D3 Firmware

This service provides software for upgrading D3 A and B firmware to ver. 2.03 from any previous firmware version. If this latest firmware version is already installed in your camera, you need not proceed with download or installation of this Firmware Upgrade. Current firmware versions can be verified from the Firmware version item in the camera's setup menu.

When performing this firmware upgrade, be sure to upgrade both A and B firmware to ver. 2.03. Be aware that proper operation of your D3 is not guaranteed if either A or B firmware is updated while the other firmware is not upgraded.

Be sure that you have read and understand the terms of the license agreement before initiating download of this software from the links at the bottom of this page.

Modifications enabled in this version

• Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added. 

How to verify your cameras current firmware version

If the latest firmware version is already installed on your camera, you need not proceed with download or installation of this Firmware Upgrade. The current firmware version can be verified from the Firmware version item in the camera's setup menu.

1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.  
3. Select the Setup Menu.
4. Select Firmware version .
5. The camera's firmware version will be displayed.  
6. Turn off the camera.

Firmware Upgrade Instructions

If you are comfortable with the process to upgrade your camera, use the basic instructions. If you require more support, use the detailed step by step instructions which contain helpful images linked below.

Basic Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Power the camera from AC adapter unit or use a fully charged battery. Microdrives cannot be used to perform this firmware upgrade. If the downloaded firmware is copied to a CompactFlash memory card, do not use a Lexar Media JumpShot USB Cable or the D3 firmware may not be updated correctly.

1. Create a new folder with an appropriate name on your computer's hard drive.

2. Download the Windows (.EXE) or Mac (.DMG) file from the links at the bottom of this page to the folder created in step 1.

3. Run the downloaded file to create a folder called D3Update which contains the firmware:
   • AD3_0203.bin :  the A firmware
   • BD3_0203.bin :  the B firmware

4. Connect the camera to the computer via USB cable (be sure that the camera’s USB item in the setup menu is set to Mass Storage ), or use a card reader, and copy the downloaded A firmware to a memory card formatted by the camera and inserted in the camera or card reader. 
5. If the camera was connected to the computer, use standard OS procedures to disconnect the camera from the computer.
6. Insert the memory card containing the firmware in the camera's memory card slot 1 and turn on the camera.
7. Select Firmware version from the setup menu and follow the instructions displayed in the monitor to upgrade the firmware.
8. After the upgrade is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
9. Format the memory card with the camera and repeat steps 4 through 8 to update B firmware.
10. Once firmware update is complete, confirm the camera’s firmware version.  If you changed the USB setting to perform this update, it may now be changed back to MTP/PTP .

Precautions

• Do not load settings data saved with A firmware Ver. 2.01 or earlier/ B firmware Ver. 2.01 or earlier using the D3's Save/load settings option in the setup menu to the D3 after updating to A firmware Ver. 2.02 or later/ B firmware Ver. 2.02 or later. Settings data are not mutually compatible.

Windows: Detailed Firmware Upgrade instructions

Mac: Detailed Firmware Upgrade instructions

System Requirements