Nikon Z 7II Supplementary Firmware Update Manual
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- Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 1
Z 9 Reference Guide (Supplement for Firmware Version 2.00) En - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 2
Long-Exposure Displays 39 Pre-Release Burst 40 Changes to the "Choose Color Temperature" White Balance Option ...42 Changes to "Preset Manual" White Balance Targets 45 Zooming in on the Display During Video Recording 46 Changes to Video Mode Displays 47 New RAW "Video File Type" Options 48 New - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 3
Changes to the "Viewfinder Only" and "Prioritize Viewfinder" Monitor Modes 62 Release Timing Indicators for High-Speed Frame Capture 63 New Custom Setting: d20 "High FPS Viewfinder Display 64 Dimming the Viewfinder 65 New Menu Item: "Auto - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 4
Guide is for "C" firmware version 1.xx. This supplement details the new features and changes introduced with camera "C" firmware version 2.00. The two documents are to be read together. "Firmware Version" To view the camera Nikon Download Center for new versions of the camera camera memory card via - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 5
features added or updated with the latest version of the camera firmware ("C" version 2.00) are summarized below. More Exposure Displays (039) • Pre-Release Burst (040) • Changes to the "Choose Color Temperature" White Balance Option (0 42) • Changes to "Preset Manual" White Balance Targets (045) - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 6
Video Recording (046) • Changes to Video Mode Displays (047) • New RAW "Video File Type" Options (048) • New Menu Item: "Extended Oversampling" (054) • New "View Video Viewfinder Only" and "Prioritize Viewfinder" Monitor Modes (062) • Release Timing Indicators for High-Speed Frame Capture (063) • New - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 7
Playback • New "Retouch" Option for the Playback i Menu: "Motion Blend" (0 67) • New Playback i Menu Option: "Save Consecutive Frames" (069) • Skipping to the First Shot in a Burst During Playback (071) Controls • New Custom Setting: a14 "Focus Point Selection Speed" (072) • New "Recall Shooting - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 8
[Shooting menu bank] [Extended menu banks] [Storage folder] [Rename] [Select folder by number] [Select folder from list] [File naming] [Role played by card in Slot 2] [Image area] [Choose image area] [DX crop alert] [Image quality] [Image size] [RAW recording] Default A OFF NCZ_9 100 - DSC Overflow - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 9
sensitivity] [Auto ISO sensitivity control] [Maximum sensitivity] [Maximum sensitivity with c] [Minimum shutter speed] [White balance] [Set Picture Control] [Manage Picture Control] [Color space] [Active D-Lighting] [Long exposure NR] [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] [Diffraction compensation] [Auto - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 10
reduction] [Auto bracketing] [Auto bracketing set] [Number of shots] [Increment] [Multiple exposure] [Multiple exposure mode] [Number of shots] [Overlay mode] [Save individual pictures (RAW)] [Overlay shooting] [Select first exposure (RAW)] [HDR overlay] [HDR mode] [HDR strength] [Save individual - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 11
] [Focus before each shot] [Options] [Starting storage folder] [New folder] [Reset file numbering] [Time-lapse video] [Interval] [Shooting time] [Exposure smoothing] [Choose image area] [Video file type] [Frame size/frame rate] [Interval priority] [Focus before each shot] [Destination] Default Now - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 12
[Focus step width] [Interval until next shot] [First-frame exposure lock] [Starting storage folder] [New folder] [Reset file numbering] Video Recording Menu Video recording menu option [Shooting menu bank] [Extended menu banks] [Storage folder] [Rename] [Select folder by number] [Select folder from - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 13
sensitivity (mode M)] [White balance] [Set Picture Control] [Manage Picture Control] [HLG quality] [Quick sharp] [Contrast] [Saturation] [Hue] [Active D-Lighting] [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] [Diffraction compensation] [Auto distortion control] [Video flicker reduction] [Metering] [Focus mode - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 14
Video recording menu option [AF subject detection options] [Subject detection] [AF when subject not detected] [Vibration reduction] [Electronic VR] [Microphone sensitivity] [Attenuator] [Frequency response] [Wind noise - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 15
[Dynamic-area AF (L)] [Wide-area AF (S)] [Wide-area AF (L)] [Wide-area AF (C1)] [Wide-area AF (C2)] [3D-tracking] [Auto-area AF] Default A Release Focus 3 Steady All points Off Shutter/AF-ON Auto M L (cannot be deselected) M M M M M M M M M Menu Items and Defaults for "C" Firmware Version 2.00 15 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 16
assist illuminator] a13 [Focus peaking] [Focus peaking display] [Focus peaking sensitivity] [Focus peaking highlight color] a14 [Focus point selection speed] a15 [Manual focus ring in AF mode] b1 [ISO sensitivity step value] b2 [EV steps for exposure cntrl] b3 [Easy exposure compensation] b4 [Matrix - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 17
Custom Settings menu option c1 [Shutter-release button AE-L] c2 [Self-timer] [Self-timer delay] [Number of shots] [Interval between shots] c3 [Power off delay] [Playback] [Menus] [Picture review] [Standby timer] Default Off 10 s 1 0.5 s 10 s 1 min 4s 30 s Menu Items and Defaults for "C" Firmware - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 18
mode selection] [Single frame] [Continuous L] [Continuous H] [C30] [C120] [Self-timer] d4 [C30/C120 options] [Pre-release burst] [Post-release burst] d5 [Sync. release mode options] d6 [Extended shutter speeds (M)] d7 [Limit selectable image area] [FX (36×24)] [DX (24×16)] [1:1 (24×24)] [16:9 (36 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 19
] [Warm display color options] Off [Warm color display brightness] 0 d12 [LCD illumination] OFF d13 [View all in continuous mode] ON d14 [Release timing indicator] Type B d15 [Image frame] ON d16 [Grid type] 3×3 d17 [Virtual horizon type] Type A d18 [Custom monitor shooting display - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 20
i menu] Default 1/200 s 1/60 s Entire frame Subject and background ON Flash/speed MTR > under > over Prioritize precise flash control Set Picture Control, White balance, Image quality, Image size, AF-area mode/subj. detection, Focus mode, Metering, Vibration reduction, Shooting menu bank, Custom - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 21
[Fn button for vertical shooting] Exposure compensation [Protect/Fn4 button] Set Picture Control [AF-ON button] AF-ON [Sub-selector center] AE/AF AF lock [AF-ON button for vertical shooting] Same as AF-ON button [Video record button] None [Command dials] [Exposure setting] P: 3--/yP* S: - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 22
[Audio button] [QUAL button] [WB button] [Vertical shooting multi selector] [Main command dial] [Frame advance] [Video playback] [Sub-command dial] [Frame advance] [Video playback] [Video record button] f4 [Control lock] [Shutter speed lock] [Aperture lock] [Focus-point lock] Default None None None - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 23
dial rotation] [Exposure compensation] [Shutter speed/aperture] f6 [Release button to use dial] f7 [Reverse indicators] f8 [Reverse ring Default U U OFF OFF Non-linear High OFF None None LeftVRight ON Set Picture Control, White balance, Frame size/frame rate, Microphone sensitivity, AF-area mode - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 24
mode [AF-ON button] AF-ON [Protect/Fn4 button] Set Picture Control [OK button] Select center focus point [Sub-selector center] AE area mode selection] 3t/ys [Sub-command dial zoom role] Exposure setting [Shutter-release button] None [Lens Fn2 button] AF-ON [Lens Fn button] AE/AF - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 25
Custom Settings menu option g3 [Control lock] [Shutter speed lock] [Aperture lock] [Focus-point lock] g4 [Limit AF-area mode selection] [Single-point AF] [Wide-area AF (S)] [Wide-area AF (L)] [Wide-area AF (C1)] [Wide-area AF (C2)] [Subject-tracking AF] [Auto-area AF] g5 [Focus mode restrictions] g6 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 26
Custom Settings menu option Default g13 [Grid type] 3×3 g14 [Brightness information display] Histogram g15 [Custom monitor shooting display] [Display 1] L (cannot be deselected) [Display 2] M [Display 3] M [Display 4] M g16 [Custom viewfinder shooting display] [Display 1] L (cannot - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 27
[Delete] [Playback folder] [Playback display options] [Focus point] [Exposure info] [Highlights] [RGB histogram] [Shooting data] [Overview] [None (picture only)] [Basic shooting data] [Flash data] [Picture Control/HLG data] [Other shooting data] [Copyright info] [Location data] [IPTC data] [Delete - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 28
] [Select for upload to computer] [Select for upload (FTP)] [Voice memo] [Retouched pictures] [Picture review] [After delete] [After burst, show] [Rotate tall] [Copy image(s)] Default U U U U U U U Off Show next Last picture in burst ON - 28 Menu Items and Defaults for "C" Firmware Version 2.00 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 29
Setup Menu Setup menu option [Format memory card] [Language] [Time zone and date] [Time zone] [Date and time] [Date format] [Daylight saving time] [Monitor brightness] [Monitor color balance] [Viewfinder brightness] [Viewfinder color balance] [Finder display size (photo Lv)] [Limit monitor mode - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 30
Setup menu option [AF fine-tuning options] [AF fine-tune] [Fine-tune and save lens] [Default] [List saved values] [Choose value for current lens] [Non-CPU lens data] [Lens number] [Focal length (mm)] [Maximum aperture] [Save focus position] [Auto temperature cutout] [Sensor shield behavior at power - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 31
[Volume] [Pitch] [Silent mode] [Touch controls] [Enable/disable touch controls] [Glove mode] [HDMI] [Output resolution] [Output range] [Output shooting info] [Mirror camera info display] Default - - Off - Press and hold Speaker/headphones ON Off 2 Low OFF Enable OFF Auto Auto ON ON Menu Items and - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 32
] [Wireless remote (WR) options] [LED lamp] [Link mode] [Assign remote (WR) Fn button] [Conformity marking] [Battery info] [USB power delivery] [Energy saving (photo mode)] [Slot empty release lock] [Save/load menu settings] [Reset all settings] [Firmware version] Default Upload OFF ON OFF - - - ON - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 33
] [Auto upload] [Delete after upload] [Upload RAW + JPEG as] [JPEG+JPEG slot selection] [Upload RAW video as] [Upload folder] [Deselect all?] Default OFF OFF OFF ON - ON - - Picture transfer OFF OFF RAW + JPEG Slot 1 RAW video + MP4 - - Menu Items and Defaults for "C" Firmware Version 2.00 33 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 34
] [Deselect all?] [Connect to other cameras] [Synchronized release] [Network settings] [Group name] [Master/remote] [Remote camera list] [Synchronize date and time] [USB] [Start via LAN] [Router frequency band] [MAC address] Default - OFF OFF RAW + JPEG Slot 1 RAW video + MP4 OFF OFF OFF - - ON - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 35
My Menu/Recent Settings My Menu option [Add items] [Remove items] [Rank items] [Choose tab] Default - - - MY MENU Menu Items and Defaults for "C" Firmware Version 2.00 35 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 36
-Area AF (C2)" [Wide-area AF (C1)] and [Wide-area AF (C2)] options have been added to the AF-area modes available with autofocus (Reference Guide, 0 113). Use these options to define custom AF-area sizes, with heights and widths measured in focus points. Choosing Custom AF-Area Sizes After selecting - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 37
can choose the dimensions of the focus areas used for the selected AF-area mode during video recording. The items in the video recording menu offer a choice of 12 options ranging from [1×1] to [13×7]. [1×7] [5×7] [9×7] [13×7] [1×3] [5×3] [9×3] [13×3] [1×1] [5×1] [9×1] [13×1] A Choosing - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 38
advance. • Subject detection is available via the [AF subject detection options] items in the photo shooting and video recording menus. These can be used to choose the type of subject to which the camera gives priority when focusing. • [Wide-area AF (C1)] and [Wide-area AF (C2)] have been added to - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 39
information. • The time elapsed since the shutter-release button was pressed all the way down to Guide, 0 621). • When [ON] selected for [Long exposure NR] (Reference Guide, 0 514) in the photo shooting menu, the control panel will now display a countdown timer while the camera processes pictures - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 40
Burst When photographs are taken using high-speed frame capture (Reference Guide, 0 149), the camera can now also record a "pre-release burst" of pictures saved to a buffer for up to a second before the shutter-release button was pressed all the way down. You can also limit the remainder of the - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 41
the frames saved to the buffer while the button was pressed halfway will be recorded. [Post-release burst] Choose the maximum length of time the camera will continue to take pictures after the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way down: [1 s], [2 s], [3 s], or [Max.]. Shooting can continue - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 42
Option Changes have been made to the procedure for choosing a color temperature when [Choose color temperature] is selected for white balance (Reference Guide, 0 167). You can adjust color temperature on the A (amber)-B (blue) and G (green)-M (magenta) axes, just as you would when fine-tuning other - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 43
in mireds. • To choose a color temperature, hold the U button and press 1, 3, 4, or 2. • The selected setting takes effect when the U button is released. The i Menu Pressing J when [White balance] is highlighted in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. Highlight K [Choose color - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 44
to choose a color temperature in mireds. • To choose a color temperature, hold the U button and press 1, 3, 4, or 2. • The selected setting takes effect when the U button is released. 44 Changes to the "Choose Color Temperature" White Balance Option - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 45
" White Balance Targets We have changed the size of the area the camera uses to meter values for [Preset manual] white balance (Reference Guide, 0 171). The target (r) shown in the center of the display in direct measurement mode is now smaller, allowing the subject used to measure white balance - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 46
50% and 200% have been added for use during video recording (Reference Guide, 0 96). • Use the X and W (Q) buttons to zoom in and out. • A zoom ratio of 50% is not available at a frame size of 1920 × 1080. • Display zoom cannot be used while video is being recorded in RAW format. 46 Zooming in on - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 47
Changes to Video Mode Displays The control panel now displays the current frame size and frame rate in video mode. Changes to Video Mode Displays 47 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 48
under [Video file type] in the video recording menu (Reference Guide, 0 214). Option Description YCbCr/ Bayer [N-RAW 12-bit (NEV)] This option assumes the footage will later undergo RAW processing and editing on a powerful computer. • Video is recorded in NEV format. • The camera simultaneously - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 49
] (Reference Guide, 0 760) and [Connect to FTP server] (Reference Guide, 0 765) in the network menu. You can choose to upload RAW videos to computers or [Electronic VR] are not available in the video recording menu. • RAW videos cannot be edited on the camera. • Regardless of the option selected for - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 50
] 5392×3032; 25p] [[DX] 5392×3032; 24p] [[2.3×] 3840×2160; 120p] [[2.3×] 3840×2160; 100p] [[2.3×] 3840×2160; 60p] [[2.3×] 3840×2160; 50p] Video file type N-RAW 12-bit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ProRes RAW HQ 12-bit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 - 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 - - 4 - 4 50 New RAW - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 51
setting chosen for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the video recording menu, "FX" options will be recorded using the [FX] image length by approximately 2.3× when compared to FX format. • DX-based video format is selected automatically when a DX lens is attached. "FX" options cannot be selected. - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 52
file type are listed below. • ProRes RAW HQ 12-bit data specifications are available from the Apple website. ❚❚ "Video Quality (N-RAW)" in the Video Recording Menu: "High Quality" Option NEV MP4 [[FX] 8256×4644; 60p] Approx. 5780 Mbps [[FX] 8256×4644; 50p] Approx. 4810 Mbps [[FX] 8256×4644 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 53
Quality (N-RAW)" in the Video Recording Menu: "Normal" Option NEV MP4 [[FX] 8256×4644; 60p] Approx. 3470 Mbps [[FX] 8256×4644; 50p] Approx. 2890 Mbps [[2.3×] 3840×2160; 120p] [[2.3×] 3840×2160; 100p] Approx. 1510 Mbps Approx. 120 Mbps Approx. 1260 Mbps New RAW "Video File Type" Options 53 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 54
[Extended oversampling] item has been added to the video recording menu. Selecting [ON] optimizes image readout for improved image quality when [3840×2160; 60p] or [3840×2160; 50p] is selected for [Frame size/frame rate]. • Note that the drain on the battery increases when [ON] is selected. 54 New - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 55
] option has been added to Custom Setting g1 [Customize i menu] (Reference Guide, 0 672). • Selecting this option in the i menu displays video recording settings. It can be used to view but not to change the options selected. New "View Video Info" Option for Custom Setting g1 "Customize i Menu" 55 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 56
roles that can be assigned using Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] (Reference Guide, 0 674). • If [AF-ON] is selected in focus mode AF-C, the camera will focus at the speed selected for Custom Setting g6 [AF speed] (Reference Guide, 0 684) when the control is pressed. If [Fast AF-ON] is selected - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 57
M)" A [Fine ISO control (mode M)] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position g8. Selecting [On (1/6 EV)] allows ISO sensitivity for videos to be adjusted in increments of 1/6 EV. • ISO sensitivity adjustment is available only in mode M. • Sensitivity can be set to values of from ISO - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 58
speeds when [ON] is selected will include repeated multiple copies of the same frames. • To reduce blur caused by camera shake in videos recorded at slow shutter speeds while [ON] is selected, we recommend mounting the camera on a tripod. 58 New Custom Setting: g9 "Extended Shutter Speeds (Mode M)" - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 59
Settings menu at position g14. Use it to choose how the camera displays brightness information. Option Description The camera displays an RGB histogram. [Histogram] [Wave-form monitor] [Wave-form monitor (large)] The camera displays a waveform monitor. The monitor can be displayed at either of - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 60
] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position g17. If [ON] is selected, a red border will appear around the shooting display while video recording is in progress. This helps prevent missed shots by alerting you when recording is in progress. 60 New Custom Setting: g17 "Red REC Frame - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 61
under [HDMI] > [Output resolution] (Reference Guide, 0 302) in the setup menu. Choose this option for interlaced output to connected HDMI devices. • Video will not be output at 1080i when [Auto] is selected for [Output resolution] even when a recorder that supports this option is connected. Choose - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 62
Guide, camera is turned on or the standby timer is activated. • The shooting display now appears whenever you put your eye to the viewfinder. You will need to take your eye from the viewfinder and use the monitor for menus and playback. • When [On] is selected for [Picture review], a picture - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 63
-speed frame capture, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d14 [Release timing indicator] (Reference Guide, 0 629). With "C" firmware version 2.00, release timing indicators are now displayed during high-speed frame capture. Release Timing Indicators for High-Speed Frame Capture 63 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 64
New Custom Setting: d20 "High FPS Viewfinder Display" A [High fps viewfinder display] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position d20. Select [ON] to smooth the display in the viewfinder according to shooting conditions. The movements of fastmoving subjects will be easier to see. 64 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 65
Dimming the Viewfinder In addition to [−5] to [+8] and [Hi 1] and [Hi 2], the options available for [Viewfinder brightness] > [Manual] (Reference Guide, 0 711) in the setup menu now also include [Lo 1] and [Lo 2]. Both options are dimmer than [−5]. [Lo 2] is dimmer than [Lo 1]. Dimming the - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 66
turned on, even when [High] is selected. • Image quality may drop when the camera is hot. • Memory cards inserted in a hot camera may also become hot. In this case, do not attempt to remove the memory card immediately, instead, wait for the camera to cool. 66 New Menu Item: "Auto Temperature Cutout" - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 67
the playback i menu (Reference Guide, 0 264). The camera examines a selected burst of pictures to detect moving subjects and card containing the desired pictures and press 2. • You will not be prompted to select the slot if only one memory card is inserted. 3 Select the pictures. • Highlight pictures - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 68
including color and brightness) and in how the pictures are combined. • Only pictures created with this camera can be selected. Pictures created with other models cannot be selected. • [Motion blend] is intended for bursts shot with the camera on a tripod, with a fixed background and moving subjects - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 69
be ascertained from the video progress bar. • Press 4 or 2 or rotate the command dials to locate the desired frame. 2 Press the i button, then highlight [Save consecutive frames] and press 2. 3 Choose a destination. • Choose the destination. • Press 1 or 3 to highlight a card slot and press J. • You - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 70
4 Choose the length of footage. Choose the length of footage that will be saved as stills. 5 Press J. The selected footage will be saved as a series of JPEG stills. The number varies with the video frame rate. 70 New Playback i Menu Option: "Save Consecutive Frames" - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 71
first shot in burst] has been added to the [Frame advance] options (Reference Guide, 0 663) available for [Main command dial] and [Sub-command dial] through pictures with the command dial. • If the current picture is not part of a burst, rotating the command dial will scroll through pictures one at - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 72
Point Selection Speed" A [Focus point selection speed] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position a14. The speed at which the camera cycles through focus points while the multi selector or sub-selector is pressed can be chosen from [Low], [Normal], and [High]. 72 New Custom Setting - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 73
shooting functions (hold)] has been added to the roles that can be assigned using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] (Reference Guide, 0 647). Previously-stored settings for still photography (including shooting mode and metering) can be recalled by pressing the chosen control once - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 74
• The function performed by the control ring can be selected using Custom Settings f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] (Reference Guide, 0 647) or g2 [Custom controls] (Reference Guide, 0 674). • This option applies only to compatible lenses. 74 New Custom Setting: f11 "Switch Focus/Control Ring Roles" - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 75
of the sub-selector to perform the function chosen for [Subselector center] using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] (Reference Guide, 0 647) or g2 [Custom controls] (Reference Guide, 0 674). In particular, you can assign [AF-area mode] to the center of the sub-selector and use it to - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 76
(Reference Guide, 0 674) and the controls to which they can be assigned. Newly Customizable Controls The following controls can now be customized. Control Description R [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)] Choose the role performed by rotating the lens Fn ring clockwise (applies only to lenses with Fn - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 77
Position" and "Recall Focus Position" [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added to the roles that can be assigned to camera controls. Assign controls these roles to save and quickly restore the lens's current focus position ("memory recall"). You may find this useful if you - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 78
Memory Recall Focus positions are saved using controls to which [Save focus position] has been assigned. When you save the focus position, you can choose whether it can be recalled using any of the controls to which [Recall focus position] is assigned ([Save to all]) or using only a specific control - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 79
will be restored regardless of the control used. • Holding a control to which [Recall focus position] is assigned activates manual focus, and the camera will not refocus if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the control is pressed. New Options for Custom Settings f2 "Custom Controls - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 80
❚❚ "Save Individually" 1 Assign [Recall focus position] to multiple controls. 2 Select another control in the custom control list and, when prompted to choose a role, highlight [Save focus position] and press 2. Save options will be displayed. 3 Highlight [Save individually] and press J. 4 Focus on - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 81
to the control in question will be restored. • Holding a control to which [Recall focus position] is assigned activates manual focus, and the camera will not refocus if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the control is pressed. New Options for Custom Settings f2 "Custom Controls - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 82
Changes to "Save/Load Menu Settings" The settings saved and loaded using [Save/load menu settings] (Reference Guide, 0 748) now include those for [Delete pictures from both slots] and [Filtered playback criteria] in the playback menu. 82 Changes to "Save/Load Menu Settings" - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 83
to "C" firmware version 2.00 are listed below. Type Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Lens mount Nikon Z mount Lens Compatible lenses • Z mount NIKKOR lenses • F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply) Effective pixels Effective pixels - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 84
Storage Image size (pixels) File format (image quality) • [FX (36 × 24)] selected for image area: - 8256 × 5504 (Large: 45.4 M) - 6192 × 4128 (Medium: 25.6 M) - 4128 × 2752 (Small: 11.4 M) • [DX (24 × 16)] selected for image area: - 5392 × 3592 (Large: 19.4 M) - 4032 × 2688 (Medium: 10.8 M) - 2688 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 85
; pictures can be copied between cards. File system DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32 Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Eye sensor 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 18-level manual brightness - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 86
guide number drops at speeds of 1/200 to 1/250 s); sync speeds as fast as 1/8000 s are supported with auto FP high-speed sync Release at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3s Exposure Metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor • Matrix metering • Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 87
aperture of f/1.2 • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuousservo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in video mode); predictive focus tracking • Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used 493 focus points * Number of focus points available in photo mode with single - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 88
in video mode only) Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector Vibration reduction (VR) Camera onboard VR 5-axis image sensor shift Lens on-board VR Lens shift (available with VR lenses - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 89
Flash Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning Bracketing Bracketing Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL Video Metering system TTL metering using camera image - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 90
MOV format) or AAC (for videos recorded in MP4 format) Audio recording device Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable Exposure compensation −3 - +3 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV) • Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64-25600; choose from - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 91
pictures) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, video playback, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto picture rotation, picture Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) Built-in (can - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 92
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi • Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, and Oceania) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) • Operating frequency: - 2412-2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, and Oceania) - 2412-2462 MHz (channel - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 93
time 6, 12, or 24 hours Log deletion Supported Power source Battery Charging AC adapter AC adapter One EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery * * EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a, and EN-EL18 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 94
oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1160 g/2 lb. 9 oz. (camera body only) camera with a fully-charged battery. • The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in this document are for expository purposes only. • Nikon - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 95
resolution 61 Extended oversampling 54 Extended shutter speeds (M)...........39 Extended shutter speeds (mode M) 58 F P Prefer sub-selector center 75 Pre-release burst 40 Preset manual (White balance)..... 45 ProRes RAW HQ 12-bit (MOV) ........ 48 Fast AF-ON 56 Fine ISO control (mode M 57 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 96
functions (hold).. 73 Red REC frame indicator 60 Release timing indicator 63 Retouch 67 RGB histogram 59 S warning 66 Time (Long time-exposures 39 U Upload RAW video as 49 V Video file type 48 Video quality (N-RAW 48 View video info 55 Viewfinder brightness 65 W Wave-form monitor 59 - Nikon Z 7II | Supplementary Firmware Update Manual - Page 97
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