• 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.

• 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.

• 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. And more...

Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users.

* Visit the “NPS” website for overview and user’s manual of NX Field. • Nikon Professional Services (NPS) (English) • Note: “NX Field” app for smart devices may not be available in some countries and regions.

Renamed d14 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].

• [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] > a6 [AF activation] > [AF-ON only]

Version 4.1 (10/04/2023)

• 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.

With Firmware 4.0, Z9 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.

Version 3.1 (03/01/2023)

• 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.

Version 3.0 (10/26/2022)

• 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.

Version 2.1 (07/06/2022)

• Added High-Frequency Flicker Reduction Option for Photo mode only. • With Firmware 2.1, Z9 Improves AF performance even more, with better tracking and accuracy.

Version 2.0 (04/20/2022)

• With Firmware 2.0, Z9 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.

Version 1.1 (01/05/2022)

• 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

Fixed the following issues:

• The following [Filtered playback criteria] items marked with a check were deselected after the camera was turned off and on again: [Protect], [Picture type], [Rating], [Select for upload to computer], [Select for upload (FTP)], [Voice memo], and [Retouched pictures]. • When power was supplied via USB, the camera failed to retain the focus position saved with [Save focus position] set to [ON] in the [SETUP MENU] after the standby timer had expired and reactivated.

• Hi-Res Zoom is now available when the image area is set to “DX”. • Added a [Power/Hi-Res Zoom collab] * item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g10. • Added a [Shutter mode] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g13. • Added [Zebra pattern color] to g15 [Zebra pattern] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Added options for customizing the brightness information display to g18 [Brightness information display] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. * This feature is available with Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025).

• Shooting modes now can be selected in photo and video mode individually. ° Note: The shooting modes in all shooting banks “A” through “D” are set to P right after the firmware is updated. • Added [Save and load power zoom position] * to f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Added a [Zoom ring control (PZ lens)] * item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of f10. • Custom Settings f11 and g9 in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] is now [Assign power zoom]. In addition, [Power zoom speed] has been divided into two items: [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] and [Power zoom speed (zoom switch)] * . * This feature is available with Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025).

• Added [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] to the roles assignable to the “i” menu via [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] > f1 and g1 [Customize "i" menu].

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…

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

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.

In camera smooth slow motion video has been added

• Record beautiful 4x and 5x 1080p slow motion footage straight to your memory card

• Added [Birds] to [AF/MF subject detection options] in the photo shooting menu. • The maximum shooting display zoom ratio is now 400%. • 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. The [FX (36×24)] and [DX (24×16)] image areas are available with auto capture. • Added a [C15] high-speed frame capture + release mode option. • The image quality for high-speed frame capture + can now be set separately from other release modes. • [Options] has been added under [Focus shift shooting] in the [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] to allow [Pixel shift shooting] to be used together with focus shift shooting. • [Options] has been added under [Pixel shift shooting] in the [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] to allow [AE bracketing] to be used together with pixel shift shooting. [Starting storage folder] has also been added. • [Pixel shift shooting] options can now be set when the self-timer mode is selected. • The Profoto A10’s continuous LED light can now be used as an AF-assist illuminator. - Note: The firmware update is needed for Profoto A10. See Profoto’s corporate website for details.

• Added [Birds] to [AF/MF subject detection options] > [Subject detection] in the video recording menu. • The maximum shooting display zoom ratio is now 400%. • 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. The [FX] and [DX] image areas are available with auto capture. • The color of the in-focus AF-area brackets shown on the shooting display when Hi-Res Zoom is enabled has been changed. • Hi-Res Zoom operations can now be performed using the sub-selector. • Selecting [ON] for [Hi-Res Zoom] in the [VIDEO RECORDING MENU] now displays a focus point on the detected subject in the shooting display. • Added a function to include file names used in the camera when recording videos to an external recorder that supports file name transmission via HDMI. The following Atomos external recorders support this function (as of August 2025). - Ninja V * - Ninja V+ * - Ninja (2023 models) - Ninja Ultra - Shogun (2023 models) - Shogun Ultra - Shogun Connect * * Some recorders may require an ATOMOS OS upgrade or paid activation of the recorder. Contact ATOMOS for details. And much more...

• Hi-Res Zoom is now available when the image area is set to “DX”. • Added a [Power/Hi-Res Zoom collab] * item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g9. • Added a [Shutter mode] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g12. • Added [Zebra pattern color] to g14 [Zebra pattern] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Added options for customizing the brightness information display to g17 [Brightness information display] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. * This feature is available with Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025).

• Added [Save and load power zoom position] * to f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • The command dial roles in mode S can now be switched using g2 [Custom controls] > [Command dials] > [Exposure setting] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Added a [Zoom ring control (PZ lens)] * item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of f11. • Custom Settings f12 and g8 in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] is now [Assign power zoom]. In addition, [Power zoom speed] has been divided into two items: [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] and [Power zoom speed (zoom switch)] * . * This feature is available with Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025).

• Added [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] to the roles assignable to the “i” menu via [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] > f1 and g1 [Customize "i" menu]. • Reduced noise in dark areas of N-Log videos. • Renamed d14 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].

Version 1.03 (11/05/2025)

• Changed some messages and the default values related to Nikon Imaging Cloud. • A new method for adding Picture Controls from Nikon Imaging Cloud is now available. • Fixed the following issues. - In-camera NEF (RAW) processing would fail when the picture was taken with [Lossless compression] selected for [RAW recording] and [Hi 2.0] for [ISO sensitivity]. - NEF (RAW) pictures would not display correctly in zoomed-in playback immediately after they were taken. - The camera would stop responding when a certain operation was performed in video mode. - Charging via USB would be unavailable while an EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery was inserted in the camera.

Version 1.01 (04/16/2025)

• Pre-Release Capture is now available using a SmallRig SR-RG2. • Added “русский” (Russian) to [Language] in [SETUP MENU] for Z50II cameras sold in the Middle East region. • Renamed d13 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].

Version 1.5 (11/16/2023)

Added support for the NEW EN-EL25a battery.

Version 1.4 (05/16/2023)

• 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.

Version 1.2 (01/12/2022)

• 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.

• Added [Film grain options] to the photo shooting menu. You can use it to take grainy pictures that simulate the look of traditional film photography. • Added a [C15] high-speed frame capture + release mode option.

• Added [Film grain options] to the video recording menu. You can use it to take grainy videos that simulate the look of traditional film photography. • Selecting [ON] for [Hi-Res Zoom] in the video recording menu now displays a focus point on the detected subject in the shooting display.

• The [Record camera orientation] item in the playback menu now has separate options for [Photos] and [Video]. The camera orientation for video recording and time-lapse video recording can also be saved.

• Added a [Maximum aperture Lv] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of a13. • Added a [Focus limiter setting] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of a15. - Note: This feature is not available with the following NIKKOR Z mount lenses (as of November 2025). - NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR - NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR - NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR - NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR - NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 - NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S - NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S • Added a [Minimum] option to Custom Setting c2 [Self-timer] > [Interval between shots] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Added assignable roles to the custom controls via the following items in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. - f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] - g2 [Custom controls] • Exposure compensation and ISO sensitivity can now be assigned to the command dials in mode M using g2 [Custom controls] > [Command dials] > [Exposure setting] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Added [Automatic monitor display switch] to the [SETUP MENU]. • Contents of [Camera sounds] in the [SETUP MENU] have been changed. Now you can select whether the camera makes an electronic shutter sound during high-speed frame capture + or pixel shift shooting. The electronic shutter sound volume can also be adjusted. And much more...

Version 1.1 (11/16/2023)

Added slow-motion video recording.

Version 1.5 (06/06/2023)

Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses.

Version 2.4 (01/24/2023)

• 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.

Version 2.3 (10/20/2022)

• [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added for select lenses • Improved AF performance

Version 2.2 (11/10/2021)

Improved face/eye detection performance and the visibility of subjects in pictures taken using an optional flash unit.

Version 2.1 (04/26/2021)

Support for Save focus position when camera turned off.

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Updates

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Z9

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.
And more...

Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users.
* Visit the “NPS” website for overview and user’s manual of NX Field.
• Nikon Professional Services (NPS) (English)
• Note: “NX Field” app for smart devices may not be available in some countries and regions.
Renamed d14 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
• [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] > a6 [AF activation] > [AF-ON only]

• 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.

With Firmware 4.0, Z9 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.
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• 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.

• 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.
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• Added High-Frequency Flicker Reduction Option for Photo mode only.
• With Firmware 2.1, Z9 Improves AF performance even more, with better tracking and accuracy.

• With Firmware 2.0, Z9 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

Minor Adjustments

• 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

Z8

Changed the specifications for uninterrupted video output to HDMI devices such as external monitors when recording ended.
Fixed the following issues:
• The following [Filtered playback criteria] items marked with a check were deselected after the camera was turned off and on again: [Protect], [Picture type], [Rating], [Select for upload to computer], [Select for upload (FTP)], [Voice memo], and [Retouched pictures].
• When power was supplied via USB, the camera failed to retain the focus position saved with [Save focus position] set to [ON] in the [SETUP MENU] after the standby timer had expired and reactivated.

Video Recording
• Hi-Res Zoom is now available when the image area is set to “DX”.
• Added a [Power/Hi-Res Zoom collab]^* item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g10.
• Added a [Shutter mode] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g13.
• Added [Zebra pattern color] to g15 [Zebra pattern] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
• Added options for customizing the brightness information display to g18 [Brightness information display] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
* This feature is available with Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025).
Controls
• Shooting modes now can be selected in photo and video mode individually.
° Note: The shooting modes in all shooting banks “A” through “D” are set to P right after the firmware is updated.
• Added [Save and load power zoom position]^* to f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
• Added a [Zoom ring control (PZ lens)]^* item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of f10.
• Custom Settings f11 and g9 in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] is now [Assign power zoom]. In addition, [Power zoom speed] has been divided into two items: [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] and [Power zoom speed (zoom switch)]^*.
* This feature is available with Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025).
Other Changes
• Added [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] to the roles assignable to the “i” menu via [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] > f1 and g1 [Customize "i" menu].

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.
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
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
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.
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Z6III

Still Photography
• Added [Birds] to [AF/MF subject detection options] in the photo shooting menu.
• The maximum shooting display zoom ratio is now 400%.
• 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. The [FX (36×24)] and [DX (24×16)] image areas are available with auto capture.
• Added a [C15] high-speed frame capture + release mode option.
• The image quality for high-speed frame capture + can now be set separately from other release modes.
• [Options] has been added under [Focus shift shooting] in the [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] to allow [Pixel shift shooting] to be used together with focus shift shooting.
• [Options] has been added under [Pixel shift shooting] in the [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] to allow [AE bracketing] to be used together with pixel shift shooting. [Starting storage folder] has also been added.
• [Pixel shift shooting] options can now be set when the self-timer mode is selected.
• The Profoto A10’s continuous LED light can now be used as an AF-assist illuminator.
- Note: The firmware update is needed for Profoto A10. See Profoto’s corporate website for details.
Video Recording
• Added [Birds] to [AF/MF subject detection options] > [Subject detection] in the video recording menu.
• The maximum shooting display zoom ratio is now 400%.
• 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. The [FX] and [DX] image areas are available with auto capture.
• The color of the in-focus AF-area brackets shown on the shooting display when Hi-Res Zoom is enabled has been changed.
• Hi-Res Zoom operations can now be performed using the sub-selector.
• Selecting [ON] for [Hi-Res Zoom] in the [VIDEO RECORDING MENU] now displays a focus point on the detected subject in the shooting display.
• Added a function to include file names used in the camera when recording videos to an external recorder that supports file name transmission via HDMI. The following Atomos external recorders support this function (as of August 2025).
- Ninja V *
- Ninja V+ *
- Ninja (2023 models)
- Ninja Ultra
- Shogun (2023 models)
- Shogun Ultra
- Shogun Connect *
* Some recorders may require an ATOMOS OS upgrade or paid activation of the recorder. Contact ATOMOS for details.
And much more...

Video Recording
• Hi-Res Zoom is now available when the image area is set to “DX”.
• Added a [Power/Hi-Res Zoom collab]^* item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g9.
• Added a [Shutter mode] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g12.
• Added [Zebra pattern color] to g14 [Zebra pattern] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
• Added options for customizing the brightness information display to g17 [Brightness information display] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
* This feature is available with Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025).
Controls
• Added [Save and load power zoom position]^* to f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
• The command dial roles in mode S can now be switched using g2 [Custom controls] > [Command dials] > [Exposure setting] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
• Added a [Zoom ring control (PZ lens)]^* item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of f11.
• Custom Settings f12 and g8 in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] is now [Assign power zoom]. In addition, [Power zoom speed] has been divided into two items: [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] and [Power zoom speed (zoom switch)]^*.
* This feature is available with Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025).
Other Changes
• Added [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] to the roles assignable to the “i” menu via [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] > f1 and g1 [Customize "i" menu].
• Reduced noise in dark areas of N-Log videos.
• Renamed d14 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].

Z50II

• Changed some messages and the default values related to Nikon Imaging Cloud.
• A new method for adding Picture Controls from Nikon Imaging Cloud is now available.
• Fixed the following issues.
- In-camera NEF (RAW) processing would fail when the picture was taken with [Lossless compression] selected for [RAW recording] and [Hi 2.0] for [ISO sensitivity].
- NEF (RAW) pictures would not display correctly in zoomed-in playback immediately after they were taken.
- The camera would stop responding when a certain operation was performed in video mode.
- Charging via USB would be unavailable while an EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery was inserted in the camera.

• Pre-Release Capture is now available using a SmallRig SR-RG2.
• Added “русский” (Russian) to [Language] in [SETUP MENU] for Z50II cameras sold in the Middle East region.
• Renamed d13 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].

Zfc

Added support for the NEW EN-EL25a battery.

• 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.

• 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.

Zf

Still Photography
• Added [Film grain options] to the photo shooting menu. You can use it to take grainy pictures that simulate the look of traditional film photography.
• Added a [C15] high-speed frame capture + release mode option.
Video Recording
• Added [Film grain options] to the video recording menu. You can use it to take grainy videos that simulate the look of traditional film photography.
• 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
• The [Record camera orientation] item in the playback menu now has separate options for [Photos] and [Video]. The camera orientation for video recording and time-lapse video recording can also be saved.
Controls
• Added a [Maximum aperture Lv] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of a13.
• Added a [Focus limiter setting] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of a15.
- Note: This feature is not available with the following NIKKOR Z mount lenses (as of November 2025).
- NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
- NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
- NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
• Added a [Minimum] option to Custom Setting c2 [Self-timer] > [Interval between shots] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
• Added assignable roles to the custom controls via the following items in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
- f2 [Custom controls (shooting)]
- g2 [Custom controls]
• Exposure compensation and ISO sensitivity can now be assigned to the command dials in mode M using g2 [Custom controls] > [Command dials] > [Exposure setting] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
• Added [Automatic monitor display switch] to the [SETUP MENU].
• Contents of [Camera sounds] in the [SETUP MENU] have been changed. Now you can select whether the camera makes an electronic shutter sound during high-speed frame capture + or pixel shift shooting. The electronic shutter sound volume can also be adjusted.
And much more...

Added slow-motion video recording.

Z50

Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses.

• 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.

• [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added for select lenses
• Improved AF performance

Improved face/eye detection performance and the visibility of subjects in pictures taken using an optional flash unit.

Support for Save focus position when camera turned off.

Minor Adjustments

Enables the easy capture of photos in which focus has been acquired on a dog or cat’s eye.

Operation when subject tracking is initiated with still-image shooting in AF-C mode has been improved.

Added support for Nikon Z mount TC-1.4x/TC 2.0x teleconverters and more.

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).

Improved AF performance in self-portrait mode, support for Nikkor Z lenses.

Z5

Changed the default values for the following settings displayed when connecting wirelessly:
• Encryption keys
• The password displayed after the camera's default settings are restore

Improved face/eye detection performance and the visibility of subjects in pictures taken using an optional flash unit.

Improved AF in low light when using the custom menu low-light AF mode option.

Added support for Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S lenses.

Minor Adjustments

Z7II

• Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses.
• [русский (RU)] has been added to the languages available via the [Language] item in the [SETUP MENU] for Z6II cameras sold in the Middle East.

• 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].

Improved AF performance

Improved the accuracy of autofocus with poorly-lit subjects in photo mode when Single AF was selected for Focus mode.

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.

Firmware v1.2 improves AF in low light for the Z6II + Z7II, 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.

Firmware Version 1.10 enhances eye-detect AF for the Z6II + Z7II, adds powerful 4K 60p video for the Z6II, and support for Blackmagic RAW video capability for cameras that have had the optional RAW video upgrade applied.
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Firmware Version 1.10 prepares Z6II and Z7II for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings Blackmagic RAW capability when using Blackmagic capture devices.
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Improved overall reliability.

Z6II

• Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses.
• [русский (RU)] has been added to the languages available via the [Language] item in the [SETUP MENU] for Z6II cameras sold in the Middle East.

• 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].

Improved AF performance

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.

Firmware v1.2 improves AF in low light for the Z6II + Z7II, 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.

Firmware Version 1.10 enhances eye-detect AF for the Z6II + Z7II, adds powerful 4K 60p video for the Z6II, and support for Blackmagic RAW video capability for cameras that have had the optional RAW video upgrade applied.
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Firmware Version 1.10 prepares Z6II and Z7II for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings Blackmagic RAW capability when using Blackmagic capture devices.
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Improved overall reliability.

Minor Adjustments

Z7

• [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added for select lenses
• Improved AF performance

• 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.

Support for Save focus position when camera turned off.

Firmware Version 3.20 prepares Z6 and Z7 for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings Blackmagic RAW capability when using Blackmagic capture devices.
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Minor Adjustments

Minor Adjustments

Enables the easy capture of photos in which focus has been acquired on a dog or cat’s eye.

Operation when subject tracking is initiated with still-image shooting in AF-C mode has been improved.

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).

Firmware Version 3.0 brings expanded support for CFexpress memory cards made by ProGrade^®, Lexar^® and SanDisk Extreme Pro^® series.

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.

Firmware Version 2.2 also prepares Z6 and Z7 for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings ProRes Raw capability when using select Atomos^® capture devices.
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Firmware Version 2.1 for Z6 and Z7 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.

Firmware Version 2.0 for Z6 and Z7 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).

Z6

• [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added for select lenses
• Improved AF performance

• 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.

Support for Save focus position when camera turned off. Voice memo feature has been added.

Firmware Version 3.20 prepares Z6 and Z7 for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings Blackmagic RAW capability when using Blackmagic capture devices.
Learn More

Minor Adjustments

Minor Adjustments

Enables the easy capture of photos in which focus has been acquired on a dog or cat’s eye.

Operation when subject tracking is initiated with still-image shooting in AF-C mode has been improved.

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).

Firmware Version 3.0 brings expanded support for CFexpress memory cards made by ProGrade^®, Lexar^® and SanDisk Extreme Pro^® series.

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.

Firmware Version 2.2 also prepares Z6 and Z7 for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings ProRes Raw capability when using select Atomos^® capture devices.
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Firmware Version 2.1 for Z6 and Z7 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.

Firmware Version 2.0 for Z6 and Z7 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).

FTZ Mount Adapter

Added support for F mount lens firmware updates.
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Firmware Updates

Z9

Version 5.31 (12/16/2025)

Version 5.2 (04/16/2025)

Version 4.1 (10/04/2023)

Version 4 (06/13/2023)

Version 3.1 (03/01/2023)

Version 3.0 (10/26/2022)

Version 2.1 (07/06/2022)

Version 2.0 (04/20/2022)

Version 1.11 (01/26/2022)

Version 1.1 (01/05/2022)

Z8

Version 3.1 (09/17/2025)

Version 2.1 (02/26/2025)

Version 2.0 (02/06/2024)

Z6III

Version 2.0 (08/27/2025)

Version 1.1 (02/26/2025)

Z50II

Version 1.03 (11/05/2025)

Version 1.01 (04/16/2025)

Zfc

Version 1.5 (11/16/2023)

Version 1.4 (05/16/2023)

Version 1.2 (01/12/2022)

Zf

Version 3.0 (10/28/2025)

Version 1.1 (11/16/2023)

Z50

Version 1.5 (06/06/2023)

Version 2.4 (01/24/2023)

Version 2.3 (10/20/2022)

Version 2.2 (11/10/2021)

Version 2.1 (04/26/2021)

Version 2.02 (10/15/2020)

Version 2.0 (07/21/2020)

Version 2.0 (07/21/2020)

Version 2.0 (07/21/2020)

Version 1.11 (04/16/2020)

Version 1.1 (02/18/2020)

Z5

Version 1.43 (04/17/2024)

Version 1.2 (11/10/2021)

Version 1.1 (04/26/2021)

Version 1.02 (10/27/2020)

Version 1.01 (09/29/2020)

Z7II

Version 1.7 (6/3/2025)

Version 1.5 (11/02/2022)

Version 1.4 (04/20/2022)

Version 1.31 (01/19/2022)

Version 1.30 (10/19/2021)

Version 1.2 (04/26/2021)

Version 1.10 (02/25/2021)

Version 1.10 (02/25/2021)

Version 1.01 (12/15/2020)

Z6II

Version 1.7 (11/02/2022)

Version 1.5 (11/02/2022)

Version 1.4 (04/20/2022)

Version 1.30 (10/19/2021)

Version 1.2 (04/26/2021)

Version 1.10 (02/25/2021)

Version 1.10 (02/25/2021)

Version 1.02 (12/15/2020)

Version 1.01 (11/17/2020)

Z7

Version 3.5 (10/20/2022)

Version 3.4 (11/10/2021)

Version 3.3 (04/26/2021)

Version 3.20 (12/17/2020)

Version 3.12 (10/15/2020)

Version 3.11 (09/29/2020)

Version 3.0 (02/18/2020)

Version 3.0 (02/18/2020)

Version 3.0 (02/18/2020)

Version 3.0 (02/18/2020)

Version 2.2 (12/17/2019)

Version 2.2 (12/17/2019)

Firmware
Updates