confidence

Scopes tuned
for your signal.

Channel-aware traffic lights give you a fast read on highlight and shadow pressure before a take goes sideways. Waveform and histogram scopes calibrated for Log3G10 (R3D), N-Log, and SDR.

  • Traffic lights & goal posts
  • False color with legend
  • Waveform with exposure guidelines
  • Zebras: highlights, shadows, mid-gray
02

Focus control

Pull focus from
the palm of your hand.

Tap to set focus, nudge manual focus in fine or coarse steps, rehearse repeatable pull moves, and trigger cinematic AF — without touching the camera body.

  • Fine & coarse manual focus
  • Pull tool for repeatable moves
  • Cinematic AF trigger
  • Focus peaking in R3D NE & RAW
03

Framing & desqueeze

Frame for every
delivery at once.

Anamorphic desqueeze at 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.8x, 2x, or any custom ratio — live. Stack multiple frame guides with dashed comparison lines for multi-delivery shoots.

  • Custom anamorphic desqueeze
  • Multiple simultaneous frame guides
  • 9:16 · 4:5 · 1:1 · 2.39 · custom
  • Matte & guide opacity controls
Parallax Monitor frame guides with multiple aspect ratio overlays on Nikon Z live view
04

Playback

Review takes.
Keep moving.

Scan the camera card, stream clips, scrub, check audio, and preview with your monitoring LUT — all over WiFi, without crowding around the camera body.

  • Camera-card scan with thumbnails
  • Full-screen playback & scrubber
  • LUT preview during playback
  • Volume, clip navigation, audio check
Parallax Monitor camera card playback gallery with thumbnails and media filters
05

Stills / Photo mode

Not just cinema.
A full stills rig.

Flip Parallax Monitor into photo mode and your phone becomes a complete stills command surface — exposure, capture, storage, and focus pages built for photography, not borrowed from video.

Fire the shutter from live view, then review every frame instantly over WiFi without touching the camera.

  • Dedicated photo control pages
  • Remote shutter from live view
  • Exposure · capture · storage · focus
  • Instant photo review over WiFi
Parallax Monitor photo mode stills controls for Nikon Z cameras

And that's not all

Every control.
Every tool.

40+ camera controls, a fully customizable interface, full audio monitoring, and LUT workflows designed for how the ZR is actually shot.

06

Custom interface

Presets, status chips, tool pills, modern/monitor/classic HUD styles. Landscape toolbar placement and rotation lock.

07

Full audio

Real-time level meters, input sensitivity and gain adjustment, all controllable from live view. No separate mixer.

08

LUTs done right

Preview your LUT while exposure tools read the pre-LUT signal. Bundled Rec.709 profiles plus custom .cube import.

09

Deep cinema controls

Shutter angle, dual base ISO, codec, resolution, frame rate, Kelvin, timecode, card slot — controls Nikon hasn't exposed anywhere else.

10

Ultra low-latency USB

Ultra low-latency USB monitoring with every tool active — waveform, false color, peaking, and LUTs over a single cable.

11

Built for the field

Bonjour discovery, direct AP connection, quick reconnect, transport switching, and support log capture.

Built for the person
actually operating the camera.

Camera settings, exposure confidence, framing, focus, LUTs, audio, and playback in one native workflow — shaped around what Z shooters do during a real take.

See it in action

Watch Parallax Monitor in the field.

Real reviews from real filmmakers putting Parallax Monitor through its paces.

Coverage

The press noticed.

Independent coverage of Parallax Monitor for Nikon ZR shooters.

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Software news

PARALLAX MONITOR Beta Control App Available Now for Nikon ZR

CineD covers Parallax Monitor's camera control, live feed, playback, focus, exposure, and framing tools for Nikon ZR users.

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Cinematography & cameras

Level Up Your Nikon ZR Shooting Experience

No Film School looks at Parallax Monitor as a smartphone control monitor with live view, LUT preview, framing guides, and camera-card playback.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

How do I control a Nikon ZR remotely?

Install Parallax Monitor on your iPhone or iPad and connect to the camera over USB, your phone's hotspot, a shared WiFi network, or the camera's own access point. You get live view with scopes, full camera settings, focus control, audio, and camera-card playback — no extra hardware required.

Does Parallax Monitor work with the Nikon Z8 and Z6III?

Yes. Parallax Monitor is built for the Nikon ZR first, and Z8 and Z6III shooters have confirmed it working as a remote monitor and control surface on their bodies. Other Z-series cameras may work too — we'd love to hear your results.

Where can I get Parallax Monitor?

Parallax Monitor is available now on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.

Does Parallax Monitor have a refund policy?

Yes. Paid Parallax Monitor purchases are covered by a 30-day, no-questions-asked full refund promise. App Store refund requests begin through Apple, and support is available if you need help.

Is ZR Ctl for iOS now Parallax Monitor?

Yes. If you are looking for ZR Ctl on iPhone or iPad, the iOS app is now called Parallax Monitor.

Can I shoot stills with Parallax Monitor, or is it video-only?

Parallax Monitor has a full photo mode: dedicated stills control pages for exposure, capture, storage, and focus, a remote shutter from live view, and instant photo review over WiFi.

What monitoring tools are included?

Waveform, histogram, false color with legend, channel-aware traffic lights and goal posts, zebras, focus peaking (including R3D NE workflows), anamorphic desqueeze, custom frame guides, LUT preview with .cube import, and real-time audio meters — with ultra low-latency monitoring over USB.

Ready to take
control?

Now available on the App Store. Your iPhone or iPad becomes the ultimate remote monitor and control surface for your Nikon, backed by a 30-day full refund promise.

iOS & iPadOS

iPhone · iPad · Version 1.0

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30-day full refund

Try it on your own camera setup with no pressure. Paid purchases are covered by a no-questions-asked full refund promise.