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Andy	13-09-06 11:41

Nikon D2x firmware update next week? (now here)

According to a thread on DPR, the firmware update for the D2x, that takes it close to the D2xs, will be released next week.

I know posts on DPR need a healthy portion of salt, but it feels right.

Canis Vulpes

13-09-06 11:54

I read something a few weeks back about release by end of September. Personally I will download but wait until I update as I am very happy with the performance of the D2X - Very happy.

Don Hoey

19-09-06 17:14

D2X, D2Hs, D200 firmware just round the corner.

For those that are interested. I see Nikon USA is offering a Capture 4.4.2 updater as of today. Not on the Nikon European support site yet though.

Don

Alan13

19-09-06 22:26

Andy, Many thanks for this info. Have been anticipating its' arrival for a while.
Alan

Andy	03-10-06 10:03

Just to bring this up to the top... the new firmware is now available for download.

Canis Vulpes

03-10-06 12:25

Here is what it adds:-

H 0.3 (equivalent to ISO 1000), H 0.5 (equivalent to ISO 1100) and H 0.7 (equivalent to ISO 1250) options have been added between the ISO 800 and H 1 settings in the ISO menu.
Autofocus subject acquisition and tracking performance has been improved.
A Black-and-white (sRGB) option has been added to the Color mode option in the shooting menu.
A new Trim function has been added to the shooting menu.
Up to 3 custom tone curves can now be downloaded to the camera for use with the Custom Tone compensation option.
Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.4.2) Camera Control or Camera Control Pro with Ver. 1.1.1 and later is required to download 3 custom tone curves to the camera.
An Image authentication option has been added to the setup menu.
The optional Image Authentication Software is required to authenticate images.
A Save/load settings item has been added to the setup menu.
The Mirror lock-up option in the setup menu has been modified to function with battery power as well as AC-adapter power.
The Lock-On option in the CSM menu now offers 4 options: Long, Normal (default), Short, and Off.
Max. sensitivity and Min. shutter speed options have been added to the ISO auto menu.
The Maximum shots option in the CSM menu has been updated to support a maximum setting of 60 shots.
The FUNC. button item in the CSM menu has been divided into 2 separate items labelled FUNC. button and FUNC. + command.
A Recent settings item has been added to the setup menu.
The shooting data of an image in the playback photo-information display now includes. Focus mode (S/C/M) and Vibration reduction* (on/off)
*Displayed only when the image was captured with a VR lens.
Latitude and longitude GPS data now displays up to 3 digits* for each segment.
*3-digit display may not be possible with some GPS devices.
A compass bearing is displayed in the GPS data, if used with a GPS device is equipped with digital compass.

Not too sure what trim feature is - any ideas?

Now I know what the features really are I shall be installing this purely for improved auto-focus performance - not that there was anything wrong with existing auto-focus behavior.

Andy	03-10-06 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Fox (Post 12108)

Not too sure what trim feature is - any ideas?

It's just an in-camera cropping function, zoom and pan around and crop.... fortunately the cropped version is separate from the original, so no chance of an accident.

All seems o.k. here, menu a different colour... but if you asked me what it was before, I couldn't tell you ;)
The AF tracking will get a serious test next week.

Canis Vulpes

03-10-06 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy (Post 12109)

Arhh, jargon at play. Trim in my profession means 'fine adjust' hence trim tool.

Menus were background blue with different coloured headings:-
Shooting:- Green
CSM:- Purple
Setup:- Yellow
Recent:- Grey

I have my camera beside me and have just checked :rolleyes:

Andy	03-10-06 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Fox (Post 12110)

Menus were background blue with different coloured headings:-
Shooting:- Green
CSM:- Purple
Setup:- Yellow
Recent:- Grey

I have my camera beside me and have just checked :rolleyes:

Ah right, I'm terrible remembering things like that... I used the menu before upgrading, then 2 mins later I can't remember what colour it was before ;)

DPR is quite funny at the moment with the various firmware releases today... next I'll be hearing that a firmware upgrade has turned their camera in to full frame.

Canis Vulpes

05-10-06 17:26

Could someone kindly post a link to the download site, going through Nikon.co.uk I get a message advising I have not permission to open the page and I am not logged in - even though I am.

I have tried this on three different computers.

Andy	05-10-06 17:42

I can't find any mention of it on their abysmal site, the only thing I can see is the old notice of future firmware with links to the upgrade... where-as it had seperate posts on each of the new updates a couple of days ago.
I get the same message as you when I follow the link, yet I had no problems on tuesday (other than re-registering!!).

I can e-mail you the zip file of the firmware if you want.

cheers,
Andy

Don Hoey

05-10-06 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Fox (Post 12177)

Stephen,

I see Nikon UK have updated their site and that lead to an old page on European Support.

This will be slow as it has taken ages to open the various pages but go to Nikon Professional. Then Tech Support. Wait a bit and you will be at the proper site. Log on is normal ie no probs and there you have it.

Link here if it works
http://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/c...iid=&p_faqid=&

NOTE ........ and this is odd, until you sign in you will not see items 3-12 which is where the firmware update is. :confused:

PM if you still have probs

Don

Andy	05-10-06 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Hoey (Post 12183)

I've sent Stephen the firmware via e-mail.
Even loggged-in, I still get a no permission notice when I click on the windows version in the post.
9 Notice of future D2X Firmware Update

Two days ago it all looked very different, with new posts and no problems clicking thru to the firmware.

cheers,
Andy

Don Hoey

05-10-06 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy (Post 12184)

I've sent Stephen the firmware via e-mail.
Even loggged-in, I still get a no permission notice when I click on the windows version in the post.
9 Notice of future D2X Firmware Update

Two days ago it all looked very different, with new posts and no problems clicking thru to the firmware.

cheers,
Andy

Cheers Andy.

I just downloaded with no probs.

All very odd as going to Support through Nikon UK mainpage I was not recognised but linking through Proessional mainpage no probs. :confused: :confused:

Don

Canis Vulpes

05-10-06 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy (Post 12184)

I've sent Stephen the firmware via e-mail.
Even loggged-in, I still get a no permission notice when I click on the windows version in the post.
9 Notice of future D2X Firmware Update

Two days ago it all looked very different, with new posts and no problems clicking thru to the firmware.

cheers,

Andy

Thanks chaps,

Two days ago I received the permission denied message and figured the Nikon server was too busy to accept another connection. I waited until today to download but received the message again. I do have the firmware but may wait a few days longer before I upgrade.

Don Hoey

05-10-06 21:31

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Andy,

This just registered as a bit odd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy (Post 12184)

Even loggged-in, I still get a no permission notice when I click on the windows version in the post 9

So I have just logged in again. See attached screen shot. I think they are directing us all over the place.

Don

Don Hoey

05-10-06 21:35

Oh, and for those like me that have never done this sort of thing before.......... full instructions.

Link http://www.nikon-euro.com/kdb/en/200...ab_win_en.html

Don

Canis Vulpes

05-10-06 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Hoey (Post 12188)

Andy,

This just registered as a bit odd.

So I have just logged in again. See attached screen shot. I think they are directing us all over the place.

Don

Very strange! - I have never seen D2X firmware v2.00 only the future warning of upgrade and a link within that thread. I have even searched D2X firmware upgrades using drop-down selection on the tech support site. I wonder if Nikon's login/authentication is down and registering as a new user solves the problem or workaround at least. I had this trouble when trying to provide a link for here for D200 firmware update - same permission denied message.

Don Hoey

05-10-06 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Fox (Post 12191)

Stephen,

I only knew it was around as spent time catching up on DPR today.

Did you try by linking through http://www.nikon.co.uk/professional/customer_services/ as that was how I finally got there without having to re-register.

READING THE INSTRUCTIONS, unlike a number on DPR, I see I will have to get a CF card before I can upgrade, as I only have, courtesy of Nikon, MicroDrives. Question is do I really need any of the offerings in v2.0. Possibly not. :)

Don

Canis Vulpes

06-10-06 09:41

I would not upgrade using a microdrive if the instructions suggest using compact flash only. The only thought not to use microdrives could be transfer speed.

Andy	06-10-06 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Hoey (Post 12196)

Question is do I really need any of the offerings in v2.0. Possibly not. :)

Don

If you're perfectly happy with the camera, no need to upgrade the firmware. I like the thought of being able to do a sensor clean when I'm away from the psu, but that's about it really.

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