Firmware Updates for Nikon D40 and Nikon D40x

Version 1.12 for the Nikon D40 and version 1.01 for the Nikon D40x is now available for download.

Nikon D40:

Modifications enabled with A Firmware Ver. 1.12

    * Remaining battery charge is now accurately detected for Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries EN-EL9a.

    * With firmware Ver. 1.11 and earlier, the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used, was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to Ver. 1.12, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.

 

Nikon D40x:

Modifications enabled with A Firmware Ver. 1.01

    * Remaining battery charge is now accurately detected for Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries EN-EL9a.

    * With firmware Ver. 1.00, the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used, was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to v.1.01, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.

    * Number of shots possible (battery performance) with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)

To download visit the Nikon USA Technical Support firmware update page.