Japan-based electronics firm Nikon has announced the development of new firmware for the Nikon FX full-frame mirrorless cameras -- the Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z6. The firmware will introduce features like eye-detection AF, RAW video output, and support for CFexpress memory cards. In addition, the cameras’ AF/AE functions will further be improved with it.
According to the company, the Eye-Detection AF in development will work not only with the AF-S (Single AF) focus mode, it will also with the AF-C (Continuous AF) focus mode. While the Single AF focus mode is convenient when photographing still human subjects, the Continuous AF focus mode is effective when photographing human subjects that adjust frequently or change their pose.

Scheduled for release in May 2019, enhanced AE (auto-enhance) / AF (auto focus) performance will enable AE tracking in continuous high-speed (extended) mode. The firmware in development will also improve the low-light AF performance.

The introduction of firmware in Nikon cameras will bring support for the output of 4K UHD and Full HD RAW data stream. The output RAW data stream can be recorded using an external recorder, which will allow users to utilize rich 12-bit colors to achieve flexible color grading, the company said in a statement.

Additionally, the new firmware will provide support for CFexpress, a new standard for memory cards which comes with better security. The memory cards have passed durability tests in which they were inserted and removed from a camera 12,000 times.

Users will be able to use both CF Express as well as XQD cards in their camera interchangeably. The company said in a press statement that the CFexpress memory card support will be added to the Nikon D5 (XQD-Type), Nikon D850, and Nikon D500 digital SLR cameras as well.

Source: gadgetsnow.com