Nikon SB-500 TTL Flash Firmware 13.002 - Description

Changes:

- Fixed an issue that in extremely rare circumstances would result in the SB-500 not functioning when used with certain cameras that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System.

Affected Camera Models:

- D5

- D4

- D4S

- Df

- D810

- D810A

- D800

- D800E

- D750

- D700

- D610

- D600

- D500

- D300

- D300S

- D7200

- D7100

- D7000

- D5600

- D5500

- D5300

- D5200

- D5100

- D5000

- D3400

- D3300

- D3200

- D3100

- D3000

- D90

- D60

- D40

- D40X

- COOLPIX A

- COOLPIX P7800

- COOLPIX P7700

The following cameras can be used to update SB-500 firmware:

- The D5, D4, D4S, Df, D3X, and D3S

- The D3 (camera A/B firmware version 2.00 or later)

- The D810, D810A, D800, D800E, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, and D300S

- The D300 (camera A/B firmware version 1.10 or later)

- The D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100, D3000, and D90

- The COOLPIX A

Important Note:

- Other cameras cannot be used.

- If the camera firmware requires updating, make sure to update the camera firmware before updating the firmware for the SB-500.

Viewing the Flash Unit Firmware Version

- Attach the SB-500 to the camera and turn both the camera and flash unit on.

- Press the camera MENU button and select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU to display the SB-500 firmware version.

- Check the SB-500 firmware version.

- Turn the camera and flash unit off.

Updating the Flash Unit Firmware

- Create a folder on the computer hard disk and name it as desired.

- Download the package to the created folder.

- Run the saved package to extract the following file to a folder named “SB500Update”:

- Using a card slot or card reader, copy the .bin file to a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.

- Insert the memory card in the camera. If the camera allows you to select one slot as the primary slot and the other as the secondary slot, insert the card into the slot currently selected as the primary slot. Otherwise insert the card into Slot 1.

- Attach the SB-500 to the camera and turn on the camera and flash unit.

- Press the camera MENU button, select Firmware version > Update in the SETUP MENU, and follow the on-screen instructions to perform the firmware update.

- Once the update is complete, turn off the camera and flash unit and remove the memory card.

- Turn on the camera and flash unit and confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

About Camera Adapter Updates:

Updating to a different firmware version than the one already installed on the adapter can bring various changes such as improved performance and stability, add new features or enhance existing ones, but also various fixes for more or less recurrent issues.

Given the large variety of camera adapters and numerous methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you consider applying the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

If you try to perform the update without knowing all the steps, you risk ending up with a broken device. However, what every upgrade needs is a compatible firmware to be transferred to the adapter (or to the camera) via either a USB cable or a suitable memory card.

That being said, if you consider applying this release and have made sure you’re properly informed on the process of performing the upgrade successfully, hit the download button, and update your camera adapter.

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