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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
The new Nikon Z6 and Z7 firmware update with eye-detection AF and more will be officially released on May 16:
Dpreview posted a brief video comparing the Nikon Z7 eye AF (not a final version) side-by-side with the Sony a7R III eye AF that has been existing already for years:
Here are several new videos from the CP+ show demonstrating the upcoming Nikon Z eye AF firmware update:
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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