Category Archives: Nikon Z7

“Nikon Z7/Z6 Experience Guide” now updated for firmware update 2.0

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2019

The Nikon Z7 / Z6 Experience Guide is now updated for firmware 2.0, including eye-detection AF. The updates include: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection Face and Eye-Detection AF and Playback Shutter Type Additional information:

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New: Meike MK-Z7G metal hand grip for Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: May 23, 2019

Meike announced a new MK-Z7G metal hand grip for Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras (currently in stock at Amazon): MK-Z7G is a metal handheld handle adaptable to Nikon Z7 camera base, it can be fixed to the camera bottom to increase the bottom weight for anti-vibration and anti-shaking, Skidproof leather-like hand grip enhance the comfortability […]

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Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware update 2.0 additional coverage

By [NR] admin | Published: May 16, 2019

Some additional coverage on the new Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware update 2.0 that includes: Eye-Detection autofocus (AF) for still-image shooting AF performance improvements in low-light situations Addition of auto-exposure (AE) tracking capability to the continuous high-speed (extended) mode First, the Nikon Z6/Z7 Facebook group is full with examples, feedback, commentary on the new firmware update. Definitely worth […]

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Nikon Z6 and Z7 technical service advisory for faulty vibration reduction (VR) feature

By [NR] admin | Published: May 16, 2019

Nikon issued a “Technical Service Advisory” for users of the Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras for faulty vibration reduction (VR) feature. You can check if your camera is impacted: Check Serial Number (Z 6 camera customers) Check Serial Number (Z 7 camera customers) Additional infiormationL:

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Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware update 2.0 with eye AF officially released

By [NR] admin | Published: May 15, 2019

Nikon just released firmware update 2.0 for the Z6 and Z7 camera with eye AF, improve low light focus capability (as previoulsy reported) and other fixes improvements: Eye-Detection autofocus (AF) for still-image shooting The new firmware offers Eye-Detection AF functionality that automatically detects and focuses on human eyes when using the Auto-area AF mode in […]

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Nikon Japan confirmed Z6/Z7 firmware 2.0 for May 16th

By [NR] admin | Published: May 14, 2019

Nikon Japan confirmed that firmware update version 2.0 for the Nikon Z7 and Z7 mirrorless cameras will be officially released on May 16th (Thursday). Update: it seems that the firmware update for the CF Express memory cards and RAW video will not be included on May 16th.

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Rumors: the upcoming Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware update will improve low light focus capability to -6EV for the Z6 and -4EV for the Z7

By [NR] admin | Published: May 8, 2019

Nikon confirmed that the new eye-detection AF firmware update and more for the Nikon Z6/Z7 cameras is scheduled to be released next week (May 16th). This timeframe matches with my previous report of a CF Express firmware update for the Nikon Z cameras to be released in the second quarter of 2019. I received a rumor that the upcoming firmware […]

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Nikon EN-EL15b battery discontinued?

By [NR] admin | Published: May 7, 2019

The Nikon EN-EL15b battery used in the Z6, Z7, D7100, D7200, 7500, D500, D810, and D850 cameras is listed as “closeout” and “no longer available” at Adorama and B&H (still in stock at Amazon):

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