Nikon D5 firmware update

[MFloyd]

Nikon has released firmware version 1.30 for its D5 professional DSLR, and the new camera firmware offers an additional feature that's potentially very useful: recall shooting functions.

The latter has always been on my wish list, enabling me to switch very fast from one shutter speed configuration i.e. slow speed (1/40 s) to a very high one (1/4000 s).

More, here https://www.dpreview.com/news/9509232063/nikon-d5-firmware-update-adds-useful-recall-shooting-functions-feature

And here: http://download.nikonimglib.com/archive3/fG6ww00zTqqv03yTvDs53coSDj35/D5FirmUpv130_EU(WA_DL)01.pdf

Download here: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/276.html

[chambeshi]

This firmware update brings a new function to the D5 - Recall Shooting

Steve Perry just posted about its applications. Sure hope we see the D500 and D850 updated in the future :-)

https://backcountrygallery.com/nikons-new-recall-shooting-feature/

[MFloyd]

An example: when shooting car races I'm using quite long exposures up to 1/40s to well render a speed blur:


ƒ/29.0  370.0 mm 1/60s  ISO 100

but when something happens, a collision, for example, I would have liked to switch to 1/2000s instead of a 1/50s



Up to now, before the recall shooting function, this was not possible.

[bobfriedman]

you are better off using a neutral density filter than f/29 due to diffraction softening of the image (even though that looks plenty sharp)

[MFloyd]

you are better off using a neutral density filter than f/29 due to diffraction softening of the image (even though that looks plenty sharp)

Thank you Bob: I'm generally lower than that. But the image degradation due to diffraction is negligible compared to the image degradation induced by catching high velocity subjects at shutter speed averaging 1/50s. And I have to switch often to higher shutter speeds, which makes switching ND filters impractical.

Have a look at this one taken at f/20 and 1/40 s:

https://mfloyd.prodibi.com/a/2x9y7yxg9w89r8/i/w02jeg7mqwywgv
HR Prodibi image - click on the lower right corner to change size.

[bobfriedman]

And I have to switch often to higher shutter speeds, which makes switching ND filters impractical.

yes.. understand

[bobfriedman]

Have a look at this one taken at f/20 and 1/40 s:

https://mfloyd.prodibi.com/a/2x9y7yxg9w89r8/i/w02jeg7mqwywgv
HR Prodibi image - click on the lower right corner to change size.

yep.. plenty sharp

[MFloyd]

yep.. plenty sharp

  but you are not the first one to raise this question. The only thing of which I would have concern is the increased DoF; which is (should be) largely wiped out because of the speed blur... But I will have a try.

[Erik Lund]

A 'pop-up' filter drawer would help speed things up switching the ND filter in and out - that would not be too difficult to make for the tele lenses with filter drawer.

Would also make it for the Polfilter as well,,, but a dedicated version might be needed.
Sort of the same/similar solution as the new 180-400mm that pop in the TC in and out,,, or like the really old dias projektors did with the slides.
All the filter-wheel designs don't really work here i think,,,

[Akira]

but when something happens, a collision, for example, I would have liked to switch to 1/2000s instead of a 1/50s



Up to now, before the recall shooting function, this was not possible.

I understand what you want, but this image looks quite dramatic!

[MFloyd]

A 'pop-up' filter drawer would help speed things up switching the ND filter in and out - that would not be too difficult to make for the tele lenses with filter drawer.

I encountered a more trivial problem: Nikon - in Switzerland, at least - doesn’t sell separate 52 mm filter holders for e.g. a 300 mm f/2.8 lens. I needed this, in order not to have to unscrew, each time the filter, and so, make a faster switch. Finally Nikon provided me with an adress of an independent supplier who sold me the original Nikon part (?!).

I understand what you want, but this image looks quite dramatic!

Hello Akira, not sure if the frozen, high shutter speed, picture would have given the same dramatic effect 

[ColinM]

you are better off using a neutral density filter than f/29 due to diffraction softening of the image (even though that looks plenty sharp)

I think the theory is fine Bob, but have you ever attend a race meeting?
The practicalities of switching ND filters in & out as cars are whizzing past make MFloyd's solution the preferred one

[Ann]

The latest D5 Firmware update can record a number of variables in the saved settings for "Recall shooting functions" including whether or not ISO is in the Auto or in pre-set mode.

The way in which I have mine set is to save my settings in Manual mode, with fully-open aperture, a moderate shutter speed, and with Auto ISO.

That way when I suddenly need to grab a subject in dim conditions and hold down my chosen modifying button, the camera has an excellent chance to get me a usable exposure.

[Frank Fremerey]

sounds terrific, Ann. I guess the new 850 Firmware can do the same?

[Ann]

I don't think so, Frank. It seems that the D850 FW update is only about time zones but perhaps the next version will have Recall Shootng.