Nikon Z9 firmware 3.0 first impressions

The Nikon Z9 (our best camera of 2021) continues to get better with the new 3.0 firmware. While 2.0 brought out a lot of headline grabbing features to encourage more photographers to buy the camera, firmware 3.0 seems much more focused on improving the shooting experience for existing users. 

To guide you through the latest improvements, we used puppets. No, we don't need give you a reason.

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0:00 - Intro
0:43 - 60FPS DX mode
1:08 - Hi-Res Zoom
1:58 - Selectable AF color
2:42 - Other video tweaks
3:14 - AF Improvements
4:02 - Customizable record button
4:28 - First impressions
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[gwyneplaine]

There's something about your appearance in this video that I just can't seem to put my finger on. Have the two of you started a new skincare regiment?

[clar]

These puppet sketches are the most Canadian thing I have ever seen on youtube... well, actually this looks like a lot higher budget than a lot of 80's Canadian content ever was.

[mrhallphotography]

Excellent Video. Funny Video. Love The creativity. I've been following DPreview for more than a decade and you have never disappointed me!. Keep up the good work.

[realJonSpringer]

Nikon is killing it. Love the puppets, BTW.

[RaymondParkerPhoto]

You guys are no dummies! I was already in love with my Z9. This is like "they" just bought me a new pre-Xmas present!

[chuckmower]

Love the puppets. Great review. Great presentation.

[normk]

Looking forward to the improved AF. Thanks for the hilarious review. Not only to you guys provide valuable information, you always make it entertaining,

[JRodPhotoArt]

Wow Nikon, this is amazing. The Z9 keeps getting better. And maybe we will see a new camera announced soon.

[jjmarz]

Chris finally figured out how he could do a video wearing nothing from the waist down.

[frankseophotos]

This channel is ultimate dad jokes channel, which I love.

[DGBomber]

You guys look incredible in this video, this firmware must really work!

[uvp]

It's nice to see Nikon turning their Z9 into an even bigger powerhouse.

[Sashman]

You keep doing it! Making firmware updates very entertaining.

[animestarlord]

Love my Z9. This new update helps bigtime.

[David-ilxw]

Amazing footage of a big puppet running toward the camera. Kudos to the puppeteers.

[stephencrawford]

Came for the firmware review but stayed for puppet show. Excellent entertaining review.

[PeteBreen]

Jordan-puppet is the greatest thing I've seen in weeks on YouTube. 👍

[peterjohnson]

I no longer have ANY Nikon gear but I had to watch this review for the puppets' opinions!

[turnerx]

You guys are awesome! Also, well done Nikon.

[larrycitra]

They are the “Hecklers” from the Muppets show … brilliant!!!🎉