Nikon releases Coolpix P80 firmware version 1.1 By
Zig Weidelich (Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 10:13 EDT)Nikon has released firmware version 1.1 for the Coolpix P80 super-zoom digital camera. Available now via Nikon USA's support website, the update corrects issues with Vibration Reduction and Distortion Control.
Modifications Enabled with version 1.1 firmware
When shooting with the "Vibration Reduction" item in the setup menu set to "On", vibration reduction did not always function in the following situations. This issue has been resolved.
When the camera was turned on, or with 'recovery from standby mode' (activated by the "Auto-off" function), and the electronic viewfinder display enabled by pressing the monitor button.
When the camera was turned on, or with recovery from standby mode (activated by the "Auto-off" function), and the camera connected to a televison or other video device via the supplied audio/video cable (EG-CP14)
When shooting with the "Distortion Control" option set to on, excessive correction was sometimes applied. This issue has been resolved.
Visit the Nikon USA P80 firmware update page for the download and instructions:
