SIGMA SD14 Firmware Upadate

It is now possible to download SIGMA SD14 Firmware.
The firmware is a program, which runs inside the camera and controls its operation.

• SIGMA SD14 Firmware Ver.1.08

* Both "s14v108_0_000.bin" and "s14v108_1_000.bin" files are necessary for updating the SD14 to Firmware Ver.1.08. Firstly, update the firmware with the "s14v108_0_000.bin" file, and then perform the second update with "s14v108_1_000.bin" file.

[Ver. 1.08]

1. Corrects the occasional phenomenon of an image recorded in RAW format appearing to have an unnaturally large file size.
2. Corrects the rarely occurring error of camera freeze and image recording failure when shooting continuously or if the shutter button is pressed when the CF Card Busy Light is blinking.
3. When Bulb Mode is used Sigma Photo Pro now displays the actual shutter speed used in the exposure rather than just showing the word "Bulb".

[Ver. 1.07]

1. Exposure time of Bulb Mode is increased from 30 seconds to 2 minutes (It is only available when the camera is set to Extended Mode).
2. Accuracy of the Evaluative Metering has been improved.

[Ver. 1.06]

1. Accuracy of the custom white balance has been improved.
2. One-day advance date counter that occurs with X3F images during an intercalary year was corrected.
3. Review image quality on the camera's LCD is improved.
4. Users now have the option to disable the shutter release if there is no CF card in the camera. This option is found in the 'Preview Style' menu.
   
   • How to change the setting of preview style

[Ver. 1.05]

1. ISO 50 has been added into Extended Mode.
2. Improved stability of the camera's operation.
   
   • Note for ISO50

[Ver. 1.04]

1. Corrects the phenomenon of the intermittent camera freeze with Err message in the top LCD panel under certain conditions.
2. Corrects the problems related with video output display and functionality.
3. Corrects the display problem for the number of remaining shots on the CF card.
4. In the case of Mac OS 10.4.9 with Intel core processor, the SD14 was not recognized as a Removable Disk. Now the SD14 is mounted to the desktop as Removable Disk icon.

[Ver. 1.03]

1. Corrects the intermittent camera freeze while CF CARD BUSY LIGHT is on during continuous shooting.
2. Corrects the remaining battery power display on the top LCD panel.

[Ver. 1.02]

1. Corrects the phenomenon that did not save the AdobeRGB from sRGB when the camera body was turned off.
2. Improved the exposure of the built in flash.

[Ver. 1.01]

1. Sensor cleaning can now be done by powering the camera from the battery.
   Originally, sensor cleaning was only available through the dedicated AC adapter.
   If the voltage level of the battery becomes lower than a certain level, the camera will emit a warning beep and will close the cleaning mode. We strongly recommend using a fully charged battery for the sensor cleaning.
2. If using the camera in 'A' mode with flash photography, the selected shutter speed would either be 1/60 or 1/180sec depending on the focal length.
   Now, the optimum shutter speed is selected from the range of 1/60 to 1/180sec.
3. A slow sync mode has now been added if using the camera in 'A' mode with flash photography. The optimum shutter speed is selected from a range of 30sec to 1/180sec.
4. Improved image quality when reviewing images on the rear LCD.
5. Corrects the overexposure issue when using flash with high ISO setting under certain conditions.
6. Corrects the incompatibility issue with some FAT16 formated large CF cards.
7. Corrects the phenomenon of the intermittent camera freeze under certain conditions.
8. Corrects the malfunction of wireless flash with built-in flash under certain conditions.
9. Corrects the phenomenon that did not save the AdobeRGB setting when changed from sRGB. This was the bug in the menu display.
10. Corrects the phenomenon that the LCD flickered under certain conditions.
11. Corrects terminology in the Korean menu.

1. 

   Turn on camera power.
2. 

   Press the MENU button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu.
3. 

   Select "Firmware" from the Set-up Menu.
4. 

   Press the OK button to open sub menu and select "Current version".
5. 

   The installed firmware information is displayed.

*If the version information is "Ver.1.07" and lower, it is necessary to update to this new firmware version.

For customers using Sigma's SD14

* Please note; this firmware cannot be used with the SD9 and SD10.

If the battery is low during the update procedure, it might cause a malfunction and damage your camera.
To avoid causing malfunction, please read the following before updating the firmware.

• Please use dedicated AC adapter or fully charged battery.
• Do not open the CF CARD COVER or operate camera during the firmware update.
• Do not turn off the camera during the firmware update.

1. Please use 256MB or larger CF card and format the card in the camera body.
   

   * To avoid loss of your important data, please check the CF card before formatting.

2. Firstly, please download the "s14v108_0_000.bin" file. Please connect a card reader containing the CF card or the SD14 to your computer and click the Download button or right click on the mouse (if you use a Macintosh computer, please press Control + click) to store the firmware file in the CF card root directory (Please do not store in subfolder such as "DCIM" or "100SIGMA").
   

   *If the firmware is downloaded whilst the camera is connected to your computer, please turn off your camera before disconnecting it from your computer.

   *Please download only "s14v108_0_000.bin" file. It is not possible to update the firmware properly, if the "s14v108_1_000.bin" file is in subfolder.

   *Please download the "s14v108_0_000.bin" file, firstly. It might cause a malfunction and damage your camera, if you start updating the firmware with the "s14v108_1_000.bin" file before the "s14v108_0_000.bin" file.

3. 

   Insert the CF card stored the "s14v108_0_000.bin" file into your camera and turn on the SD14.
   

   *It is not necessary to connect the camera body to your computer.

4. 

   Press the MENU button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu.
5. 

   Select "Firmware" from Set-Up Menu.
6. 

   Press the OK button to open the sub menu and select "Firm update". The Following message is displayed.
7. 

   Press the OK button again to start the firmware update. (It takes about thirty seconds to update.)
8. 

   When "Firmware update is completed" is displayed, turn off the camera and then turn it on once again.
   

   * Please do not operate the camera until "Firmware update is completed" is displayed.

9. 

   Select "Firmware" from the Set-up Menu and confirm the firmware is updated to "Ver.1.08" with "Current version". If "Ver.1.08" is displayed, the first update is complete. Please format the CF card and continue update procedure from STEP:10.
10. 

    If "Firmware update has failed!" is displayed during firmware update, please repeat above installation from STEP:1 again. If the update continues to fail, please visit the following technical support page for our World Network contact details.
    World Network: http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/network/index.htm
11. Please download the "s14v108_1_000.bin" file to the CF card formatted in STEP:9.
    

    *If the firmware is downloaded whilst the camera is connected to your computer, please turn off your camera before disconnecting it from your computer.

    *If the "s14v108_0_000.bin" file is still in the CF card, it is not possible to update properly. Therefore, please format the CF card before downloading.

12. 

    Insert the CF card stored the "s14v108_1_000.bin" file into your camera and turn on the SD14.
    

    *It is not necessary to connect the camera body to your computer.

13. 

    Select "Firmware" from Set-Up Menu.
14. 

    Press the OK button to open the sub menu and select "Firm update". The Following message is displayed.
15. 

    Press the OK button again to start the firmware update. (It takes about a minute to update.)
16. 

    When "Firmware update is completed! is displayed, the update has finished.
    

    * Please do not operate the camera until "Firmware update is completed" is displayed.

17. 

    If "Firmware update has failed!" is displayed during firmware update, please repeat above installation from STEP:9 again. If the update continues to fail, please visit the following technical support page for our World Network contact details.
    World Network: http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/network/index.htm

Click the following Download button to start download.

First file for firmware update

s14v108_0_000.bin (2.68 MB)

Second file for firmware update

To avoid causing malfunction, please download only above file "s14v108_0_000.bin" and update, firstly. Format the CF card after first update and please download the following file "s14v108_1_000. bin".

s14v108_1_000.bin (2.68 MB)