Nikon has released firmware updates for its Z6III and Z8 cameras, bringing mainly video-orientated improvements to both cameras.


New firmware for the Nikon Z6III and Z8 cameras will provides worthwhile improvements to video functionality. (Source: Nikon.)

For both cameras the new firmware will apply the following changes:

  • Hi-Res Zoom is now available when the image area is set to “DX”.
  • Added a [Power/Hi-Res Zoom collab]* item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g9.
  • Added a [Shutter mode] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g12.
  • Added [Zebra pattern color] to g14 [Zebra pattern] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
  • Added options for customizing the brightness information display to g17 [Brightness information display] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
  • Added [Save and load power zoom position]* to f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
  • Added a [Zoom ring control (PZ lens)]* item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of f11.
  • Custom Settings f12 and g8 in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] is now [Assign power zoom]. In addition, [Power zoom speed] has been divided into two items: [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] and [Power zoom speed (zoom switch)]*.

* This feature is available with the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025).

Other changes in the update for the Nikon Z6III include reducing noise in dark areas of N-Log videos and adding options to the assignable buttons in the Custom menu settings, along with several bug fixes. Click here to visit the relevant page in the Nikon Download Centre to access the new firmware. Firmware Version 2.10 for the Nikon Z8 provides a few additional adjustments as well as some minor bug fixes. It is available to download here.