How to update the Nikon Z8 to version 2.0 : Step by step guide.

[@edgarkyle9194]

This is helpful. I knew most of it so I just scanned the transcript to what I didn't know. When it said, "Click on update," I realized that the reason I didn't have that is that I had the 2.0 software on the number 2 card. I removed the number one card and immediately had the "Update" choice. All I had to do then was click on it and wait.

[@kieranhayesphotography]

Great to hear it helped a bit and you got version 2.0 going. Enjoy it :-)

[@douglasritchie2836]

So excited about this Kieran, Pixel shift in the right conditions will be mind blowing 180 Megapixels!!

[@kieranhayesphotography]

I got a message last Saturday saying it was about to be released and I couldn't beleiev what I was being told... Pixel Shift, better Skin tone profiles and Bird AF as well as loads of other little updates and new shutter sounds... It honestly sounded too good to be true. It's like a hole new camera now. Truly amazing update for nearly everyone.

[@douglasritchie2836]

An amazing update, do you happen to know if pixel shift allows for movement, probably not, the Landscape shots will probably need a perfectly calm day for minimum movement. But really exiting for the right conditions.@@kieranhayesphotography

[@kieranhayesphotography]

@@douglasritchie2836 I was told it's for still images only. Then again it all depends on how fast your shutterspeeds is I suppose. I still need to test it out properly. Very interesting though.

[@plutonianenigma8724]

Thank you much. Just did mine

[@kieranhayesphotography]

You're very welcome. Enjoy the new update.

[@tonyzaiden7299]

Nicely done thank you.

[@kieranhayesphotography]

You're very welcome.

[@dimohristev5750]

Hello. I am new on the chanel and Just subscribed today. Great Thanks for all your videos. Very helpful information. Keep going

[@kieranhayesphotography]

Thanks for watching them and for subscribing, I really appreciate it. Fingers crossed there will be some more great content.

[@ReginaldVandeVelde]

Quick question: will the new firmware update overwrite your current camera settings like shooting banks and your custom menu items?

[@kieranhayesphotography]

Mine all stayed as is but it's no harm to back up your settings to a card before you update 👍

[@AdarshNagda]

Hi, can you do the same for an SD card? as I dont have the express card.

[@kieranhayesphotography]

Hi, Yes, it also works for an SD card but you need to make sure your Primary card slot is selected as the SD card slot. It should work fine then. If you go into the menu and select the top menu with the camera icon (photo shooting menu) the fifth option down in that menu should be "primary card selection", just make sure that's set to the SD card and the CF Express card. When you switch on the camera next time it will check the SD Card slot for an update.

[@davidguedj4489]

Does the update have an impact on your personal settings ?

[@kieranhayesphotography]

Hi David, no it doesn't change any of your settings thankfully. It's no harm to back up your settings if you have the camera exactly the way you want it just for future reference. If ever you need to reset the camera then you have settings saved to recall then.

[@EmmaS0224]

Stupid question but once it’s updated can you remove/format the card?

[@kieranhayesphotography]

The only stupid question is the one never asked Emma. Yes, no problem removing the card at all as it's now loaded on the camera. It's also a good idea to reformat the card afterwards as having the firmware update on the card can cause your camera to come on slightly slower each time.

[@bbtrainerfish7124]

So I don't use or have a memory card reader , but instead I use the included cable and connect the camera directly to the computer when I transfer photos. I for some reason cannot perform the update of the firmware because it wont transfer to the camera. Are you aware of this being an issue, that you must remove the memory card and use a reader to upload the firmware file to the card in that manner only?

[@kieranhayesphotography]

H, I have always used a card reader for the updates but you can also use the SnapBridge app from Nikon to update the firmware wirelessly. It could be a lot easier for you to do it this way as you don't have a card reader.

[@JLCinelens]

Same, its not a problem.

[@ivorgottschalk6432]

Thanks for this explanation.

[@kieranhayesphotography]

You are welcome and glad it helped a bit. Firmware updates can be frightening if you haven't done them before.

[@BoogalyTheGreat]

Do you have to format the CFExpress card first? Like if im unboxing my z8 right now. xD

[@kieranhayesphotography]

Always format the card first if it hasn't been used in the camera before. More importantly enjoy the Z8

[@alansunshinemd]

You did not mention how to backup your settings before starting the update. Did you loose your settings or do they have to be reinstalled?

[@kieranhayesphotography]

Hi Alan, no my settings stayed the same. It's always best to have a backup of your settings on a spare card at all times though. There have been one or two people who have had minor issues with the odd setting changed.

[@alansunshinemd]

After reading this part of the update, I had to reach out to you for advise: “Note that IPTC presets cannot be loaded if menu settings were saved to a memory card using [Save/load menu settings] > [Save menu settings] in a camera with a “C” firmware version 1.01 or earlier and loaded to the camera using [Save/load menu settings] > [Load menu settings] after performing this update. Be sure to copy and load the IPTC presets individually via the method described above.” Thoughts?

[@alansunshinemd]

I bit the bullet and all went well. Thanks for you detail description of the process. Well done.

[@kieranhayesphotography]

@@alansunshinemd Hi Alan, sorry only seeing your messages there now, I am travelling in Germany ATM. I don't have any IPTC presets programmed in my camera, but again if you have or had it would be a good idea to save them to your PC. Again it's not something I do and I would think the number of people who set presets like that would be small enough and should also have backups on their computer. Good to hear all went well and enjoy the 2.0 update. It's a massive one 👍

[@mohamedloucif1415]

I just bought a Nikon Z30 but it only has the Chinese language. Is there a solution?

[@kieranhayesphotography]

Hi, it sounds like you got a camera destined for the Chinese market. Did you buy it in China or off a retailer in Europe or the USA? As far as I know there is no way of overturning that. I presume you tried the menu system to see if you can change the language? You can download the English manual online and follow that to help you get to that point. It might be possible to change it if you are lucky with a firmware update (I doubt it though).

[@smkunder1]

Is there any reason you can’t put update on the sd card?

[@kieranhayesphotography]

Hi Steve, I haven't done an upgrade via SD card in a while but yes you can do it. The most important step there is to make sure your SD card slot is listed as the primary card slot. The camera only looks for updates on the primary card slot apparently.

[@kaawe100]

In your video I can see LF 1.20 to the right, but after mine upgrade to 2.00 the LF is 1.00 ......what and why? Thanks anyway !

[@kieranhayesphotography]

Hi, the LF1.20 is for the Lens Firmware. Which depends on the lens you are using. You can also update the lens firmware the same way. If you check the Nikon website it will tell you the latest Firmware for your lens. Hope that helps a bit and enjoy version 2.0 on the Z8.

[@kaawe100]

@@kieranhayesphotography Yes, I figured it out now😇 Beside Bird mode i like Cykle AF area mode a lot and Birdmode/subjekt i know from my Z9

[@kieranhayesphotography]

@@kaawe100 I think this is the most feature rich update I have ever seen on a Nikon camera. Great news for us all 😀