Firmware Friday: minor updates keep entry-level gear in top shape

Images: Nikon, Viltrox, TTArtisan Firmware Friday is back, and there are a few minor, but necessary, updates for Nikon's Z30, especially if you're a blogger or content creator on the go. Lenses from Viltrox and TTArtisan also received some updates, though the instructions for the former are pretty vague. Read on to learn what's new and get links to download the software you need to keep creating if you use any of these products. Nikon Z30 update for Version 1.20 (Mac) and (Windows) Fixed an issue where, in rare circumstances, the camera would stop responding when the camera was turned on together with the monitor opened from its storage position with the screen facing inward while [Pairing (Bluetooth)] or [Wi-Fi connection] under [SETUP MENU] > [Connect to smart device] was set to ON. Lenses Image: TTArtisan TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 APS-C for Sony E-mount, Ver. 11 Fixed a bug that caused the in-body image stabilization to not work. Optimized compatibility with some models. Viltrox AF 25mm F1.7 Air XF v. 1.0.3 and Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 XF v. 1.0.5 for (iOS) and (Android) Fixed known issues. While Viltrox didn't elaborate on the issues on its download pages, reports from our forums suggest problems with autofocus. At the same time, other sites reveal unwanted vignetting and inconsistent performance in low-light environments. However, there isn't any confirmation that these specific bugs have been fixed. That's all for this week. Make sure to check in every Friday for the latest firmware update news. Have a great weekend and happy shooting!

May 9, 2025 - 15:31

Firmware Friday: minor updates keep entry-level gear in top shape

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Images: Nikon, Viltrox, TTArtisan

Firmware Friday is back, and there are a few minor, but necessary, updates for Nikon's Z30, especially if you're a blogger or content creator on the go. Lenses from Viltrox and TTArtisan also received some updates, though the instructions for the former are pretty vague. Read on to learn what's new and get links to download the software you need to keep creating if you use any of these products.

Nikon

Z30 update for Version 1.20 (Mac) and (Windows)

Fixed an issue where, in rare circumstances, the camera would stop responding when the camera was turned on together with the monitor opened from its storage position with the screen facing inward while [Pairing (Bluetooth)] or [Wi-Fi connection] under [SETUP MENU] > [Connect to smart device] was set to ON.

Lenses

Image: TTArtisan

TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 APS-C for Sony E-mount, Ver. 11

Fixed a bug that caused the in-body image stabilization to not work.
Optimized compatibility with some models.

Viltrox AF 25mm F1.7 Air XF v. 1.0.3 and Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 XF v. 1.0.5 for (iOS) and (Android)

Fixed known issues.

While Viltrox didn't elaborate on the issues on its download pages, reports from our forums suggest problems with autofocus. At the same time, other sites reveal unwanted vignetting and inconsistent performance in low-light environments. However, there isn't any confirmation that these specific bugs have been fixed.

That's all for this week. Make sure to check in every Friday for the latest firmware update news. Have a great weekend and happy shooting!