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October 29, 2025

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Nikon’s New Zf Firmware Update

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Nikon has released firmware version 3.00 for the Zf, adding a handful of new features and refinements to the camera. The biggest change is an in-camera Film Grain effect that gives photos and videos a textured, analog-style look. Users can adjust the grain across three different sizes and six intensity levels, making it easy to fine-tune how strong or subtle the effect appears. The feature can also be paired with Nikon’s Image Recipes, downloadable profiles that apply specific colour and tone adjustments, allowing for more customised image processing directly in-camera.

The update also brings some nice improvements for manual focus users. A new “only during zoom” option for focus peaking lets peaking highlights show up only when zooming in to confirm focus, keeping the viewfinder cleaner when composing shots. Nikon also added a maximum aperture level indicator to help find the point of sharpest focus when using manual lenses. For framing, there are new grid overlays, a 4:3 grid for stills and a 9:16 grid for video, which make it easier to compose shots for different formats, including social media.

Other small but useful changes in version 3.00 include an automatic monitor display switch, an option to change the electronic shutter sound, and new settings for video orientation recording. The update was first previewed last month alongside the silver edition Zf, which ties in nicely with the new film grain mode and Nikon’s film-era design cues. Firmware version 3.00 is available now as a free download through the Nikon Imaging Cloud app.

You can see full details on Nikon’s website here

The Latest Sony Rumours

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According to several leaks, Sony has some interesting glass in the works. hree new lenses are reportedly being tested, including an ultra-wide zoom with a constant f/2 aperture. The list includes a Sony 100-400mm f/4 GM, a lighter 100-400mm G version with a variable aperture, and that mysterious wide-angle f/2 zoom. These lenses are apparently still in the testing phase, so they are not expected to be announced just yet. However, SonyAlphaRumors reports that the trio could arrive sometime between November 2025 and April 2026 if everything goes according to plan.

There is also a chance Sony could announce one or two of them alongside the rumoured A7 V, which is expected to be revealed later this year, either in late November or early December. The most eye-catching of the bunch is the ultra-wide f/2 zoom, which is said to be a world first. While it is not entirely surprising given Sony’s recent f/2 zoom lineup (including the 28-70mm f/2 and 50-150mm f/2) this lens would complete what many are calling Sony’s “f/2 trinity.” Early rumours suggest it could cover something like 16-25mm or 16-28mm, rather than the more typical 16-35mm range, due to the faster aperture.

The rumoured 100-400mm f/4 GM would also make waves, as the current 100-400mm GM tops out at f/4.5-5.6. A constant f/4 aperture across that range would make it a strong option for sports and wildlife photographers, though likely at a premium price. For those wanting something more compact and affordable, the variable-aperture 100-400mm G might be the more practical choice. For now, though, these lenses remain behind Sony’s closed doors, we will just have to wait and see when (and if) they make it out into the wild.

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