Firmware updates for Nikon D3200, D7000, D600, D800(E), D3(S, X), and D4

Nikon today released a firmware update for 9 of its cameras. The D3200, D7000, D600, D800, D800E, D3, D3S, D3X, and the D4 all got an update. Changes for each update are below.

D3200 Firmware Update C 1.01

• The following functions have been changed with shooting using the Wireless Mobile Utility.
• When the camera's shooting mode is set to Auto or Auto (flash off), it now operates in Auto or Auto (flash off) mode. Prior to this upgrade, the camera functioned in [P] (Programmed auto) exposure mode.
• Live view can now be initiated even when the camera is set to "Auto" or "No flash" in GUIDE mode.
• In some very rare cases when certain memory cards were used, movie recording would stop, even when the time remaining display indicated remaining recording time. This issue has been resolved.
• In some very rare cases, colours would change with shooting when white balance was set to a specific colour temperature, as with Preset manual or Incandescent. This issue has been resolved.

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D7000 Firmware Update A 1.03, B 1.04

• Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.

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D600 Firmware Update C 1.01

• Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.
• Subject tracking performance in AF-C (continuous-servo autofocus) autofocus mode with framing using the viewfinder has been improved.
• Frame output size has been changed from 95% to 100% when movie live view display is changed to "Information off" and an HDMI-compatible device is connected.
• An issue that caused the right edges of images to be somewhat white when captured at an Image area setting of DX (24x16) 1.5x with Active D-Lighting set to Off has been resolved.
• When the camera's shutter-release button was pressed repeatedly for uninterrupted shooting with the "Record to:" option in Camera Control Pro 2's Storage tab set to "PC+CARD", the camera would stop responding with displaying "Err" in its control panel. This issue has been resolved. 
• In some very rare cases, colours would change with shooting when white balance was set to a specific colour temperature, as with Preset manual or Choose color temp. This issue has been resolved.

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D800 Firmware Update A 1.01, B 1.02

• Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.
• Subject tracking performance in AF-C (continuous-servo autofocus) autofocus mode with framing using the viewfinder has been improved.
• Gamut for Adobe RGB images displayed in the camera's monitor has been changed. This enables more vivid display of images.
• With live view photography in [M] (Manual) exposure mode, exposure preview was always on. This issue has been resolved.
• In some very rare cases when certain memory cards were used, movie recording would stop, even when the time remaining display indicated remaining recording time. This issue has been resolved.
• With shooting at an image quality setting of TIFF (RGB) and an image size setting of Small, the right edge of images contained a purple line. This issue has been resolved.
• In some rare cases, images recorded in JPEG format could not be opened by some software applications. This issue has been resolved.
• In some very rare cases, colours would change with shooting when white balance was set to a specific colour temperature, as with Preset manual or Choose color temp. This issue has been resolved.

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D800E Firmware Update A 1.01, B 1.02

• Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.
• Subject tracking performance in AF-C (continuous-servo autofocus) autofocus mode with framing using the viewfinder has been improved.
• Gamut for Adobe RGB images displayed in the camera's monitor has been changed. This enables more vivid display of images.
• With live view photography in [M] (Manual) exposure mode, exposure preview was always on. This issue has been resolved.
• In some very rare cases when certain memory cards were used, movie recording would stop, even when the time remaining display indicated remaining recording time. This issue has been resolved.
• With shooting at an image quality setting of TIFF (RGB) and an image size setting of Small, the right edge of images contained a purple line. This issue has been resolved.
• In some rare cases, images recorded in JPEG format could not be opened by some software applications. This issue has been resolved.
• In some very rare cases, colours would change with shooting when white balance was set to a specific colour temperature, as with Preset manual or Choose color temp. This issue has been resolved.

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D3 Firmware Update A 2.03, B 2.03

• Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.

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D3S Firmware Update A 1.02, B 1.02

• Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.

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D3X Firmware Update A 1.01, B 1.02

• Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.

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D4 Firmware Update A 1.05, B 1.03

• Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added.
• Auto white balance performance has been improved.
• Images are sharper and appear more three dimensional.
• With live view photography in [M] (Manual) exposure mode, exposure preview was always on. This issue has been resolved.
• With shooting at an image quality setting of TIFF (RGB) and an image size setting of Small, the right edge of images contained a purple line. This issue has been resolved.
• In some rare cases, images recorded in JPEG format could not be opened by some software applications. This issue has been resolved.
• In some very rare cases, colours would change with shooting when white balance was set to a specific colour temperature, as with Preset manual or Choose color temp. This issue has been resolved.

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Nikon announces D600 Full Frame camera

Today Nikon announced the D600, a 24.3 Mega Pixel Full Frame camera. The D600 is the smallest and lightest Nikon FX-body but still offers advanced camera performance. Equipped with a new 24.3 MP FX-format CMOS image sensor and the same EXPEED 3 image-processing engine as used in the high-end D4 and D800/D800E cameras, the D600 ensures superior definition and image quality.

Some key product specifications:

• 24.3-megapixel FX-Format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24mm)
• EXPEED 3 image processing engine
• ISO range from 100-6400 (expandable to 50-25,600)
• New MultiCAM 4800FX, 39 point AF system
• Nikon Scene Recognition System with 2,016 pixel RGB sensor for more accurate autofocus, automatic exposure, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, and white balance control
• Quick to respond: Power-up time of only 0.13s, and a shutter-release time lag of just 0.052s
• High speed continuous shooting at ±5.5 fps at full resolution with full AF
• 100% frame coverage through the optical viewfinder
• Built-in High Dynamic (HDR) mode and time lapse shooting
• Virtual horizon for both axis
• 3.2", 921K dot LCD screen
• Built-in flash
• Full HD 1080p video
• Uncompressed video via HDMI
• Same good dust- and water-resistance as the D800 and D800E
• Two SD card slots
• Durable shutter mechanism tested for 150,000 cycles
• Small and light: only 141x113x82mm and 760 gram
• Compatible with NIKKOR lenses, Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS) and WU-1b Wireless Adapter

The D600 will be available next week already for a suggested retail price of $2,099.95 (body only) or $2,699.95 (kit with an AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens).