bob_hamilton2 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 <p>I just bought a backup D700, pristine with very low shutter count. It has firmware A 1.03/1.04. My current D700 is at 1.02/1.03. Looking on the internet say European A1.03/1.04. <br> What does this update do and is it necessary?</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 <p>Do you have any plans to buy the Nikkor 800mm/f5.6 AF-S VR? If so, you need 1.04: http://www.photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00cgjA<br> :-)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_hamilton2 Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 <p>Thanks Shun. I guess i have no need for that update.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 <p>Well, the 800mm/f5.6 AF-S VR is supposed to be an excellent lens, but it is so expensive that I have never tried one. However, if you have an extra $18K sitting around ....</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeo_joe1 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 <p>It never usually hurts to have the latest firmware, especially since downloading and updating is the work of minutes.<br> Here's Nikon Europe's firmware update page for the D700:<br> https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57068</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad_stan Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 <p>... especially because there are always undocumented (secret) improvements.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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