Yesterday we bought a Kodak V803 for my wife to take on a cruise. There is a
firmware update to speed up power up and capture time when using the flash.
She can probably get along fine w/o the update but I'd like to do it.
I downloaded the file and unzipped it per the instructions ...

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I have been using a Nikon D70 for a few years now, mainly to take
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I may have made my mind up, but before I buy I'd welcome any comments.
I sail a small cruiser in the Thames Estuary and very much enjoy
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I know on one of my groups someone took action somehow to convert all
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I know this is one of those burning issues that people just can't make up
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Where are they sold, maybe at Best Buy or Circuit City?