Sunday, April 26, 2009

Top 9 ways a Free Firmware Update Can Help Improve your Digital Camera

Updating your Camera’s Firmware to the latest version from your camera’s manufacturer can improve many things.
  • LCD Brightness
  • Extend Battery Life
  • Menu Navigation
  • Bracketing Options
  • Noise Reduction
  • High ISO Performance
  • Focusing Precision
  • Auto White Balance
  • Added Functionality with New Camera Accessories

To find if a Firmware Update is out for your camera, just check on the
Camera’s Manufacturer’s Website.


Below is a few of the main Camera Manufacture Websites
where you can find Firmware Updates.

Common Camera Manufacturer’s

Canon
Nikon
Sony
Kodak
Pentax
Olympus
Samsung
HP
Fujifilm

VERY IMPORTANT!

Follow the manufacturer’s directions when updating your camera.
DISCLAIMER: I take no responsibility if you mess up your own camera while trying to update the firmware. Do this stuff at your own risk, and read the manufacturer’s
instructions VERY CAREFULLY.


Steps to Update your Camera’s Firmware

1. Find your Camera’s Firmware Version – Look on the manufacturer’s website or the camera’s manual for instructions on where to look for the firmware version as every camera is different.
2. Find out if the Manufacture has a Newer Firmware Update available.

3. If newer Firmware is available, READ and FOLLOW Instructions on your next steps to update Camera.

4. Tip: Make sure your Camera Battery is FULL before updating the Firmware. If the battery died durning update, your camera could become useless.

5. If you are not comfortable doing software installs, please have someone who knows what they are doing help you. You need to make sure you follow the Manufacturer’s Instructions to the Letter. Any mistakes, can make your camera useless.

6. Test out your Camera to make sure everything is working right.
Thanks,
Thomas Shay