This week, Nikon released a big firmware update. We have yet another lens from Laowa, and a small firmware for the Fuji X-T30 mark II.
Nikon Z9 Version 2.0
The Z9 is about tor receive a major firmware update (available on April 20th) with a lot of features for stills and video. Here are the main features:
- 8.3K/60p and 4.1K/120p RAW video for internal recording (N-RAW, Nikon’s proprietary format)
- 4.1K/60p in Prores RAW
- 1.5x and 2.3x crop options
- Waveform display, red frame when recording
- ISO in 1/6 steps (for video)
- Pre-Buffer mode (similar to Olympus’ Pro Capture) when shooting JPGs at 30fps and 120fps (11MP)
- 120Hz refresh rate for the viewfinder
- Custom Wide-AF area
In addition to the new firmware, Nikon has also announced the MC-N10, a remote control designed for video that can be attached to the camera via USB, and to professional video tripods or other accessories via the non-locking ARRI-style rosette mount.
Laowa 15mm F4.5R ZeroD Shift Lens
The 15mm F4.5R is an updated version of the previous 15mm Shift lens from Venus Optics. The new lens has a red ring around the barrel, as opposed to the blue ring of the previous model.
The main difference is the aperture, which now has 14-blades instead of five. Laowa also added a GFX mount version for Fujifilm’s medium format cameras. Other characteristics are:
- 17 elements in 11 group
- 2 aspherical and 3 extra-low dispersion elements
- Min. focus: 20cm
- Also available for Canon EF, Canon R, Nikon F, Nikon Z and Sony E
- Price: $1200
Fujifilm X-T30 II Firmware Update
A small bug fix for the X-T30 II: version 1.1 resolves an issue where the image would become darker when Resolution Priority was selected in the Boost setting.
You can download the firmware on the Fujifilm website.
