The previously rumored Nikon Z firmware updates are now officially announced, here are the details: Additional CFexpress support for ProGrade and Lexar cards Animal detection AF Improved subject-tracking AF Added support for the NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S Other fixes and improvements Related videos (animal detection AF demos), download links and additional information:
Nikon updated all of their software packages with added D6 support (and more):
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S and NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens size comparisons (click for larger view):
→ Nikon D6 trade-in at WEX (UK). → New Irix 45mm f/1.4 lens rumored to be announced soon. → New: Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI for Windows can upscale videos up to 8k (coming soon also for Mac OS).
In addition to autofocus improvements, the rumored Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware update that is expected next week could also add compatibility for other CFExpress memory card brands (the last update added support only for Sony CFExpress cards). Here is an updated list of CFExpress companies:
3 Legged Thing announced new dedicated L-brackets, Zayla & Zayla PD, designed specifically for the Nikon Z50 mirrorless camera, and with Arca Swiss & Peak Design Capture V3 compatibility. All four models are now in stock at B&H. Press release:
Nikon is rumored to announce a new firmware update for the Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras that will improve the autofocus capabilities of both cameras. I cannot confirm the exact release date, but it could be as early as next week (on or around February 20).
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