As I already reported earlier today, Nikon officially announced a new firmware update version 2.0 for the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera (to be released on April 20, 2022). Here are the details: Primary features of firmware version 2.00 for the Z 9 1. Evolution of video features such as RAW video internal recording in 12-bit 8.3K/60p This version update enables internal recording in two different 12-bit RAW video formats — N-RAW and ProRes RAW HQ*1. The new format, Nikon’s proprietary N-RAW, offers recording with a file size approximately half that of ProRes RAW HQ, providing longer recording time. It supports up to 8.3K/60p and 4.1K/120p when shooting in the FX-based video format. Up to 4.1K/60p can be supported in the FX-based video format with ProRes RAW HQ. A Full-HD mp4 proxy file suitable for transfer and editing is generated at the same time as RAW video file generation in either format. You can record a video on a compact system without an external recording device attached and achieve full-scale editing by taking advantage of rich 12-bit tonal gradation utilizing video editing software*2. Other new features include a variety of useful video functions, such as recording in high-resolution 4K UHD/60p oversampled from 8K. *1Use of the ProGrade Digital COBALT 650GB or ProGrade Digital COBALT 325GB memory card is recommended. *2N-RAW will be supported by EDIUS X ver.10.32 (by Grass Valley) and DaVinci Resolve 17.4.6, DaVinci Resolve Studio 17.4.6 (by Blackmagic Design). For N-RAW readout in 8K, DaVinci Resolve Studio ver.17.4.6...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Thursday, 14 April, 2022