Even 6 years later, these high-end full-frame DSLRs receive a fresh firmware update
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The Nikon D780 and D6 are both full-frame DSLR cameras – now they receive a new firmware update even six years after their release. | Credit: Rod Lawton/Digital Camera World
Think DSLRs are dead? Not quite, even in 2026. Nikon may have moved firmly into the mirrorless era, but it hasn't forgotten its high-end DSLRs.
Nikon's D780 and flagship D6 are both six-year-old full-frame DSLRs , but both have just received new firmware updates that fix a handful of exposure-related bugs.
There are no flashy new features here, but it's a reassuring sign that Nikon is still ironing out the quirks of these older DSLRs.
Firmware overview
When the Nikon D780 launched in 2020, it sparked a long-running camera debate about mirrorless versus DSLR cameras | Credit: Rod Lawton/Digital Camera World
Nikon D780 Ver 1.21 – Download link for Windows and Mac OS
Nikon D6 Ver. 1.71 – Download link for Windows and Mac OS
Improvements
Nikon D780• Fixed an issue where photos taken would sometimes be underexposed when zoom was adjusted during burst photography in high-speed continuous release mode
Nikon D6
Fixed the following issues:• Photos taken would sometimes be underexposed with a D-type lens attached
• Recalling shooting functions would sometimes limit the shutter speed to 1/250 s with auto FP high-speed sync
Pro Advice
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If you caught Episode 4 of Bokeh Face: Digital Camera World podcast , above, we discussed the best time to install firmware updates, why they matter, and what issues they can cause. It's a helpful listen if you're unsure when – or whenever – you should update.
It's smart to wait a week or two after release to see if any users hit snags. In the past, brands have had a few hiccups with major updates – for instance, introducing memory-setting bugs or minor interface glitches before being reissued.
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