- If an option other than Off was selected for Active D-Lighting ... the PHOTO SHOOTING MENU, pictures taken with an optional flash unit in auto aperture (AA), non-TTL auto (A), or distance-priority manual (GN) flash mode would be underexposed.

Confirming the firmware version

- Turn on the camera.

- Press the camera’s MENU button and select Firmware version from the setup menu.

- The camera's A and B firmware versions will be displayed.

- Turn off the camera.

Installation Procedure:

- Download and extract the new firmware

- Copy the firmware to the memory card

- Insert the memory card containing the firmware into the camera memory card slot.

- Turn the camera on. If you are updating flash unit firmware, turn the flash unit on as well.

- Press the to display the menus.

- Select Firmware version in the setup menu.

- The current firmware version will be displayed. Highlight Update and press the .

- A firmware update dialog will be displayed. Select Yes.

- The update will begin. Follow the on-screen instruction during the update.

- Confirm that the update was completed successfully.

- Turn the camera off and remove the memory card.

- Format the memory card in the camera.

During the update, do not:

- Remove the memory card

- Turn the device off

- Operate device controls

- Attach or remove lenses, mount adapters, or flash units

- Unplug or disconnect the AC adapter

- Remove the battery

- Subject the device to powerful electromagnetic noise

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device’s overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly ...