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Nikon Announces
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Firmware Update Version 1.7, and Version 1.5 for Nikon Coolpix 8400


Nikon Coolpix 8800 Front
Nikon Coolpix 8800


June 21st, 2005 - Nikon has today posted firmware updates for the 8 MP Nikon Coolpix 8800 (Version 1.7) and the Nikon Coolpix 8400 (Version 1.5) digital cameras.

  

 

 

 

 

The firmware updates for the Nikon Coolpix 8800 and the Nikon Coolpix 8400 fix a few known issues and add some new features, including the ability to control and trigger the camera from a computer using Nikon's PictureProject software with the optional Coolpix Remote Control plug-in.


Issues Addressed with Nikon Coolpix 8800 Firmware Version 1.7 and Nikon Coolpix 8400 Firmware Version 1.5

  • The shutter releases immediately with self-timer photography using the remote control.

  • The self-timer can now be used with Fireworks show, Museum, and Sports Scene modes

  • Camera control using PictureProject Coolpix Remote Control is now possible. (since firmware version 1.5)

  • 6-GB Microdrives can now be used.

  • Pictures were not correctly recorded when taken with Internal off selected for the Speedlight cntrl option in the shooting menu Speedlight opt. item, and flash mode set to rear-curtain sync. This problem has been corrected. (since firmware version 1.5)

  • Command-dial operation was possible while a picture, taken with Quick response selected for the Release speed option in the setup menu Monitor options item, was being recorded to the memory card. This problem has been corrected.

  • Shooting was possible while a picture, taken with Quick response selected for the Release speed option in the setup menu Monitor options item and Auto bracketing selected for the Auto bracketing item in the shooting menu, was being recorded to the memory card. This problem has been corrected.

  • Errors in Korean menus have been corrected.


The Nikon Coolpix 8800 version 1.7 firmware update for both Windows and MAC based platforms can be found here and the Nikon Coolpix 8400 firmware update here. Downloads from the Nikon Canada Support Centre

As always we recommend visiting the Nikon subsidiary website in the country of origin were your purchased your camera to download the firmware.







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