Process to upgrade the firmware of my Nikon D7000

Today finally I decided to upgrade my nikon D7000 for no apprent reason, just that it is recommended, I have no problem so far with the my D7000.

well here is the thing, it is so smart, it will not, i repeat it will not perform the upgrade if your battery is detected to be low. So, I have to charge my battery, so ...now waiting. :).

This is a simple yet a cost that you pay for having a well thought product from reputable company.

For firmware update, please visit Nikon USA for more details

well today too, I just read that there is a Nikon club that you can join at http://nps.nikon.com.my there requirement is that you need to have 2 nikon body or 3 nikon lens purchased locally here in Malaysia ( not grey set) then you can proceed to register. For now, I still did not have the time to browse the sites yet, soon to do that. For now I still not qualified to become a member yet, since I only have 2 lens, need to get another one, any recommendation?

9.40pm, after putting my babies to bed, then finally the battery is charge and have the time to mingle with it.

it takes 3+ minutes to perform the upgrade and the basic instructions below

Basic Upgrade instructions: for detailed instructions, see pdf files below.

1. Download the application below, and either click Save to save the executable file to your computer or Run to autoexpand the file into the D7000Update folder, which contains the D7000_0102.bin file.
2. Format an approved SD card in the camera
3. Use an SD card reader and copy the D7000_0102.bin file to the top level of the card and outside of the DCIM folder.
4. Insert the SD memory card containing D7000_0102.bin into the camera's memory card slot 1, and switch on the camera.
5. Select Firmware version from the setup menu and follow instructions displayed to upgrade the camera’s firmware.
6. DO NOT turn off the camera until the instructions indicate it is safe to do so. After the firmware is completed, switch off the camera and remove the SD memory card.
7. Switch on the camera, and access the Firmware version item in the setup menu to confirm that the camera's firmware has been upgraded. After confirming the firmware has been upgraded, switch camera off, WAIT 5 SECONDS before doing anything. re-insert SD memory card.
8. Format memory card in camera for use.

For now my D7000 firmware is

A:1.02
b:1.02
L1.002

Done.