planet5D-Canon HDSLR news (5Dmk2, 7D, 1Dmk4)

Canon fixes ‘cinema’ firmware with release 2.0.4

Posted on 19. Mar, 2010 by planetMitch.

Canon has released a fix for the much desired ‘cinema’ firmware for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II that had a bug… 2.0.4 is available now.

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I’m sure you want to get right into it… so here’s the download link!
And if you’ve never done the firmware update before, here’s a movie showing you how to do [...]

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Canon confirms some issues with the 2.0.3 firmware

Posted on 17. Mar, 2010 by planetMitch.

With swift action, Canon has announced there are some bugs in the 2.0.3 Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware release!

Earlier today, we’d been alerted to some complaints by the 5D Mark II Team. They reported:
“The firmware 2.0.3 is in fact a great update and has been very long awaited by thousands of customers, as it [...]

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The first Canon EOS 5D Mark II native 24fps movies

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by planetMitch.

Philip Bloom has announced that several of his recent movies have been done on the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware version 2.0.3 that includes the native 24fps frame rate.
I urge you to download each of these in full size as well to see their full beauty… you can get a free membership on [...]

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Complete guide to Canon EOS 5D Mark II ‘cinema’ firmware 2.0.3

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by planetMitch.

We’ve known it was coming, but now it is finally here! The firmware that gives the Canon EOS 5D Mark II 24fps has arrived and we’ve got full coverage for you!

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I’m sure you want to get right into it… so here’s the download link!
And if you’ve never done the firmware update before, here’s a movie [...]

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Canon confirms Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware contents

Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by planetMitch.

In a news release that hit my inbox a little bit ago, Canon has released details of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware update that is now officially due in “mid-March” (which matches rumors).

The “firmware upgrade 2.0.3 for the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera will be coming in March of 2010. [...]

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UPDATED: Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware to arrive week of March 17

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.

canonrumors just reported they have heard the Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware will be released the week of March 17th.
UPDATE: CR has added updates about features in the release… please read that over there.
UPDATE 2: Canonrumors has confirmed what is included in the firmware update! In a new blog post this evening, they have [...]

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Firmware update issued for the Canon Rebel T1i/500D

Posted on 23. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.

Canonrumors just posted that Canon’s released a firmware update for the Canon Rebel T1i/500D – unfortunately, there aren’t any improvements for the framerates etc, but you may want to get this update.

“Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following fixes and improvements.

Enhances the reliability of Live View shooting
Fixes incorrect indications on the Arabic, English, and Swedish [...]

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Rumor: Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware due March?

Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.

cinema5d has posted that they are hearing the Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware is due mid march.

“Rumors have been flying around this year’s Createasphere Expo, that the Canon 5D Mark II 24P Firmware Update will drop sometime in the middle of March, 2010. No mention of 50/60 fps in this one, but there should [...]

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Some Canon EOS-1D MKIV updates

Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by planetMitch.

Collecting several news items together about the Canon EOS-1D MKIV… stills and sample videos. I’m guessing that the price of the Canon EOS-1D MKIV keeps some of you from getting really excited about this camera, but there is a bit of news creeping out. I will say that it also seems like there aren’t many [...]

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware in April and missing 720p?

Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by planetMitch.

I’ve seen two posts in the last couple of days warning the Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware update in the works will be missing 720p and won’t be out until April.

First up was from Canonrumors.com…
“This info apparently comes from the Super Meet event in San Francisco. Canon is a sponsor of the event.
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A taste of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware coming up?

Posted on 06. Dec, 2009 by planetMitch.

UPDATE: Philip Bloom confirms this isn’t the 5D2 but the menus of the Canon EOS-1D MKIV
“EDIT: I have just had confirmed that what you are seeing on the screen is from the 1dmkIV menu. Sorry to disappoint. We will have to wait a little longer!”
So, Tim Smith (in the video) discusses 24p and 60p, the [...]

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Firmware patch for the Canon EOS 7D ghosting released

Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by planetMitch.

Philip Bloom posted the new Canon EOS 7D firmware patch for the ghosting problem. As far as I can tell, this is the only thing in this release…

From Canon’s site:
“Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following fixes.
Corrects a phenomenon that in images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately [...]

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II to get 24 and 25fps in a firmware update!

Posted on 20. Oct, 2009 by planetMitch.

Yes, high definition 1080p video at 24 and 25fps is coming to the Canon EOS 5D Mark II soon!
“We understand that EOS 5D Mark II users desire additional frame rates and we’re preparing a firmware update to allow the camera to shoot at both 24P and 25P,” said Chris Macleod, Brand Manager – EOS, Canon [...]

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First firmware update published for the Canon EOS 7D

Posted on 19. Oct, 2009 by planetMitch.

Yes, it is true, we’ve already got our first firmware update published for the Canon EOS 7D. Canonrumors.com was the first I know of to publish the link (tho I’m sure there are others).

From the info on Canonrumors:
“Firmware Version 1.0.9 incorporates the following fixes.
1. Improves AF accuracy during Live View shooting.
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Canon EOS 7D news and problems?

Posted on 10. Oct, 2009 by planetMitch.

A couple of tidbits this morning about the Canon EOS 7D. It appears there may be a firmware release already and some users are reporting pattern noise at low ISOs. Of course, you should take some of these issues with a grain of salt until more units are out in the field. I don’t think [...]

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