Nikon D3 and D300 In 'D2X mode'

Nikon D3 and D300 in 'D2X mode'
For many who have wanted to have D2X similarity in their new D3 or D300, Nikon has made this possible with its new 'Picture Controls' aiming to emulate the color reproduction of the D2X(s) on the new D3 and D300.

Users can set their new D3 or D300 DSLR to have the original colour modes I to III as in the D2X in their D3 or D300.

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Nikon D300 (Mac OS)
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Nikon D300 (Windows)
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Nikon D3 (Mac OS)
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Nikon D3 (Windows)
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Canon EOS-1D Mark III firmware V 1.1.3

Canon EOS-1D Mark III firmware V 1.1.3

This firmware update (Version 1.1.3) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

1)Increases transmission speed when using high-speed SD cards.
2)Fixes a phenomenon involving not being able to release the shutter.
3)Improves AF tracking in specific conditions.
4)Corrects errors in the Spanish and Korean menu screens.

The Version 1.1.3 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.1. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

More info/download:

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos1dm3/firmware.html

Canon 40D firmware V 1.0.5

Canon has released firmware version 1.0.5 for its EOS-40D DSLR. Available now via Canon Japan's website, the update contains bug fixes and a couple of modifications to the camera's image playback. Click through for a list of changes and the all-important download link.

Firmware specification changes
-This firmware update (Version 1.0.5) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
-When playing back images just after recovering from Auto Power Off, the display now shows the last image played back.
-During remote shooting, images are now displayed on the camera's LCD monitor right after they are taken.
-Corrects a warning message in Korean that appears when updating the firmware.
-Corrects errors in the Spanish menu screens.
-Corrects a phenomenon that prevented printing with some print systems.
-Corrects a rare phenomenon in which file numbers or image numbers were sometimes skipped.


The Version 1.0.5 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.4. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.5, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Download here:-

Firmware Update Procedures (English, PDF file)

Firmware Update Download

Firmware Update Version 1.0.5 (for Windows extraction)

Firmware Update Version 1.0.5 (for Mac OS extraction)


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Olympus Firmware Updates

Got an Olympus E-System DSLR? Having trouble with focusing accuracy when using the EC-20 teleconverter? You'll be needing one of these new firmware updates then. Users of the E-1 through E-510 can all benefit from this round of tweaks, with the E-510 receiving an extra bonus in the form of improved Image Stabilization at slower shutter speeds. As usual the firmware is updateable via your Olympus software - Master, View or Studio depending on your model.

- Click here for instructions to update firmware (E-1)


- Click here for instructions to update firmware (E-300/330/500)


- Click here for instructions to update firmware (E-410/510)

Ricoh GR Digital firmware v2.40

Ricoh has released firmware v2.40 for its GR Digital camera. Highlights of this quite comprehensive update include the addition of flash compensation, variable color toning and compatibility with the GT-1 1.43x teleconverter. Kudos to Ricoh for giving its existing cameras a new lease of life with regular firmware updates. Download link after the click.
List of changes for v2.40

-[B&W (TE)] for [IMG SET]
[B&W (TE)] setting is selectable.

-[ON] and [OFF] for [INFO DISP]
[INFO DISP] setting is selectable.

-[FLASH EXPO. COMP]
You can adjust the amount of flash light.

-Tele Conversion Lens
You can use an optional tele conversion lens (GT-1).


Download The Update Firmware For Windows

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Download The Update Firmware For Mac OS

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Canon 40D firmware V 1.0.5

Canon has released firmware version 1.0.5 for its EOS-40D DSLR. Available now via Canon Japan's website, the update contains bug fixes and a couple of modifications to the camera's image playback. Click through for a list of changes and the all-important download link.

Firmware specification changes

This firmware update (Version 1.0.5) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

1. When playing back images just after recovering from Auto Power Off, the display now shows the last image played back.

2. During remote shooting, images are now displayed on the camera's LCD monitor right after they are taken.

3.Corrects a warning message in Korean that appears when updating the firmware.

4.Corrects errors in the Spanish menu screens.

5.Corrects a phenomenon that prevented printing with some print systems.

6.Corrects a rare phenomenon in which file numbers or image numbers were sometimes skipped.

The Version 1.0.5 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.4. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.5, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

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Firmware Update Procedures
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Firmware Update Procedures (English, PDF file)


Files for Firmware Update

Firmware Update Version 1.0.5 (for Windows extraction)

Firmware Update Version 1.0.5 (for Mac OS extraction)


more details for updating firmware
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Olympus D-SLR Online Firmware Update Service

Unlike others’ systems, the Olympus online firmware update service is highly-automated. It checks the firmware used. If necessary, the latest version can be automatically downloaded and installed.The whole process is very easy and just takes a few minutes. You can get back to work immediately with an enhanced system. All you need is

• OLYMPUS Master Software or
• OLYMPUS Viewer 1.1 Software (or later) or
• OLYMPUS Studio 1.1 Software (or later) and
• An Internet connection.

How to download the new firmware:

1. Connect the camera to a Mac or Windows computer*

2. Check your current software version of Olympus Master, Olympus Viewer or Olympus Studio.

3. In case it is ver. 1.0, please update to the latest version.

4. Log into the internet.

5. Start the "Software Update" function in the "Help" menu in Olympus Master, Olympus Viewer or Olympus Studio. (Please see Software Update).

6. After your successful update of the software click again "Help" and select "Firmware Update"

This initiates a check of the firmware in the camera body and any connected lens and flash. If necessary, the latest version can be automatically downloaded and installed.

* Compatible with Windows OS: 98SE, 2000, XP and Mac OS: 9.1-9.2.2, 10.1.3-10.3.Supported interfaces: USB1.1/USB2.0/IEEE1394

clikc here for more details of update procedure

source : olympus-europa.com

Olympus Releases Updated Firmware For E-410 & E-510 DSLRs

Olympus has updated firmware available for its E-410 and E-510 digital SLRs. The E-410 software improves the accuracy of whitebalance preview whilst using Live View and stops the filename sequence from being reset when images are deleted. Olympus has also been busy improving CompactFlash write performance. The E-510 release meanwhile includes the performance improvements only. Both updates are available from the Olympus website via the links coming up after the jump.

For E-410

Version 1.2, 25.07.07

• Improved reliability of writing to high-speed Compact Flash cards.

Version 1.1

• Improved preview of the white balance settings when in Live-View mode.Addressed the issue of file names being reset after images are deleted.

For E-410

Version 1.1, 25.07.07

• Improved reliability of writing to high-speed Compact Flash cards.

Click here to download firmware 1.2 for Olympus E-410

Click here to download firmware 1.1 for Olympus E-510

Nikon Capture NX Version 1.2 Full Version Update

Nikon has just released an update to their award winning software (Picture above) and below are the improvement/changes :

• Speed improvement when opening images.
• When any of the operations listed below are performed, "Updating image" is now displayed in the image window title bar. Enhancements and other operations can still be performed while "Updating image" is displayed.
• An image is opened.
• A different version is selected from the "Version" menu.
• "Revert" is selected from the "File" menu.
• When "Open With..." is selected from the "File" menu for an image saved to CD-R or non-recordable medium, the image is first copied to a separate location and then opened in the other application.
• An issue when "Show Lost Shadows" was selected from the "View" menu, and the image display ratio was reduced, the range of lost shadows was also reduced. This issue has been resolved.
• An issue where the "Size / Resolution..." was edited and saved with the "Save Settings..." , and that settings file was used to batch process images in different orientations, the resulting aspect ratio was incorrect, has been resolved.
• A issue that prevented the saving of images when the size or resolution was set particularly high using the "Size / Resolution.." option in the Edit menu has been resolved.
  An issue that caused RAW NEF images captured with the D1X at an ISO of 570 to appear completely black has been resolved.
• An issue that caused images to be affected when saved with a high "Radius" value in the "Gaussian Blur" has been resolved.
• An issue where after an image was enhanced with the selection of "D-Lighting..." from the "Light" submenu in the "Adjust" menu, and then another image was opened and displayed, a black band through the middle of the image, has been resolved.
• An issue that prevented the saving of images edited with the "Adjust > Color Profile..." and "Adjust > Color > LCH..." options has been resolved.
• An issue with incorrect displays or missing windows in the "Help > Contents" section was resolved.
• When "Color Lightness, Chrome, and Hue" settings in the LCH palette were saved with "Batch > Save Settings..." and these settings then applied to a different image, the "Width" sliders did not display correctly. This issue has been resolved.
• An issue that caused differences in values displayed in the "Levels and Curves" palette and those displayed in the "Photo Info" palette's "Watch Points" has been resolved.
• When "All" was selected in the "Advanced" portion of the "Color Control Point" dialog and a new "Color Control Point" was added, the setting for the new "Color Control Point" reverted to the default setting (BCS). This issue has been resolved.
• When any of the Control Point "settings" palettes were minimized and any of the Control Point sliders moved, they reverted to their original position. This issue has been resolved.
  When an internal and external hard disk contain folders with the same name, the folders in each disk were displayed in different order in the "File Directory". They are now displayed in the same order.
• An issue that caused an error message to be displayed when the "Rotate" tool was clicked for a folder selected in the "Browser" has been resolved.
• An issue that caused an error message to be displayed and prevented printing when printing was initiated while thumbnails were loading in the "Browser" has been resolved.
  An issue that caused an error message to be displayed and prevented printing when attempting to print from a 6x9 in. compatible printer with "6x9 inch" selected in the "Page Layout" panel of the "Print layout" dialog has been resolved.
• When the font size used for printing photo information (meta data) was modified using the "Change..." button in the "Meta Data" dialog ('Print layout' dialog > 'Meta Data...' button), 'Detail Information' was not properly printed. This issue has been resolved.
• When images were printed using the printer profile specified in the "Color Management" panel of the "Preferences", the specified profile was only reflected in portions of the printed images. This issue has been resolved.
• An issue that prevented the opening of 2-byte characters from the "File > Open Image..." has been resolved.
• When attempting to open images saved to folders with long names, or images with long file names, an error message was displayed and the image(s) could not be opened. This issue has been resolved.
• When the file names of images for which "00" was included in the shooting time, were changed with the 'File Naming' options specified below, the new file names were not applied correctly. This issue has been resolved.
• "None" was selected for both Prefix and Suffix.
• "Sequential Number" was changed to "Date/Time Shot" and the "yymmdd" and "hhmmss" options were selected.
• When multiple images were enhanced and then saved one at a time as separate files with "File > Save As...", an error message was displayed while the images were being saved. This issue has been resolved.
• When the "Turn of DEP for all programs and services except those I select:" option in the "Data Execution Prevention" panel, opened by clicking the "Settings" button in the "Advanced" panel of the "System Properties" dialog was selected, images could not be saved. This issue has been resolved. (Windows XP)
• When images processed with batch processing were displayed in the "Browser", black squares were displayed in the corners of the thumbnails. This issue has been resolved. (Windows 2000)
• When the "Automatically move pointer to the default button in a dialog box" option was selected in the "Pointer Options" panel of the "Mouse Properties" dialog, clicking on a Control Point would cause the mouse to move unexpectedly. This issue has been resolved.
• An issue that caused a pen tablet being used to suddenly stop responding has been resolved.

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