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Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts) Sat Feb 9, 2013, 10:11 PM Feb 2013

Who knows about "firmware"?

Is is important to keep this updated on our cameras? I don't even know what it is. My 7D is version 1.1.0 or something like that, and I see they've got firmware versions 2 point whatever. Does it make any difference?

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Who knows about "firmware"? (Original Post) Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 OP

Yes and no! If your camera works for you, do not update mrdmk Feb 2013 #1

Thanks. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #2

I agree. If it aint broken... JohnnyRingo Feb 2013 #4

I keep all my Nikon cameras up to date. ManiacJoe Feb 2013 #3

mrdmk

(2,943 posts)

1. Yes and no! If your camera works for you, do not update

Reply to Blue_In_AK (Original post)

Sat Feb 9, 2013, 10:32 PM

Feb 2013

If your camera hangs up or other unexpected glitches, then you do need an update.

Just a warning, each time you update the firmware of any electronic device, it puts ware and tear on the EPROM chip. In your case, doing an update can shorten the life your camera.

Respond if you need more information...

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)

2. Thanks.

Reply to mrdmk (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 9, 2013, 10:48 PM

Feb 2013

The camera's working fine, so I'll just put this out of my mind for now. Thanks.

JohnnyRingo

(18,636 posts)

4. I agree. If it aint broken...

Reply to mrdmk (Reply #1)

Sun Feb 10, 2013, 06:25 AM

Feb 2013

That's why the driver update in Windows has an option to roll back your driver. Sometimes an update isn't the best idea.

Why fix something that works like it's supposed to?

ManiacJoe

(10,136 posts)

3. I keep all my Nikon cameras up to date.

Reply to Blue_In_AK (Original post)

Sun Feb 10, 2013, 01:22 AM

Feb 2013

Canon should be listing what each update fixes. However, the list is normally not complete.

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