Canon 5D Mark II - Firmware Update 2.0.3

[Axel Hildebrandt]

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/fir.../firmware.html

Firmware Version 2.0.3 incorporates five enhancements to the movie function and a fix to the manual sensor cleaning function of the EOS 5D Mark II camera.

1. Adds or changes the following movie frame rates.
   NTSC:
   
   • 1920×1080 : 30 fps (changed - actual 29.97 fps)
   • 1920×1080 : 24 fps (added - actual 23.976 fps)
   • 640×480 : 30 fps (changed - actual 29.97 fps)
   
   PAL:
   
   • 1920×1080 : 25 fps (added - actual 25.0 fps)
   • 1920×1080 : 24 fps (added - actual 23.976 fps)
   • 640×480 : 25 fps (added - actual 25.0 fps)
2. Adds a function for manually adjusting the sound recording level (64 levels).
3. Adds a histogram display (brightness or RGB) for shooting movies in manual exposure.
4. Adds shutter-priority AE mode (Tv) and aperture-priority AE (Av) mode to the exposure modes for shooting movies.
5. Changes the audio sampling frequency from 44.1 KHz to 48 KHz.
6. Fixes a phenomenon where communication between the camera and the attached lens is sometimes interrupted after manual sensor cleaning. (This phenomenon only affects units with Firmware Version 1.2.4.)

[Roger Clark]

Axel,
Thanks. I think I'll do this one. I haven't applied any to my 5DII so far--it has worked just fine. But I like the new movie capabilities. Now if they would just add microphone audio clips like on the 1D cameras. Sometimes I want to add a note with my images.

Roger

[Christopher C.M. Cooke]

I have done the update, but try as I might I cannot get the modified manual to download.

[arash_hazeghi]

Well, those who have not updated should hold up, looks like there is an issue with the new firmware

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...categoryid=139

"Thank you for using Canon products. We have learned that some users of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera are experiencing issues with Firmware Update Version 2.0.3.
We are working on a new firmware update to address these phenomena, which will be available soon. If you have not registered your EOS 5D Mark II, please register so we will be able to notify you via e-mail when future firmware updates become available for download.
Canon always strives to provide the highest quality products to our customers. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these phenomena may have caused. We appreciate your kind patronage and support."


They don't even say what the problem is, was planning to go shooting this weekend now have to be prepared for all sorts of surprises!

[Daniele Morasca]

From Canon

"Recently we have discovered a malfunction that occurs with Firmware Version 2.0.3, in which the manual recording levels for C1/C2/C3 are changed and the camera becomes unable to record audio if the power is turned off (or if Auto power off takes effect) after registering "Sound Recording: Manual" in the camera user settings.
We apologize very sincerely for the inconvenience, but we are going to stop making this firmware available for download. For customers who have already updated to the new firmware, when using the camera with the mode dial set to C1/C2/C3, please either set the sound recording settings to Auto.
We are currently preparing firmware that will correct this malfunction. As soon as those preparations have been completed, we will let you know on this Web site. In the meantime, we apologize for the inconvenience this represents, but please wait until the fixed firmware is ready."


Could be useful to know.