An upcoming firmware update will bring Eye AF to the Nikon Z6 and Z7. The update will also give the cameras support for the CFexpress format, while allowing Pro Res Raw recording through HDMI with an ATOMOS accessory. The firmware was announced during CES 2019 but doesn’t yet have a launch date.
Nikon’s new mirrorless cameras are already getting new features, thanks to firmware. During CES 2019, Nikon shared a trio of new features that are currently under development for the Z7 and Z6, including CFexpress support, Eye AF, and ProRes RAW. The firmware doesn’t yet have a launch date.
Eye AF, Nikon says, will make capturing sharp eyes easier when photographing portraits as well as street and event photography. The software helps automatically detect the eyes to help avoid misplaced focal points. Eye AF, if done right, could be a welcome addition to the series — since options like the Sony a7R III already includes Eye AF.
