Canon NEW Firmware updates

[Steve Kaluski]

Not sure if this has already been noted?

Well, it was a busy day yesterday - Canon announced four new firmware updates:

Ver 1.2.4 for EOS 5D Mark II

Ver 1.3.0 for EOS-1D Mark III

Ver 1.2.0 for EOS-1Ds Mark III

Ver 2.0.0 for WFT-E2/E2A

The firmwares for the two Mark III cameras are equally functional, adding compatibility with new WFT unit (WFT-E2 II).

Even if the new wifi units are not of interest, you should update your firmware anyway. Especially since the EOS 5 D Mark II firmware also "corrects a phenomenon in which visible noise may appear in images taken with continuous Bulb shooting".

Before doing any firmware updates, make sure you have a fully charged battery for the camera and that while the firmware update is happening, you don't touch ANY buttons at all.

Steve;)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Thanks for the reminder, Steve! It has been posted earlier but I'm sure not everyone saw these threads.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Axel

Yes, I need to spend more time browsing this site. Sadly we tend to get things later than most people over here, across the pond! Why Canon cannot do a blanket announcement I don't know?:confused:

Thanks
Steve;)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Hi Steve,

Sometimes following forums seems faster than waiting for official announcements. Weird, isn't it?