Not sure what the point of this press release is, since Nikon already officially announced the new ZR firmware update version 2.00 two months ago, but you still can’t download it today:
“Nikon will soon release firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR, which will enhance the expressive capabilities and workflows of a wide range of users, from high-end video producers to content creators.”
Here is the original official report from September 8th:
Next are the details – the Nikon ZR firmware update version 2.00 will be available before the end of the year:
Support for RED Color Science Now Available with Compact Video File Formats
Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the release of firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR (released in October 2025), a full-frame sensor camera in the Z CINEMA series. The firmware is scheduled to be available before the end of the year.
Firmware version 2.00 is the first major update for the Nikon ZR since its launch, further expanding creative capabilities and enhancing production workflows. The update adds support for Log3G10 gamma when recording in the compact H.265 video file format, enabling shooting that incorporates RED color science. Also new is the ability to select the level of [High ISO NR], supporting image rendering tailored to the creator’s intent and the visual tone of each production. In addition, more functions can now be assigned to the command dials and function buttons, enabling single-action access to key settings for a significant improvement in operability. Further, the addition of a focus peaking display when recording in R3D NE1 format, together with support for applying a 3D LUT to HDMI output, enables efficient monitoring during shooting. With these updates, the ZR becomes more versatile and easier to use in a wide variety of situations.
Nikon will continue to enhance its products through firmware updates that address user needs, while also contributing to the development of imaging culture in the field of cinema.
Primary Features
Log3G10 gamma (Figure 1) has been added to the tone mode options for recording in the H.265 format, enabling shooting in the REDWideGamutRGB (figure 2) color gamut. As a result, even footage recorded in the compact H.265 format can be produced with the high color-grading latitude made possible by RED color science, with its smooth tonal gradation and exceptionally wide color gamut. In addition, the level of [High ISO NR] can be selected from four settings when shooting with Log3G10 or N-Log in H.265 recording, enabling image rendering tailored to the creator’s intent, from shooting that prioritizes inherent textures to shooting that calls for smooth rendering with minimal noise.
Improved operability for smooth shooting
ISO sensitivity, exposure settings, white balance (WB), and white balance color temperature (WBK) can now be assigned to the command dials, allowing users to customize camera operation for greater ease of use. Further, assigning [3D LUT/View Assist] to an Fn button allows user to switch between these settings with a single operation. This enables the operator to adjust settings without taking their eyes off the monitor, allowing them to stay focused on capturing their intended shots.
Other Features
