DIGITAL CAMERA FIRMWARE UPDATESFirmware is the operating program for your camera. Just as your computer's operating system software (i.e. Windows or Mac Tiger) constantly requires downloaded patches from Microsoft or Apple, your camera's program may need to be updated from time to time. We have provided links to make it easier for you to download firmware updates for the camera companies for whom Woodward Camera is a dealer. Please read and follow the instructions provided by your camera manufacturer and remember to always have a fully charged battery when upgrading your camera firmware.Some cameras require more than one file to upgrade thier firmware. Check your owner's manual and the website carefully when you download the file(s). If you are unsure about performing a firmware upgrade yourself you may bring your camera into Woodward Camera and we can do it for you.* Click on your camera company's logo
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At the Canon site select your: Catagory, product type, and model of camera from the drop down lists and the page that loads will display your camera's firmware version (if any) that is available for download.
Click on the firmware you want to download and follow the instructions.
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Clicking this link will bring you directly to the casio download page.
Find your camera on the list and click on the model name.
After the page with the instructions and terms, Casio requires you to enter the serial number of your camera to continue.
(Silly, I know, but...)
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The Fuji link brings you directly to the download page.
Clicking on your camera model will open a new window with the instructions for downloading and updating your firmware.
The actual download link is easy to miss - about half-way down the page you'll see a link that reads "Firmware Upgrade User Licence Agreement".
Click this link to download the file(s).
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On the Leica download page, select your product catagory (camera type) and subcatagory (model) and a list of downloads, including firmware, will appear.
There is a separate link for the instructions.
Clicking on the firmware link will imediately begin the download.
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Our Nikon link will direct you to Nikon's United Kingdom website.**
Select your product type from the icons and your product (camera model) from the drop-down list that appears.
Ignore the "Refine Search" field and click on the "Firmware Updates" tab below it.
Clicking on the firmware version will bring up the instructions page with a button to begin the download.
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Each link on the Olympus Software Downloads area of their site will bring you to a new webpage
Select Digital Cameras from the list of equipment and then the series of camera (the letter that begins your camera's model number).
Click on your camera model and choose your computer operating system and any available updates will be listed on the resulting page.
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Our Panasonic link takes you directly to their downloads page.
Choose the type of equipment (camera, camcorder, etc.) and a page with all available updates will appear.
Click on the model to see what the update addresses or click on the "DOWNLOAD" link to the right of your model access the firmware instructions and download.
Check the box on the last page that is labeled "I agree to the terms..." and click download.
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Select your camera model from the drop-box list in which it appears and click on the "Go" button next to the drop-box.
At the bottom of the instruction page that loads will be links to download the firmware in either Windows or Mac format.
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If your Sigma camera has a firmware update it should be listed on the page that loads from our link.
It is important to note that some Sigma cameras may require more than one file to upgrade firmware, although this is not as immediately apparent as with other camera brands.
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Click on "Software Drivers" link (with the icon that looks like a vinyl record but I think is supposed to be represent a hard drive).
Use "Option 2: SELECT IT" to choose your product type from the drop-down list and click "Continue".
Skip the "Country" and "Series" fields (if present) and choose your model from the drop-down list.
(You can ignore the letters at the end or your model number as these only represent colors or kits.)
Click "Continue".
Select your computer operating system from the drop-down list and any available firmware downloads for your camera will appear.
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* We perform firmware updates to customers cameras for a small fee. Customer's who purchased their cameras at Woodward Camera receive a 50% discount on this service. ** We prefer the UK site for Nikon firmware upgrades as the US site is more confusing and (for newer models) requires that you waste your time to create an account and register your camera's serial number in order to download firmware. If you would prefer to use the US site you can link to it here: Nikon USA's firmware page. |
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