Canon releases EOS 5D and 30D Firmware updates
Canon has release new firmware versions for Canon EOS 5D and 30D DSLR cameras.
Canon 5D Firmware Version 1.1.1 - Download Here
Canon 30D Firmware Version 1.0.6 - Download Here
The following fixes and improvements have been incorporated for the 5D:
- It now supports high-capacity CF cards.
Previously, when using an 8GB CF card or greater (e.g.,12GB, 16GB), even after initializing the card in the camera, the CF card capacity could not correctly be detected.
This phenomenon has been fixed so that the camera will correctly recognize high-capacity CF cards.
- It allows the latest lens names to be recorded in the Exif information of images taken.
The lens IDs of lenses released after EOS5D are not in the camera; so these lens names could not be recorded in the Exif information of images. The lens IDs for the follwing new lenses are now included, so that the correct lens names will be recorded in the Exif information of images.
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- EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM *1)
- EF 50mm f/1.2L USM *1)
- EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM *2)
- EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM *1)
The correct lens names for the lenses above marked *1) will be recorded in the Exif information of images. The lens marked *2) has been added, if the firmware is version 1.1.0 or later.
- Lenses that are compatible with the Digital Photo Professional 3.2 lens aberration correction function have been added.
More lenses will be supported by the lens aberration correction function of Digital Photo Professional 3.2, Canon’s RAW image viewer/editing software.
Specifically, the four lenses listed in item 2 above have been added.In images taken with these lenses and cameras updated to v1.1.1, the lens aberration correction function can be used.
For other supported lenses, see the user manual for DPP 3.2.
The following fixes and improvements have been incorporated for the 30D.
- It allows the latest lens names to be recorded in the Exif information of images taken.
The lens IDs of lenses released after the EOS30D are not in the camera; so these lens names could not be recorded in the Exif information of images. The Lens IDs for the following new lenses are now included, so that the correct lens names will be recorded in the Exif information of images.
- EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM *1)
- EF 50mm f/1.2L USM *2)
- EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM *2)
- EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM *1)
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (Not sold in Japan) *1)
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (Not sold in Japan) *1)
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM *1)
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM *1)
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS *1)
- EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS *1)
The correct lens names for the lenses marked *1) above will be recorded in the Exif information of images.
Lenses marked *2) are added if the firmware is version 1.0.5 or later.
- Lenses that are compatible with the Digital Photo Professional 3.2 lens aberration correction function have been added.
More lenses will be supported by the lens aberration correction function of Digital Photo Professional 3.2, Canon’s RAW image viewer/editing software.
Specifically, the ten lenses listed in item 1 above have been added. In images taken with these lenses and cameras updated to v1.0.6, the lens aberration correction function can be used.
For other supported lenses, see the user manual for DPP 3.2.
Canon brewing yet another autofocus fix for EOS-1D Mark III?
From engadget:
Unfortunately, details are extraordinarily scant at the moment, but it appears that Canon is readying one more fix for the EOS-1D Mark III, which has been plagued with an autofocus issue for what seems like ages. Apparently, the forthcoming fix — which could involve hardware and / or firmware alterations — will make improvements even over last year’s tweak. Reportedly, the firm’s AF engineers are confident that they have now realized the “root cause” of the problem, hinting that this solution may in fact be the last. Per usual, there’s been no clues handed out as to when users will actually be notified that a fix is available, but we’re sure official word will stream out soon enough if there’s anything to this.
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Firmware v1.0.6
Canon has released firmware Version 1.0.6 for the EOS-1Ds, which improves the reliability of communication with some CF cards and fixes a phenomenon that occurs in some cases involving color cast and vertical lines appearing in images. The Version 1.0.6 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.5. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.6, it is not necessary to update the firmware. You can download this latest firmware version here.
Canon Releases new EOS 1D Mark III Firmware version 1.1.3
Canon has released firmware version 1.1.3 for the EOS-1D Mark III digital SLR. Available now via Canon Japan’s website, the update incorporates a number of improvements and fixes. This firmware update (Version 1.1.3) incorporates the following improvements and fixes:
- Increases transmission speed when using high-speed SD cards. Through the efforts to accelerate transmission, the speed of writing images to or reading images from high-speed SD cards is made faster. *Depending on the SD cards you use, there may be no difference.
- Fixes a phenomenon involving not being able to release the shutter. Depending on the timing at which the AF-ON button and shutter release button are pressed, in rare cases the shutter could not be released; but this phenomenon has been fixed.
- Improves AF tracking in specific conditions. a) Improves AF tracking when shooting outdoors in bright environments. b) Improves AF tracking of low-contrast subjects. *The improvements described in a) have been incorporated since Firmware Version 1.1.1. The improvements described in b) are new to Firmware Version 1.1.3.
- Corrects errors in the Spanish and Korean menu screens. There were errors in the Spanish wording of some of the C.Fn items and in the wording of messages that appear in Korean during firmware updates, but those have been corrected. *The errors described above that appear in Korean during firmware updates will be corrected after this update is completed.
The Version 1.1.3 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.1. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Visit the Canon EOS-1D Mark III firmware download page for more info and instructions.
Canon Releases new 40D Firmware version 1.0.5
Canon has released firmware version 1.0.5 for its EOS-40D DSLR. Available now via Canon Japan’s website, the update contains bug fixes and a couple of modifications to the camera’s image playback.
This firmware update (Version 1.0.5) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
- When playing back images just after recovering from Auto Power Off, the display now shows the last image played back.
- During remote shooting, images are now displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor right after they are taken.
- Corrects a warning message in Korean that appears when updating the firmware.
- Corrects errors in the Spanish menu screens.
- Corrects a phenomenon that prevented printing with some print systems.
- Corrects a rare phenomenon in which file numbers or image numbers were sometimes skipped.
The Version 1.0.5 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.4. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.5, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Click here for more information and for a download link.