The weeks following a rambunctious and announcement-filled NAB Show in Las Vegas are always a good time to roll out some less flashy, but still notable, firmware updates. That seems to be the case with Nikon rolling out several firmware updates to a few of their most popular cameras.

The Nikon Z9 is getting a firmware update version 5.20, which, most notably, is adding support for NX Field, a remote shooting system for corporate users. The camera is also getting some minor tweaks and updates to help it perform better for shooters and content creators of all types.

Let’s look at everything new coming to the Nikon Z9 with firmware update version 5.20.

Nikon Z9 Firmware Update Version 5.20

The major announcement here is the added support for NX Field, this remote shooting system for corporate users isn’t going to be for all of you consumer and prosumer users, though, sadly. If you are a corporate Nikon Z9 user, you can find out more about NX Field and how it works to make remote shooting more accessible on Nikon’s website here.

For the full list of updates coming to the Nikon Z9 with this latest firmware version, here’s the complete breakdown.

  • Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users.
    * Visit the “NPS” website for an overview and the user’s manual of NX Field.
    Nikon Professional Services (NPS) (English)
    Note: The “NX Field” app for smart devices may not be available in some countries and regions.
  • Renamed d14 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
  • Fixed the following issues:
    • Pressing the playback button after repeatedly shooting bursts would, in rare cases, corrupt the display of all images.
    • In rare circumstances, optimal exposure could not be achieved during burst shooting after changing the exposure in mode M.
    • In synchronized release, pressing the shutter-release button of the master camera halfway initiated autofocus on the remote camera with the following setting selected.
      • ▸ [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] > a6 [AF activation] > [AF-ON only]

How to View and Update Firmware Versions

To download, view, and update this latest firmware version on the Nikon Z9, all you have to do is follow these steps below.

  1. Turn the camera on.
  2. Press the camera MENU button and select [Firmware version] in the [SETUP MENU] to display the camera firmware version.
  3. Check the camera firmware version.
  4. Turn the camera off.

Price and Availability

The Nikon Z9 has proven to be a popular and powerful professional-grade camera since its release. With high-res 8K video recording and some advanced AF, it’s worth checking out—especially with these latest updates.

Here are the full specs and purchase options below.

  • 45.7MP FX-Format Stacked CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED 7 Image Processor
  • 8.3K 60p N-RAW, 4.1K 60p ProRes RAW
  • 8K30p and 4K120p Video, 10-Bit Internal
  • Up to 20 fps Raw, 30 fps JPEG Shooting
  • 493-Point AF, AI-Based Subject Detection
  • Blackout-Free Real Live Viewfinder
  • 3.2" 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • Vertical Grip, 2x CFexpress Type B Slots
  • 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS

Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera

Delivering speed, image quality, and connectivity, the Nikon Z9 is a professional-grade camera characterized by its newly developed sensor, advanced AF performance, and high-resolution 8K video recording.

$4996
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