New Firmware Updates Released for Nikon Z6, Z7, Z50 Cameras

Nikon released firmware updates for the Z6, Z7, and Z50 mirrorless cameras. Nikon Z6 and Z7 updated to the firmware version 3.50, while the Nikon Z50 firmware updated to version 2.30.

Unlike the Z6 and Z7, the Z50 does not have in-body image stabilization. The Nikon DX-format mirrorless camera priced at $856.95 body only. Check availability at (B&H/Adorama/Amazon)

New firmware comes with several fixes and improvement. Check out the details and download links below.

Nikon Z50 firmware update version 2.30:

• [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added to the roles that can be assigned using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU]. As of October 20, 2022, these options were supported with the following lenses:
  • NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
• The behavior of autofocus during memory recall has been improved to ensure that the focus position will not change in any focus mode even if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while focus recall is in progress.
• During remote photography with the ML-L7, the camera will now focus with every shot taken with [AF-C] selected for [Focus mode] if [Release] is chosen for Custom Setting a1 [AF-C priority selection] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU].
• Fixed an issue that sometimes resulted in the settings selected for Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU] not performing as expected in user settings modes.

Nikon Z6 firmware update version 3.50:

• [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added to the roles that can be assigned using Custom Setting f2 [Custom control assignment] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU]. As of October 20, 2022, these options were supported with the following lenses:
  • NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
• The behavior of autofocus during memory recall has been improved to ensure that the focus position will not change in any focus mode even if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while focus recall is in progress.
• Fixed the following issues:
  • The settings selected for Custom Setting f2 [Custom control assignment] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU] would sometimes not perform as expected in user settings modes.
  • The setting selected for [Flash control] > [Wireless flash options] in the [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] would sometimes change from [Optical/radio AWL] to [Optical AWL] when an SB-500 flash unit was used with a wireless remote controller.

Nikon Z7 firmware update version 3.50:

• [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added to the roles that can be assigned using Custom Setting f2 [Custom control assignment] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU]. As of October 20, 2022, these options were supported with the following lenses:
  • NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
• The behavior of autofocus during memory recall has been improved to ensure that the focus position will not change in any focus mode even if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while focus recall is in progress.
• Fixed the following issues:
  • The settings selected for Custom Setting f2 [Custom control assignment] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU] would sometimes not perform as expected in user settings modes.
  • The setting selected for [Flash control] > [Wireless flash options] in the [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] would sometimes change from [Optical/radio AWL] to [Optical AWL] when an SB-500 flash unit was used with a wireless remote controller.

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