Nikon today released an update for its firmware platform used in three of their digital SLR cameras: the D200, D2X, and D2H. This latest version, 2.0.0, includes WT-3 wireless transmitter support, an optional image authentication for the Nikon 200, and various upgrades for the D2X and D2H models including AF improvements, new ISO settings, image processing enhancements, and a new Trim function.

Nikon D2X Firmware Update 2.0.0

• H 0.3 (equivalent to ISO 1000), H 0.5 (equivalent to ISO 1100) and H 0.7 (equivalent to ISO 1250) options have been added between the ISO 800 and H 1 settings in the ISO menu.
• Subject acquisition and tracking performance with autofocus shooting has been increased.
• A Black-and-white (sRGB) option has been added to the Color mode item in the shooting menu.
• A Trim item has been added to the shooting menu.
• Up to 3 custom tone curves can now be downloaded to the camera for use with the Custom option in the shooting menu's Tone compensation item. Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.4.2) Camera Control is required to download 3 custom tone curves to the camera. The optional Camera Control Pro (compatible with Ver. 1.1.1 and later. Ver.1.1.1 Updater Software can be downloaded from our web site.) can also be used to download custom tone curves to the camera.
• An Image authentication item has been added to the setup menu. The optional Image Authentication Software is required to authenticate images.
• A Save/load settings item has been added to the setup menu.
• The Mirror lock-up item in the setup menu has been modified to function with battery power as well as AC-adapter power.
• The Lock-On item in the CSM menu now offers 4 options: Long, Normal (default), Short, and Off.
• Max. sensitivity and Min. shutter speed options have been added to the ISO auto item in the CSM menu.
• The Maximum shots item in the CSM menu has been modified to support a maximum setting of 60 shots.
• The FUNC. button item in the CSM menu has been divided into 2 separate items labeled FUNC. button and FUNC. + command.
• A Recent settings item has been added to the setup menu.
• The amount of information shown on page 3 (shooting data 1) of the single-image playback photo-information display has been increased.
  • Focus mode (S/C/M)
  • Vibration reduction* (on/off)
    *Displayed only when the image was captured with a VR lens
• The information shown on page 5 (GPS data) of the single-image playback photo-information display has been modified.
  • LATITUDE and LONGITUDE information: up to 3 digits* can now be displayed for each segment.
  • 3-digit display may not be possible with some GPS devices.
  • Compass bearing*
    *Displayed only if GPS device is equipped with digital compass.

Nikon D2Hs Firmware Update 2.0.0

• Subject acquisition and tracking performance with autofocus shooting has been increased.
• Up to 3 custom tone curves can now be downloaded to the camera for use with the Custom option in the shooting menu's Tone compensation item. Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.4.2) Camera Control is required to download 3 custom tone curves to the camera. The optional Camera Control Pro (compatible with Ver. 1.1.1 and later. Ver.1.1.1 Updater Software can be downloaded from our web site.) can also be used to download custom tone curves to the camera.
• An Image authentication item has been added to the setup menu. The optional Image Authentication Software is required to authenticate images.
• A Save/load settings item has been added to the setup menu.
• The Mirror lock-up item in the setup menu has been modified to function with battery power as well as AC-adapter power.
• The Lock-On item in the CSM menu now offers 4 options: Long, Normal (default), Short, and Off.
• Max. sensitivity and Min. shutter speed options have been added to the ISO auto item in the CSM menu.
• The Maximum shots item in the CSM menu has been modified to support a maximum setting of 60 shots.
• A Recent settings item has been added to the setup menu.
• The amount of information shown on page 3 (shooting data 1) of the single-image playback photo-information display has been increased.
  • Focus mode (S/C/M)
  • Vibration reduction* (on/off)
  • Displayed only when the image was captured with a VR lens
• The information shown on page 5 (GPS data) of the single-image playback photo-information display has been modified.
  • LATITUDE and LONGITUDE information: up to 3 digits* can now be displayed for each segment.
  • 3-digit display may not be possible with some GPS devices.
  • Compass bearing*
    *Displayed only if GPS device is equipped with digital compass.

Nikon D200 Firmware Update 2.0.0

• Image authentication item has been added to the setup menu. The optional Image Authentication software is required to authenticate images.
• A Wireless transmitter item has been added to the setup menu. This item is available only when the optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3 is connected to the camera.
• For more information download the supplemental manual d200-fudm.pdf. Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer to view this file.