Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera Software Driver and Firmware (Version A:2.03/B:2.03) update for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems.
Nikon D3 Software Downloads
Operating System (s) : Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7
Operating System (s) : Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Confirming the firmware version:
- Turn on the Nikon D3
- Press the MENU button and select Firmware Version from the setup menu.The camera’s firmware version will be displayed.
- Turn off the Nikon D3
Basic Download and Nikon D3 Installation instructions for Windows and Macintosh:
- Create a new folder with an appropriate name on your computer.
- Choose the correct download below for the computer system you are using, and save the download to the folder created in step 1.
- Run the downloaded file to create the folder titled D3 Update, containing the following files:
- AD3_0203.bin: the A firmware, BD3_0203.bin: the A firmware
- Connect the camera to the computer via USB cable (be sure the camera’s USB item in the setup menu is set to Mass Storage), or use a card reader, and copy the downloaded A firmware to a memory card formatted by the camera and inserted in the camera or card reader.
- If the camera was connected to the computer, use standard OS procedure to disconnect the camera from the computer.
- Insert the memory card containing the firmware in the Nikon D3 camera’s memory card slot 1 and turn on the camera.
- Select Firmware version from the setup menu and follow the instructions displayed in the monitor to upgrade the firmware.
- After the upgrade is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
- Format the memory card with the camera and repeat steps 4 – 8 to update B firmware.
- Once firmware update is complete, confirm the camera’s firmware verison. If you changed the USB setting to perform this update, it may now be changed back to MTP/PTP.
Modifications/Note for Nikon DSLR D3 Firmware Version A:2.03/B:2.03:
- Support for the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has been added. (April 2.2012)
- Auto white balance performance has been improved. Support for 64 GB memory cards has been added. When ISO sensitivity settings>ISO sensitivity auto control in the shooting menu is set to On, the Maximum sensitivity option can now be specified in steps of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV, according to the Custom Setting b1 ISO sensitivity step value setting.(January 6.2010)
Operating System (s) : Mac OS 10.1.5, Mac OS 10.2, Mac OS 10.3, Mac OS 10.4, Mac OS 10.5, Mac OS 10.6, Mac OS 10.7, Mac OS 10.8.2
- Nikon D3 Mac Firmware – Download (2.1MB)
Download the software, firmware and drivers to keep your Nikon D3 DSLR Camera.