How dangerous is it to update firmware on M10 ?

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1 hour ago, Demigorgan said:

I will never repeat the same points. From here on out I will make all new points.

No. This is not what you are going to do.

Account banned, double triple quadruple multiple account of a well known banned member.

Andreas

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[IkarusJohn]

So, that was boring.

Any one actually have a comment on the latest M10 firmware update?  I have it, but haven’t got round to installing it.

[erl]

Yep! I installed it. No problems. I have lost count of how many firmware updates I have installed on multiple cameras since the advent of the M8. I had one problem (not with the camera) when i I did NOT follow EXACTLY the instructions. I'm a bloke. We don't read directions. 😁 In the case of firmware instructions, you MUST read and follow them. Then there is NO problem. Keeping your technology up to date is a good and wise thing.

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On 9/11/2022 at 3:14 AM, Camaro5 said:

I always use a clean SD card that is formatted before any firmware update,  The update is then at the top of the list with no other updates on it.  It might be overkill but I haven't had any issues.  

That's what they tell you to do. And ensure battery is at least 80%.

[Nachtmsk]

OP here...

Wow, I had no idea this post generated this much discussion. Thanks to everyone, it was very interesting (and entertaining) to read the posts.

In the end I decided not to upgrade at this point and I'll tell you why..
I have been a computer programmer for about 20 years. During that time I updated my share of   Windows/Unix servers and desktop (PC/Mac/Linux) machines. In most cases the updates went well. BUT, when they didn't go well it was a major pain in the ass. I've also had my own share of updating MY OWN software with similar results. Developers can anticipate many things, but not all.

One thing I tell all my friends regarding their PC's, never keep auto-update on and never install updates when they first come out - unless it's a security update.

Yeah, I think I will wait to update the firmware until either there is an update I need and I know I won't need the camera for a while in case it gets bricked (though I realize that is very unlikely) . My son updated his Nikon firmware a few hours before a job he had to shoot(The camera was running fine before and thankfully after the update) but, man-oh-man; right before a job?! The optimism of youth is a beautiful thing.

 

Thanks again,

Mike

Oh yeah, one more thing - should I update the firmware on my M6? I haven't since I bought it 20 years ago..It's working fine.. 🤣

[Bikie John]

18 hours ago, Nachtmsk said:

Oh yeah, one more thing - should I update the firmware on my M6? I haven't since I bought it 20 years ago..It's working fine.. 🤣

Yes, definitely. Send it to me and I'll do it for you. Might take several years though ....

John