- Added more video monitoring sources (iPad only): Supports HDMI capture cards and UVC cameras, with selectable resolution and frame rate, image rotation, horizontal/vertical mirroring, and zoom settings. - Added monitor recording (iPad only): Supports MP4/MOV containers and H.264/H.265 encoding, selectable audio inputs, and saving to the app gallery, Photos, or a folder in Files. - Added synchronized recording: When connected wirelessly to a camera while monitoring via HDMI, recording can start and stop simultaneously in the app and on the camera. When recording ends on the camera, the app automatically finalizes its local recording. - Added synchronized audio recording: Record high-quality audio using your Apple device’s microphone while shooting video. Supports audio/video synchronization adjustments and exporting a video copy with the audio recorded on your Apple device. - Improved audio monitoring: Supports USB audio monitoring, individual channel level meters, and audio input selection when used with synchronized audio recording. - Improved the self-timer experience: Starting the self-timer is now easier. - Improved the monitoring interface: The HDMI recording panel can be dragged and remembers its position. Also improved compact-window layouts and menu stability. - Remembers the monitoring source: Automatically saves and restores your HDMI/JPEG selection (iPad only). - Added support for the fish detection menu on the new Nikon Z5IIC. - Other bug fixes and performance improvements. - Getting the gear ready for a motorcycle trip. Due to iOS limitations, external video monitoring features are currently available only on iPad (iPadOS) and in the Android version.

- Optimized the Cinema Console account page for a better experience and interface, and added a device management feature. - Added a comparison between the original and adjusted image in the in-camera gallery, and optimized thumbnail loading for preview effects. - Added a "RAW files only" option for quick batch downloads, and optimized photo star-rating filters. - Fixed an issue where the gallery might not properly display photos already downloaded via Quick Transfer. - Eliminated a risk of the tab bar disappearing. - Other fixes and optimizations. - Prepared food for the cat for the National Day holiday.

- Fixed a known issue

- Added "Enable Account Feature" toggle (Settings > General) to show or hide the account feature - Optimized the account page in preparation for cross-platform entitlement sync (please wait for entitlement verification to be officially enabled) - Fixed a bug

- Optimized in-camera file downloads, allowing multiple download presets to be saved and quickly selected - Enhanced Quick Transfer stability, supporting retention of disconnected states, viewing failed files, and retrying - Added standalone video timecode sync - Improved GPS sync, RAW-to-JPEG watermarking, and photo metadata handling - Fixed an issue with the edit-crop function on the gallery page - Fixed an issue with in-camera file rating filters - Added a "JPEG/HEIF only" option for quick batch downloads - Optimized network connectivity and memory usage - Fixed multiple issues and improved overall stability - Added an optional Cinema Console account feature, supporting registration, login, profile sync, and account management (beta) - Support for verifying eligible App Store purchase records, preparing for cross-platform entitlement sync (beta) (The account feature is optional; not signing in will not affect existing purchases or functionality.)

- Optimized the in-camera file download flow with simplified steps and support for default download method settings. - Added the ability to select all files from a specific shooting date. - Restructured the Settings page. - Improved compatibility with lower versions such as iOS 17. - Added silent automatic check for app version updates.

Imaging Console 2 — Rapid Transfer Debuts, Ready for iOS 27 ! This update: - Added the ability to use a custom location for GPS attachment. - Optimized Dynamic Island display on certain models. - Improved loading and swipe responsiveness of the filter/LUT application panel in the file preview page. - Fixed an issue where the device model was not correctly recognized when adding a watermark in Gallery editing. - Gave the cat a small crucian carp.

Imaging Console 2 — Rapid Transfer Debuts, Ready for iOS 27 ! This is a major update. Imaging Console now not only controls cameras but also brings a powerful new file transfer workflow: select photos right on the camera and let them quickly arrive in Imaging Console. - New “Rapid Transfer”: When you play back photos on the camera and mark your favorites as protected, they are automatically imported into Imaging Console. - Supports JPEG/HEIF, NEF, as well as MOV, MP4, NEV, and R3D. - Files can be saved to Imaging Console Gallery, System Photos, Files & custom folders. - Real-time transfer progress: percentage, speed, and processing count — with support for canceling, retrying, and manual refresh. - Manual refresh can search for existing protected files on the camera, with the option to import only new ones or re-import everything. - Supports attaching GPS, IPTC, and copyright info during import, with separate IPTC and copyright template management. - The former “Single Camera” page is renamed to “Control”. When Rapid Transfer is enabled, the camera connection will focus on file listening and transfer. - Optimized camera file protection status refresh, file cache management, import error prompts, and overall UI. - Imaging Console Lite Plus now also supports Rapid Transfer. Other updates: - Improved the overall UI — more beautiful and more pleasing to the eye (with a little surprise). - Improved connection stability, significantly extending background keep‑alive time for wireless connections such as camera hotspots. - Significantly improved Live Activities and Dynamic Island display. - Improved in‑camera file download progress display, with detailed progress view and precise control over each file download. - Improved in‑camera file badges, adding a “downloaded” file indicator. - Optimized GPS attachment option logic. - Improved Gallery photo editing features, fixing incorrect HDR image color mapping. - Improved watermark feature, adding custom icon management. - Added GPS info to the file preview page, with direct link to maps. - Added “Feedback & Suggestions” under Settings → About, allowing you to send feedback directly to the VisualMine team. - Added “Sync Location Now” option in the top‑right menu of the Control page. - Added option to enable/hide the "Group" feature. - Other bug fixes and optimizations.

- Fixed a bug. - (Beta) Added the ability to use custom icons for the watermark feature.

- (Beta) Added watermark feature with two built-in templates: "Corner Watermark" and "Photo Card". Supports auto‑download/manual download of in‑camera photos and gallery photo editing, enabling direct export of watermarked photos after capture. - Added LUT preview support for monitoring in photo shooting mode. - LUT preview is no longer restricted to Log mode when monitoring in video shooting mode. - Added two new touch AF modes in monitoring: "AF Point Positioning" (photo/video) and "Touch Shutter/Trigger AF" (photo), offering the same experience as the camera's touch AF, with cycling through four modes. - Optimized touch AF logic and responsiveness. - Fixed duplicate downloads of in‑camera photos when the second card slot function was set to "RAW Primary Slot – JPEG Secondary Slot" or "JPEG Primary Slot – JPEG Secondary Slot" on dual‑slot cameras. - Fixed burst photos not displaying as merged when the second card slot function was set to "RAW Primary Slot – JPEG Secondary Slot" or "JPEG Primary Slot – JPEG Secondary Slot". - Other bug fixes and optimizations. - The kitten felt the owner wasn't spending enough time at home, so she gave the owner several cat punches.

- Fixed issues related to in-camera GPS attachment and optimized related functionality. - Quick Preview now supports browsing earlier photos. - Quick Preview now supports auto-refresh to display the latest photos. - Fixed an issue where FHD files were duplicated under certain dual-card slot settings. - Fixed inaccurate capture time metadata for downloaded FHD files. - Optimized disconnection response between Imaging Console and the camera. - Other bug fixes and optimizations. - The kitten will be home alone for three days — automated feeder has been set up.

- Optimized the Exposure Guide feature (beta).

- (Beta) Added support for the Planit – Exposure Guide feature, located in the "Special Shooting Modes" section. With Imaging Console, Nikon Z cameras can now automatically shoot according to an exposure guide — ideal for astrophotography such as solar/lunar eclipses! This feature works with the Exposure Guide in the Planit App and requires a CSV file exported from Planit. Tutorials are available on VisualMine(视觉矿洞)'s social media channels. - Fixed a potential crash when viewing combined burst photos if there were too many images. - Optimized in‑camera file filtering. - Optimized manual refresh for in‑camera files. - Fixed an issue where rating settings were missing on certain models. Models that support remote rating via the App: Z9, Z50II, Z5II, Z6III, Zf, ZR. All models support reading ratings. - Optimized the numerical display of the in‑camera file download progress bar. - Further refined menu translations for older camera models. - Other bug fixes.

- Resolved several known issues.

- Fixed an issue where Imaging Recipe Picture Controls did not display correctly in the i‑Menu. - Added support for applying LUT effects to photos (must be enabled in the LUT & Picture Control management page; disabled by default). Added App update check feature. - Fixed an issue where filtering RAW files failed to load thumbnails when RAW+JPEG/HEIF combined display was enabled. - Other bug fixes and optimizations.

- Added support for custom import of NP3 Picture Controls.* - Added a new built-in Picture Control and filter: VM-Natural (NP3) - Refined the interaction and UI for filter/LUT selection on the in‑camera file preview page. - Added editing capabilities for Gallery files (beta Phase 1, supports filters/LUTs, cropping, desqueeze, and rotation.). - Added desqueeze application during photo/video export. - Added screen rotation feature in Live Preview (landscape only); vertical videos can now be properly monitored when using on Mac. - Fixed an occasional issue where exported video files could not be successfully saved to the system Photos library. - Fixed a potential camera hotspot connection failure on the "Connect to New Camera" page. - Optimized speed calculation and units for download progress. - Fixed an issue where the camera hotspot might not be discoverable when running on Mac. - Other bug fixes and optimizations. - The cat kept us company while working — rewarded with 10 dental treats. *Nikon Imaging Cloud Picture Controls are not supported.

- Fixed several known issues. - Gave my cat two treat sticks.

- Fixed issues related to power zoom lens (PZ lens) control. - Added position preset functionality for PZ lens control (supported camera models only, PZ3/2). - Fixed issues related to desqueeze. - Optimized the desqueeze feature module. - Adjusted in‑camera RAW+JPEG combined display: resolved performance issues caused by combined display; removed combined display support for certain models based on camera capabilities. - Added enable/disable functionality for LUTs, Picture Controls, and filters. - Added support for left/right swipe on the LUT/filter application bar in the file preview page for quick switching. - Added support for grid preview during multi‑select of in‑camera files for easier selection. - Optimized in‑camera file loading performance — now smoother. - Optimized response of the close button on the monitoring page. - Other bug fixes and performance optimizations.

This update: - Improved connection stability. - Resolved several connection-related issues. - *Added Menu Preset module (works with the camera's "Save/Load Menu Settings" feature). - Added GPS attachment option — Camera GPS (requires "Connect to Smart Device" connection method). - Optimized the status area UI on the connection home page for better landscape display. - Added IPTC module with management and auto‑attachment support. - Improved copyright info editing and auto‑attachment. - App Gallery now supports importing from Files, enabling file import from external storage devices such as card readers. - Optimized App menu page. - Other bug fixes and optimizations. - Fed the cat three meals. *Supports these models: Z9 (firmware 4.00 or later), Z8 (firmware 2.00 or later), Z6III, Z5II, Zf (firmware 2.00 or later), Z50II, ZR. 1.2.5 Update: - Optimized in‑camera file browsing performance. - Refined the in‑camera file preview interface. - Added support for tapping date headers to quickly jump to that date while browsing. - Multi‑select now supports selecting all files from a specific date with one tap. - Improved large file download stability. - Browsing of downloaded in‑camera files is now possible while downloads are in progress (requires cached data). - Optimized the download progress bar for in‑camera files. - Improved Live Activity display for in‑camera file downloads. - Added numerical display and custom value/range adjustment for Zebra monitoring. - Fixed an issue where the bottom control bar on the single‑camera control page sometimes displayed in the wrong position.

- Optimized in-camera file browsing performance — now buttery smooth. - Refined the in-camera file preview interface. - Added support for tapping date headers to quickly jump to that date while browsing. - Multi‑select now supports selecting all files from a specific date with one tap. - Improved large file download stability. - Browsing of downloaded in‑camera files is now possible while downloads are in progress (requires cached data). - Optimized the download progress bar for in‑camera files. - Improved Live Activity display for in‑camera file downloads. - Added numerical display and custom value/range adjustment for Zebra monitoring. - Fixed an issue where the bottom control bar on the single‑camera control page sometimes displayed in the wrong position. - Other bug fixes and optimizations. - Gave my cat a treat stick as a reward.

- Improved browsing smoothness when switching between in‑camera files. - Optimized Quick Preview performance. - Self‑timer mode now supports setting the number of shots. - Improved compatibility with the oldest models such as Z6. - Fixed an issue where the status at the top of the connection page sometimes displayed incorrectly. - Fixed an issue where the ZR could incorrectly show a recording status during interval shooting. - Fixed incorrect orientation for vertical photos when applying filters in Quick Preview or in‑camera file preview. - Optimized date‑based grouping for in‑camera files. - Other bug fixes. - Gave my cat a bath and took a break.

- Added compatible camera option "Connect to Smart Device". - Deeply optimized connection flow and user experience. - Improved compatibility with older camera models; for wireless in‑camera file access, please use the "Connect to Smart Device" option. - Auto‑connect now supports all connection methods. - Optimized auto‑download experience. - Optimized burst auto‑download experience. - Improved self‑timer experience with large‑digit countdown and audible feedback. - Self‑timer is now supported in Live Preview. - Added support for custom save folders (including macOS). - Added quick‑open target folder support on macOS. - Added storage management feature. - Fixed an issue where FHD files could not be downloaded when Tone Mode was set to HLG. - Improved HDR display support for .HIF files. - Added combined display for in‑camera RAW+JPEG/HEIF files. - Added combined display for in‑camera burst photos (supported on select models such as Z9 and Z8; if not combined, the model does not support this feature). - Added date‑based grouping for in‑camera files. - Batch downloads of multiple in‑camera files now support applying filters (non‑RAW images only). - Refined connection flow UI. - Refined preview pages for in‑camera files, post‑capture Quick Preview, and Gallery files. - Added single‑tap to enter clean preview mode on file preview pages. - Optimized file preview window sizing on iPadOS and macOS. - Other UI tweaks, detail improvements, and bug fixes.

This update: - Fixed several known issues.

- LivePhoto upgrade: added custom generation and export options. - Added GPS attachment option for LivePhoto export. - LivePhotos from HDR videos now preserve HDR by default. - Fixed Lock control in LiveView. - Added "Clean Display" mode for LiveView. - Improved tap accuracy for menus to reduce accidental touches. - Adjusted exit method — no longer requires entering the LiveView menu. - Refined LiveView menu categories. - Optimized iPad display. - Added desqueeze support for anamorphic vertical video (experimental). - Added bitrate info display for video files. - Added bitrate selection for LUT-baked in-camera downloads. - Fixed Quick Preview not working in LiveView mode. - Improved Quick Preview handling of RAW+JPEG. - When shooting RAW+JPEG/HEIF, Quick Preview now supports downloading RAW, JPEG/HEIF, or both. - Optimized PZ lens controls. - Added option to automatically enter a specific page (Control, Files, or LiveView) after connecting. - Fixed silent shooting display for older models. - UI refinements: "Nikon Yellow" is fully back. - Added "Plum Purple" as an accent color option. - Other bug fixes.

- LUT selector return - LUT selector now supports automatic positioning and expansion to the current LUT - Optimized quick color temperature adjustment; long press the plus/minus buttons to rapidly adjust color temperature values - Partial translation optimizations - Adjusted the position of "Download & Share" on the in-camera file preview page, now requiring one less operation - Fixed a minor connectivity issue