Nikon Z9 Firmware Version 5.20 and NX Tether Version 2.3.0 Released

Nikon has released a major firmware update version 5.20 for the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera and NX Tether version 2.3.0.

Nikon Z9 Firmware Version 5.20:

• Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users.
  * Visit the “NPS” website for overview and user’s manual of NX Field.
  Nikon Professional Services (NPS) (English)
  Note: “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]

Nikon NX Tether Version 2.3.0:

• Added support for the Z5II.
• The framing guide display is now available in the live view window.
• The live view feature is now available when a Zf is connected.
• Shutter speed is now displayed as “- -” when the shutter mode is set to shutter angle.
• Added support for saving and loading the power zoom position.^*1
• New cameras now support pixel shift photography.^*2
• New cameras now support slow-motion video recording.^*3
• New cameras now support the “Birds” detection feature.^*3

*1 Available with Z9 (“C” firmware version 5.10 or later), Z8 (“C” firmware version 2.10 or later), and Zf (“C” firmware version 2.00 or later).
*2 Available with Z8 (“C” firmware version 2.10 or later) and Zf (“C” firmware version 2.00 or later).
*3 Available with Zf (“C” firmware version 2.00 or later)

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