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z6 firmware update - only via xcd card?


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#1
brenegan

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Can you update the firmware via a direct connect cable from Mac->z6 or is the only way copying the file to the base of the card? newbie question.



#2
DecentExposure

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Updating the Camera Firmware
  1. Download F-Z6-V201M.dmg.
  2. Double-click the F-Z6-V201M.dmg icon to mount a disk image containing a folder named “Z6Update”, which in turn contains the following file:
    • Z_6_0201.bin (the camera firmware)
  3. Using an XQD card reader, copy “Z_6_0201.bin” to a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
    Note: Be sure to copy the firmware to the root (top-most) directory of the memory card. The camera will not recognize the new firmware if it is placed in a folder under the root directory.
  4. Insert the memory card into the camera and turn the camera on.
  5. Select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.
  6. Once the update is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
  7. Confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

Note: For detailed instructions or information on the equipment needed to complete the update, download the following pdf file:
Z-series_FirmUp_Mac_En.pdf (PDF) (0.25 MB)

Note: Updates can be performed for you by a Nikon-authorized service representative.



#3
Merco_61

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Nikon don't do tethered updates.



#4
brenegan

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Thanks for the responses. I found that I had a bad USBC->USBA connector. Once I replace it, I got the card reader working and then just followed the firmware upgrade instructions.



#5
fallout666

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only way is card reader and only way nikon wants to work.