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Nikon Corporation has released the latest firmware for the mirrorless camera 'Z 9'. The announcement date is March 13, 2024. The version number is Ver.5.00.
This is the fourth major update since its release. This time, features such as 'Auto Capture' and 'High-Speed Frame Capture+' have been expanded, and a new 'Rich Tone Portrait' has been added, significantly enhancing portrait photography capabilities.
Below are the detailed update notes.
Evolution of Auto Capture
The 'Auto Capture' mode introduced in Ver.4.00 has evolved with the addition of a scheduling function for starting shoots. This allows for reduced battery consumption after setup. Improvements include shooting in DX format and adding 'airplane' to subject detection.
High-Speed Frame Capture+ and High-Frequency Flicker Reduction
A new low-speed 'C15' mode has been added to 'High-Speed Frame Capture+', and frequency presets have been expanded to address flicker reduction for LED lighting and ad boards.
New Picture Control Features
The 'Rich Tone Portrait' picture control has been newly added, featuring functions like 'Portrait Impression Adjustment' and 'Skin Smoothing' to make portrait photography even more appealing.
Improved Shooting and Operation Convenience
Features such as 'Focus Position Priority (Face Detection)' during magnified playback and the ability to use the white LED of Profoto A10 as AF assist light enhance the convenience of portrait photography. Additionally, improvements in manual focus operation and customizable focus point frames are now possible.
The update contributes to improved shooting speed and efficiency, offering a new shooting experience for 'Z 9' users.
