If you are attempting to update firmware on Nikon mirrorless cameras such as Z6 and Z7, you will see “C” (camera) and “LF” (lens firmware) versions. In the above example, the versions are 1.00 for the camera and 2.005 for the lens. The first number (C) represents camera firmware version, while the second number (L) represents lens firmware version (for various in-camera lens corrections). On Nikon DSLRs, write down the C and L version numbers (on some cameras there will be A and B instead of C). Although Nikon has a very good history and reputation when it comes to firmware releases, it does not necessarily mean that bad things won’t happen in the future. In some cases, it is best to wait for at least 2-3 weeks after a brand new firmware update is released, to make sure that it does not come with unexpected bugs and problems. I personally feel otherwise – why not to run the latest and greatest camera software? And why would you resist adding more functions to your camera, especially if those functions are available to you at no charge? If you agree with me, then you should check what firmware you are running today and what firmware is currently available from Nikon. Some photographers argue that they do not feel the need to touch camera firmware, since they do not have any problems with their cameras and everything seems to be functioning properly. If you have never updated firmware on your Nikon DSLR or mirrorless camera, or have not performed an update for a long time, you might want to check if new firmware is available for your camera.
This ability to be able to update and run the latest version of firmware has become a standard among camera manufacturers, allowing end-users to run the latest and greatest firmware on their cameras. The firmware updates not only provide important fixes for identified bugs, but also provide brand new features that were absent when the device was shipped from the manufacturer. Most modern electronic gadgets provide the ability to update their firmware by downloading fixes and updates through manufacturers’ websites and applying those updates on the devices. One of the areas within the camera that rarely ever gets touched, is the camera software, also known as “firmware”.
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