The Latest Nikon 2026 Rumours

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Nikon is rumoured to be doubling down on video-focused development in 2026, with talk of multiple firmware updates for the Nikon ZR and even a new, more affordable sibling camera. According to multiple reports, the company plans to continue the firmware-heavy approach it has taken over the past few years, where cameras see meaningful feature upgrades long after launch. Given how central video is to the ZR’s identity, it is expected to be one of the main beneficiaries of this strategy next year.

There is no concrete information on what these ZR firmware updates will include, but there are a few educated guesses. Shortly after the ZR was announced, rumours started circulating about potential SSD recording support via USB, which would make a lot of sense for a camera meant for more serious video work. Nikon has already shown with cameras like the Z9 that it is willing to unlock major capabilities through firmware, so expectations are fairly high.

Alongside firmware talk, there are also loose rumours coming out of China about a possible Nikon ZR C. This model is said to be a lower-cost, APS-C version of the ZR, with a 20-megapixel sensor borrowed from the Z50 II, 4K/60p video, and a stripped-down body that skips things like an EVF, IBIS, and a mechanical shutter to keep costs down.