Today, Nikon issues new firmware upgrade for the Z5II mirrorless camera
Nikon Z5II with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
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Nikon released a new firmware version 1.20 for the Z5II camera with the following changes:
■ Still Photography
Changed the available shutter speed range for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Minimum shutter speed] in the [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU].
■ Still Photography/Video Recording
Changed the following item names in Picture Controls:
- [Cloud Picture Control] changed to [Imaging Recipe].
- [Add Cloud Picture Control files] under [Set Picture Control] in the photo shooting and video recording menus changed to [Download Imaging Recipes].
■ Controls
Added [On saving user settings] to [Save focus position] in the [SETUP MENU].
■ Displays
Added [Automatic monitor display switch] to the [SETUP MENU].
■ Network
Added [Wi-Fi Always ON] to [Connect to smart device] > [Wi-Fi connection (AP mode)] in the [NETWORK MENU].
Added [Inactive connection timeout] to [Connect to FTP server] > [Options] in the [NETWORK MENU].
■ Other Changes
Aperture is no longer restricted when recording videos in mode S (Shutter-priority auto).
Nikon Z5II with the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens
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Nikon released a new firmware upgrade 1.20 for the Z5II camera with the following changes:
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The Z5IIC delivers the same level of performance as the Z5II (released in April 2025), which offers advanced shooting functions that support a wide variety of shooting scenes and situations, yet makes it easy for even first-time camera users to express themselves through images.