Nikon has released its flagship full frame/FX format mirrorless camera model “Nikon Z 9”.Firmware version 5.00It has been published.
Firmware version 5.00, the fourth major update since the release of the Z 9, improves usability for sports photography by expanding the “Auto Capture” and “High Speed Frame Capture+” functions.
In addition, portrait shooting functions have been enhanced to help you create the photos you want, including 'Rich Tone Portrait' that captures skin details with rich colours, 'Beautiful Skin Effect', and 'Adjust 'Human impression'. . Furthermore, in response to the voices of professionals, we have made operability improvements that will lead to increased speed and efficiency.
Main features of firmware version 5.00 for “Z 9”
1. Extended functions to improve ease of use in sports photography
A reservation function has been added to Auto Capture that allows you to pre-select the date and time to start shooting. Even if there is some time between setting up the camera and actually taking the photo, this reduces battery consumption and enables efficient shooting. In addition, shooting in DX format, adding an “airplane” to the target detection target, and adding a yellow frame to the screen while waiting to shoot, increases the freedom of shooting with Auto Capture and expands the range of expression. He said it expanded.
In addition, a low-speed “C15” has been added to the “High Speed Frame Capture+” to improve the ease of use of continuous shooting. High Frequency Flicker Reduction has added frequency presets used for general LED lighting and auxiliary panels, making it easier to select shutter speeds and efficiently reduce high-frequency flicker.
2. Adding functions that allow you to take more accurate selfies as you want
'Portrait with Rich Tone' has been added to Picture Control, which is suitable for creating basic images for shooting scenes that require retouching, such as weddings and photo studios. It also includes a variety of functions suitable for portraits, such as “adjusting person impression” and “skin beautification effect”. “NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S” (released December 2020), “NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S” (released March 2023), and “NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena” (Released October 2023)) Other NIKKOR Z lenses to support portrait photography the way you want.
In addition, the white LED of Profoto A10's Speed Light can be used as an AF assist light, and “Focus Position Priority (Face Detection)” has been added as a frame-by-frame redirection operation during extended playback, making it even more convenient.
3. Improve operability and other features
Various operability improvements have been achieved to increase speed and efficiency to meet the needs of professionals.
- When the Extended Shooting Menu is turned on, previously linked still and video shooting modes can be managed separately.
- Improve visibility by adjusting the line thickness of the focus point frame
- When using manual focus, it is possible to focus with the live view aperture open.
- A function has been added that allows you to cancel the magnified view by pressing the shutter button halfway during manual focus.
- High Resolution Zoom operation and AF frame display color when focusing have been changed from red to green
- Further expansion of functions and operation buttons that can be assigned to custom buttons
- Customize Photo Editing allows you to select which functions will be displayed in the Photo Editing menu
- Added “Repeat Playback,” “Wait Time to Startup,” and “Auto Continuous Playback Speed” settings for continuous shooting.
- The playback speed of all videos can be preset from “i Menu” (1/2 Play, 1/4 Play)
- “Station Mode” has been added to the connection method with the “SnapBridge” app which does not turn on the Wi-Fi connection of the smartphone.
- When the “MC-N10” remote grip (released in December 2022) is connected to the camera, it is possible to connect wirelessly to the ATOMOS “AirGlu” accessory “UltraSync BLUE” via Bluetooth at the same time.
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