Z6III Firmware

• This service supplies software that can be used to update the Z6III camera “C” firmware to version 1.10. 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 1.02 to 1.10

Note: The changes listed below under “Video Recording” and “Controls” are detailed in the Supplementary Firmware Update Manual. Note: Due to the addition of new menu items, some Custom Settings menu items have been renumbered. ■ Video Recording • Hi-Res Zoom is now available when the image area is set to “DX”. • Added a [Power/Hi-Res Zoom collab]* item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g9. • Added a [Shutter mode] item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of g12. • Added [Zebra pattern color] to g14 [Zebra pattern] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Added options for customizing the brightness information display to g17 [Brightness information display] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. * This feature is available with NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025). ■ Controls • Added [Save and load power zoom position]* to f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • The command dial roles in mode S can now be switched using g2 [Custom controls] > [Command dials] > [Exposure setting] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Added a [Zoom ring control (PZ lens)]* item to the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in position of f11. • Custom Settings f12 and g8 in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] is now [Assign power zoom]. In addition, [Power zoom speed] has been divided into two items: [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] and [Power zoom speed (zoom switch)]*. * This feature is available with NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (as of February 2025). ■ Other Changes • Added [Power zoom speed (zoom buttons)] to the roles assignable to the “i” menu via [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] > f1 and g1 [Customize <i> menu]. • Reduced noise in dark areas of N-Log videos. • Fixed the following issues: - In rare circumstances, the camera would stop responding during video recording when [Video file type] was set to [ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit (MOV)] and [Hi-Res Zoom] to [ON] in the video recording menu. - The camera would stop responding when the HDMI cable was disconnected after connecting the camera to an external monitor via HDMI and performing operations such as shooting or playback. - In rare circumstances, the camera would stop responding when rotating the photo/video selector to switch to video mode while [Video flicker reduction] > [Digital flicker reduction] was set to [ON] in the [VIDEO RECORDING MENU]. - In rare circumstances, the camera would stop responding during video recording when an ATOMOS AirGlu BT compatible device was connected. - Noise would appear in the audio of the recorded video when an external microphone, which did not require a power supply, was connected and [Audio input sensitivity] was set to [Manual] in the video recording menu. - An error message appeared and recording ended without saving the video to the memory card when [Video file type] was set to [N-RAW 12-bit (NEV)] in the video recording menu and the remaining recording time was low. - Slight image shake occurred when recording videos under the following conditions: ▸ A micro lens was attached. ▸ [Electronic VR] was set to [ON] in the video recording menu. ▸ The camera was fixed on a tripod or similar. - In rare circumstances, optimal exposure could not be achieved during burst shooting after changing the exposure in mode M. - The shutter release response became extremely slow after shooting using radio Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL) with an optional WR-R10 wireless remote controller. - In rare circumstances, detection borders did not appear on the detected subjects during burst shooting.

Changes from Previous Versions

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 “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 1.10
Supported cameras	Z6III
Supported camera firmware versions	“C” firmware versions 1.00–1.02
File name	Z6_3_0110.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_0110.bin (the camera firmware)
2. Using a card reader, copy “Z6_3_0110.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)”.