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how to help needed firmware update

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Posted by blackfox: Wed Jun 5th, 2019 06:17

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I have just downloaded a firmware update for the d3s from Nikon u.k . I can access it on my i.mac readily ..I use a plug in card reader .. put the formatted card in the card reader and then go to "copy" ..but nothing seems to happen and its not updating in the camera set -up menu ... what am I doing wrong ???

Posted by chrisbet: Wed Jun 5th, 2019 07:32

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See if the file is on the card using your file manager - it isn't very big.

If it is there then was the card formatted in the camera or in the card reader? I think the card needs to be formatted in the camera for the camera to be able to read it.

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Posted by jk: Wed Jun 5th, 2019 07:46

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The firmware update name_of_file.bin needs to be extracted by running the firmware.dmg file that you downloaded.
Copy the *.bin file to the root of the CF card.
Put CF card in camera.
Make sure battery is fully charged!
Switch on camera.
Menu and select Firmware version.
It will show current camera firmware versions (note multiple files for firmware) and offer to update firmware on camera or lens.
Say Yes/OK to update camera.
Then OK again and leave camera to update.
Switch off when it say completed or screen has gone black after about 3-5mins?
Switch on and check Firmware version shown as current.

Failing that you can come see me in Cornwall. :lol:

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Posted by blackfox: Wed Jun 5th, 2019 08:10

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the bit that's stumping me is line 2 .how to copy to the c.f card jk

Posted by jk: Wed Jun 5th, 2019 09:09

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In Finder - Drag it to your desktop then drag to your card.

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Posted by blackfox: Wed Jun 5th, 2019 09:42

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done that dragged it into the folder it shows up as 7.9mb loaded .. but does nothing when put in camera . totally frustrated with it

Posted by jk: Wed Jun 5th, 2019 12:32

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Name of file?
Finder screen shot?

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Posted by blackfox: Wed Jun 5th, 2019 12:47

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all sorted now update done I watched a u.tube video and I was doing it slightly wrong needed to be attached to the card rather than dragged into it via the box . many thanks for the help though

Posted by jk: Wed Jun 5th, 2019 13:44

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Good well done!

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