Nikon has just released firmware version 3.0 for their flagship mirrorless camera, the Z 9. On the video side, it adds a new Hi-Res Zoom function as well as the ability to wirelessly sync timecode via Bluetooth with the ATOMOS UltraSync BLUE. The N-Log to Rec.709 LUT has also been improved and is now available to download for free. Nikon’s top-of-the-line mirrorless model, the Z 9 (our review here), keeps improving with age. Back in April, the camera received a major firmware update (v2.0) that added the ability to internally record 12-bit N-RAW at up to 8.3K60p and ProRes RAW HQ up to 4.1K60p. Despite the on-going dispute with RED over RAW patents, with firmware 3.0 the Z 9 retains its RAW video capabilities, plus it gains several new functionalities for both stills and video. In this article we will focus on the new video-centric features, but you can find the full firmware release notes here. Let’s take a closer look! Nikon Z 9 firmware 3.0: features One of the most interesting additions that come with firmware 3.0 is the introduction of a new digital zoom function called “Hi-Res Zoom”. If you’re shooting for a 4K or FullHD deliverable, you can now take advantage of the high-res 8K sensor to zoom in up to 2x while recording. Nikon Z 9 body. Source: Nikon This operation can be performed in several different ways, such as using the camera’s multi-selector or front Fn1/Fn2 buttons, or even the Control or Fn rings found...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 3 November, 2022