Version 2.0
Firmware version number is changed to 1.3, but camera after
upgrade will
report v1.1 (in case of 3100/3700, v1.2), this is OK.
Improvements list for Coolpix 2100:
1) Ultra Quality Image Mode (2MP)
- much improved compression ratio.
2) RAW mode(2MP)
- in this mode camera saves small preview image and
large (about 3MB) RAW file. Pure RAW file have JPG extention
and can be converted to NEF file
using special utilities.
3) Minimum shutter speed improved from 2 sec to 8 sec.
4) Icons for Ultra Mode and RAW Mode.
5) Changed programs (no EV correction), so, use
:
[Night Landscape] for photography with enabled noise reduction(NR).
[Dusk/Down] for photography at fixed ISO 100 with NR enabled.
[Beach/Snow] for photography at fixed ISO 100
[Museum] for photography at up to ISO 200 speeds
Improvements list for Coolpix 3100 / 3700:
1) Ultra Quality Image Mode (3MP)
- much improved compression ratio.
2) RAW mode(3MP)
- in this mode camera saves small preview image and
large (about 3MB) RAW file. Pure RAW file have JPG extention
and can be converted to NEF file using
special utilities.
3) Minimum shutter speed improved from 2 sec to 8 sec.
4) Icons for Ultra Mode and RAW Mode.
5) Changed programs like 2100.
Custom firmware makeup for you applications:
1) Direct ISO to next ISO shutter speed jumping setting
(2 sec, 1 sec, 1/2 sec, 1/4 sec, 1/8 sec, 1/16 sec).
With small values smearing are much less trouble. While large values
allow to stay with low ISO as long as possible.
2) Maximum allowed ISO setting (100,200,400,800).
3) Ability to modify settings for program modes.
4) And much, much more...
You may contact author by following email.
Installing
1) Format your CompactFlash card
2) Copy firmware.bin from this archive to "firmware" folder created
in root of
your compactflash drive.
3) Insert card in camera (if you used CF reader).
4) Turn on camera in setup mode with TRASH button pressed.
5) Select Yes to Upgrade question.
6) Do not turn camera off until you see "Done" message.
7) Turn Off camera.
8) Turn camera on, it is advisable to reset all settings.
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