While the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II have received some nice updates over their predecessors, they have received a little criticism. Their autofocus, while better, still seems to lag behind Sony and Canon in certain situations according to various reviews. The Z6 II, in particular, has also received quite a bit of flak regarding the lack of 4K 60fps video.
Well, according to serial leakers, Nokishita, Nikon is set to announce new firmware updates for V1.1 firmware on February 18th, with downloads available from February 25th to improve Eye AF performance of both cameras as well as add that 4K UHD 60fps video support to the Nikon Z6 II.
ニコンが2月18日にCP+のコンテンツ詳細を発表するらしい。2月25日にダウンロード開始される「Z6 II」「Z7 II」のファームウェアVer1.10の詳細も公表されるはず（主な更新は瞳AFの性能向上と「Z6 II」の4K UHD/60p対応）。#噂
— 軒下デジカメ情報局 (@nokishita_c) February 17, 2021
The Google-translated tweet reads…
It seems that Nikon will announce the details of CP + content on February 18th. Details of firmware Ver1.10 for “Z 6 II” and “Z 7 II”, which will be downloaded on February 25, should also be announced (main updates are improved pupil AF performance and 4K UHD / 60p support for “Z 6 II”).
Nokishita’s tweet does suggest that the new firmware will include other updates as well, but that those are the main two.
Adding 4K60p video to the Nikon Z6 II will certainly make it a more attractive option for Nikon video shooters who don’t want to have to go to the expense of the Z7 II, especially if they need multiple bodies. But the improvements to Eye AF will be a very welcome update for both Z6 II and Z7 II shooters, although it obviously remains to be seen just exactly how improved they will be.
The firmware updates for the Z6 II and Z7 II are expected to be announced tomorrow, if not actually released and available to download for another week, so we’ll let you know when we have the full list of changes.
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