mmcgavin

I would appreciate advice from members regarding the value of upgrading the firmware that comes with the Nikon D 80. I bought the D 80 approx 10 years ago and the firmware has never been upgraded. I suspect that most of you are highly computer competent and that this is a storm in a teacup and why not "just do it". Well I would like to do that but as an 86-year-old man I cannot always follow that long sequence of steps required. So I'm left with the alternatives of either doing nothing or paying somebody to do it. Therefore the question is what is the cost benefit ratio and which is the better decision.
The camera is only used for casual family photographs, outdoor shots and documentation of a structure. I would be curious to know if they did correct the defect in the exposure calibration which was in this model Nikon. You will remember that many people used to leave the exposure compensation button set at ? to offset this problem.

If you would just let me know whether you think it is worth the cost of having somebody install it and what the advantages are.
I appreciate the considered advice of the members

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Firmware updates are fairly simple to do, but instructions must be followed specifically or it can be confusing. So long as your camera is functioning well I doubt you will see much benefit to the update.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Nikonusa.com. It is really easy, just follow the prompts. Also make sure you battery is fully charged and use a blank memory card.

Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.

Being that your camera gets occasional use, family, landscape, structures, etc, I personally would not bother with the upgrade. Probably would not make much of a difference to you.

Picdude Loc: Ohio

My thoughts on firmware updates in general are if I don't need it I don't do it. The mechanics of an upgrade are usually no problem, just make sure you familiarize yourself with the steps and sequence before you start. My problems with upgrades (not only cameras, but ANY device) is when they add steps to a function or takeaway a something I used. Before I do an upgrade, I look to see what changes are being made and determine whether or not they affect my use of the device. If I do not see any immediate benefit to me by implementing those changes, I do not perform the upgrade. But that's just me.

nikon_jon Loc: Northeast Arkansas

As they are so fond of saying in the south. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

JR69 Loc: Wolverine Michigan

Amen Brother
I have 2 D-80 and use them as back up's. They have worked fine for me for many years. Unless there firm update will give me higher ISO or more fps I won't upgrade.