Nikon SB-5000 TTL Flash Firmware 14.002 - Description

Fixed the following issues:

- Zoom (angle of illumination) did not function as expected at low temperatures.

- When AF ONLY (AF assist illumination activated, flash function canceled) was selected for (Custom menu) > (AF-assist illumination/canceling flash function), pressing the shutter-release button halfway after restarting the standby timer or after turning on the camera would not activate the AF-assist illuminator.

The following cameras can be used to update SB-5000 firmware:

- The D5, D4S, and Df

- The D810, D810A, D750, and D500

- The D7200, D5600, D5500, D5300, D3400, and D3300

Be sure to update to the camera firmware for the following cameras to the latest version before updating the firmware for the SB-5000.

- The homepage, homepage and homepage (camera A/B firmware version 1.10)

- The homepage (camera C firmware version 1.01)

- The homepage (camera C firmware version 1.02)

- The homepage and homepage (camera C firmware version 1.03)

- The homepage (camera C firmware version 1.04)

Important Note:

- Other cameras cannot be used.

- Updates can be performed for you by a Nikon-authorized service representative.

Viewing the Flash Unit Firmware Version On the Camera:

- Attach the SB-5000 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-5000 firmware version.

- Check the SB-5000 firmware version.

- Turn the camera and flash unit off.

Viewing the Flash Unit Firmware Version On the SB-5000:

- Turn on the SB-5000.

- Press the MENU button and use the multi selector to select (Setup menu) > .

- Check the SB-5000 firmware version.

- Turn the flash unit off.

Updating the Flash Unit Firmware

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

- Download and run the firmware package to extract the following file to a folder named “SB5000Update”

- 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-5000 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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