Nikon has announced more details of firmware in development for the Z6, Z7, D5, D850 and D500.
As previously reported, firmware is being planned that will add Eye-detection AF, CFexpress support and Raw video over HDMI to the Z6 and Z7, with AF and AE improvements also coming in May.
While the date for the addition of Raw video and CFexpress support is still unconfirmed, Nikon has added more detail to earlier reports, including the fact that in durability testing, CFexpress media has been (successfully, we assume) `inserted and removed from a camera 12,000 times`. After the update, users of the Z6/7, D850, D5 and D500 will be able to use XQD or CFexpress cards in their cameras interchangeably.
The May 2019 update will add Eye-detection AF to the Z6 and Z7, alongside other AF/AE improvements including `faster autofocusing in dark or dimly lit surroundings` and the addition of continuous AE to high speed (extended) shooting. Full details below.
Press release:
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW FIRMWARE FOR NIKONīS FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERAS, THE NIKON Z 7 AND NIKON Z 6
Continuing to Adapt to Changing User Needs with the Addition of New Functions and Improvements of Capabilities
MELVILLE, NY (February 13, 2019 at 11:01 P.M. EST) - Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce additional details regarding the development of new firmware for its full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6. The firmware in development includes new functions for the Z 7 and Z 6, such as Eye-Detection AF, RAW video output, and support for CFexpress memory cards. In addition, the camerasī AF/AE functions will be further improved.
The Z series will continue to flexibly respond to changing user needs and offer next-generation features that give users new creative opportunities.
Functions and capabilities to be added and improved with new firmware:
1. Support for Eye-Detection AF for still image shooting (scheduled for release in May 2019). Eye-Detection AF is convenient for ...
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