Nikon 1 V1 Firmware Update 1.21

This service provides software for upgrading Nikon 1 V1 A firmware to Ver. 1.21 and B firmware to Ver. 1.21. This software allows for simultaneous update of both A and B firmware to the latest version from any previous firmware version. Verify your camera’s firmware version using the instructions below. If this latest version is already installed in your camera, you need not update the firmware.
Be sure that you have read and understand the terms of the license agreement before initiating download of this software from the links at the bottom of this page.

Modifications enabled in this version

• Immediately after the camera was turned on after attaching a lens, shooting display in the camera monitor or electronic viewfinder (view through the lens) sometimes appeared to move.  This issue has been resolved. 

Precaution for upgrading firmware

The camera’s internal clock may be reset when the firmware is upgraded. Should this occur, set the clock to the correct date and time after the firmware has been upgraded using the Time zone and date item in the setup menu.

How to verify your cameras current firmware version

If the latest firmware version is already installed on your V1 you need not proceed with download or installation of this Firmware Upgrade. The current firmware version can be verified from the Firmware version item in the camera's setup menu.

1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.  
3. Select the Setup Menu.  
4. Select Firmware version from the setup menu.
5. The camera's A and B firmware versions will be displayed. 
6. Turn off the camera.

Quick Install Guide

This is the quick install guide, for detailed instructions click the link below.
Power the camera from AC adapter unit or use a fully charged battery.

1. Create a new folder with an appropriate name on your computer's hard drive.
2. Download the Windows (.EXE) or Macintosh (.DMG) file from the links at the bottom of this page to the folder created in step 1.
3. Run the downloaded file to create a folder called V1Update which contains the V1_0121.bin file.
4. Use a card reader or similar device to copy the V1_0121.bin file to the root directory of a formatted SD memory card.   
5. Insert the memory card into the camera's memory card slot and turn on the camera.
6. Select Firmware version from the camera's setup menu and follow instructions displayed to upgrade the firmware.
7. After the upgrade is complete, turn the camera off and remove the memory card.
8. Access the Firmware version item in the camera's setup menu to confirm that the firmware has been upgraded.

Firmware upgrades can be performed for you at authorized Nikon service centers.

Windows: Detailed Firmware Upgrade instructions

Macintosh: Detailed Firmware Upgrade instructions

System Requirements

Windows Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 (all editions) Microsoft Windows 7 (all editions) Microsoft Windows Vista (all editions) Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows ME Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) *SD Card reader or computer with built-in SD memory card slot required.	Macintosh OS X Operating System Mac OS X version 10.1.5 - 10.8.2
Download file: F-V1-V121W.exe (11.35 MB) Contains the following file: firmware.bin	Download file: F-V1-V121M.dmg (13.28 MB) Contains the following file: firmware.bin