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Z 5 Firmware

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  • Windows
  • Mac OS

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 Z 5 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.
  • • Updates can be performed for you by a Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • • Read the information below before proceeding.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.01 to 1.02
  • • Added support for NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lenses.
  • • Fixed an issue that resulted in certain aperture values not being selected when control rings for the following lenses were rotated to stop aperture down in movie mode:
    • – NIKKOR Z 24–50mm f/4–6.3
    • – NIKKOR Z 24–200mm f/4–6.3 VR
    • – NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR
    • – NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR
  • • Fixed an issue that prevented the TTL flash compensation value selected with the camera being reflected by the flash units, resulting in flash compensation not being applied, when:
    • – two or more flash units were controlled via radio AWL, and
    • – all flash units were in the same group.
Changes from Previous Versions
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.00 to 1.01

  • • Fixed an issue that occurred when the camera was used with an MB-N10 battery pack with two batteries installed and an EN-EL15 or EN-EL15a in Chamber A, namely that the camera would sometimes fail to switch to the battery in Chamber B when the battery in Chamber A was exhausted.
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
NameZ 5 “C” Firmware Version 1.02
Supported camerasZ 5
Supported camera firmware versions“C” firmware versions 1.00–1.01
File nameF-Z5-V102W.exe
System requirements
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise

Note: A computer and card reader are required.

CopyrightNikon Corporation
Archive typeSelf-extracting
ReproductionNot permitted
Updating the Camera Firmware
  1. Create a folder on the computer hard disk and name it as desired.
  2. Download F-Z5-V102W.exe to the folder created in Step 1.
  3. Run F-Z5-V102W.exe to extract the following file to a folder named “Z5Update”:
    • Z_5_0102.bin (the camera firmware)
  4. Using a card reader, copy “Z_5_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.
  5. Insert the memory card into the camera and turn the camera on.
  6. Select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.
  7. Once the update is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
  8. Confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

Note: For 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
NameZ 5 “C” Firmware Version 1.02
Supported camerasZ 5
Supported camera firmware versions“C” firmware versions 1.00–1.01
File nameF-Z5-V102M.dmg
System requirements
  • macOS Catalina version 10.15
  • macOS Mojave version 10.14
  • macOS High Sierra version 10.13
  • macOS Sierra version 10.12

Note: A computer and card reader are required.

CopyrightNikon Corporation
Archive typeSelf-extracting
ReproductionNot permitted
Updating the Camera Firmware
  1. Download F-Z5-V102M.dmg.
  2. Double-click the F-Z5-V102M.dmg icon to mount a disk image containing a folder named “Z5Update”, which in turn contains the following file:
    • Z_5_0102.bin (the camera firmware)
  3. Using a card reader, copy “Z_5_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.
  4. Insert the memory card into the camera and turn the camera on.
  5. Select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.
  6. Once the update is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
  7. Confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

Note: For 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.

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