Nikon Z9 Firmware v5.30 Rolls Out: Update Guide and What to Expect
Nikon has begun distributing firmware version 5.30 for the flagship Nikon Z9. The update is available now via Nikon’s official Download Center and is recommended for users who want the latest refinements and reliability improvements.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 5.20 to 5.30
| Note: The changes listed below under “Still Photography”, “Video Recording”, “Playback”, “Controls”, and “Network” are detailed in the Supplementary Firmware Update Manual.
Note: Due to the addition of new menu items, some Custom Settings menu items have been renumbered. ■ Still Photography
■ Video Recording
■ Playback
■ Controls
■ Network
■ Other Changes
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Japan’s best-sellers: Nikon’s selling well
The Canon R6III has conquered the Japanese charts and is obviously in the lead. But Nikon cameras are still selling strong:
Mapcamera best selling cameras in November
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III
- RICOH GR IV
- SONY α7C II
- FUJIFILM X-E5
- Nikon Z5II
- Nikon Z R
- FUJIFILM X-M5
- RICOH GR IIIx
- Nikon Z f
- SONY α7IV
Yodobashi best selling cameras second half of November
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III Body
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II Body
- SONY α7C II Zoom Lens Kit Silver | Black
- SONY α7C II Body Silver | Black
- FUJIFILM X-E5 XF23mm Lens Kit Silver | Black
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III · RF24-105 L IS USM Lens Kit
- Nikon Z50II Double Zoom Kit
- Nikon ZR Body
- Nikon Z5II Body
- Hasselblad X2D II 100C Body
Yodobashi best selling lenses second half of November
- Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (E-mount)
- Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
- Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM
- Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
- Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary (E-mount)
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
- Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
- Hasselblad XCD 2.8-4/35-100E
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
The NIkon Z5II is the product of the year at Dpreview
In this video the Dpreview team discusses the gear of the year. Here is the list:
Product of the Year
- Winner: Nikon Z5II
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III
- Hasselblad X2D II 100C
- Panasonic S1 II
- Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art
Best High-End Camera
Best Enthusiast Camera
Best Prime Lens
- Winner: Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art
- Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM
- Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS Sports
- Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Best Compact Camera
2025 DPReview Innovation Award
- Winner: Sigma BF
- AI Masking (based on local models)
- Fujifilm X half
Chris&Jordan selected “The Best and Worst Camera Gear Of 2025”
In their usual professional and sober fashion 😉 Chris and Jordan analytically selected the Best and Worst gear of the year!
Best Camera:
Best Lens
Best Video camera
Worst Camera:
Worst Lens:
Worst Video Camera:
New Brightin Star AF 24mm F1.8 Z lens announced
Brightin Star announced the new 24mm f/1.8 FE autofocus lens you can preorder worldwide through Amazon (click here).








