Nikon updates firmware for Z5 and D780 cameras (but don't expect much difference!)

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Nikon updates WiFi security via firmware for Nikon Z5 and D780 cameras

Nikon D780 & Z5 firmware update
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While not as radical as updating a camera from moons ago, Nikon has again brought out another firmware update, this time for the Nikon Z5 and Nikon D780. While the firmware is only a minor update to both cameras' usability while utilizing the WIFI functionality - it's nice to see Nikon taking care of the company's older customers.

Nikon D780 (Image credit: Rod Lawton/Digital Camera World)

So what are these changes? Nikon is changing the default encryption keys used within the WIFI setting and the password displayed - so if you have been using the WIFI features with your phone or computer, you might want to have them at the ready when performing this firmware update else you will find that you won't be able to reconnect them without putting in the 'new' default password/key.

This will also affect certain wireless transmitters such as the WT-7 for the Nikon D780 that lets you transfer images directly to an FTP server or computer at speeds of up to 866.7 Mbps - rather handy for sports photography.

Nikon Z5 (Image credit: Adam Waring/Mike Harris)

This will even affect your connectivity to the Nikon camera to the smart device shing app, SnapBridge when using the Nikon Z5 with its built-in WIFI.

While it's great to hear that Nikon is still supporting older DSLR models like the Nikon D780 and its entry-level mirrorless full-framer, the Nikon Z5. But it may be very annoying for all the users who are currently using the WIFI on these respected cameras, we all want to make sure our cameras are up to date, but having to change WIFI password or encryption keys sees a little counter-intuitive?

Get the Nikon D780 firmware and the latest Nikon Z5 firmware

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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.

He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing.  He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association. 

He is familiar with and shows great interest in street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.