Nikon Z9 Firmware Update V5.30 Released
Nikon has released another firmware update for its flagship Z-mount Z9, adding a meaningful set of new features and refinements to an already excellent camera. Below are the key changes and improvements, and you can find the full details and download information on Nikon’s official support page, and watch the below video for further information.
Changes and Improvements from Firmware Version 5.20 to 5.30
Still Photography
- • Subject detection is now available when [Single-point AF], [Dynamic-area AF (S)], [Dynamic-area AF (M)], or [Dynamic-area AF (L)] is selected for [AF-area mode].
- • Extended the dimensions of focus areas available with [Wide-area AF (C1)] and [Wide-area AF (C2)] AF-area modes.
- • Added [Flat Monochrome] and [Deep Tone Monochrome] Picture Controls. Also added support for “Flexible Color” Picture Controls.
- • Added [Reset focus after shooting] to [Auto capture]. Also added [Face] to subject detection type options.
■ Video Recording
- • Subject detection is now available when [Single-point AF] is selected for [AF-area mode].
- • Extended the dimensions of focus areas available with [Wide-area AF (C1)] and [Wide-area AF (C2)] AF-area modes.
- • Added [Flat Monochrome] and [Deep Tone Monochrome] Picture Controls. Also added support for “Flexible Color” Picture Controls.
- • Added [Reset focus after shooting] to [Auto capture]. Also added [Face] to subject detection type options.
- • Selecting [ON] for [Hi-Res Zoom] in the [VIDEO RECORDING MENU] now displays a focus point on the detected subject in the shooting display.
■ Playback
- • Added [Date] to [Filtered playback criteria] in playback menu and playback “i” menu.
- • Added [Loop playback] in the video playback “i” menu.
- • Added [Auto-rotate during playback] to the playback menu.
■ Controls
- • Added an [Active subject detection options] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in positions of a10 and g6.
- • The a14 [Max. aperture Lv during MF] item is now a15 [Maximum aperture Lv] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
- • Added a [Focus limiter setting] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of a17.
- • [Focus limiter] and [Cycle subject detection options] are added to the roles assignable via f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] and separate settings can now be saved to [Recall shooting functions] and [Recall shooting functions (hold)]. In addition, a magnification option of [400%] has been added to [Zoom on/off].
- • Added [Jump to the source image] as an assignable role to f3 [Custom controls (playback)] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
- • Added a [Cycle image area using built-in TC] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of f11.
■ Network
- • You can now add descriptive text to existing network profiles using [Connect to FTP server] in [NETWORK MENU].
- • Added [Sync date and time with NTP server] to [Connect to FTP server] > [Options] in [NETWORK MENU].
- • Added [Overwrite copyright info] to [Connect to other cameras] in the [NETWORK MENU].
- • The master camera can now detect and connect to remote cameras on the same network.
- • Added [USB streaming (UVC/UAC)] to [USB] in the [NETWORK MENU].
■ Other Changes
- • Made improvements to the autofocus operation and its reliability including subject acquisition during still photography.
- • Direct measurement of white balance is now available also for still photography via applications, such as NX Tether.
- • Voice memo recording is now available with external microphones.
- • Changed the specifications for uninterrupted video output to HDMI devices such as external monitors when recording ended.
- • The headphone volume level can now be adjusted in the “i” menu during video recording.
- • Videos no longer rotate automatically with the camera when [Auto-rotate pictures] is set to [ON] in the [PLAYBACK MENU].
- • Added [Flat Monochrome] and [Deep Tone Monochrome] Picture Control options to [RAW processing (current picture)] / [RAW processing (multiple pictures)] in the [Retouch] menu. Also added support for “Flexible Color” Picture Controls.
- • The speed at which the camera cycles through focus points using the multi selector or sub-selector no longer slows down when changing direction.
- • The tonal characteristics have been changed when [ON] is selected for Custom Setting g14 [View assist] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
- • Fixed typos in the monitor display when pressing a control to which [Shooting menu bank] had been assigned using Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] while either [Histogram] or [Wave-form monitor] was displayed during video recording.
Nikon Z9 Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2021-10-29
- 46MP - Full frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
- ISO 64 - 25600 ( expands to 32 - 102400)
- Nikon Z Mount
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 6.0-stops)
- 3.20" Tilting Screen
- 3686k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 30.0fps (30.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
- 8K - 7680 x 4320 video resolution
- 120fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- Built-in GPS
- 1340g. 149 x 150 x 91 mm
- Weather-sealed Body
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