Nikon Z Series new firmware updates are here for all models! These upgrades include improved AF performance, added functionality, and more. According to Nikon, the Z series platform is designed to evolve, to add features and functionality as technology advances. Through firmware updates and, in some cases, service upgrades. Download the latest firmware here.
AF Enhancements NEW – Z 50, Version 2.1
Support for Save focus position when camera turned off.
AF Enhancements NEW – Z 5, Version 1.1
Improved AF in low light when using the custom menu low-light AF mode option.
AF Enhancements + Voice Memo NEW – Z 6, Version 3.3
Support for Save focus position when camera turned off. The Voice memo feature has been added.
AF Enhancements NEW – Z 7, Version 3.3
Support for Save focus position when camera turned off.
AF Enhancements NEW – Z 6II, Z 7II, Version 1.2
Firmware v1.2 improves AF in low light for the Z 6II + Z 7II, 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.
Video and Eye-detect AF enhancements – Z 6II, Z 7II, Version 1.10
Firmware Version 1.10 enhances eye-detect AF for the Z 6II + Z 7II, adds powerful 4K 60p video for the Z 6II, and support for Blackmagic RAW video capability for cameras that have had the optional RAW video upgrade applied. Learn More
Blackmagic RAW Upgrade $199.95 (+ shipping) – Z 6II, Z 7II, Version 1.10
Firmware Version 1.10 prepares Z 6II and Z 7II for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings Blackmagic RAW capability when using Blackmagic capture devices. Learn More
Blackmagic RAW Upgrade $199.95 (+ shipping) – Z 6, Z 7, Version 3.20
Firmware Version 3.20 prepares Z 6 and Z 7 for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings Blackmagic RAW capability when using Blackmagic capture devices. Learn More
Exposure Adjustments – Z 7II, Version 1.01
Improved overall reliability.
Exposure Adjustments – Z 6II, Version 1.02
Improved overall reliability.
Exposure Adjustments – Z 6II, Version 1.01
Minor Adjustments
Added Compatibility – Z 5, Version 1.02
Added support for NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lenses.
AF Fine-Tune Adjustments – Z 6, Z 7, Version 3.12
Minor Adjustments
AF Fine-Tune Adjustments – Z 50, Version 2.02
Minor Adjustments
MB-N10 Adjustments – Z 5, Version 1.01
Minor Adjustments
MB-N10 Adjustments – Z 6, Z 7, Version 3.11
Minor Adjustments
Animal Detection AF – Z 50, Version 2.0
Enables the easy capture of photos in which focus has been acquired on a dog or cat’s eye. Learn More
Improved Subject Tracking AF Operation – Z 50, Version 2.0
The operation, when subject tracking is initiated with still-image shooting in AF-C mode, has been improved. Learn More
Added Compatibility – Z 50, Version 2.0
Added support for Nikon Z mount TC-1.4x/TC 2.0x teleconverters and more.
Added Compatibility – FTZ Mount Adapter Version, 1.10
Added support for F mount lens firmware updates. Learn More
Support for NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S – Z 50, Version 1.11
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).
Animal Detection AF – Z 6, Z 7, Version 3.0
Enables the easy capture of photos in which focus has been acquired on a dog or cat’s eye. Learn More
Improved Subject Tracking AF Operation – Z 6, Z 7, Version 3.0
The operation, when subject tracking is initiated with still-image shooting in AF-C mode, has been improved. Learn More
Support for NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S – Z 6, Z 7, Version 3.0
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). Learn More
Expanded Support for CFexpress – Z 6, Z 7, Version 3.0
Firmware Version 3.0 brings expanded support for CFexpress memory cards made by ProGrade®, Lexar® and SanDisk Extreme Pro® series. Learn More
Improved AF Performance – Z 50, Version 1.1
Improved AF performance in self-portrait mode, support for NIKKOR Z lenses.
CFexpress® Support – Z 6, Z 7, Version 2.2
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.
ProRes RAW® Upgrade $199.95 (+ shipping) – Z 6, Z 7, Version 2.2
Firmware Version 2.2 also prepares Z 6 and Z 7 for an optional paid upgrade (free to Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit owners) that brings ProRes RAW capability when using select ATOMOS® capture devices. Learn More
Eye AF Improvements, Control Ring Update – Z 6, Z 7, Version 2.1
Firmware Version 2.1 for Z 6 and Z 7 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.
Eye AF – Z 6, Z 7, Version 2.0
Firmware Version 2.0 for Z 6 and Z 7 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). Learn More
