🛠️Nikon Z8 Firmware v3.01 – What It Fixes
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Nikon has released a new firmware update for the Z8—version 3.01. While it’s a minor patch, it plays an important role in stabilizing the changes introduced in v3.00. In this post, I’ll walk you through what’s new, what’s fixed, and why I recommend installing it—even if your camera is working fine.
If you've updated your Nikon Z8 to version 3.00, you'll want to install the new v3.01 firmware update right away. Nikon released it in July 2025 as a minor—but important—bug fix patch following the larger v3.00 update, which introduced major features like the Focus Limiter, Pixel Shift shooting, and several customization and usability enhancements.
Version 3.01 doesn’t add new features, but it does correct a few behind-the-scenes issues related to compatibility and performance. Nikon’s official notes mention:
Improved compatibility with certain third-party lenses
General stability improvements for users who had issues after installing v3.00
If your Z8 was behaving normally after the v3.00 update, you may not notice any changes, but it's still worth installing to ensure everything runs smoothly, especially if you use adapted lenses or third-party glass.
➡️ Coming Soon: A hands-on guide to the new Focus Limiter feature introduced in v3.00. I’ve been testing it this week and will walk through how to set it up, when to use it, and how it affects autofocus behavior in the field.
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No changes were made to Focus Limiter or Pixel Shift. This update simply builds on the v3.00 release by resolving minor bugs and improving third-party lens support.
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