About this download

Note: You can download the software update with the Creators' App, available on the App store and Google Play.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update.

• Fixes an issue where some movie metadata (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, etc.) may not be recorded
• Improves the operational stability of the camera

File Info

• Name: BODYDATA.DAT
• Version: 1.02
• Size: 1 038 989 784 bytes
• Release Date: 03-26-2024

Preparation

Check the system software version

Follow the instructions below to check the system software version. If the system software version is Ver. 1.02, the update is not required.

Note: If the Date/Time setting screen appears when you turn on your camera, be sure to set the date and time to the correct values.

1. On the camera, select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version.
2. The system software version is displayed.
   

Saving system software data to a memory card

WARNING! Make sure that there is only one BODYDATA.DAT file on the memory card.

Note: Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored. Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device. Please refer to the instruction manual of the camera for compatible memory cards.

1. Click the Download button.
2. After reading the disclaimer, click Download.
3. Save the file to your computer.
4. Insert the formatted memory card into a computer.
5. Save the BODYDATA.DAT file in the root directory of the memory card.
   Note: Do not change the file name.

Other Hardware

Power source for the camera: Use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100.
Note: The update can only be performed when the battery power level is above 51%. We recommend that you use a fully charged battery.

Updating the System Software Version

Important Notice

• Use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack (NP-FZ100).
• Do not remove the battery during the update as the sudden loss of power may render the camera inoperable.
• It may not be possible to update if the camera temperature is high. Please go after the temperature drops.

Step 1: How to download the Updater

1. Insert the memory card on which the system software data was saved.
2. Select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version and select Software Update.
3. Select Execute on the system software update confirmation screen to start the update.
   
   Notes:
   • A Version Update X.XX → Y.YY message appears (X.XX = the existing version number, Y.YY = the latest version number).
   • Do not remove the battery and the memory card during the update.
   After reading the notes to the end, you can click Execute. Please scroll the screen as necessary to view the full text.
4. When the system software update starts, a black screen is displayed, and the access lamp flashes. The access lamp flashes 1 time → 3 times → 5 times depending on the progress of the update. The update will take approximately 6 minutes to complete.
   
   Notes:
   • If the system software data copy is incorrect, the message The update file version is incorrect will be displayed on the monitor of the camera.
   • If the access lamp repeats 5 long blinks (0.5s cycle) and 6 short blinks (0.25s cycle), the system software may not have been copied correctly to the memory card. In this case, remove the battery and memory card from the camera, and start over from Saving system software data to a memory card.
5. When the update is completed, the camera will automatically restart. After restarting, when the Body update complete screen appears, press OK.
   

Step 2: Confirm the system software version of your device

1. On the camera, select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version.
2. The system software version is displayed.