Nikon Zfc Firmware Update
May 16, 2023 21:57:36 #
cmcaroffino
Loc: Sebring, FL
I just updated the firmware of my Nikon Zfc to the latest 1.40 and now my Viltrox lenses will not work or are even recognized by the camera. They work fine on my Z50 and Z6II and worked on the Zfc before the firmware update. So beware anyone with Viltrox lenses before installing the new update.
May 17, 2023 00:07:45 #
Viltrox will likely put out a firmware update for the lens shortly. I would check their website.
May 17, 2023 01:19:15 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
cmcaroffino wrote:
I just updated the firmware of my Nikon Zfc to the latest 1.40 and now my Viltrox lenses will not work or are even recognized by the camera. They work fine on my Z50 and Z6II and worked on the Zfc before the firmware update. So beware anyone with Viltrox lenses before installing the new update.
Hopefully you saved the previous firmware update. If so, you can reinstall it and it will overwrite the current version.
May 17, 2023 06:49:25 #
cmcaroffino
Loc: Sebring, FL
I tried that but apparently you cant go back to an older firmware once the latest update has been installed but thanks for the suggestion. I think Viltrox will eventually come out with an update. I wanted to warn anyone with Viltrox lenses that they might want to wait before installing the update.
May 17, 2023 06:54:18 #
cmcaroffino
Loc: Sebring, FL
I checked their website and its still the same firmware. Thanks. Also the update didnt improve the cameras performance it updated its compatibility.
May 17, 2023 12:48:27 #
cmcaroffino wrote:
I just updated the firmware of my Nikon Zfc to the latest 1.40 and now my Viltrox lenses will not work or are even recognized by the camera. They work fine on my Z50 and Z6II and worked on the Zfc before the firmware update. So beware anyone with Viltrox lenses before installing the new update.
The dark side of "progress." I thought Nikon was okay with other brands of lenses.
May 17, 2023 12:52:50 #
Reverting to older firmware -
Yes, No, Maybe.
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4455927
It seems that once a new update is announced, the old ones become unavailable. If that's true, the we should keep all the former firmware updates.
Yes, No, Maybe.
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4455927
It seems that once a new update is announced, the old ones become unavailable. If that's true, the we should keep all the former firmware updates.
May 17, 2023 16:50:39 #
cmcaroffino
Loc: Sebring, FL
jerryc41 wrote:
Reverting to older firmware -
Yes, No, Maybe.
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4455927
It seems that once a new update is announced, the old ones become unavailable. If that's true, the we should keep all the former firmware updates.
Yes, No, Maybe.
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4455927
It seems that once a new update is announced, the old ones become unavailable. If that's true, the we should keep all the former firmware updates.
Ok, for an update. The old firmware was still available on the Nikon website. I was able to download it and reinstall it in the camera. (the first time I tried it it didn't work). It did reset all my settings in the camera so I had to reset everything in the camera but my Viltrox lenses now work so I am not updating again until that issue is resolved. Thanks everyone for your replies and help. Hope this helps anyone from who was thinking of installing the update and who has some Viltrox lenses.
May 17, 2023 17:25:09 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The dark side of "progress." I thought Nikon was okay with other brands of lenses.
May 17, 2023 18:36:38 #
cmcaroffino wrote:
I checked their website and its still the same firmware. Thanks. Also the update didnt improve the cameras performance it updated its compatibility.
Nikon Rumors had this listed on its website over the weekend for the following lenses (not sure if your lenses are on this list).
Here is the page on the Viltrox site.
https://www.viltrox.com/xzzx?ref=RvJ-OPWPaorCs
AF 13mm f/1.4 Z (firmware version v1.0.4)
AF 23mm f/1.4 Z (firmware version v1.0.6)
AF 33mm f/1.4 Z (firmware version v1.0.6)
AF 56mm f/1.4 Z (firmware version v1.0.6)
AF 24mm f/1.8 Z (firmware version v1.0.8)
AF 35mm f/1.8 Z (firmware version v1.0.8)
AF 50mm f/1.8 Z (firmware version v1.0.8)
AF 85mm f/1.8 Z (firmware version v1.2.3)
May 18, 2023 08:53:31 #
May 18, 2023 22:31:53 #
cmcaroffino
Loc: Sebring, FL
rangel28 wrote:
Nikon Rumors had this listed on its website over t... (show quote)
Thanks for the info. I have the 13mm, 23,, and 56mm
May 19, 2023 09:02:34 #
cmcaroffino wrote:
Thanks for the info. I have the 13mm, 23,, and 56mm
I've been very slightly tempted to get a Viltrox, but I really don't have the need right now.
May 19, 2023 10:09:41 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've been very slightly tempted to get a Viltrox, but I really don't have the need right now.
Dont let that stop you. Be an upstanding upholder of our Sacred UHH Traditions !
May 19, 2023 11:45:41 #
User ID wrote:
Dont let that stop you. Be an upstanding upholder of our Sacred UHH Traditions !
I'm all for Sacred Traditions, but not buying things I can't justify; and I am very good at justifying purchases.
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