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Z6III Firmware

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This software update program is for the customer-owned product listed above (the “affected product”), and is provided only on acceptance of the agreement listed below. By selecting “Accept” and clicking “Download”, you are held to have accepted the terms and conditions of the agreement. Be sure you understand the terms of the agreement before beginning download.

  • • This service supplies software that can be used to update the Z6III camera “C” firmware to version 1.02. Before proceeding, select [Firmware version] in the camera [SETUP MENU] and check the camera firmware version. You will not need to download or install this update if the firmware listed above is already installed.
  • • This update includes all changes made in previous updates.
  • • A card reader and computer are required for the firmware update.
  • • Read the information below before proceeding.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.01 to 1.02
  • • Fixed the following issues:
    • - The camera would fail to record videos correctly on some CFexpress memory cards.
    • - Uploading pictures via Ethernet would fail with an error.
Changes from Previous Versions
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.00 to 1.01
  • • Nikon Imaging Cloud service is now available in the Chinese Mainland.
Viewing the Camera Firmware Version
  1. Turn the camera on.
  2. Press the camera MENU button and select [Firmware version] in the [SETUP MENU] to display the camera firmware version.
  3. Check the camera firmware version.
  4. Turn the camera off.
Product Description
Name Z6III “C” Firmware Version 1.02
Supported cameras Z6III
Supported camera firmware versions “C” firmware versions 1.00–1.01
File name Z6_3_0102.bin
Copyright Nikon Corporation
Reproduction Not permitted
Updating the Camera Firmware
  1. Download the following firmware file to your computer.
    Please make sure you have the downloaded firmware file on your computer.
    • Z6_3_0102.bin (the camera firmware)
  2. Using a card reader, copy “Z6_3_0102.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.
  3. Insert the memory card into the slot currently selected as the primary slot on the camera and turn the camera on.
  4. Select [Firmware version] in the [SETUP MENU] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.
  5. Once the update is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
  6. Confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

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

Note: The license for the open-source software included in the camera’s NVM Express driver can be found under “BSD License (NVM Express Driver)”.

End User License Agreement

  • Download

    Z6_3_0102.bin
    (Approx. 103.32 MB)

  • Download

    Z6_3_0102.bin
    (Approx. 103.32 MB)

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