Firmware update problems: D850 and D500
May 20, 2023 15:18:12 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
I successfully updated both my Nikon Df and my Nikon Zfc with no problems. However my first problems with both bodies is formatting a fresh SD card. I selected the SD as the primary slot and when I got to the format "yes" choice with the red background, I select "OK" but the screen sits there and gives no indication of the format completing. I started with fresh cards. I checked to make sure the card is unlocked. I even formatted the cards in my computer and then tried to format in the camera body but nothing happened. I also encountered difficulty getting the download to open the ".bin" file.
Since both bodies (D850 and D500) behave the same way, I assume I'm missing a step somewhere along the way. I watched two videos, including Steve Perry's, but still am stalled.
Help!
Since both bodies (D850 and D500) behave the same way, I assume I'm missing a step somewhere along the way. I watched two videos, including Steve Perry's, but still am stalled.
Help!
May 20, 2023 15:24:09 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
PS: I put fresh batteries in all bodies including these two problem ones.
May 20, 2023 21:13:59 #
May 20, 2023 21:55:49 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I successfully updated both my Nikon Df and my Nik... (show quote)
Just to be sure...the download brings you a .exe file. You run that file on your computer to create the .bin file. I presume that you have done those steps and gotten that result.
Now I'll tell you a secret. There are two reasons that Nikon tells you to format the memory card. The first is that you don't use a card from another camera. The second is to make sure there are no old update files on the card. If you can safely and absolutely verify these conditions are met, you can skip the format step.
May 20, 2023 22:13:14 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
kpmac wrote:
Do you have the .bin file in the root directory?
Yes, I deliberately checked that part of the instructions, which by the way worked for the other two bodies.
May 21, 2023 05:57:38 #
For those cameras with two card slots, take out the card you aren't using for the update.
I have an old low capacity SD card that use in most of the cameras when the need arises.
I have an old low capacity SD card that use in most of the cameras when the need arises.
May 21, 2023 10:20:31 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I successfully updated both my Nikon Df and my Nik... (show quote)
Nikon specifically says to format the SD cards in the camera and not the computer.
May 21, 2023 11:38:33 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
BobHartung wrote:
Nikon specifically says to format the SD cards in the camera and not the computer.
I first tried to format the card in the D850 and when the format tab remained red and did not report format successful, then I formatted in the computer and then tried to format in the D850 and got the same result.
Ditto for the D500.
Formatting in the Df and the Zfc went without a hitch.
May 21, 2023 12:04:00 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I first tried to format the card in the D850 and when the format tab remained red and did not report format successful, then I formatted in the computer and then tried to format in the D850 and got the same result.
Ditto for the D500.
Formatting in the Df and the Zfc went without a hitch.
Ditto for the D500.
Formatting in the Df and the Zfc went without a hitch.
Are you pressing the "OK" button on the left back or are you simply pressing the center of the multi selector?
May 21, 2023 12:20:26 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
MadMikeOne wrote:
Are you pressing the "OK" button on the left back or are you simply pressing the center of the multi selector?
Thank you. That did! I was pressing the multi selector. Your help is greatly appreciated.
May 21, 2023 12:25:27 #
May 21, 2023 12:25:39 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Thank you. That did! I was pressing the multi selector. Your help is greatly appreciated.
You are very welcome. Now, just don't ask me how I was so sure that that was your problem!
Actually, I had a similar issue when I upgraded from my D7200 to the D500. Drove me nuts!! Then all of a sudden, the lightbulb went on.
May 21, 2023 12:25:52 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
Once the format worked then the bin file was assessable and the download went according to plan.
Thanks to all how pitched in.
Thanks to all how pitched in.
May 21, 2023 12:27:45 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
MadMikeOne wrote:
You are very welcome. Now, just don't ask me how I was so sure that that was your problem!
Experience .... perhaps .... just sayin is all?
May 21, 2023 12:30:40 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Experience .... perhaps .... just sayin is all?
YUP!!
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