Firmware

Nikon Is Developing ZR Firmware 2.00: H.265 Log3G10, R3D NE Peaking — Open Gate Aimed at 2027

Official product photo of the Nikon ZR full-frame Z CINEMA camera
Official product photo of the Nikon ZR. Image: Nikon

Nikon is not posting a download today. The company is developing firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR, the full-frame Z CINEMA body that shipped in October 2025. Three features are on the 2.00 list. Nikon says that update is scheduled for release sometime in 2026 — no month, no build number you can install this afternoon.

A second, separate firmware track is also in the works: open-gate recording and an anamorphic desqueeze display. Those are aimed at 2027, not at 2.00. RED is updating RED CONTROL and RED CONTROL PRO so the apps can remote the ZR.

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Sony Releases Long-Awaited Firmware Updates for a1, a7S III, a7 IV, and a9 III

Sony has finally released the much-anticipated firmware updates for their flagship mirrorless cameras, the Alpha a1 and a7S III. These updates bring a host of new features, upgrades, and enhancements that the Sony Alpha community has been eagerly waiting for since they were announced last fall.

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Nikon Released Firmware Version 5.00 for Nikon Z9 !

Nikon Z9

Nikon today has officially released a major new firmware update version 5.00 for Nikon Z9 flagship full frame mirrorless camera. This firmware update enhancing sports and portrait photography capabilities. The update expands Auto Capture, High-Speed Frame Capture+, and adds a Rich Tone Portrait Picture Control. Nikon also updated its SnapBridge app with the Easy Shooting Setup feature, allowing users to configure camera settings from their smart devices based on scenes and subjects. These updates showcase Nikon’s commitment to improving product functionality through firmware and software updates to meet photographers’ needs.

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Nikon Z fc Firmware Version 1.60 Released !

Nikon today has released a new firmware update version 1.60 for Nikon Z fc APS-C mirrorless camera. The update adds a variety of new ‘welcome screens’ which are displayed when the camera turns on, if the feature is enabled. It also adds background color options for the information display, and fixes a bug related to assigning Release Mode to a Fn button in AUTO mode.

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Nikon Released Firmware Version 2.00 for Z8 Mirrorless Camera !

Nikon today has officially released firmware updates for Z8 full frame mirrorless camera. The version of Z8 firmware is V.2.00. You can download this firmware through links here.
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