Nikon has simultaneously released new firmware updates for its flagship DSLR camera D6, the legendary full-frame DSLR D780, and its latest APS-C mirrorless body, the Z50 II.
According to global news outlet Nikon Rumors, these updates focus on real-world shooting stability—fixing exposure issues and operation glitches across legacy F-mount DSLR lineups while refining multi-language menu text for the latest Z-mount mirrorless body.
Here is a breakdown of the key changes and release notes for each camera model.
1. DSLR Lineup: D6 (v1.71) & D780 (v1.21) Bug Fixes
- Nikon D6 (Firmware v1.71): Fixed an issue where photos were occasionally underexposed when shooting with Type D lenses. It also resolves a glitch where the shutter speed was incorrectly restricted to 1/250s when using Auto FP High-Speed Sync alongside the 'Recall shooting functions' feature.
- Nikon D780 (Firmware v1.21): Fixed an intermittent issue where photos became underexposed when operating the zoom ring during high-speed continuous shooting, enhancing burst shooting reliability.
2. Z-Mount Mirrorless: Z50 II (Firmware v1.11) Minor Update
- Nikon Z50 II (Firmware v1.11): Includes minor text modifications to clarify select menu item names in Simplified and Traditional Chinese, along with minor operational fixes.
✍️ Editor's Note
"It is wonderful to see Nikon continuing to provide bug-fix firmware updates for flagship and high-end DSLRs like the D6 and D780, even in an era fully transitioned to mirrorless! Whether you are shooting with the new Z50 II or still working with the D6 or D780 as a primary or backup workhorse in the field, installing these firmware updates is highly recommended to ensure the most stable shooting experience."
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