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Nikon Z8 Firmware 3.00 Reportedly Causing Issues with Third-Party Lenses

Nikon Z8 Firmware 3.00 Reportedly Causing Issues with Third-Party Lenses

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Nikon has released firmware update version 3.00 for its Z8 mirrorless camera, but users are being urged to proceed with caution—especially those using third-party lenses. Reports have emerged of compatibility issues and potential malfunctions occurring when the update is applied with non-NIKKOR lenses attached. Nikon has acknowledged the issue and posted a warning on the official Z8 firmware download page. “Do not update the camera firmware with lenses other than Z-mount NIKKOR lenses or mount adapters other than FTZ II/FTZ attached; failure to observe this precaution could result in...
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