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Nikon 1 V3 Firmware

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  • • This service supplies software that can be used to update the Nikon 1 V3 camera “C” firmware to version 1.12. Before proceeding, select Firmware version in Setup 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 1.11 to 1.12
  • • Fixed an issue that resulted in Auto power off not functioning as expected with DF-N1000 electronic viewfinders.
Changes from Previous Versions
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.10 to 1.11
  • • Fixed an issue that caused increased drain on the camera battery when the camera was off or in sleep mode with a GP-N100 GPS unit attached.
Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.00 to 1.10
  • • Camera Control Pro 2 Version 2.22.0 is now supported, allowing the following operations to be performed:
    • - The settings for connected cameras can be adjusted from Camera Control Pro 2.
    • - The Camera Control Pro 2 Live View window can now be used for still photography and movie recording as well as to select the AF-area and adjust camera settings.
    • - Camera Control Pro 2 now supports best moment capture.
Notice: Performing Firmware Updates
Updating the firmware may reset the camera clock. The clock can be set to the correct date and time using the Time zone and date option in Setup.
Viewing the Camera Firmware Version
  1. Turn the camera on.
  2. Press the camera MENU button and select Firmware version in Setup to display the camera firmware version.
  3. Check the camera firmware version.
  4. Turn the camera off.
Product Description
Name Nikon 1 V3 “C” Firmware Version 1.12
Supported cameras Nikon 1 V3
Supported camera firmware versions “C” firmware versions 1.00–1.11
File name F-V3-V112W.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-V3-V112W.exe to the folder created in Step 1.
  3. Run F-V3-V112W.exe to extract the following file to a folder named “V3Update”:
    • V3__0112.bin (the camera firmware)
  4. Using a card slot or card reader, copy “V3__0112.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 Setup 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:
Nikon1_Firmup_Win_En.pdf (PDF) (0.18 MB)

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

Product Description
Name Nikon 1 V3 “C” Firmware Version 1.12
Supported cameras Nikon 1 V3
Supported camera firmware versions “C” firmware versions 1.00–1.11
File name F-V3-V112M.dmg
System requirements
  • macOS High Sierra version 10.13
  • 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-V3-V112M.dmg.
  2. Double-click the F-V3-V112M.dmg icon to mount a disk image containing a folder named “V3Update”, which in turn contains the following file:
    • V3__0112.bin (the camera firmware)
  3. Using a card slot or card reader, copy “V3__0112.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 Setup 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:
Nikon1_Firmup_Mac_En.pdf (PDF) (0.13 MB)

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

End User License Agreement

  • Download

    F-V3-V112W.exe
    (Approx. 19.77 MB)

  • Download

    F-V3-V112M.dmg
    (Approx. 23.45 MB)

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