Nikon Z6 & Z7 Firmware Update Version 2.00 Released with Eye AF

Nikon officially released the firmware update version 2.00 for Nikon Z6 & Z7 which adds Eye-detection AF and improve low-light AF performance.

The new firmware update with the upcoming price drop will make the Nikon Z products a very useful mirrorless solution.

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Upcoming Nikon Z6 & Z7 Firmware will Improve Low Light Focus Capability

Nikon will officially release the firmware updates for Nikon Z6 & Z7 on May 16th. This new firmware will add Eye-detection AF for Z6 & Z7. According to NR, this firmware will also improve low light focus capability for Z6 & Z7.

Nikon D850, D7500 and D5600 Firmware Updates Released

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Panasonic Lumix S1R Vs. Sony a7R III Vs. Nikon Z7 – Comparison

Dpreview TV has posted a side-by-side comparison of Panasonic S1R with Sony a7R III and Nikon Z7 full frame mirrorless cameras.

This is the high-resolution models of each manufacturer as from the video it seems that Panasonic S1R with Sony a7R III and Nikon Z7 offers different features for photographers.  Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix S1R Vs. Sony a7R III Vs. Nikon Z7 – Comparison”

Nikon Z6 & Z7 Firmware Release Date on May 16th (Eye AF, CFexpress Support, Raw Video)

Nikon Europe said on Youtube that the firmware updates for Nikon Z6 & Z7 will be released on May 16th, 2019.

This new firmware update will add Eye-detection AF, CFexpress support and Raw video over HDMI to the Z6 and Z7, and also AF and AE improvements for Z6 & Z7.

The new firmware update with the upcoming price drop will make the Nikon Z products a very useful mirrorless solution. Continue reading “Nikon Z6 & Z7 Firmware Release Date on May 16th (Eye AF, CFexpress Support, Raw Video)”

New Nikon Rebates Coming on April 28th, Deals on DSLR, Mirrorless Cameras and Lenses

Nikon will start a new rebate promotion on April 28th. The Nikon Z6 will get a new $200 price drop, while the Nikon Z7 will go down $600.

Check out the Nikon deals on DSLR, Mirrorless cameras as well as several lenses.   Continue reading “New Nikon Rebates Coming on April 28th, Deals on DSLR, Mirrorless Cameras and Lenses”

Best Photo Gear of 2019 : TIPA Awards

Best photo gear of 2019 presented by the Technical Imaging Press Association. TIPA has announced the winners of its 2019 awards honoring the best products in the photography industry in 2019.

TIPA WORLD AWARDS both recognize and honour industry companies and their products and serve as an important benchmark and guide for consumers in making their purchasing decisions. Here are some of the best photo gears of 2019 selected by TIPA members. Continue reading “Best Photo Gear of 2019 : TIPA Awards”

Nikon Z6 and Z7 Cameras Support DUAL IS and Lens VR Test

Here is a good demonstration of the IBIS or Vibration Reduction on the Nikon Z series mirrorless camera. You can watch the Nikon Z6 & Nikon Z7 IBIS image stabilization test and lens VR demo with FTZ adapter below.  Continue reading “Nikon Z6 and Z7 Cameras Support DUAL IS and Lens VR Test”

Nikon Z7 Achieves an Overall DxOMark Sensor Score of 99 Points

In addition to the Nikon Z6 sensor review, DxOMark also published the Nikon Z7 sensor review and test results.

According to this, the 45.7MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor on the Z7 achieved an impressive score of 99 (just 1 point behind the Nikon D850 and Sony a7R III), with a combination of 26.3 bits color depth, 14.6 EV dynamic range, and 2668 ISO low-light score.

DxOMark Sensor Score of 99 Points makes the Nikon Z7 an excellent mirrorless camera for landscape photographers, portrait photography, wedding photographers, and keen amateurs alike. Continue reading “Nikon Z7 Achieves an Overall DxOMark Sensor Score of 99 Points”

Sony a9, Sony a7III, Sony a6400, Fujifilm X-T3, Canon EOS R, and Nikon Z6 Eye AF Test Comparison

Here is an interesting eye AF test comparison between the Canon EOS R, Fuji X-T3, Nikon Z6, Sony a9, a7 III and a6400 cameras.

Sony a9: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7III: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6400: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T3: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Nikon Z7: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Nikon Z6: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Canon EOS R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Continue reading “Sony a9, Sony a7III, Sony a6400, Fujifilm X-T3, Canon EOS R, and Nikon Z6 Eye AF Test Comparison”

Nikon Announced the Development of New Firmware for the Z6, Z7, D5, D850 and D500

Nikon has announced more details of firmware in development for the Z6, Z7, D5, D850 and D500 cameras.

As previously reported, firmware is being planned that will add Eye-detection AF, CFexpress support and Raw video over HDMI to the Z6 and Z7, with AF and AE improvements also coming in May.

You might familiar with Eye AF which is found on Sony mirrorless cameras, including the a7 III and a7R III against which the Z6 and Z7 compete. Another significant upcoming feature is the ability to output ProRes RAW video to an Atomos Ninja V. This would make the  and  the first stills/video hybrid cameras to support RAW video output. Check out the details below. Continue reading “Nikon Announced the Development of New Firmware for the Z6, Z7, D5, D850 and D500”