Nikon releases another firmware update for the Z5II

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The Z5II firmware just went from 1.01 to 1.02 with the following changes:

• Changed some messages and the default values related to Nikon Imaging Cloud.

  • • A new method for adding Picture Controls from Nikon Imaging Cloud is now available.

  • • Changed the default setting of image sensor cleaning to [Clean at shutdown].
    Note: The new default setting applies once the firmware is updated. Adjust the setting in [SETUP MENU] if image sensor cleaning is unnecessary when the camera is turned off.

You can download the update at: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/648/Z5II.html

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