Nofilmschool iconNofilmschoolSep 8, 2026 ~1 min source read

Nikon Announces New Firmware Update for the Nikon ZR, Plus a Roadmap for Future Upgrades

There's also more good news: the company has shared plans for major new features like open gate recording and a desqueeze display, but those updates aren't set to be incorporated into the ZR until 2027. Still, Nikon's announcement of its upcoming firmware version 2.00 for the ZR isn't nothing, and it does show a good sign of things to come.

Nikon Announces New Firmware Update for the Nikon ZR, Plus a Roadmap for Future Upgrades
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There's also more good news: the company has shared plans for major new features like open gate recording and a desqueeze display, but those updates aren't set to be incorporated into the ZR until 2027.

Still, Nikon's announcement of its upcoming firmware version 2.00 for the ZR isn't nothing, and it does show a good sign of things to come.

Here's a full list of the features planned for inclusion in this firmware update, aimed at further advancing reactive capabilities and workflows for a wide range of ZR users, including high-end filmmakers...

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There's also more good news: the company has shared plans for major new features like open gate recording and a desqueeze display, but those updates aren't set to be incorporated into the ZR until 2027. Still, Nikon's announcement of its upcoming firmware version 2.00 for the ZR isn't nothing, and it does show a good sign of things to come. Although if any owners or potential owners were expecting more, it's understandable to wish that all the good news were here already.

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  • A new option for selecting the level of [High ISO NR] available during H.265 Log recording, enabling image rendering tailored to the creator's intent and the tone of the work.
  • Here's a full list of the features planned for inclusion in this firmware update, aimed at further advancing reactive capabilities and workflows for a wide range of ZR users, including high-end filmmakers...
  • Support for Log3G10 and REDWideGamutRGB when recording in H.265 format, delivering compact file sizes with high color-grading latitude.
  • Support for focus peaking display during recording in the R3D NE* format, enabling more precise focus confirmation.

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A new firmware update is here for the Nikon ZR, which is good news. So, a bit of good news and a potential future good news situation here. Let's look at what's on the roadmap as of right now.

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