P7000 Firmware update 1.1

[ik2222]

Modifications enabled with firmware Ver. 1.1

• Image recording time at image quality settings that include NRW (RAW) has been reduced.

• Lens control has been optimized to reduce the frequency with which the “Initializing lens. Cannot focus.” message is displayed.

• An issue that, in some rare cases, prevented zoom operation has been resolved.

• An issue that caused the monitor display to exhibit a loss of detail in highlights (blown highlights) when the shutter-release button was pressed halfway with Active D-Lighting enabled has been resolved.

http://nikonasia-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6926

 

[Aub08]

Thanks for posting this.

Oh those of little faith!! I would call this a pretty good response by Nikon.

I've just received my P7000 and the battery is charging as I write this, my biggest concern is the way the neck strap fitting digs into my finger, I'm already thinking of adapting a neck strap with cord ends so I can get rid of some of the metal.......hope that will improve the grip comfort.

Paul

 

[CentipedeCarpet]

I just got the update. It seemed to make the focus work a little better and things seem a little smoother overall, but I need to shoot a bit more before I can say anything else. I did still get a red failed focus box a few times, but those were shots that would've been hard with any camera... Gotta try more tomorrow.

Oh, and personally I hate the strap that came with it. Heavy, bulky and doesn't fit me. So I dumped it for a cool, somewhat thick wrist strap just in case.

 

[Dudeist]

Done. AF maybe works better, but here was no problem before also. But RAW speed is much better. Only RAW, without jpg 1s or better now. Good!

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[Ben Herrmann]

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The biggest issue that I had personally with the AF mode was when you selected manual mode - meaning (in this case) - being able to move the AF point around the screen to where you wanted it to be. In lower light scenarios (even cloudy conditions), this setting was horrible and oftentimes you just couldn't lock focus. It seems now to be a bit better - but certainly not as good or effective as the previous P6000. The AF modes on the P7000 worked just fine for me - but since I personally always use some form of AF where I can select where the AF indicator should be, this initial AF glitch drove up me up a wall with the P7000.

I'll bet that Nikon releases further updates - but this shows that they are quick to respond to customer complaints - as long as users contact Nikon directly en-masse and not just posting here (assuming that somebody within Nikon's chain will read them).

Good job Nikon.......

 

[Novens2]

Glad to see nikon moving on this hope for at least some improvement. There was a test comparing the 2 firmware versions at nikonhq's site seeing a slight improvement but seems to imply the real improvement is seen in burst rate (see sight for graph)

The results show a definite improvement - a burst of five NRW files taking 30% less time, for example.

But, is this fast enough? We still think that the "Expeed C2" powering the P7000 is just not up to the job of delivering fast write times. It's a near-fatal flaw in an otherwise superb camera, but it's encouraging to see Nikon attempting to address the issue.

My biggest hope is for a faster and more consistent focus

Link for firmware upgrade

http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17102/session/L2F2LzEvc2lkL2pUUWtydmhr

 

[WobblyLegs]

To be honest, if I want to do 'bursts' as you call it, I'll use the D300 - expecting high fps rates from a compact is asking a bit much.

Not too long ago (ten years?) I spent a fortune on an F5 capable of 8fps, and that was with mechanically winding film off a spool! Now everyone wants a pocket (albeit big pocket) camera to achieve the same?

Not knocking you or your post, but it seems to me that people are just expecting too much for too little $$$$.

Oh, and I've loaded the new firmware, and the camera feels 'just right' now. IMHO.

Regards,

Tim.

But, is this fast enough? We still think that the "Expeed C2" powering the P7000 is just not up to the job of delivering fast write times. It's a near-fatal flaw in an otherwise superb camera, but it's encouraging to see Nikon attempting to address the issue.

 

[Novens2]

All I was say is that for real improvement it was really only in raw and jpeg combined or in burst mode shooting raw or jpeg alone seems to show little if any improvement according to the test. So maybe there is in reality little real improvent for the average shooter, I'm hopping for some in speed and focus, and hopefully less or no lockups.

 

[Skipper494]

Neck strap fitting? I have a wrist strap attached to the right one and it misses my fingers.

 

[Skipper494]

Thanks for the heads up. Will install right away.
Skipper.

 

[Jeff Lake]

Got a real nice strap for mine from Gerry Coale in Washington State.Just google camera wrist strap to find him.

 

[Skipper494]

Mission successful!

 

[Skipper494]

BTW, it wasn't easy. You can't transfer the file into the camera from the computer, my old SanDisk reader doesn't read HC cards, neither does the Dell U2711 monitor, but I eventually transferred it through my Epson printer.

 

[newe]

Got a real nice strap for mine from Gerry Coale in Washington State.Just google camera wrist strap to find him.

you mean gordy???

http://www.gordyscamerastraps.com/index.htm

which one did u get

 

[GarvinZA]

Does this firmware update improve the strap?

 

[PB PM]

The camera seems a little snappier overall, not just in terms of image recording. The transition between playback and the next shot seems faster as well.
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[Jeff Lake]

Yeah!Gordy! I got the standard with an extra o-ring that keeps the retaining ring from rubbing on the body.Good stuff!

 

[newe]

Only if you smoke it...

 

[dasrocket]

I'd say for the past few years, Nikon has been trailing behind many of the PS manufacturers, their 'serious" compact attempts never quite materializing; I tried the P7000 and got the same feeling. Nice looking camera but neither the images nor the response is up to par with the Panasonic or even Canon, who has also lost the top compact spot with the handicapped new G series array.

I realise DSLRs have a much higher profit margin, but the volume of compacts would have one think it makes sense to still compete in it. Maybe they need a new design team!

Sorry about the rant, i was really hoping a better update, especially in the processing engine front.

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[newe]

which Panasonic?