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Nikon ZR Firmware Version 2.00 & future Open Gate Recording

Nikon rolls out firmware 2.00 to unlock open‑gate video and previews a new cinema lens lineup.

By · Published September 11, 2026  01:16 UTC · Updated September 11, 2026  06:29 UTC

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Nikon announced a firmware version 2.00 for the ZR, outlining a roadmap that includes open‑gate recording and anamorphic desqueeze slated for 2027, alongside fixes for several common videographer complaints. The company also confirmed development of a nine‑lens NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV series.

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Firmware version 2.00 will add open‑gate recording to the ZR full‑frame sensor camera, with the feature slated for 2027, and will address several of the most common videographer complaints. Nikon’s official website announced the update alongside a roadmap for future upgrades. The upgrade follows a broader roadmap that pairs the firmware with the development of nine NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV lenses.

Yahoo Tech highlighted that the firmware will also resolve a set of video‑related bugs that early users flagged, indicating Nikon is reacting to field feedback as it expands its cinema‑grade ecosystem. Outlets diverge on which element receives the most attention. PetaPixel and Red Shark News emphasize the 2027 open‑gate timetable, whereas Y.M.Cinema and CineD devote space to the upcoming lens lineup.

None of the sources provide a concrete release month for the lenses, and the timing of the anamorphic desqueeze feature remains vague, with Y.M.Cinema noting it as “coming” but offering no schedule. This leaves a noticeable gap in the technical roadmap. What remains undefined are the precise dates for the OTA rollout of version 2 00, the pricing structure for the nine cinema lenses, and the production schedule that will bring them to market.

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When is open‑gate recording expected to become available?

The firmware roadmap indicates the feature will be enabled in 2027, but no specific release date has been provided.

What video issues does the new firmware address?

Yahoo Tech notes the update includes fixes for several common videographer complaints, though exact bugs are not listed.

How many cinema lenses are being developed alongside the firmware?

Nikon is developing nine NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV lenses, as reported by multiple outlets.

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