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New Firmware Updates Released for Nikon Z50 and D780

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Nikon released a new firmware updates for the Nikon Z50 and D780 cameras and new versions of Capture NX-D and ViewNX-i. Z Series cameras keep improving with each Nikon firmware update. Accordingly, in addition to the Nikon Z5 update, various bug fixes have been released for the D780.

Firmware is the embedded software that a device such as a digital camera uses to control certain hardware functionality. If your camera offers a firmware update it’s usually a good idea to take advantage of it.

If you have never updated firmware on your Nikon DSLR or mirrorless camera, or have not performed an update for a long time, you might want to check this page at Nikon Support.

New Nikon Z50 and D780 firmware updates released, Plus new versions of Capture NX-D and ViewNX-i

New Nikon Z50 and D780 firmware updates released, Plus new versions of Capture NX-D and ViewNX-i

Nikon Z50 Firmware Version 2.03

  • Pressing the playback zoom in button to display a preview would cancel changes to Set Picture Control > Hue made using NEF (RAW) processing in the RETOUCH MENU.
  • Certain aperture values would not be selected when control rings for the following lenses were rotated to stop aperture down in movie mode:
    • NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
    • NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
    • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
    • NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
    • NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR

Nikon D780 Firmware Version 1.02

  • Flash photos taken using TTL flash control and a non-CPU lens would not be correctly exposed.
  • Pressing the playback zoom in button to display a preview would cancel changes to Set Picture Control > Hue made using NEF (RAW) processing in the RETOUCH MENU.

Nikon Capture NX-D Version 1.6.5

  • Fixed an issue that prevented the software opening pictures recorded with the iPhone 12 (the extension must be changed from “.JPEG” to “.JPG”).
  • Fixed an issue that resulted in extensive changes to hue when files in the AdobeRGB color space were saved in JPEG format.
  • Added support for macOS Big Sur (version 11).
  • Ended support for macOS High Sierra (version 10.13).

Nikon ViewNX-i Version 1.4.5

  • Fixed an issue that prevented the software opening pictures recorded with the iPhone 12.
  • Fixed issues that occurred when pictures processed using vignette control in Capture NX-D were viewed in ViewNX-i.
  • Added support for macOS Big Sur (version 11).
  • Ended support for macOS High Sierra (version 10.13).

Nikon ViewNX-i & Capture NX-D Version 1.21.010 (combo download)

  • See above for change log

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