{"id":60950,"date":"2022-04-14T09:36:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T15:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moosepeterson.com\/blog\/?p=60950"},"modified":"2022-04-14T09:36:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T15:36:53","slug":"z-9-firmware-2-0-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moosepeterson.com\/blog\/z-9-firmware-2-0-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Z 9 Firmware 2.0 Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.moosepeterson.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Z9_firmware.jpg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Z9_firmware&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||10px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]In so many ways, we have a new Z 9 with Firmware 2.0! Below is a list of all the true upgrades Firmware 2.0, available April 20th brings to the Z 9 (Z 6II &amp; Z 7II get updates as well). Nikon dropped a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nikonusa.com\/en\/nikon-products\/mirrorless-cameras\/firmware-updates\/z-9-firmware-2-point-0.page?utm_source=WWA&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=wwa-z9-firmware-en_US-4-13-2022&amp;utm_content=btn&amp;utm_term=FindOutMore&amp;ET_CID=4193299&amp;ET_RID=327451056&amp;SC_ID=0032400000mOWwfAAG&amp;tab=video\">webpage<\/a><\/strong> and great video today just to explain the firmware, that&#8217;s a first! And it just goes to show how extensive the firmware update truly is! Once it&#8217;s posted, I&#8217;ll post an update Settings page to help jump start you&#8217;re using the new upgrades and putting this bad boy to work to creating your visual story!<\/p>\n<p>Here are the announced features of the new Firmware 2.0 coming April 20th:[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Videography and Cinema Upgrades for the Nikon Z 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addition of internal N-RAW video recording up to 12-bit 8.3K 60p and 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ up to 4.1K 60p. The power of RAW video allows for extreme latitude with tonality, with a range of more than 68 billion colors for flexibility when grading or consistency as part of a multi-camera production.<\/li>\n<li>Nikon\u2019s new N-RAW raw video format records a vast amount of scene information, yet is a significantly smaller file size, allowing for much more recording time and less intensive workflow. N-RAW footage can be recorded in the following formats: 8.3K 60p, 24p, or 4.1K 120p, 60p, 30p, 24p while in full frame\/FX mode, 3.8K 120p with a 2.3x Crop, or 5.3K 60p, 30p, 24p with a DX (1.5x) crop.<\/li>\n<li>The N-RAW format also creates an mp4 proxy file, which is efficient for previewing, quick transfers or edits on the fly.<\/li>\n<li>4K UHD 60p footage can now be oversampled from 8K footage, allowing for the sharpest and cleanest possible 4K content.<\/li>\n<li>A Red \u201cREC\u201d frame indicator on the monitor and viewfinder has been added during recording to easily identify when video is being captured.<\/li>\n<li>A Waveform monitor has been added to confirm the brightness levels and position of the subject while recording.<\/li>\n<li>A new dedicated video info display gives various video recording settings at a glance, such as frame size and rate, audio settings, codec, bit depth and HDMI output settings, all of which can be confirmed on a single screen. Additionally, a frame rate\/size display on the top control panel helps to confirm when the rear monitor is difficult to view.<\/li>\n<li>A \u201cFine ISO control (Mode M)\u201d enables exposure adjustment in increments of 1\/6 EV for ultra-precise and smooth changes in exposure.<\/li>\n<li>The Fast AF-ON function allows a user to assign different AF speeds to separate controls. From a slow rack focus to a fast transition, two speeds are now assignable on customizable buttons to improve video shooting efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>To enable slow shutter video recording of extremely dark scenes or intentionally introduce blur when shooting video in M mode, the shutter speed can be set at a slower than 1\/frame rate.<\/li>\n<li>With select frame rates and resolution settings, the user now has the ability to save consecutive frames in a selected section of video footage as a series of JPEG images while the playback is paused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Still Photo Upgrades for the Nikon Z 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For the first time in a mirrorless full frame camera, the Pre-Release Capture feature acquires hard-to-predict moments easier than ever before3, allowing for the burst capture of images up to a full second before the shutter is fully pressed.<\/li>\n<li>Twenty types of Custom Wide-Area AF selection patterns have been added, giving the user more control over what part of the frame they want to focus on, which can also work in conjunction with subject detection. This is useful for a variety of sports and situations such as volleyball or a finish line. Twelve additional patterns are available for video capture.<\/li>\n<li>The new Retouch menu feature, \u201cMotion Blend\u201d creates an in-camera overlay from a series of subject movements from continuous shooting into a single picture in-camera. For example, a snowboarder\u2019s aerial can be captured from start to finish sequentially in one finished frame.<\/li>\n<li>AF stability, tracking performance, and subject detection in low-light situations have been enhanced.<br \/>When reviewing images, users now have the option to skip to the first shot in a given burst.<\/li>\n<li>For capturing amazing star trails and long exposures, Firmware 2.0 enhances the Z 9\u2019s Long Exposure display to include a live count of the exposure time. Users also can now dim the viewfinder further and with greater precision to preserve power and their night vision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Functionality Upgrades:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Z 9\u2019s Real Live Viewfinder is arguably the most impressive EVF available, and the only one that provides a truly blackout free view. 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