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NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Firmware

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  • • This service supplies software that can be used to update the firmware for NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lenses to version 1.10. You will not need to download or install this update if the firmware listed above is already installed.
  • • This firmware update is performed with a NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens attached to a camera. See “Compatible Cameras” for a list of compatible cameras.
  • • To perform the update, you will need the memory card used in the camera and a compatible card reader.
  • • Read the information below before proceeding.

Important

  • Before updating the lens firmware, confirm that the focal length for the built-in teleconverter is set to 1×. The firmware cannot be updated when the focal length is set to 1.4× using the teleconverter switch. Do not operate the teleconverter switch during the update.
Compatible Cameras

The following cameras can be used to update the firmware for NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lenses:

  • • Z-series cameras

Note: Updates can be performed for you by a Nikon-authorized service representative.
Changes from Firmware Version 1.00 to 1.10
  • • The lens now supports options for [Focus ring rotation range] * in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in addition to [Non-linear]. When a linear option is selected, rotating the focus ring the selected amount in manual focus mode will take the lens from the minimum focus distance to infinity, regardless of the speed with which the ring is rotated.
  • • Added support for the [Switch focus/control ring roles] * feature in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
    • * As of January 2023, the cameras that support these options are (from “C” firmware version 2.00) the Z 9 and (from “C” firmware version 1.40) the Z 7II and Z 6II.
Viewing the Lens Firmware Version
  1. Attach a NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens to the camera and turn the camera on.
  2. Press the camera MENU button and select [SETUP MENU] > [Firmware version] to display the camera and lens firmware versions.
  3. Check the firmware version.
  4. Turn the camera off.
Product Description
Name NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Firmware Version 1.10
Supported lenses NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
Supported lens firmware versions Firmware version 1.00
File name F-MLZ600F4TCVRS-V0110W.exe
System requirements
  • Microsoft Windows 11
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1
Note: Card reader and computer required.
Copyright Nikon Corporation
Archive type Self-extracting
Reproduction Not permitted
Updating the Lens Firmware
  1. Create a folder on the computer hard disk and name it as desired.
  2. Download F-MLZ600F4TCVRS-V0110W.exe to the folder created in Step 1.
  3. Run F-MLZ600F4TCVRS-V0110W.exe to extract the following file to a folder named “Z600F4TCVRSUpdate”:
    • MLZ600F4TCVRS0110.bin (the lens firmware)
  4. Using a card slot or card reader, copy “MLZ600F4TCVRS0110.bin” to a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
    Note: Be sure to copy the firmware to the root (top-most) directory of the memory card. The camera will not recognize the new firmware if it is placed in a folder under the root directory.
  5. Insert the memory card into the camera and turn the camera on.
  6. Select [SETUP MENU] > [Firmware version] and follow the on-screen instructions to perform the firmware update.
  7. When a message is displayed stating that the update is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
  8. Turn the camera on and confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

Note: For more detailed instructions or information on the equipment needed to complete the update, download the following pdf file:
Z-series_FirmUp_Win_En.pdf (PDF) (0.30 MB)

Note: Updates can be performed for you by a Nikon-authorized service representative.
Product Description
Name NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Firmware Version 1.10
Supported lenses NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
Supported lens firmware versions Firmware version 1.00
File name F-MLZ600F4TCVRS-V0110M.dmg
System requirements
  • macOS Monterey version 12
  • macOS Big Sur version 11
  • macOS Catalina version 10.15
  • macOS Mojave version 10.14
  • macOS High Sierra version 10.13
  • macOS Sierra version 10.12
Note: Card reader and computer required.
Copyright Nikon Corporation
Archive type Self-extracting
Reproduction Not permitted
Updating the Lens Firmware
  1. Download F-MLZ600F4TCVRS-V0110M.dmg.
  2. Double-click the F-MLZ600F4TCVRS-V0110M.dmg icon to mount a disk image containing a folder named “Z600F4TCVRSUpdate”, which in turn contains the following file:
    • MLZ600F4TCVRS0110.bin (the lens firmware)
  3. Using a card slot or card reader, copy “MLZ600F4TCVRS0110.bin” to a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
    Note: Be sure to copy the firmware to the root (top-most) directory of the memory card. The camera will not recognize the new firmware if it is placed in a folder under the root directory.
  4. Insert the memory card into the camera and turn the camera on.
  5. Select [SETUP MENU] > [Firmware version] and follow the on-screen instructions to perform the firmware update.
  6. When a message is displayed stating that the update is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
  7. Turn the camera on and confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

Note: For more detailed instructions or information on the equipment needed to complete the update, download the following pdf file:
Z-series_FirmUp_Mac_En.pdf (PDF) (0.25 MB)

Note: Updates can be performed for you by a Nikon-authorized service representative.

End User License Agreement

  • Download

    F-MLZ600F4TCVRS-V0110M.dmg
    (Approx. 771.06 KB)

  • Download

    F-MLZ600F4TCVRS-V0110W.exe
    (Approx. 518.76 KB)

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