Nikon Rumors on updates

[Mike Delgado]

New firmware updates of the Nikon Zf, Z7II, Z8, and Z9 cameras expected soon - Nikon Rumors

Nikon is rumored to release new firmware updates for the Nikon Zf, Z7II, Z8, and Z9 cameras as soon as tomorrow (±1 day). One of the new features is exepcted to be support for the new Nikon Imaging Cloud. I already mentioned that a new Nikon Z9 firmware update will be released at the end […]

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[Cameron T]

We'll see. Hoping the z9 finally gets pixel shift to bring parity in firmware

 

[John Navitsky]

i’m hoping for c2pa. guess we’ll see. certainly the cloud thing is destined to go to the z9 and z8 and probably more

 

[Cameron T]

I always forget about that, but it'd be nice to have too.

 

[Lee R]

I’m expecting this to just be image cloud addition to the recent models. I’m wanting this to be RAW precapture but not getting my hopes up.

 

[SugarDude]

My guess is the Olympic shooters are already using the updates.

 

[BillW]

There are certainly a few things I hope for. But the timing seems a bit odd -- updating firmware for the Z9 and Z8 during the Olympics?

 

[ajrmd]

There are certainly a few things I hope for. But the timing seems a bit odd -- updating firmware for the Z9 and Z8 during the Olympics?

You have to consider the release of the R1/R5II as possible motivation for the FW release.

 

[Cameron T]

You have to consider the release of the R1/R5II as possible motivation for the FW release.

On the other hand... They've clearly been updating firmware for a while. I don't think what Canon does had any impact at all, especially given software lead time

 

[ajrmd]

On the other hand... They've clearly been updating firmware for a while. I don't think what Canon does had any impact at all, especially given software lead time

Without knowing the inner workings of the strategic and marketing divisions, one can only speculate on the timing though the Olympics and Canon's releases are certainly strong motivators.

 

[KurtH]

I’m wanting this to be RAW precapture but not getting my hopes up.

 

[jpgrove]

There are certainly a few things I hope for. But the timing seems a bit odd -- updating firmware for the Z9 and Z8 during the Olympics?

The 2 are not related, it’s purely based on firmware roadmap. But the code will have been finalised for a good few weeks so it’s possible it’s already in use by some shooters

 

[EricKlees]

I'm not usually one that gets excited for firmware updates but since there hasn't been anything for action/wildlife/AF since FW 4.10 almost 10 months ago. This one has the potential to be pretty big. I feel this one at the very least will have a noticable kick to the AF.

I'm hoping for raw pre-capture and maybe 30fps raw in at least HE*. I feel at this point, this will be the last chance of getting pre-capture raw of any form (even if just 20fps HE*) in the Z9 and not having to wait for a Z9II. I've heard tweety birds say it's a possible limitation of the sensor and not the EXPEED 7 processor

Since FW 5.0 was really just feature added for portrait and wedding shooters.

It will be exciting if you see 6.0 before even reading the update notes since that would indicate new features

 

[BillW]

The 2 are not related, it’s purely based on firmware roadmap. But the code will have been finalised for a good few weeks so it’s possible it’s already in use by some shooters

What I was thinking is that if you had new features and updates in firmware for the Z9 and Z8, you’d want to get them out before the Olympics so photographers could benefit from them at the games. I understand that perhaps some photographers get early access to new firmware.

 

[Warren D]

I got an e-mail from NPS a few days ago for a webinar next week to go over "features" of Z cameras. Could be related?

 

[Larry S.]

New firmware updates of the Nikon Zf, Z7II, Z8, and Z9 cameras expected soon - Nikon Rumors

Nikon is rumored to release new firmware updates for the Nikon Zf, Z7II, Z8, and Z9 cameras as soon as tomorrow (±1 day). One of the new features is exepcted to be support for the new Nikon Imaging Cloud. I already mentioned that a new Nikon Z9 firmware update will be released at the end […]

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I just checked on Nikon’s site …. Z/8-9-f not there…..11am EST 7/30/24

 

[mjais]

You have to consider the release of the R1/R5II as possible motivation for the FW release.

that's probably a very good reason for Nikon to do that.

 

[mjais]

I've been using my Z8 only for about 6 weeks, so far I am not missing anything, but of course, updates are welcome. Maybe pre-capture in RAW or 30fps in RAW (if the hardware can do that). I have not yet seen any bugs that need fixing but as I programmer, I am pretty sure there are bugs!

 

[jpgrove]

I just checked on Nikon’s site …. Z/8-9-f not there…..11am EST 7/30/24

No it won’t be as firmware tends to get pushed out on Wednesdays, around 3am GMT

Edit: Well that didn't happen, maybe another factual rumour but with the wrong date? Maybe tomorrow (Thursday) is the day 1st August?

 

[Vincent_VdB]

No it won’t be as firmware tends to get pushed out on Wednesdays, around 3am GMT

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday ...

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[BertieB]

....sounds more like fiction than rumour to me...?

Dont think it will be more than the Nikon cloud thing, but lets dream on and hope for more improvements on our wish lists!

 

[Vincent_VdB]

That is the "beauty" of rumours, they are true or they are not but right both ways.

 

[Larry S.]

Hmmmmm… Just went to the Nikon site (based on suggestions here) that the firmware updates for Z/9/8/f would likely be there today, Wednesday the 31st. Nope… however, while everyone has been focused on “Z” firmware updates, DSLRs were not overlooked. I totally missed a D850 update in April…duh!!! ..done

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[RichF]

wonder if raw precapture will ever be available for the Z 8 or z 9 bodies or will that be reserved for the 2nd generation of these cameras

 

[Lee R]

wonder if raw precapture will ever be available for the Z 8 or z 9 bodies or will that be reserved for the 2nd generation of these cameras

I would add shooting 30 FPS and 20 FPS precapture if I were Nikon because that would nerf the advantage of the R5ii today. Then they can exceed that later in the next gen hardware. Everyone will be disappointed anyway if they only hit 30FPS in the next Gen Z9 and trickle down. Leaving the R5ii with that performance edge for the next probably 3 years against the Z8 would be silly if you could add it now, with a camera that costs less and have a real advantage with current hardware.

Nikon is in no position to hold back and protect from cannibalization these days, it needs to fire all the guns at all times and grab market share.

Sony’s also going to drop a probably very competitive A1ii soon and it’s likely going to be a gen ahead of everyone.