GregWCIL
Member
Agree. Almost no detent on the lock-out dial. My biggest complaint about the Z9.
Nikon Rumors: Z8 and Z9 Firmware updates in December?
- Thread starter fcotterill
- Start date
If you would like to post, you'll need to register. Note that if you have a BCG store account, you'll need a new, separate account here (we keep the two sites separate for security purposes).
Nikon has already said the bird AF is coming to the Z8. Regarding the differences between the Z8 and Z9…whether the other factors you allude to are worth the cost and weight difference is dependent on needs. For myself…if the Z8 and Z9 were both available when I got the Z9, I would have gotten the Z8 because I shoot portrait so rarely that rotating the camera is no problem, the battery life issue is not one for me, and I don’t care about precapture. Beyond those minor differences…the Z8 and Z9 (once the bird AF comes to the Z8) are pretty darned comparable.
ajrmd
Well-known member
Can you share the official Nikon announcement? I’m not doubting that a (several) Nikon reps told Steve , NR, and others that a FW update adding bird detect was coming, but reps say a lot of thIngs which are sometimes accurate and other times not.
lukemeup
Well-known member
Nikon releases the upgraded firmware version 4.10 for the Nikon Z 9 full-frame mirrorless camera
The official website of Nikon Asia
www.nikon-asia.com
"Furthermore, in a firmware update planned for release in the first half of 2024 for the Nikon Z 8, the dedicated bird subject detection option will be added."
Same on Nikon Australia. Similar on Nikon UK: https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/learn...brings-new-bird-and-airplane-detection-to-z-9
ajrmd
Well-known member
Thanks. I find it interesting that they refer to the airplane detection as well which has been on the Z8’s FW since its initial release?
lukemeup
Well-known member
They just say bird will be added alongside plane mode that has been there since initial release.
ajrmd
Well-known member
Yes, appreciate that though I thought it was unusual that they chose to specifically call attention to the airplane mode as opposed to any other one? Are birds planes or were they trying to tout that it would be as good as the plane mode, which is excellent BTW?
I believe bird detection kicks in if the pilot looks out the window (without sunglasses).
tomfranic
Well-known member
Z8 firmware, precapture and 30 fps Raw?
abc123brian
Well-known member
I think it was calling out planes as that was a recent addition to what was available previously in the Z9.
Piotr Wierzbicki
Member
I look forward to it
I would be very upset about that. It has taken me a long time to learn to turn it off. Learning to use the camera is always better than starting a wish list fantasy group.
Oh no we don't want you upset.
There is a new posting on Nikon Rumors that suggests Nikon is going to announce two new Z cameras. The speculation is that it will be the Z6iii and Z7iii.
Wallie
Active member
There is a new posting on Nikon Rumors that suggests Nikon is going to announce two new Z cameras. The speculation is that it will be the Z6iii and Z7iii.
ajrmd
Well-known member
I’m hoping that the rumors suggesting the release of the R1 (really the R3mkii by specs) will push Nikon to release the FW updates for the Z8/Z9.
Last edited:
fcotterill
Well-known member
We can only guess at which 2 cameras 
the most reliable lead appears to be Nikon Germany listing a total of eleven ILCs
petapixel.com
the most reliable lead appears to be Nikon Germany listing a total of eleven ILCs
Despite the Rumors (and Jokes), Nikon is Not Announcing the Z6 III
The rumor train has been stoked with fresh coal but isn't yet ready to leave the station.
petapixel.com
I hope so - an updated, more potent Z6/7 series would really solidify Nikon's lineup.There is a new posting on Nikon Rumors that suggests Nikon is going to announce two new Z cameras. The speculation is that it will be the Z6iii and Z7iii.
Me too. Not sure if I need another camera right now. But, I may want one.