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Nikon brings Face/Eye AF improvements to the Z5, Z6, Z7 and Z50 with firmware update

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Nikon has released new firmware for a number of its Nikon Z cameras including the Nikon Z5, Z6, Z7 and Z50. While the firmware version number might differ between each of the cameras, they all bring support for the Nikon FTZ II lens adapter and Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens, announced alongside the new Nikon Z9.

They also all receive improved face/eye detection performance and increased visibility in low light when working with flash. The Z6 and Z7 also get a few more fixes and updates on top of these to further improve eye detection performance and user feedback.

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Nikon to release firmware update for the entire Z line: Improved AF, Eye AF, face detection, and more

Other than pretty neat deals, there is more news in Nikon’s mirrorless department. The company releases firmware updates for its entire line of mirrorless cameras. In other words, certain features will be improved in the Nikon Z50, Z 5, Z 6, Z 6 II, Z 7, and Z 7 II.

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Save up to $800 with these Nikon Z 5, Z 6 and Z 7 deals

If you’ve been thinking about switching to mirrorless, switching to Nikon, or both – now may be the right time. There is a bunch of deals on Nikon Z models, including Z 5, Z 6, Z 7, and even the newer Z 7 II. You can have a discount on body only or a kit containing a lens, a bag, a memory card, and other accessories. And, you can save up to $800 depending on which camera and kit you choose.

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Nikon’s newest Z6 & Z7 3.20 firmware adds Blackmagic RAW support & ProRes RAW metadata

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Nikon recently announced that the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II will get the ability to record both Blackmagic RAW and ProRes RAW to the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G models and Atomos Ninja V respectively. Well, now, the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 have also received Blackmagic RAW support with the release of a new v3.20 firmware update.

The new update also includes video metadata for ProRes RAW video files shot with the Atomos Ninja V, allowing you to adjust white balance and ISO in post if you’re using Final Cut Pro (v10.4.9 or higher). But hold your horses, it’s not all great news.

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The latest Nikon Z6 and Z7 firmware will mess up your AF fine-tuning

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New firmware updates have been released for Nikon Z5, Z6, and Z7 mirrorless cameras. However, you may want to wait with the update if you shoot the Z6 or Z7. Nikon has issued a warning reading that the 3.10 and 3.11 firmware versions will mess up your autofocus fine-tune.

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Dear Nikon, your mirrorless lens swap is a joke

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I’ve had a Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera for a while now, and I’m less than impressed. We photographers are a funny breed. We obsess over detail. It goes without saying that dust removal is not something like to retouch. We have enough work as it is. Back in the day (and by “the day” I mean ‘last year’) we had cameras with mirrors. Those mirrors, along with a shutter curtain, protected our delicate sensors from all manner of dust and grime. In the transition to mirrorless, it appears Nikon have overlooked this. Take a look.

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Sony A7 III vs Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6 – How do they compare with the latest 2020 firmware?

Since Nikon and Canon joined Sony on the mirrorless bandwagon, the competition has been hotting up quite nicely. All three manufacturers have a comparable basic model full-frame mirrorless camera; the Sony A7III, Canon EOS R and Nikon Z6. They all have advantages and disadvantages over the other two, although in the early days, the Sony was still the clear favourite.

In the last 18 months, though, all three cameras have seen some pretty major firmware updates released to add a bunch of different features. So, how do they compare today with the latest firmware? This video from Chris and Jordan at DPReview is a rematch between the three, testing their current capabilities side-by-side.[Read More…]

Nikon released new firmware for the Z6/Z7 cameras to add Animal Eye-AF (Z50 gets fixes)

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Nikon might have taken their sweet time to follow Sony onto the mirrorless bandwagon, but they seem to be catching up somewhat in features. They’ve just announced new Version 3.00 firmware for the Nikon Z6 & Nikon Z7 mirrorless cameras which adds animal detection to the Eye-AF feature. They’ve also released Version 1.10 for the Nikon Z50 to address a couple of things.

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Nikon adds limited CFexpress support to the Nikon Z6 & Z7 cameras with 2.20 firmware

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Along with today’s announcement of raw over HDMI for the Nikon Z6 and Z7, Nikon has also announced a downloadable firmware update for the same cameras to provide limited CFexpress support.

Version 2.20 firmware for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 is available to download free of charge and you don’t need to send off your camera to have it implemented, although that support is somewhat limited. It only works for Type B CFexpress cards manufactured by Sony.

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The Nikon Z6 & Z7 finally get raw video output and it is most definitely a paid upgrade

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So, it was a paid upgrade, then Jeromy Young of Atomos told us it wasn’t, and now that Nikon has officially announced it, it is again. Starting today, you can ship off your Nikon Z6 or Z7 to Nikon USA to have it upgraded to output RAW over HDMI to a compatible Atomos recorder. But you’re going to have to pay $200 for it.

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