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One such example of customer feedback relates to theZ9 Nikons firstmirrorless camera without a mechanical shutter.

With no shutter, Nikon thought it shouldnt make a shutter sound when a picture has been taken.

Nikon Z9 on a bench in front of a wooden cabin

The Nikon Z9 has received three major firmware updates and numerous small updates since its launch.

Nikon isnt alone in announcing firmware updates, but it is arguably the most active.

Should we expect firmware updates?

It wasnt always this way.

Nikon Z6 ii camera in the hand with its firmware version displayed on rear screen

It’s worth checking what firmware version your camera is running because you could otherwise be missing out on new features added in later versions.(Image credit: Future)

In the film and DSLR days, Mitsuteru says that firmware updates were purely bug fixes.

Thats changed with mirrorless where support for new lenses is added in minor firmware updates.

Just because a camera companycanimprove its existing mirrorless cameras, it doesnt mean that it will.

Nikon Z6 ii camera in the hand with its firmware version displayed on rear screen

(Image credit: Future)

And to those, we tip our hats.

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