Firmware Friday: Nikon Fixes Its Final Update And Adds A Bunch Of Canon Features

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This is Friday, so it is time to round the recent firmware updates. This week brings an update from Nikon to Z8, a healthy list of small panasonic cameras and a healthy list of changes from canons. In fact, almost every camera in its lineup has at least one small update, including R5, R6 II, R8, R3 and R50. Upgrade is more important than Minor (Better Network Safety) (Exposure for Flash Shooting).

Below, you will find some standout features included in the update for each camera. There are additional small fixes for all, so for full details, go to the respective page for each firmware version. Without further movement, let’s join it.

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Nikon z8 firmware Ver 3.01

Nikon’s Ver 3.00 update for Z8 was a dramatic, unlocking a long list of new features. But also Causes two different issues For third-party lens users, limiting some lenses in passive or functionality. This update addresses at least part of it, although the details are very low. Changelog only said, “Decided an issue that stopped the camera from working properly with some lenses.”

Nikon still has a warning at the top of the firmware download page that warns against updating the firmware with a third-party lens or mount adapter. Thus, it cannot fix issues related to upgrading firmware on Z8 with anything other than Nikon lenses. If you are updating on Ver 3.01, remove those third-party lenses to be safe.

See the details and download the Z8 VR 3.01 firmware here.

Canon

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Canon released firmware for a long list of cameras, but has updated back to EOS R1 and R5 II. However, there are still other upgrades for other devices in the company’s lineup.

Canon EOS R5 ver 2.2.0

While an update in R5 II can not be prepared yet, R5 does. It is now compatible up to 8TB with CFEXPress card, which is ideal for videographers who require a lot of space. When you rate the images, it introduces an auto-appointment feature, which is included in the camera. The update also allows users to check and download the firmware updates when connected to the Internet. This should make the cameras up-to-date very easy and fast (not too much excuse).

See the details and download the EOS R5 Ver 2.2.0 firmware here.

Canon EOS R6 II Ver 1.6.0

The R6I II Ver 1.6.0 update shares some items launched on R5, including internet-based firmware downloads, auto-protection for rated images and better security facilities. It also promises better AF tracking performance, while thee RF24-105mm F2.8 L is USM Z, RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z and RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS Still better while zooming in photo shooting with USM. Additionally, the VR 1.6.0 allows users to enable the exposure simults when using flash, so that they can receive the exact preview of the light.

Additionally, Canon has expanded it Crop guide firmware For R6 II. However, if you want this feature, you have to send your camera to the Canon Service Center and this is not a free standard firmware update. You can also do Buy camera with it Now.

See the details and download the EOS R6 II Ver 1.6.0 firmware here.

Canon EOS R8 Wer 1.5.0

Canon EOS R8 VR 1.5.0 added better security facilities and internet-based firmware updates. In addition, the R8 will now allow for exposure simulation when using flash like R6 II.

Outside the standard update, that R8 is also accessible so far Croping guide featureThen, you have to either pay to send it to your camera so that it can be added, or buy New model preloaded with it,

See the details and download the EOS R8 VR 1.5.0 firmware here.

Canon EOS R3 Ver 1.9.0

Canon EOS R3 ver 1.9.0 adds better security facilities, internet-based firmware updates and auto-protection for rated images. This makes R3 compatible with 8TB cards and enables exposure simulation with flash. Canon improved AF tracking with three lenses similar to R6 II.

A unique update for R3 is related to transferring images with voice memo through FTP, some sports photographers and journalists are aware of. Now, the voice memo will be sent first, followed by the image.

See the details and download the EOS R3 VR 1.9.0 firmware here.

Canon EOS R50 VR 1.4.0

Ver 1.4.0 for EOS R50 is a more subtle update that cures most small issues. However, it adds VR lens support including RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fishi and RF-S7.8 mm F4 Stm Dual Lens. It also fades the facility of internet firmware updates.

See the details and download the EOS R50 Ver 1.4.0 firmware here.

Panasonic

Panaonic S9 without a lens against a white background

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S9, S5II, S5IIX, G100D, G97 and ZS99

Finally, Panasonic has released small updates for many of its cameras. S9, S5II, S5IIX, G100D, G97 and ZS99 (known as Tz99 in Europe). Panasonic improved operating stability for all models and increased security for all except G97.

Firmware Friday: Nikon fixes its final update and adds a bunch of canon features