Introduction

Nikon releases Nikon Coolpix 8400 firmware v1.5 update. It provides several improvements and support for 6MB Microdrives along with a some other bug fixes. Issues addressed with firmware version 1.5 are: the shutter releases immediately with self-timer photography using the remote control. Be aware that the 2-second shutter-release delay will no longer be possible with self-timer photography using the remote control. The self-timer can now be used with Fireworks show, Museum, and Sports Scene modes. Camera control using PictureProject Coolpix Remote Control is now possible (since firmware version 1.3). 6GB Microdrives can now be used. Errors in Korean menus have been corrected.
What has been changed in version 1.5 of the firmware?

• The shutter releases immediately with self-timer photography using the remote control. Be aware that the 2-second shutter-release delay will no longer be possible with self-timer photography using the remote control
• The self-timer can now be used with Fireworks show, Museum, and Sports Scene modes
• Camera control using PictureProject COOLPIX Remote Control is now possible. (since firmware version 1.5)
• 6GB Microdrives can now be used
• Pictures were not correctly recorded when taken with Internal off selected for the Speedlight ctrl option in the shooting menus Speedlight opt. item, and flash mode set to rear-curtain sync. This problem has been corrected. (since firmware version 1.5)
• Command-dial operation was possible while a picture, taken with Quick response selected for the Release speed option in the setup menus Monitor options item, was being recorded to the memory card. This problem has been corrected
• Shooting was possible while a picture, taken with Quick response selected for the Release speed option in the setup menus Monitor options item and Auto bracketing selected for the Auto bracketing item in the shooting menu, was being recorded to the memory card. This problem has been corrected
• Errors in Korean menus have been corrected