Nikon releases D40 and D40x firmware updates

[Abbas]

Nikon releases firmware update version 1.1.2 for the D40 and 1.01 for the D40x. The following issue has been resolved:

Nikon D40:

Download and instructions:

D40 Firmware Update 1.12 - Windows
D40 Firmware Update 1.12 - Macintosh

Nikon D40x:

Download and instructions:

D40x Firmware Update 1.01 - Windows
D40x Firmware Update 1.01- Macintosh

There is no mention of a similar update for the Nikon D60 at this time.

[jackalz]

Modifications enabled with A Firmware Ver. 1.12

• Remaining battery charge is now accurately detected for Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries EN-EL9a.
• With firmware Ver. 1.11 and earlier, the number of images that could be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a was used, was less than when an EN-EL9 was used. By upgrading A firmware to Ver. 1.12, EN-EL9a performance is maximized so that more images can be captured (battery performance) when an EN-EL9a is used than when an EN-EL9 is used.
• Number of shots possible (battery performance) with EN-EL9a (1,080 mAh)
  
  • Single-frame shooting mode: Approximately 510 shots (with testing according to CIPA standards*)
  • Continuous shooting mode: Approximately 2,400 shots (with testing according to Nikon standards*)
• See the D40 user's manual for details on test conditions.