Nikon Z9 firmware update 5.20 and NX Tether 2.3.0 released




Nikon released firmware update version 5.20 for the Nikon Z9 and NX Tether versio 2.3.0:

Nikon Z9 Firmware Version 5.20:

  • Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users.
    * Visit the “NPS” website for overview and user’s manual of NX Field.
    Nikon Professional Services (NPS) (English)
    Note: “NX Field” app for smart devices may not be available in some countries and regions.
  • Renamed d14 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
  • Fixed the following issues:
    • Pressing the playback button after repeatedly shooting bursts would in rare cases corrupt the display of all images.
    • In rare circumstances, optimal exposure could not be achieved during burst shooting after changing the exposure in mode M.
    • In synchronized release, pressing the shutter-release button of the master camera halfway initiated autofocus on the remote camera with the following setting selected.
      • ▸ [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] > a6 [AF activation] > [AF-ON only]

Nikon NX Tether Version 2.3.0:

  • Added support for the Z5II.
  • The framing guide display is now available in the live view window.
  • The live view feature is now available when a Zf is connected.
  • Shutter speed is now displayed as “- -” when the shutter mode is set to shutter angle.
  • Added support for saving and loading the power zoom position.*1
  • New cameras now support pixel shift photography.*2
  • New cameras now support slow-motion video recording.*3
  • New cameras now support the “Birds” detection feature.*3

*1 Available with Z9 (“C” firmware version 5.10 or later), Z8 (“C” firmware version 2.10 or later), and Zf (“C” firmware version 2.00 or later).
*2 Available with Z8 (“C” firmware version 2.10 or later) and Zf (“C” firmware version 2.00 or later).
*3 Available with Zf (“C” firmware version 2.00 or later)

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