Ever evolving.
The Nikon Z series platform is designed to evolve, to add features and functionality as technology advances. Through firmware updates and, in some cases, service upgrades, Z series cameras are always at the forefront of imaging technology.
Date
Product
Version
2/6/24
Z 8
2.0
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Added [Birds] to [AF subject detection options] in the photo shooting and video recording menus.
- Improved overall AF detection and tracking performance for birds, compared to [auto] or [animal] modes.
- Enhanced tracking performance in diverse scenes, including when a bird is in rapid motion.
- Improved detection performance for birds even when they are small in the frame.
- Improved chance of focusing on birds in flight.
- And so much more…
- Added Auto Capture which opens up new possibilities for Remote Photography/video.
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Superior Portraits made easy with newly added Picture Controls
- Rich Tone Portrait has been added
- Flat Monochrome has been added
- Deep Tone Monochrome has been added
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Pixel Shift has been added
- Combine 4 to 32 Pixel Shift exposures to create photos with greatly reduced noise and moiré patterning—ideal for macro photography, still life, and archival reproduction.
- A new Lo 2.0 setting (ISO 200 equivalent) in N-Log has been added
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In camera smooth slow motion video has been added
- Record beautiful 4x and 5x 1080p slow motion footage straight to your memory card
- Increased functionality with Nikon Apps (NX Mobile Air & NX Field)
- And so much more. Learn More
Date
Product
Version
11/16/23
Z fc
1.5
- Added support for the NEW EN-EL25a battery.
Date
Product
Version
11/16/23
Z f
1.1
- Added slow-motion video recording.
Date
Product
Version
10/4/23
Z 9
4.1
- Added [Birds] and [Airplanes] to [AF subject detection options] in the photo shooting and video recording menus.
- Improved overall AF detection and tracking performance for birds, compared to [auto] or [animal] modes.
- Enhanced tracking performance in diverse scenes, including when a bird is in rapid motion.
- Improved detection performance for birds even when they are small in the frame.
- Improved chance of focusing on birds in flight.
- And so much more.
Date
Product
Version
6/13/23
Z 9
4
With Firmware 4.0, Z 9 acquires a magnitude of upgrades and features.
- Added [Auto capture] to the photo shooting menu. Users can select capture criteria from [Motion] (the direction the subject is moving), [Distance] (how far the subject is from the camera), and [Subject detection] (whether or not a subject of a given type is detected), and the camera will take photographs automatically while it detects subjects that meet the selected criteria. Note that [Distance] is available with NIKKOR Z lenses and may not function as expected when used with other lenses.
- Added [Auto capture] to the video recording menu. Users can select capture criteria from [Motion] (the direction the subject is moving), [Distance] (how far the subject is from the camera), and [Subject detection] (whether or not a subject of a given type is detected), and the camera will record video automatically while it detects subjects that meet the selected criteria. Note that [Distance] is available with NIKKOR Z lenses and may not function as expected when used with other lenses.
- Added low ISO sensitivity options to [ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] for use during N-Log video recording.
- Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses.
- And so much more. Learn More
Date
Product
Version
6/6/23
Z 50
1.5
Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses.
Date
Product
Version
5/16/23
Z fc
1.4
- Added support for the iOS edition of NX MobileAir. Use NX MobileAir version 1.1.3 or later.
- Added support for MC-N10 remote grips.
- Added support for the power zoom feature available on some lenses.
- Focus-point selection for self-portrait mode using an ML-L7 has been improved.
Date
Product
Version
3/1/23
Z 9
3.1
- Added support for NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens.
- Improved focus accuracy for low-contrast subjects during burst photography with [Wide-area AF (S)], [Wide-area AF (L)], [Wide-area AF (C1)], [Wide-area AF (C2)], [3D-tracking], or [Auto-area AF] selected for [AF-area mode].
- Improved the frame advance rate during burst photography with optional flash units.
Date
Product
Version
1/24/23
Z 50
2.4
- Eye-detection AF is now available during video recording.
- Improved eye-detection performance for [Auto-area AF].
- Improved the refresh rate for the focus points displayed in live view during subject-tracking and face/eye-detection AF.
Date
Product
Version
11/02/22
Z 7II
1.5
- Added support for the iOS edition of NX MobileAir, starting with NX MobileAir version 1.0.4.
- Made improvements to focus-ring response when [MF] is selected for [Focus mode].
Date
Product
Version
11/02/22
Z 6II
1.5
- Added support for the iOS edition of NX MobileAir, starting with NX MobileAir version 1.0.4.
- Made improvements to focus-ring response when [MF] is selected for [Focus mode].
Date
Product
Version
10/26/22
Z 9
3.0
- High-Res Zoom for 4K Video
- High-Speed Frame Capture+ at 60 fps
- Improved autofocus tracking
- Bluetooth timecode compatibility
- High-frequency flicker reduction for video
- And so much more. Learn More
Date
Product
Version
10/20/22
Z 50
2.3
- [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added for select lenses
- Improved AF performance
Date
Product
Version
10/20/22
Z 7
3.5
- [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added for select lenses
- Improved AF performance
Date
Product
Version
10/20/22
Z 6
3.5
- [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added for select lenses
- Improved AF performance
Date
Product
Version
07/06/22
Z 9
2.1
- Added High-Frequency Flicker Reduction Option for Photo mode only.
- With Firmware 2.1, Z 9 Improves AF performance even more, with better tracking and accuracy.
Date
Product
Version
04/20/22
Z 9
2.0
- With Firmware 2.0, Z 9 acquires a magnitude of upgrades and features.
- 8.3K 60p 12-Bit Internal N-RAW and Internal 4.1K ProRes RAW
- Extend your reaction time with the "Pre-Release Capture" feature.
- The addition of 20 Custom Wide Area AF modes
- And so much more. Learn More
Date
Product
Version
04/20/22
Z 7II
1.4
Improved AF performance
Date
Product
Version
04/20/22
Z 6II
1.4
Improved AF performance
Date
Product
Version
01/26/2022
Z 9
1.11
Minor Adjustments
Date
Product
Version
01/19/2022
Z 7II
1.31
Improved the accuracy of autofocus with poorly-lit subjects in photo mode when Single AF was selected for Focus mode.
Date
Product
Version
01/12/2022
Z fc
1.2
- Added support for Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens.
- Increased the refresh rate for the focus point displayed during face/eye-detection and subject-tracking AF.
Date
Product
Version
01/05/2022
Z 9
1.1
- NEF/RAW (high-efficiency★) + JPEG basic (large): Approx. 8 seconds
- JPEG Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2 (Slot 1: JPEG fine (large); Slot 2: JPEG basic (small)): Approx. 8 seconds
Date
Product
Version
11/10/2021
Z 50
2.2
Improved face/eye detection performance and the visibility of subjects in pictures taken using an optional flash unit.
Date
Product
Version
11/10/2021
Z 5
1.2
Improved face/eye detection performance and the visibility of subjects in pictures taken using an optional flash unit.
Date
Product
Version
11/10/2021
Z 6
3.4
- Added support for FTZ II mount adapter, Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses and Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8.
- Flicker is less likely to appear in the display during filming when N-Log or RAW footage is recorded to external HDMI video recorders at low light levels.
- Improved eye detection performance for Auto-area AF and Wide-area AF (L).
- Increased the refresh rate for the focus point displayed during face/eye-detection and subject-tracking AF.
- Improved face/eye detection performance and the visibility of subjects in pictures taken using an optional flash unit.
Date
Product
Version
11/10/2021
Z 7
3.4
- Added support for FTZ II mount adapter and Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses.
- Flicker is less likely to appear in the display during filming when N-Log or RAW footage is recorded to external HDMI video recorders at low light levels.
- Improved eye detection performance for Auto-area AF and Wide-area AF (L).
- Increased the refresh rate for the focus point displayed during face/eye-detection and subject-tracking AF.
- Improved face/eye detection performance and the visibility of subjects in pictures taken using an optional flash unit.
Date
Product
Version
10/19/2021
Z 6II
1.30
Voice memo feature has been added. Portrait Impression Balance function has been added, which allows users to adjust the hue and brightness of human subjects on two axes with the shooting of still images and video to accurately capture skin tones.
Date
Product
Version
10/19/2021
Z 7II
1.30
Portrait Impression Balance function has been added, which allows users to adjust the hue and brightness of human subjects on two axes with the shooting of still images and video to accurately capture skin tones.
Date
Product
Version
04/26/2021
Z 50
2.1
Support for Save focus position when camera turned off.
Date
Product
Version
04/26/2021
Z 5
1.1
Improved AF in low light when using the custom menu low-light AF mode option.
Date
Product
Version
04/26/2021
Z 6
3.3
Support for Save focus position when camera turned off. Voice memo feature has been added.
Date
Product
Version
04/26/2021
Z 7
3.3
Support for Save focus position when camera turned off.
Date
Product
Version
04/26/2021
Z 6II, Z 7II
1.2
Firmware v1.2 improves AF in low light for the Z 6II + Z 7II, improves focus tracking for both Face and Eye-detect AF and Increases face/eye detection with live view shooting when an external flash is used.
Date
Product
Version
02/25/2021
Z 6II, Z 7II
1.10
Firmware Version 1.10 enhances eye-detect AF for the Z 6II + Z 7II, adds powerful 4K 60p video for the Z 6II, and support for Blackmagic RAW video capability for cameras that have had the optional RAW video upgrade applied. Learn More
Date
Product
Version
02/25/2021
Z 6II, Z 7II
1.10
Firmware Version 1.10 prepares Z 6II and Z 7II for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings Blackmagic RAW capability when using Blackmagic capture devices. Learn More
Date
Product
Version
12/17/2020
Z 6, Z 7
3.20
Firmware Version 3.20 prepares Z 6 and Z 7 for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings Blackmagic RAW capability when using Blackmagic capture devices. Learn More
Date
Product
Version
12/15/2020
Z 7II
1.01
Improved overall reliability.
Date
Product
Version
12/15/2020
Z 6II
1.02
Improved overall reliability.
Date
Product
Version
11/17/2020
Z 6II
1.01
Minor Adjustments
Date
Product
Version
10/27/2020
Z 5
1.02
Added support for Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S lenses.
Date
Product
Version
10/15/2020
Z 6, Z 7
3.12
Minor Adjustments
Date
Product
Version
10/15/2020
Z 50
2.02
Minor Adjustments
Date
Product
Version
09/29/2020
Z 5
1.01
Minor Adjustments
Date
Product
Version
09/29/2020
Z 6, Z 7
3.11
Minor Adjustments
Date
Product
Version
07/21/2020
Z 50
2.0
Enables the easy capture of photos in which focus has been acquired on a dog or cat’s eye.
Date
Product
Version
07/21/2020
Z 50
2.0
Operation when subject tracking is initiated with still-image shooting in AF-C mode has been improved.
Date
Product
Version
07/21/2020
Z 50
2.0
Added support for Nikon Z mount TC-1.4x/TC 2.0x teleconverters and more.
Date
Product
Version
07/21/2020
FTZ Mount Adapter
1.10
Added support for F mount lens firmware updates. Learn More
Date
Product
Version
04/16/2020
Z 50
1.11
Support for the Z lens’ two Fn buttons
- Support for Z lens focus limit switch
- Support for “M/A” (autofocus with manual override) (control specifications modified).
Date
Product
Version
02/18/2020
Z 6, Z 7
3.0
Enables the easy capture of photos in which focus has been acquired on a dog or cat’s eye.
Date
Product
Version
02/18/2020
Z 6, Z 7
3.0
Operation when subject tracking is initiated with still-image shooting in AF-C mode has been improved.
Date
Product
Version
02/18/2020
Z 6, Z 7
3.0
Support for the Z lens’ two Fn buttons
- Support for Z lens focus limit switch
- Support for “M/A” (autofocus with manual override) (control specifications modified).
Date
Product
Version
02/18/2020
Z 6, Z 7
3.0
Firmware Version 3.0 brings expanded support for CFexpress memory cards made by ProGrade®, Lexar® and SanDisk Extreme Pro® series.
Date
Product
Version
02/18/2020
Z 50
1.1
Improved AF performance in self-portrait mode, support for Nikkor Z lenses.
Date
Product
Version
12/17/2019
Z 6, Z 7
2.2
Firmware Version 2.2 brings support for CFexpress memory cards. These high performance memory cards offer greater storage capacity and faster transfer rates up to >1GB/sec.
Date
Product
Version
12/17/2019
Z 6, Z 7
2.2
Firmware Version 2.2 also prepares Z 6 and Z 7 for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings ProRes Raw capability when using select Atomos® capture devices. Learn More
Date
Product
Version
11/21/2019
Z 6, Z 7
2.1
Firmware Version 2.1 for Z 6 and Z 7 improves the performance of Eye AF, adds a new function to Nikkor Z lenses with Control Rings (ISO Control) and adds support for DX-format Nikkor Z lenses with built-in VR.
Date
Product
Version
07/31/2019
Z 6, Z 7
2.0
Firmware Version 2.0 for Z 6 and Z 7 introduces Eye AF, a powerful new focusing mode, along with overall improvements to the focusing system: low light improvements, better AE Tracking in Continuous H+ (extended shooting).
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