FT1 Firmware

This service provides software for upgrading the Mount Adapter FT1 firmware to Ver. 1.20. If this latest firmware version is already installed on your lens, you need not proceed with the download or installation of this Firmware Upgrade. The current L firmware (FT1 firmware) version can be verified from the Firmware version in the camera's setup menu.

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.

IMPORTANT: To users of the Nikon 1 V2

To update 1 NIKKOR lens or Mount Adapter firmware using the Nikon 1 V2, please be sure to update Nikon 1 V2 firmware to A and B firmware Ver. 1.10 or later first.
Do not use a Nikon 1 V2 running A and B firmware Ver. 1.00 to update 1 NIKKOR lens or Mount Adapter firmware. As the lens or Mount Adapter firmware will not be accurately upgraded. Attempting to do so will result in problems with 1 NIKKOR lenses and the Mount Adapter that prevent their use.
In addition, if you have already upgraded 1 NIKKOR lens or Mount Adapter firmware using the Nikon 1 V2 running A and B firmware Ver. 1.00, please consult your nearest Nikon service representative.

Modifications enabled in this version

• Support for autofocusing when mounted on the Nikon 1 J4, released on April 10, and the Nikon 1 V3, scheduled for release on April 17, has been added.

How to verify your Lens firmware version

If the latest firmware version is already installed on your lens, 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. Attach the Mount Adapter FT1 to the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Press the camera's MENU button and select Firmware version from the setup menu.
4. The L (FT1) firmware version will be displayed.
5. Turn off the camera.

Firmware Upgrade Instructions

If you are comfortable with the process to upgrade your Mount Adapter FT1, 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.

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 FT1Update which contains the firmware 1N_FT1_0120.bin file.
4. Use a card reader or similar device to copy the 1N_FT1_0120.bin file to the root directory of a memory card formatted in the camera.   
5. Attach the Mount Adapter FT1 to the camera.   
6. Insert the memory card into the camera's memory card slot and turn on the camera.
7. Select Firmware version from the camera's setup menu and follow instructions displayed to upgrade the firmware.
8. After the upgrade is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
9. Access the Firmware version item in the camera's setup menu to confirm that the firmware has been upgraded.

Firmware upgrades can be performed for you at authorized Nikon service centers.

Windows: Detailed Firmware Upgrade instructions

Mac: Detailed Firmware Upgrade instructions

System Requirements