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Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts) Fri Mar 7, 2014, 04:43 PM Mar 2014

I think I've asked this question before, but

I can't remember the answer. Is it worthwhile to update firmware? I never have on any of my cameras and I'm not sure of the advantages.

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I think I've asked this question before, but (Original Post) Blue_In_AK Mar 2014 OP

Good question. ohheckyeah Mar 2014 #1

I'd say for the most part, yes justiceischeap Mar 2014 #2

In general, it is good to update. ManiacJoe Mar 2014 #3

I think maybe the next time I take my cameras in for a cleaning/tuneup Blue_In_AK Mar 2014 #4

It's really easy to do yourself. ManiacJoe Mar 2014 #5

ohheckyeah

(9,314 posts)

1. Good question.

Reply to Blue_In_AK (Original post)

Fri Mar 7, 2014, 05:07 PM

Mar 2014

There's an update available for distortion control on my camera and I'm just a bit leery of doing the update.

justiceischeap

(14,040 posts)

2. I'd say for the most part, yes

Reply to Blue_In_AK (Original post)

Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:48 PM

Mar 2014

I'd do some research first though, see how it's going for others. Often times the firmware will fix a bug or add a new feature.

ManiacJoe

(10,136 posts)

3. In general, it is good to update.

Reply to Blue_In_AK (Original post)

Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:32 PM

Mar 2014

I always wait a month or two to see if there are any problems being reported.

While the major changes get documented, sometimes some minor changes are not mentioned in the documentation.

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)

4. I think maybe the next time I take my cameras in for a cleaning/tuneup

Reply to ManiacJoe (Reply #3)

Sat Mar 8, 2014, 06:45 PM

Mar 2014

I'll have my guy update the firmware. He knows what he's doing; I don't.

ManiacJoe

(10,136 posts)

5. It's really easy to do yourself.

Reply to Blue_In_AK (Reply #4)

Sat Mar 8, 2014, 09:34 PM

Mar 2014

You just need a fully charged battery and a card reader.

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