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Nikon To Update Z Series Firmware April 26
19 April 2021
Nikon has announced it will release a firmware update for its Z series of mirrorless cameras on April 26.
Four different firmware updates will be available to cover the various models. The changes in brief include:
For the Nikon Z 6II and Z 7II with firmware version 1.20:
- Increased autofocus performance, including faster focusing when shooting in low light situations, improved detection performance and enhanced subject visibility during live view shooting
- Improved tracking for face and eye detection as well as subject tracking autofocus
For the Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 with firmware version 3.30:
- Adds the Save Focus Position option that allows the current focus position to be saved when the camera is turned off and restored when next turned on
- The Z 6 will also receive the voice memo recording/playing function
For the Nikon Z 50 with firmware version 2.19:
- Adds the Save Focus Position option that allows the current focus position to be saved when the camera is turned off and restored when next turned on
For the Nikon Z 5 with firmware version 1.10:
- Adds the Save Focus Position option that allows the current focus position to be saved when the camera is turned off and restored when next turned on
- Faster autofocus detection speed in low light situations
For more information see the news release below.
Nikon to Release New Firmware for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras on April 26
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce that firmware Ver. 1.20 for the Z 7II and Z 6II, firmware Ver. 3.30 for the Z 7 and Z 6, firmware Ver 1.10 for the Z 5 and firmware Ver. 2.10 for the Z 50 will be released on April 26.
Firmware Ver. 1.20 for the Z 7II and Z 6II will offer increased AF performance, including faster focusing when shooting with AF in low light situations. Further, AF usability when using an external
Speedlight will also increase, through improvements to detection performance in scenes where it was difficult to detect faces and eyes, as well as improvements to subject visibility during live view shooting. In addition, tracking frames used for face and eye detection, as well as subject-tracking AF have been improved, enabling smoother and more stable shooting.
Additional firmware updates will also be available on April 26 for other Z series cameras. These updates include firmware Ver. 3.30 for the Z 7 and Z 6, as well as Ver. 2.10 for the Z 50, which will add the Save Focus Position option that allows the current focus position to be saved when the camera is turned off and restored when next turned on. The new firmware for the Z 6 will also add the voice memo recording/play function*, popular with the D6. The addition of the voice memo recording/play function is also planned for the Z 6II in a future firmware update.
Further, firmware Ver. 1.10 for the Z 5 will include faster AF detection speed during low light situations when shooting in the Low-Light AF mode, thereby improving usability. The Z 5 will also gain the Save Focus Position option.
For more information on the latest Nikon products, including the latest firmware updates, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.