Tag Archives: Nikon CFExpress firmware update

Nikon D5/D850/D500 DSLR cameras now support CFexpress memory cards (firmware updates release)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 2, 2020

Back in October I reported that the promised CFExpress memory card firmware updates for the Nikon D5, D850, and D500 DSLR cameras will be released by the end of 2020. Well, here there are – enjoy:

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The promised CFExpress memory cards firmware update for the Nikon D5, D850, and D500 DSLR cameras will be released by the end of 2020

By [NR] admin | Published: October 8, 2020

      Back in February 2019, Nikon announced that the D5, D850, and D500 DSLR cameras will get firmware updates for CFExpress memory card support. We never heard any updates since and my inbox is full of emails from readers asking me when we will get the new firmware… I can finally confirm that […]

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Firmware update version 2.20 for the Nikon Z7 and Z6 cameras released with CFexpress support and RAW video output

By [NR] admin | Published: December 17, 2019

Nikon just released (as previously reported) firmware updated version 2.20 for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras with CFexpress support and RAW video output. Also, as previously reported, only Sony Type B CFexpress memory cards are supported (available for pre-order at Adorama and B&H). Here are the download links: Nikon Z6 firmware update version 2.20 […]

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Rumor: CFExpress firmware update is coming but only for select CFExpress memory cards

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

A quick update on the upcoming Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware update that is rumored to be announced this week (tomorrow?): the firmware update will bring CFExpress compatibility but only for selected CFExpress memory cards (Sony CFExpress memory cards, for example, I was told). A second firmware will be released later with support for additional CFExpress brands. The first […]

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New Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware updates rumored for next week

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

I received two confirmations from different sources that Nikon will announce new Z6/Z7 firmware updates next week (probably on Tuesday, December 17th). The new firmware is rumored to have the long-expected ProRes RAW update and improved autofocus. I am not sure if this release will include also the CFExpress update (the first CFExpress cards are […]

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Do not expect the promised CFexpress firmware update for the Nikon Z6, Z7, D5, D850 and D500 cameras to be released before November

By [NR] admin | Published: October 4, 2019

Here is the answer from Nikon support to a question about the CFexpress memory cards firmware update for the Nikon D500 camera: In regard to CFexpress support being released for the D500. We know that yes this will be a firmware update, but we can not release any information in regard to this due to […]

Posted in Nikon D5, Nikon D500, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7 | Also tagged | 237 Comments

Nikon announced the development of new firmware for the Z6, Z7, D5, D850 and D500 cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: February 13, 2019

Nikon announced again the development of new firmware for the Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras with eye-detection AF, increased AF/AE performance, RAW video output and CFexpress support (UPDATE: now also the D5, D850 and D500 cameras will have CFexpress support as I already reported back in November):

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