None of your custom settings should get changed. Mine have never changed. However, I recommend saving your settings first just to make sure.
Z9 Firmware 3.0 Released
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Nico
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Last night I finish the Z9 book from Steve. Now I need to wait the update of the book @Steve 
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For a future firmware update (Wishlist) :
-Add the extra FPS in RAW (25 or 30) this Z9 is more than capable to do that, I don't know why Nikon don't deliver that option. (I know its a little freak from me to ask that extra FPS with 20fps already, but I would had more option to choose in a burst "the perfect" wings position. Also the Sony A1 can do it, and I don t like it that camera has more FPS than the Z9)
-Zebra Strip in Camara mode. (Like the video but in photo) this will be a winner option when the light change suddenly in the field and you forget to adjust the camera. The Zebra strip in the highlight warnings when you are composing will be a great and faster to just to adjust the Expose compensation or the Speed.
.For a future firmware update (Wishlist) :
-Add the extra FPS in RAW (25 or 30) this Z9 is more than capable to do that, I don't know why Nikon don't deliver that option. (I know its a little freak from me to ask that extra FPS with 20fps already, but I would had more option to choose in a burst "the perfect" wings position. Also the Sony A1 can do it, and I don t like it that camera has more FPS than the Z9
)-Zebra Strip in Camara mode. (Like the video but in photo) this will be a winner option when the light change suddenly in the field and you forget to adjust the camera. The Zebra strip in the highlight warnings when you are composing will be a great and faster to just to adjust the Expose compensation or the Speed.
Yes, save your settings first. Or use a different card. Instructions say the .bin file should be the only thing on the card or it won’t work, and that it takes 6 min. Worth expanding and reading the list.
Curious what this means - “This also includes the ability to make the Record button programmable.”
Was in the press release.
I am away from the camera and haven’t updated but it caught my eye?
Was in the press release.
I am away from the camera and haven’t updated but it caught my eye?
Johan Schmidt
Active member
I was working through the v3 firmware update on my camera - some very sophisticated options added - makes me realise how others use this camera considering Nikon added all this!!
ccirelli
Well-known member
Looks like another Z9 book update for Steve is due (sorry Steve 
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ccirelli
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Would also like to see pre-capture in RAW (not just JPEG). But I don't have a Z9 yet so I'm not sure my update wishes countFor a future firmware update (Wishlist) :
-Add the extra FPS in RAW (25 or 30) this Z9 is more than capable to do that, I don't know why Nikon don't deliver that option. (I know its a little freak from me to ask that extra FPS with 20fps already, but I would had more option to choose in a burst "the perfect" wings position. Also the Sony A1 can do it, and I don t like it that camera has more FPS than the Z9
All of my settings did not get reset but Ihave not checked copy right etc. but so far I have never had that happen with a firmware update.
The video record button was already customizable. Guess the question is if something new was added that it could control.
It appears that Fn4 could be utilized for a LOT more things - if they would enable it.
Not seeing a way to assign Subject Detect enable/disable to a button, but then again, I may be missing something obvious or Nikon may be cryptically wording it and I'm just not smart enough to see it haha
Did the update to 3.0 about 1 AM mountain time here in Idaho .. it focused faster on the prints I have on the wall critter eyes ... but no background etc. invovled One thing that I did notice in the supplement for firmware 3.0 or anywhere else is in the Nikon announcement etc. is that the new DX Mode only image size selection mode only is available if shooting in jpg or raw + jpg.. All else seemed to be working but no outdoor tests at 1:30 AM
One thing that I did notice in the supplement for firmware 3.0 or anywhere else is in the Nikon announcement etc. is that the new DX Mode only image size selection mode only is available if shooting in jpg or raw + jpg.. All else seemed to be working but no outdoor tests at 1:30 AM I just checked, and it's thankfully still assignable to the Video Record button on my camera after update! Had to go back in and set it again, but it's there!
Yeah I see the info went to the next page and you are right. Recall shooting HOLD is there.
UGH! Nikon has changed the column sequence at the top of the Customization chart.....so it's REALLY hard to see what has changed or been added!
Looks like the added the ISO button! ???
Looks like the added the ISO button! ???
And the DISP button.
I used firmware 3.0 this morning and no doubt in my mind they kicked AF up another nice notch! One quick image..
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens 800mm f/6.3 1/3200s 1100 ISO -1.3 EV
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NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens 800mm f/6.3 1/3200s 1100 ISO -1.3 EV
Did you notice the new 60 fps JPEG option with a 20 MB file?Last night I finish the Z9 book from Steve. Now I need to wait the update of the book @Steve
For a future firmware update (Wishlist) :
-Add the extra FPS in RAW (25 or 30) this Z9 is more than capable to do that, I don't know why Nikon don't deliver that option. (I know its a little freak from me to ask that extra FPS with 20fps already, but I would had more option to choose in a burst "the perfect" wings position. Also the Sony A1 can do it, and I don t like it that camera has more FPS than the Z9
-Zebra Strip in Camara mode. (Like the video but in photo) this will be a winner option when the light change suddenly in the field and you forget to adjust the camera. The Zebra strip in the highlight warnings when you are composing will be a great and faster to just to adjust the Expose compensation or the Speed.
Since you can see the image in advance, settings should be pretty close and reduce the need for RAW. Matt Granger reported the ability to shoot 8 full seconds at 60 fps - that's 480 image in a single burst.
tomfranic
Active member
One newbie question. When I will have my Z9 do I need to put all firmware updates in order or the last 3.0v have all in it? Thnx
John Navitsky
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lukemeup
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You don't need to incrementally update it - you can go straight to the latest version.
Maybe use the DISP button for RSF/Hold for Subj Detect On or Off! What do you think? (I like Steve's use of the Video button for selecting AF Area Mode....)
John Navitsky
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i was thinking "rec". although i will admit i'm not finding subj detect off as useful as it seems like it should be
Joel N
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Sweet!
dasm
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I'm still going through his book and haven't done any setting change yet. I guess, this time procrastination paid off!!