Which firmware version Coolpix 8400?

[josg_be]

Hello all, as I'm in the process of buying a CP8400, I wanted to know the firmware version number of a recent CP8400 just to check I'm buying the latest model. Also, does the CP8400 has a proprietary power plug? If that is the case, I will have to buy yet another power adapter.

Thanks for the information! Jos Gysenbergs http://www.gysenbergs.be/gallery/

[josg_be]

Found out after much digging. 8400 production models have firmware 1.1. Also, it seems the 8400 has a proprietary power plug. Too bad ... -JG

[John_Reed]

Found out after much digging. 8400 production models have firmware 1.1. Also, it seems the 8400 has a proprietary power plug. Too bad ... -JGWhy are these things deal-killers for you? Whatever firmware is the latest would be shipped on production cameras, and the "proprietary power plug" comes included with the camera, doesn't it? I'm missing your point here. :(

[josg_be]

Nikon just provides a battery charger, one has to buy a separate power supply.

I'm quite sure you are aware that it is possible to use the battery when copying pictures to a PC or use the camera in a studio environment but that will rapidly drain the battery. You certainly know that a lithium battery is expensive and doesn't live forever so it's a good idea to use a power supply in these circumstances. When the camera has a standard power supply connection it is possible to use a regulated lab power supply (my case) or any other power supply as long as it has the correct output voltage and power specs.

I was just interested in the firmware version number as I bought the camera from a supplier I don't know and the only numbers I could find on the net were beta.

Meanwhile, there are some sample shots on

http://www.gysenbergs.be/gallery/bokrijk/

- JG