Nikon Z9 firmware updated version 1.11 released

Nikon Z 9 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body

Nikon Z9 Firmware – Nikon just released firmware update version 1.11 for the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera:

Z 9 Firmware

This software update program is for the customer-owned product listed above (the “affected product”), and is provided only on acceptance of the agreement listed below. By selecting “Accept” and clicking “Download”, you are held to have accepted the terms and conditions of the agreement. Be sure you understand the terms of the agreement before beginning download.

Changes from “C” Nikon Z9 Firmware Version 1.10 to 1.11

•  Fixed an issue that prevented the camera focusing on detected subjects during video recording with all the following chosen in the VIDEO RECORDING MENU:
  • – Image area > Choose image area: DX
  • – AF-area mode: Any of Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Subject-tracking AF, and Auto-area AF
  • – AF subject detection options > Subject detection: Any option other than Subject detection off
• • Fixed typos in the names of some items in Group a (Focus) of the CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU in some languages.
• • Fixed an issue that would in rare cases cause horizontal stripes to appear in a circle in the center of pictures taken with a Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x or Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x attached to a NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens and an option other than Off selected for Vignette control in the PHOTO SHOOTING MENU.
• • Added support for NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lenses (from “C” firmware version 1.10).
• • Fixed the following issues (from “C” firmware version 1.10):
  • – Using menu items that offer only ON and OFF options would sometimes corrupt the menu display when a lens that supported Custom Setting a14 (Manual focus ring in AF mode) in the CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU was attached.
  • – The colors in HLG or N-Log would not be correctly adjusted for display in the viewfinder when ON was selected for Custom Setting g8 (View assist) in the CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU.

Nikon Z9 Firmware Changes from Previous Versions

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.00 to 1.10

Nikon Z9 Firmware – Viewing the Camera Firmware Version

• Turn the camera on.
• Press the camera MENU button and select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU to display the camera firmware version.
• Check the camera firmware version.
• Turn the camera off.

Nikon Z9 Firmware – Product Description

Updating the Nikon Z9 Camera Firmware Camera

1. Create a folder on the computer hard disk and name it as desired.
2. Download F-Z9-V111W.exe to the folder created in Step 1.
3. Run F-Z9-V111W.exe to extract the following file to a folder named “Z9Update”:
   • Z_9_0111.bin (the camera firmware)
4. Using a card reader, copy “Z_9_0111.bin” to a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
   Note: Be sure to copy the firmware to the root (top-most) directory of the memory card. The camera will not recognize the new firmware if it is placed in a folder under the root directory.
5. Insert the memory card into Slot 1 on the camera and turn the camera on.
6. Select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.
7. Once the update is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
8. Confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

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