John Navitsky
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the version probably has more to do with how nikon internally manages their software development than a strict indication of "how much" stuff is in it
Nikon Z9 - Firmware 5.0
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Internal procedures, they should note with different version on their own internal Jira board.
For us, seeing a V5 gave us all false expectations about something NEW! which I am expressing. And there’s nothing wrong. We enjoy every new update.
Thank you Nikon
John Navitsky
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as someone in development i can say it is often not practical
Vincent_VdB
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I guess you are a landscape photographer?
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- Semantic numbering – Three-digit numbering technique based on Major.Minor.Patch
…..So are other settings being scrambled in the shooting banks? I’ve got my Z9 sorted the way I want it and it sounds like 5.0 is flipping the table..
John Navitsky
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yes, and new features can trip the major element, but in reality, new “lines of development” corresponding to new branches are typically what really trips the major number
but my point is having internal and external versions is not practical
True, internal usually has build numbering.
fcotterill
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The tutorial video from Nikon France - above #22 - makes it clear the engineers have updated major aspects in FW 5.00 for the Z9 at Paris Olympics - Auto Capture, the ftp Transfer and networking, splitting the Photo and Video Banks.... Improved file features aimed mostly at jpgs, but also more options for Noise Reduction at high ISOs.
True to form, Nikon continues to design its flagship cameras for Sports professionals
True to form, Nikon continues to design its flagship cameras for Sports professionals
foxysport
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I am curious about that high ISO noise reduction: the word from the French dude was: check it out, it is significant.
fcotterill
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One Z9 lost the names of the Photo shooting and Custom banks (fields were blank) after update; although strangely the Video Banks had inherited the names "Wildlife, Macro, Action" etc from the Photo Banks?!
Bizarre but the other Z9 kept these bank names intact through the update.
Fortunately, as far as I can see the settings in these banks of both cameras have survived (I set them up identically).
And as noted previously, the Shooting mode in each Photo was reset to P
Bizarre but the other Z9 kept these bank names intact through the update.
Fortunately, as far as I can see the settings in these banks of both cameras have survived (I set them up identically).
And as noted previously, the Shooting mode in each Photo was reset to P
Zof9
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Strangely the camera went to shooting mode P after performing the upgrade. Initially confused the hell out of me. Back to M and all is good. 
fcotterill
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the instructions are hidden within the download page. The gpss version is listed next to G in the firmware submenu:Setup
GNSS Module Firmware Update
Following the update of Z 9 firmware “C” (performed with the first update), the GNSS module firmware will be updated with the second update. To perform the second update, follow Steps 3, 4, and 5 in “Updating the Camera Firmware”.
Note: The second update is not necessary if the GNSS module’s firmware “G” is already 0.17, as with which version, the improvement has already been made.
This was answered hours ago. Thank you, though.
Strangely the camera went to shooting mode P after performing the upgrade. Initially confused the hell out of me. Back to M and all is good.
Yes, this was noted early in the thread.
I’m not surprised that Sports photographers see elements of the new firmware as meant for them. The upcoming Olympics will get enormous global attention and Nikon wants professionals who use the Z9 to have the best capabilities and performance it can provide. It’s all good as far as I’m concerned.
Asafser
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One big plus in the new FW is that now the RSF(hold) which I use to change SD from bird to animal wont revert back to bird whenever changing Exposure Compensation . Hopefully in a future update an option to toggle/cycle SD will be possible ...
This looks to be a complicated upgrade and I am waiting to get some guidance and recommendations before I start bumbling around with menu setting changes.
fcotterill
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See the instructions on Download page, link above. The most important factors are to have a fully charged battery; don't switch off the camera until the Prompt appears.
Then check the Firmware submenu to confirm the current version is now 5.0.
Repeat the update for the GPSS fw only if it says v0.7
I already have it updated. Waiting on sorting out how the menus work before I start reconfiguring the camera settings.
Fantastic. This is the one improvement I really wanted.Cycle AF is actually available
See the updated Customs Control document for FW 5.0
abc123brian
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Yes, this on its own is great, but having a Z8 also I wanted it for consistency! All the extra stuff is a very nice bonus.
RikArt
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Glad to see the new firmware added the ability to cycle through AF Areas. I have liked that on my Z8. Of course, there are other things I had hoped for that aren't included. One interesting thing -- while they did not add Raw Pre-Capture (in any form), there is a small improvement. You can now use jpeg fine for C15 through C120 instead of being limited to jpeg normal only.