2. Z 7II/Z 6II Online Manual
  3. Changes Made via Firmware Updates
  4. Features Available with “C” Firmware Version 1.60

Features Available with “C” Firmware Version 1.60

“Prioritize Viewfinder” Monitor Modes

The [Prioritize viewfinder] monitor mode has been replaced by [Prioritize viewfinder (1)] and [Prioritize viewfinder (2)].

  • In [Prioritize viewfinder (1)] mode, the viewfinder turns on only when you look through it. This behavior is identical to that for [Prioritize viewfinder] in earlier versions of the camera “C” firmware.

  • In [Prioritize viewfinder (2)] mode, the viewfinder will turn on both when you look through it and also for a few seconds after the camera is turned on, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the AF-ON button is pressed.

  • The [Prioritize viewfinder] option for [Limit monitor mode selection] in the setup menu has also been replaced by [Prioritize viewfinder (1)] and [Prioritize viewfinder (2)] options.

  • If [Prioritize viewfinder (1)] or [Prioritize viewfinder (2)] is selected when the monitor is tilted, putting your eye to the camera will not trigger the viewfinder.

New Preview Settings for Flash Photography

[Always] and [Only when flash is not used] have been added to the options available for Custom Setting d9 [Apply settings to live view] > [On].

Option

Description

[On]

The effects of changes to settings such as white balance, Picture Controls, and exposure compensation are visible in the shooting display. Pressing 2 when [On] is highlighted displays [Always] and [Only when flash is not used] options.

  • [Always]: The effects of settings are also visible when a flash unit is attached and ready to fire.

    • This setting is recommended when the display is used for adjustments to background exposure.

    • The main subject may appear dark in the shooting display.

  • [Only when flash is not used]: Display brightness is adjusted for ease of viewing (as per [Off]) when a flash unit is attached and ready to fire. The effects of settings on colors are visible regardless.

[Off]

  • The effects of changes to settings such as white balance, Picture Controls, and exposure compensation are not visible in the shooting display. Color, brightness, and other settings are adjusted for ease of viewing during prolonged periods of use.

  • A g icon will appear in the shooting display.

New Custom Setting: d10 “Warm Display Colors”

A [Warm display colors] option has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position d10. Use warmer colors with reduced brightness in the shooting, menu, and/or playback displays. This makes the displays easier to view with vision adapted to dark environments during astronomical photography and the like.

Option

Description

[Warm display color options]

Choose from the following options.

  • [Mode 1]: Use warmer colors in the shooting, menu, and playback displays.

  • [Mode 2]: Use warmer colors in the menu display. Warmer colors are also used for the icons and other information in the shooting and playback displays, but not for the view through the lens or the content of pictures themselves.

  • [Off]: Warm colors are not used.

[Warm color display brightness]

Press 1 or 3 to adjust warm color display brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness.

New Custom Setting: d11 “Image Frame”

An [Image frame] option has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position d11. Select [Off] to hide the white border around the shooting displays in the monitor and viewfinder.

Custom Settings Renumbered

With the addition of Custom Settings d10 [Warm display colors] and d11 [Image frame], the [Framing grid display], [Focus peaking], and [View all in continuous mode] Custom Settings have been renumbered as shown.

New Custom Setting: g7 “Red REC Frame Indicator”

A [Red REC frame indicator] option has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position g7. If [On] is selected, a red border will appear around the shooting display while movie shooting is in progress. This helps prevent missed shots by alerting you when recording is in progress.

Custom Setting Renumbered

With the addition of [Red REC frame indicator] in the g7 position, [Assign MB‑N11 buttons] is now numbered g8.

New Option for the Setup Menu: “Finder Display Size (Photo Lv)”

A [Finder display size (photo Lv)] option has been added to the setup menu. Choose a magnification for the viewfinder display from [Standard] and [Small]. Selecting [Small] makes it easier to see the entire subject.