Nikon’s NX Field App Is Now Free For The Z9

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Nikon just dropped firmware version 5.20 for the Z9, and while the update itself isn’t huge, it comes with a big perk: NX Field support is now completely free for Z9 users. If you’re not familiar, NX Field is Nikon’s remote shooting system designed for photojournalists and sports shooters—it lets you sync up multiple cameras, control them remotely, and send files directly to an FTP server.

NX Field has been around since 2021, originally made for the Nikon D5 and D6 DSLRs, and later added to Nikon’s mirrorless lineup, including the Z9. But until now, using it on the Z9 meant sending your camera in for a service install and paying up to $250 depending on the model. Now? No more shipping or extra cost. The new firmware builds NX Field right into the Z9’s standard software—just update your camera and you’re good to go.

Nikon hasn’t said whether they will make NX Field free for other mirrorless cameras like the Z8 or Z6 III, but there’s hoping. The more accessible this kind of pro-level tool becomes, the better for everyone.