The Nikon Z 9 mirrorless camera is getting a new firmware update, version 5.0, that brings auto-capture, remote shooting enhancements, more portrait features and picture controls, separate shooting banks for video, and more. The update is now available for download free of charge. Recently, the Japanese camera manufacturer Nikon managed to fill the headlines of many media outlets worldwide when they agreed to acquire the US company RED Digital Cinema. If you are into the topic, make sure to read our opinion piece on what the acquisition could mean for the filmmaking industry, and also a wishlist of what a RED shooter would like to see in future versions of their cameras, by my colleague Francesco. In the meantime, Nikon keeps improving their existing camera models with firmware updates. This time around, the Nikon Z 9 (announced in October 2021) will receive a new firmware update, version 5.0. Let’s take a short look at what is new. Nikon Z 9 firmware update version 5.0 There are quite a few new functions and improvements with the new firmware v5.0, both in stills and video mode. Among the most notable ones are: Auto capture remote shooting enhancements – you can set a start date, time, and duration to preserve battery life. Furthermore, there are more frame rate options including C15 and C60, capture in DX crop mode, and more. More portrait features and picture controls – portrait Impression balance and skin softening, plus additional picture controls – rich tone portrait, flat monochrome,...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 13 March, 2024