Nikon refreshes its retro cameras, the Zf and Z fc, with fresh firmware – along with a new, high-capacity battery
(Image credit: Nikon)
Nikon has launched firmware updates for its two retro cameras, the Zf and Z fc – the latter of which adds support for a newly revealed high-capacity battery.
The Nikon Zf – the full-frame big brother of the pair – receives its first ever firmware update, though it's quite a lean one, adding one new feature and a lone bug fix.
While the firmware for the Nikon Z fc – the smaller APS-C half of the throwback tag team – receives an even leaner update, it's arguably more significant, adding support for the new EN-EL25a battery that Nikon stealth launched on its Japanese website.
Here's an overview of all the new stuff:
Nikon Zf
In firmware version 1.10, the Nikon ZF receives the following updates (from Nikon's official firmware notes):
• Added slow-motion video recording
• Fixed an issue, which the viewfinder live view display may not show correctly under some conditions
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To download the new firmware and for instructions on how to update your camera, visit Nikon's Download Center here.
Nikon Z fc
In firmware version 1.41, the Nikon Z fc receives the following update (from Nikon's official firmware notes):
• Added support for EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion batteries
To download the new firmware and for instructions on how to update your camera, visit Nikon's Download Center here.
Li-ion rechargeable battery EN-EL25a
(Image credit: Nikon)
According to the Nikon Japan website, the EN-EL25a "is a rechargeable battery pack that can be used for a long time with one full charge. It can be charged and used repeatedly with a dedicated battery charger."
The new battery is compatible with the Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z50 and Nikon Z30, and is supported by the MH-32 charger.
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