New firmware update for D70!

Thanks for the heads-up on this.

I'll take a closer look when I've more time.

 

Could you tell me, if you use PSCS, or PSCS2... are you still able to use the Adobe camera raw... and that it reads the 'as shot' settings? There were rumors going around that this new update incorporates similar 'encryption' as the D2X Raw...

 

It is only 5:45 here and still dark out, but man I am about to get dressed and go play..
Thanks for the news that it was out.

 

I downloaded the updates and will complete the upgrade this evening. I could have done with the faster AF yesterday while I was shooting a triathlon. The D70's AF was definitely struggling to keep up :x

 

Just updated mine.

Easy as cake, piece of pie.

 

Just did both of my D70's (note: D70's not D70s). There is noticeable AF differences, nothing to go nuts over but comparing my two 70's there is a quicker response with the new firmware, this is the best benefit and I am pleased with this upgrade. There are silly rumours on DPR about sound differences with AF (beep) but this is not true and frankly unimportant. The newer menus also look neat but no added benefits but I prefer the new ones.

[edit] Ahh yes, the change to the reamining NEF's is a good change, I prefer this over guessing always.

Joel.

 

I don't use Dynamic Area AF, I stick to single area even when using AF-C so I don't guess I'll benefit from that. The correct remaining shot-count for NEF would be nice but I think I'll wait a bit and make sure there are no problems with this update.

 

Mmmm, Yeah the DPR forum was all about this too :? , but comparing my two together there was no sound differences. Both my units are for the Asian market (one Korean, one Japanese) so perhaps the sounds were slightly different for different regions..... :?:

 

Thanks for the heads-up.

 

Thanks for the link. Just upload one of our D70's and will give it a try.

 

Mine done too, thanks for the link. Have not tried ti out yet but the menu looks better and the NEF file count seems like it will be more accurate.

 

Works like a charm

I have placed the firmware on two D70's and they went perfect. One with the Asian download and one with the US. They are identical. AF is better and I think the menus are easier to read.

If you wait about 30 seconds after DONE appears the camera comes back on. I waited, just to be safe.

 

I loaded the firmware update today. Both RawMagick Lite and Adobe ACR process NEFs shot post firmware 2.0 just fine, at least on my machine.

--Ned

 

HELP

Looks like I have a problem with the firmware upgrade. I thought I did everything according to the instructions, but after finishing, the camera shows firmware versions as

A:1.01
B:2.00

When I try to update again, it only shows the option:

B2.00 -> B2.00

i.e. no option to upgrade A.

Any suggestions?

 

Make sure you only have one portion (A or B) on the memory card at one time. First copy A onto to the card then update. Format card. Put B onto the card then update. Format card.

Make sure you wait about 20 seconds after the "Done" to turn off the camera as the update is actually not done when this message comes up. Wait until the top LED display returns to normal.


Joel.

 

Thanks! Guess that was a subtlety in the instructions that I missed.

Seems to be updating o.k. now.

 

Excellent!!!

It's not mentioned very well on the site so I think many are making this error.


Joel