Rumors: Nikon is currently testing N-Log2

Some new Nikon rumors from China:

• Nikon is currently testing N-Log2 (leveraging the expertise of RED)
• All Nikon cameras capable of recording with N-Log will update to N-Log2 at almost the same time
• Nikon Z8 will get Imaging Cloud support, but Z9 won’t – at least for now (maybe later)

The information comes from a source that has been correct in the past.

Nikon has done a fantastic job with firmware updates in the last few years. Here’s a quick recap of how the Nikon Z9 features and capabilities have grown over the years:

• Dec 2021 (v1.00): Initial release
• Jan 2022 (v1.10): Extended buffer for RAW+JPEG, better flash compatibility
• Apr 2022 (v2.00): Added internal 8K 60p N-RAW & ProRes RAW, 120Hz EVF, Pre-Release Capture, 20 custom wide-area AF zones
• Oct 2022 (v3.00): High-frequency flicker reduction, Hi-Res Zoom, DX-format C60 burst mode
• Jun 2023 (v4.00): This was the most significant update — it introduced Auto Capture, much better subject tracking (which had been a weakness in earlier versions and not as strong as Canon’s), and new video tools. In the past, this would’ve been released as a Z9a on an entirely new body, but Nikon chose instead to improve the existing hardware via firmware.
• Dec 2023 (v4.10): Bird and airplane detection in subject tracking
• Mar 2024 (v5.00): Portrait enhancements, new shooting modes (C15), 400% LV zoom, advanced button and menu customisation
• Dec 2024 (v5.10): Video features like shutter-angle mode, custom zebras, HDR monitoring tools
• Apr 2025 (v5.20): NX Field remote shooting support, burst mode fixes, renamed settings

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