Nikon has announced a minor firmware update for its flagship Z9 full-frame mirrorless camera. Of the two headline features, underwater photographers will be most interested in the improvements to AF tracking: Nikon claims the Z9 can now track subjects that occupy a smaller portion of the frame. better. Face and eye detection AF modes are also more “sticky” than in AF-C modes.
If you want to take your Z9 out of the house to capture the action at sporting events, you’ll be pleased to know about another headline feature: High Frequency Flicker Reduction Mode. The Z9 has built-in automatic anti-flicker feature that reduces classic 50Hz or 60Hz flicker, but the new mode allows users to fine-tune the shutter speed in very small increments (down to EV 1/96). to better handle higher frequency LED signs commonly used at sporting events.
Firmware version 2.1 for Nikon Z9 . can be downloaded here.
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Nikon releases firmware version 2.10 for the Nikon Z 9 . full-frame mirrorless camera
MELVILLE, NY (July 6, 2022) – Nikon Inc. excited to announce the release of firmware version 2.10 for the Nikon Z 9 full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera, available today.
Firmware version 2.10 introduces a new High Frequency Flicker Reduction function. When High Frequency Flicker Reduction is enabled in photo shooting mode, shutter speeds can be fine-tuned in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV of conventional to speeds as small as 1/96* EVs. The ability offered by this new function to adjust shutter speed more precisely than ever before makes it possible to eliminate flicker, even when signs and lighting use high-frequency LEDs brought into view when shooting.
AF performance has also been further improved, notably increasing AF tracking performance with small subjects (those that occupy a very small portion of the frame) as well as focusing accuracy when the AF detects it. eye/face to be used with continuous servo AF (AF -C).
Nikon will continuously meet the needs of users through timely updating of firmware versions with various useful functions.
The new firmware is now available for download from the Nikon website.
For more information on Nikon’s latest products, including other Z series cameras and the entire NIKKOR Z lens collection, please visit nikonusa.com.
*When [High-frequency flicker reduction] is enabled, the shutter speed can be fine-tuned in very small increments at speeds from 1/8000 to 1/30 sec.
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