Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Nikon Z8 firmware update – what’s new & why does it matter?
Nikon has just dropped a fairly substantial firmware update for the Nikon Z8, and in this video, we break down everything you need to know. From improved autofocus performance to new features borrowed from the Z9, this update is more than just a bug fix — it’s a serious boost for Z8 users. Don't believe us? We gave Tom Mason the chance to tell us why the Z8 is now the camera you should be buying.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a gear update or hands-on review.
👇 Let us know in the comments what feature you’re most excited about or what you’d love to see in future Nikon updates.
#NikonZ8 #FirmwareUpdate #NikonZSeries #CameraNews #Z8Update #MirrorlessCameras #photographygear
Chapters:
00:00:08 - New features
00:00:21 - Headline features - Automatic wide-aperture
00:01:34 - In-body focus limiter
00:03:24 - Custom-control - added features
00:03:50 - Subject detection - added features
00:04:20 - Pixel shift shooting, focus stacking and focus bracketing.
00:05:44 - New view assist
00:06:03 - Dedicated menu for high-frame capture
00:06:18 - 15 FPS option added with resolution upgrades
00:06:34 - 400% magnification added
00:06:47 - Voice note added for higher quality audio capture
00:06:57 - Custom colour profiles imported into camera
00:07:23 - Conclusion
Nikon Z8 firmware update – what’s new & why does it matter?
Nikon has just dropped a fairly substantial firmware update for the Nikon Z8, and in this video, we break down everything you need to know. From improved autofocus performance to new features borrowed from the Z9, this update is more than just a bug fix — it’s a serious boost for Z8 users. Don't believe us? We gave Tom Mason the chance to tell us why the Z8 is now the camera you should be buying.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a gear update or hands-on review.
👇 Let us know in the comments what feature you’re most excited about or what you’d love to see in future Nikon updates.
#NikonZ8 #FirmwareUpdate #NikonZSeries #CameraNews #Z8Update #MirrorlessCameras #photographygear
Chapters:
00:00:08 - New features
00:00:21 - Headline features - Automatic wide-aperture
00:01:34 - In-body focus limiter
00:03:24 - Custom-control - added features
00:03:50 - Subject detection - added features
00:04:20 - Pixel shift shooting, focus stacking and focus bracketing.
00:05:44 - New view assist
00:06:03 - Dedicated menu for high-frame capture
00:06:18 - 15 FPS option added with resolution upgrades
00:06:34 - 400% magnification added
00:06:47 - Voice note added for higher quality audio capture
00:06:57 - Custom colour profiles imported into camera
00:07:23 - Conclusion
