Nikon D500 Camera Firmware 1.02 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Nikon D500 Camera Firmware 1.02 Description

Changes:

- Addressed an issue that sometimes caused errors with certain UHS-II SD memory cards. As we were able to confirm that these were read errors arising not in the camera but in the cards themselves, we addressed the issue with a work-around that switches temporarily to UHS-I mode when a card-side error occurs in UHS-II mode. The camera switches back to UHS-II mode when turned off and then on again or when the standby timer restarts. Card-side read errors may still occur after the update, albeit very infrequently.

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 developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device’s performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn’t intended to be destructive, but still, it’s best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don’t use the camera’s buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device’s update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product’s installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will boost your camera’s performance

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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