Breaking: Nikon to add CFexpress, eye AF and RAW video support to the Z mirrorless cameras

• 6 years ago
• Categories: Nikon Mirrorless Camera, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7
• Tags: CFExpress memory card, CFexpress memory card backward compatibility to XQD possible with firmware update, Firmware updates, Nikon Z eye AF, Nikon Z RAW video support

From the press release – Nikon to add CFexpress, eye AF and RAW video support to the Z mirrorless cameras:

The Nikon Z Series: Upcoming Firmware on Display

The Nikon Z series will continue to adapt to changing user needs through the development and roll-out of firmware updates to meet and exceed creative expectations. Taking into account feedback from photographers and creators, Nikon will display three feature updates under development that open creative opportunities for the Z 6 and Z 7. Displays will include:

• CFexpress – Coming soon to the Z 6 and Z 7 cameras is support for CFexpress, which is compatible with the XQD memory card form-factor.
• Eye AF – Under development is an Eye AF function, which will automatically detect the subject’s eyes to make attaining critical focus on the eyes easier. It will allow users to capture photos in which focus has been clearly acquired on the subject’s eye, which is useful for portrait, event and street photography scenarios.
• RAW Video Support – Nikon is currently developing a feature that works with the ATOMOS Ninja V to output video in RAW format, using the ProRes RAW codec.

Details, including the release date of new firmware updates, will be shared at a later date.

Update: see the new Nikon Z eye AF demo.