Nikon releases D40 and D40x firmware updates
By
Zig Weidelich, The Imaging Resource
(Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 13:27 EDT)
Nikon corporation has released firmware version 1.12 for the Nikon D40 and version 1.01 for the Nikon D40x digital SLRs. Available now via Nikon's support websites, the updates increase compatibility with the new, higher capacity EN-EL9a Lithium-ion battery pack.
Nikon D40: Modifications enabled with A Firmware Ver. 1.12 - Remaining battery charge is now accurately detected for Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries EN-EL9a.
- With firmware Ver. 1.11 and earlier, the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used, was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to Ver. 1.12, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.
- Number of shots possible (battery performance) with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)
- Single-frame shooting mode: Approximately 510 shots (with testing according to CIPA standards*)
- Continuous shooting mode: Approximately 2,400 shots (with testing according to Nikon standards*)
* See the D40 user's manual for details on test conditions.
Visit the Nikon USA Technical Support firmware update page for the download and instructions: D40 Firmware Update 1.12 - Windows
D40 Firmware Update 1.12 - Macintosh
Nikon D40x: Modifications enabled with A Firmware Ver. 1.01 - Remaining battery charge is now accurately detected for Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries EN-EL9a.
- With firmware Ver. 1.00, the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used, was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to v.1.01, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.
- Number of shots possible (battery performance) with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)
- Single-frame shooting mode: Approximately 550 shots (with testing according to CIPA standards*)
- Continuous shooting mode: Approximately 2,130 shots (with testing according to Nikon standards*)
* See the D40x user's manual for details on test conditions.
Visit the Nikon USA Technical Support firmware update page for the download and instructions: D40x Firmware Update 1.01 - Windows
D40x Firmware Update 1.01- Macintosh
There is no mention of a similar update for the Nikon D60 at this time.
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