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D3S Firmware

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  • • This software supplies a service for the D3S that simultaneously updates the “A” firmware to version 1.03 and the “B” 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 Firmware Versions “A” 1.02/“B” 1.02 to Versions “A” 1.03/“B” 1.02
  • • Fixed the following issues:
    • - The battery level indicator would on rare occasions flash if the camera was turned on with Clean at shutdown or Clean at startup & shutdown selected for SETUP MENU > Clean image sensor > Clean at startup/shutdown.
    • - Two different pictures with the same file number would on rare occasions be recorded to both memory cards if two cards were inserted with Overflow selected for SHOOTING MENU > Slot 2.
Changes from Previous Versions
Changes from Firmware Versions “A” 1.01/“B” 1.01 to “A” 1.02/“B” 1.02
  • • Added support for AF-S NIKKOR 800 mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lenses.
Changes from Firmware Versions “A” 1.00/“B” 1.00 to “A” 1.01/“B” 1.01
  • • Made the following changes to movie recording to fix an issue that on rare occasions made it appear as though recording had stopped:
    • - A “shooting info + histogram” display is available in the live view exposure preview for Tripod mode, but the histogram now clears from the display during recording.
    • - When the camera is connected to a TV using an EG-D2 audio/video cable, pressing the live view button displays the view through the lens both on the TV and in the camera monitor, but the camera monitor now turns off during movie recording. The monitor turns on when the EG-D2 audio/video cable is disconnected from the camera.
  • • Changed some Simplified Chinese menus and help text.
  • • With some CompactFlash memory cards, the top control panel would display “CHA” and the card could not be used. This issue has been fixed.
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 D3S “A” Firmware Version 1.03 and “B” Firmware Version 1.02
Supported cameras D3S
Supported camera firmware versions D3S “A” firmware versions 1.00–1.02, “B” firmware versions 1.00–1.02
File name F-D3S-V103W.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
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Business
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Microsoft Windows Vista 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-D3S-V103W.exe to the folder created in Step 1.
  3. Run F-D3S-V103W.exe to extract the following file to a folder named “D3SUpdate”:
    • D3S_0103.bin (the camera firmware)
  4. Using a card slot or card reader, copy “D3S_0103.bin” to a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
  5. Insert the memory card into the Slot 1 on the camera 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 D3S “A” Firmware Version 1.03 and “B” Firmware Version 1.02
Supported cameras D3S
Supported camera firmware versions D3S “A” firmware versions 1.00–1.02, “B” firmware versions 1.00–1.02
File name F-D3S-V103M.dmg
System requirements
  • OS X 10.11.5
  • 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-D3S-V103M.dmg.
  2. Double-click the F-D3S-V103M.dmg icon to mount a disk image containing a folder named “D3SUpdate”, which in turn contains the following file:
    • D3S_0103.bin (the camera firmware)
  3. Using a card slot or card reader, copy “D3S_0103.bin” to a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
  4. Insert the memory card into the Slot 1 on the camera 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-D3S-V103M.dmg
    (Approx. 7.36 MB)

  • Download

    F-D3S-V103W.exe
    (Approx. 5.39 MB)

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