Nikon updates Nikon Z 8 to version 3.0

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Nikon Inc. announced free firmware version 3.00 for the Nikon Z 8, which features updates to the pixel-shift shooting function and added support for Flexible Color Picture Control and Autofocus Control.

Key Updates for Firmware 3.00:

  • Nikon is the first to offer access to pixel-shift shooting in combination with focus shift shooting or AE bracketing settings, which allows for more detailed images and improved shooting capabilities in various lighting conditions
  • Supplementary support for Flexible Color Picture Control using NX Studio, so creators can express their creativity with precise control of features including color, brightness, and contrast
  • Improved autofocus performance with features like a new in-camera focus limiter, which grants users the ability to restrict the focus range to specific distances
  • Additional improvements include the ability to choose the type of subject to focus on, select the subject detection area,s and focus with maximum aperture in the live view
  • Adds a magnification option of [400%] to [Zoom on/off]
  • Includes a new slower release mode [C15] option to help manage shot counts more easily, plus a new [FINE] image-quality setting for enhanced quality with High-Speed Frame Capture +.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.