SINGAPORE – Nikon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is pleased to announce that firmware Ver.1.10 for the Z 9 flagship mirrorless camera is scheduled for release on January 5, 2022.

Firmware Ver.1.10 for the Z 9 will greatly improve the duration for high-speed continuous shooting, further supporting the capture of decisive moments for fast-moving subjects in high resolution.

When shooting at 20 fps in [High-Efficiency RAW + JPEG BASIC (L)] recording, the duration will improve from the previous approx. 3 seconds to the world’s longest[1] approx. 15 seconds[2]. When shooting at 20 fps in [High-Efficiency RAW★ + JPEG BASIC (L)] or [JPEG FINE (L) + JPEG BASIC (S)] recording, the duration improves from the previous approx. 3 seconds to approx. 8 seconds[2].

Additionally, a future firmware update will add variety of video functions as well as further improvements in operability and functionality for both stills and videos.

[1] When shooting at 20 fps in [RAW + JPEG] recording with mirrorless cameras incorporating an image sensor of 30 megapixels or larger, available as of December 28, 2021, based on Nikon research.
[2] When using NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens and ProGrade Digital Cobalt 1700R 325GB memory card. The duration will shorten if the card in slot 2 is selected for Backup, or ON is selected for Auto distortion control, etc. 

Firmware will be made available at the Nikon Download Center on January 5, 2022: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com