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Sample images taken by ©Joel Marklund Nikon Z 9 full frame / FX format micro-single digital camera using the "Auto shoot" function

Nikon announced the release of full-frame / FX format micro-single camera flagship Nikon Z 9 firmware version 4.00.

The upgraded firmware version 4.00 is the third firmware update since the release of Nikon Z 9, adding a number of new features for photo shooting and video recording, including "auto shooting". In addition, maneuverability and display functions have been improved to meet the further needs of users for Z 9.

The new "Auto shoot" feature automatically shoots when the subject meets one or more preconfigured conditions, providing users with new options for photo and video shooting, especially when more automation is needed. or the camera must be placed in a place where the user cannot stay for a long time. In addition, video features have been further improved, including expanding the minimum ISO sensitivity for N-Log recording, increasing the number of options for high-resolution zoom speed, and adding "slow motion" video recording. The "object snap" performance of 3D tracking has been improved when taking photos to capture small and fast moving subjects. This firmware version also supports greater maneuverability by increasing the number of controls that can specify custom features and adding new shutter sound options.

Nikon will continue to expand camera capabilities through firmware updates to continuously meet the needs of users.

* when the [Auto focus object Detection option] is set to [Auto], [people], [Animals] or [cars], the subject cannot be detected.

Main functional features

1. "automatic shooting" achieves more diversified shooting styles through automatic shooting.

Users can set the camera to record photos or videos automatically by pre-configuring the trigger condition of "automatic shooting". The three conditions that can be configured include the [Motion] option to detect the subject for a particular movement, the [distance] option to start shooting when the subject is within a certain distance, and the [object Detection] option to detect people, animals, or cars in the screen. These options can be used alone or in combination, and the shooting function will be automatically triggered when the selected criteria are met.

This feature allows users to shoot remotely without having to manually determine the timing of shooting and recording, giving users more freedom to perform other tasks, or the ability to place the camera in places where users cannot stay for a long time, for example, when shooting or recording wild animals.

When shooting with multiple Z 9 cameras, the user can move around with one camera for manual shooting while placing other cameras in a fixed position from the tripod for automatic shooting. Automatic shooting also allows shooting from multiple angles, eliminating the need to use the shutter lines previously required to control multiple cameras, and do not have to worry about connectivity problems when shooting remotely. It can also be used with the "pre-shoot" function to capture decisive moments more reliably.

A concept map using the Auto shoot function

The * [distance] option is available only when the camera is paired with a Nicole Z lens. Automatic shooting may not work when using a lens other than the Nicole Z lens.

two。 Further improve the video recording function

When recording with N-Log, you can set the ISO sensitivity to as low as Lo 2.0. Expanding the ISO sensitivity of the dark part can increase the dynamic range of the dark part and reduce the noise, achieving rich and clear dark tone expression.

In addition, the number of options for high-resolution zoom speed has been increased from 3 to 11 for more accurate speed control. You can now make finer adjustments to the zoom speed, such as more stable zoom at a slower speed, to achieve a zoom expression that is more in line with the user's intentions.

Version 4.00 of the firmware also adds a "slow motion" video feature that can play slow-motion videos at a frame rate of 1ax 4 (4x) or 1PX 5 (5x).

3. Improve the function of photo shooting

Higher object snap performance can now be achieved when small or fast moving objects cannot be detected using 3D tracking object detection. In addition, in order to better respond to the needs of the staff in the field, during the pre-shooting phase of high-speed picture capture, the duration of continuous buffering before the camera cancels the shot is extended from 30 seconds to 300 seconds, allowing users to wait longer between half-pressing and fully pressing the shutter release button. Firmware version 4.00 also adds an exposure delay mode option to the custom settings menu to help reduce image blur caused by camera jitter when the shutter release button is pressed.

4. Other improvements in operability and functionality

Increased the number of features that can be assigned to custom controls, as well as the number of customizable controls.

The focus indicator for manual focus adds an approximate distance between the camera and the focus position in units selected by the user.

The user can choose from the five shutter tones when releasing the shutter, and can set a higher volume.

The new [frame Fast forward Zoom position] option allows the user to choose how to center the photo when scrolling through the photo during zoom-in playback, which can be assigned to a custom control. When [preferred focus] is selected, the camera is displayed centered on the focus activated during shooting.

The display accuracy of the progress bar during video playback is improved.

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