Nikon has just rolled out the first firmware update for the ZR. While it brings quite a few improvements — including wired timecode sync, RED-like file naming, extended video recording times, and a highlight clipping indicator — it’s far from being the update users have been waiting for. Let’s take a look! Since its launch back in September 2025, the Nikon ZR has caused quite a wave in the industry, with many early adopters as well as many users thinking about making the switch from other brands, particularly from Sony. However, the first Nikon x RED cinema mirrorless camera doesn’t come without quirks. (see our Nikon ZR review here). As our rigorous Lab Test revealed, the camera lags a bit behind when it comes to lab test results, and still lacks some highly-requested features such as false color, anamorphic de-squeeze, more compressed RED NE options, support for RED color science in ProRes/H.265, more robust H.265 recording, and more. So it’s a bit disappointing to see that this new firmware update addresses none of these issues. Nikon ZR. Image credit: Nikon Nikon ZR firmware V1.10 – features While it’s now clear that we need to wait patiently for the first major Nikon ZR update, let’s see what’s there to be excited about with firmware V1.10. Firmware V1.10 supports wired timecode sync on Nikon ZR. Image credit: Nikon Wired timecode syncIt’s now possible to feed an LTC timecode signal into the camera via its 3.5mm jack microphone/line input. The timecode gets recorded...
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