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D5500 Firmware

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  • • This service supplies software that can be used to update the D5500 camera “C” firmware to version 1.02. Before proceeding, select Firmware version in the camera SETUP MENU and check the camera firmware version. You will not need to download or install this update if the firmware listed above is already installed.
  • • Read the information below before proceeding.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.01 to 1.02
  • • Fixed the following issues:
    • - The camera would stop responding if the multi selector was pressed right with Add items > CUSTOM SETTING MENU > c Timers/AE lock selected in MY MENU.
    • - The shutter would sometimes not be released in response to live view touch shutter controls if autofocus was used with an SB-800 flash unit attached.
    • - Optimal exposure would sometimes not be achieved in photographs taken during live view with lenses that support both autofocus and electronic aperture control (type E lenses).
    • - If image review was enabled during viewfinder photography, the camera would sometimes display shooting information in place of the most recent picture when the user removed their eye from the viewfinder after shooting.
    • - The camera would sometimes fail to store the option selected for a Autofocus > a3 Built-in AF-assist illuminator in the CUSTOM SETTING MENU after the mode dial was rotated to another setting.

Note
Once this firmware is installed, the Windows edition of Camera Control Pro 2 versions 2.22.0 and earlier will no longer be able to detect the camera. Upgrade to version 2.23.0 or later.
Changes from Previous Versions
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.00 to 1.01
  • • AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55​mm f/3.5–5.6G VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55​mm f/3.5–5.6G lenses are now supported. Vibration reduction can be enabled or disabled using the new Optical VR option in the photo SHOOTING MENU, which is displayed when an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55​mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens is attached. The CUSTOM SETTING MENU now contains an a5 Manual focus ring in AF mode option that can be enabled or disabled when an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55​mm f/3.5–5.6G VR or AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55​mm f/3.5–5.6G is attached.
  • • Fixed the following issues:
    • - Noise would occur at four-second intervals in audio output to external recorders connected via HDMI in movie live view.
    • - Choosing negative values for Exposure compensation in the RETOUCH MENU >  NEF (RAW) processing display did not have the desired effect.
    • - Selecting ON for Exposure smoothing during interval timer photography would result in all shots after the first being overexposed.

Note
Once this firmware is installed, the Windows edition of Camera Control Pro 2 versions 2.22.0 and earlier will no longer be able to detect the camera. Upgrade to version 2.23.0 or later.
Viewing the Camera Firmware Version
  1. Turn the camera on.
  2. Press the camera MENU button and select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU to display the camera firmware version.
  3. Check the camera firmware version.
  4. Turn the camera off.
Product Description
Name D5500 “C” Firmware Version 1.02
Supported cameras D5500
Supported camera firmware versions “C” firmware versions 1.00–1.01
File name F-D5500-V102W.exe
System requirements
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Note: Card reader or computer with built-in memory-card slot required.
Copyright Nikon Corporation
Archive type Self-extracting
Reproduction Not permitted
Updating the Camera Firmware
  1. Create a folder on the computer hard disk and name it as desired.
  2. Download F-D5500-V102W.exe to the folder created in Step 1.
  3. Run F-D5500-V102W.exe to extract the following file to a folder named “D5500Update”:
    • D5500_0102.bin (the camera firmware)
  4. Using a card slot or card reader, copy “D5500_0102.bin” to a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
  5. Insert the memory card into the camera memory card slot and turn the camera on.
  6. Select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.
  7. Once the update is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
  8. Confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

Note: For more detailed instructions or information on the equipment needed to complete the update, download the following pdf file:
DSLR_Firmup_Win_En.pdf (PDF) (0.21 MB)

Note: Updates can be performed for you by a Nikon-authorized service representative.
Product Description
Name D5500 “C” Firmware Version 1.02
Supported cameras D5500
Supported camera firmware versions “C” firmware versions 1.00–1.01
File name F-D5500-V102M.dmg
System requirements
  • macOS Sierra version 10.12
  • OS X 10.11.6
  • OS X 10.10.5
  • OS X 10.9.5
  • OS X 10.8.5
  • OS X 10.7.5
  • Mac OS X 10.6.8
Note: Card reader or computer with built-in memory-card slot required.
Copyright Nikon Corporation
Archive type Self-extracting
Reproduction Not permitted
Updating the Camera Firmware
  1. Download F-D5500-V102M.dmg.
  2. Double-click the F-D5500-V102M.dmg icon to mount a disk image containing a folder named “D5500Update”, which in turn contains the following file:
    • D5500_0102.bin (the camera firmware)
  3. Using a card slot or card reader, copy “D5500_0102.bin” to a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
  4. Insert the memory card into the camera memory card slot and turn the camera on.
  5. Select Firmware version in the SETUP MENU and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.
  6. Once the update is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
  7. Confirm that the firmware has been updated to the new version.

Note: For more detailed instructions or information on the equipment needed to complete the update, download the following pdf file:
DSLR_Firmup_Mac_En.pdf (PDF) (0.17 MB)

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

End User License Agreement

  • Download

    F-D5500-V102W.exe
    (Approx. 17.61 MB)

  • Download

    F-D5500-V102M.dmg
    (Approx. 21.08 MB)

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