Posted
Apr 14, 2022
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Today, Nikon announces new firmware for the Z 9 flagship mirrorless camera, and the Z 7II and Z 6II mirrorless cameras.
Upgrades for the Nikon Z9
Firmware v.2.0 for the Z 9 unleashes a number of high-performance updates. For those shooting video, on the Z 9 this update offers major upgrades. Video shooters will be able to record RAW 8.3K/60p video in-camera, and 4K/60p Ultra HD footage oversampled from 8K.12-bit in-camera recording will be possible with ProRes RAW HQ (up to 4K/60p) or Nikon’s new N-RAW format (up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p). Other new functionalities include a waveform monitor, a red REC frame indicator, and a custom i-menu for convenient display of video settings while shooting.
Firmware 2.0 for the Z 9 also offers key upgrades for stills photographers. Following the update, AF set-ups can be customised using up to 20 selectable wide-area AF patterns, and a higher refresh rate (up to 120 fps) can be activated for the camera’s bright (3000-nit) electronic viewfinder display. Other new functions include pre-release image capture, and the ability to recall focus positions using multiple camera buttons.
Upgrades for the Nikon Z 6II and Z 7II
For the Z 6II and Z 7II cameras, Firmware v.1.4 refines the Auto-Area AF algorithm for improved focus on foreground subjects positioned in the centre of the frame. In addition, support for linear manual focusing will allow video shooters to reproduce the focus pull distance from points A to B with extreme accuracy. And both cameras will become compatible with Nikon’s ML-L7 Bluetooth remote control.
Nikon MC-CF660G High Performance CFexpress Card
Finally, Nikon today announced a new 660 GB CFexpress memory card (Type B), a high-capacity card compatible with the Z 9. Made to meet the demands of continuous high-speed shooting and over-8K video recording at high frame rates, it achieves read speeds of up to 1700 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1500 MB/s.
These firmware upgrades will be available from the Nikon download center on the 20th April 2022. The MC-CF660G will be available from June.
Also today Nikon announced the development of the new MC-N10 remote grip for z-mount mirrorless cameras.
Upgrades for the Nikon Z9
Firmware v.2.0 for the Z 9 unleashes a number of high-performance updates. For those shooting video, on the Z 9 this update offers major upgrades. Video shooters will be able to record RAW 8.3K/60p video in-camera, and 4K/60p Ultra HD footage oversampled from 8K.12-bit in-camera recording will be possible with ProRes RAW HQ (up to 4K/60p) or Nikon’s new N-RAW format (up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p). Other new functionalities include a waveform monitor, a red REC frame indicator, and a custom i-menu for convenient display of video settings while shooting.
Firmware 2.0 for the Z 9 also offers key upgrades for stills photographers. Following the update, AF set-ups can be customised using up to 20 selectable wide-area AF patterns, and a higher refresh rate (up to 120 fps) can be activated for the camera’s bright (3000-nit) electronic viewfinder display. Other new functions include pre-release image capture, and the ability to recall focus positions using multiple camera buttons.
Upgrades for the Nikon Z 6II and Z 7II
For the Z 6II and Z 7II cameras, Firmware v.1.4 refines the Auto-Area AF algorithm for improved focus on foreground subjects positioned in the centre of the frame. In addition, support for linear manual focusing will allow video shooters to reproduce the focus pull distance from points A to B with extreme accuracy. And both cameras will become compatible with Nikon’s ML-L7 Bluetooth remote control.
Nikon MC-CF660G High Performance CFexpress Card
Finally, Nikon today announced a new 660 GB CFexpress memory card (Type B), a high-capacity card compatible with the Z 9. Made to meet the demands of continuous high-speed shooting and over-8K video recording at high frame rates, it achieves read speeds of up to 1700 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1500 MB/s.
These firmware upgrades will be available from the Nikon download center on the 20th April 2022. The MC-CF660G will be available from June.
Also today Nikon announced the development of the new MC-N10 remote grip for z-mount mirrorless cameras.
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