New Canon 7D Firmware Update 1.2.2

A New 7D Updated Firmware is now Available from Canon.

Firmware Version 1.2.2 incorporates the following improvements and fixes:

- Fixes a phenomenon in which the set aperture moves when shooting movies in manual exposure mode using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).
- Fixes the AF point-selection behavior of the C.Fn III-7 (Manual AF pt. selec. pattern) custom function when set to [1].
- Fixes the AF point display for the viewfinder electronic level when shooting in the vertical position.
- Corrects misspellings in the Spanish and Thai menus for applicable products.

New Canon 7D Firmware Update

A New 7D Updated Firmware is now Available from Canon.

Firmware Version 1.2.1 incorporates the following improvements and fixes:

- Extends the timing at which the high temperature warning indicator is displayed and the timing of automatic shut down of the camera due to a rise in internal temperature during Live View or EOS Movie functions.
- Optimizes program shift when the ISO setting of the camera is set to AUTO.
- Corrects a misspelling in the French-language menu.
- Corrects a phenomenon in which vertical magenta-colored banding appears in still images taken in movie-shooting mode.

Canon EOS 7D new firmware update

Canon has released a new version 1.1.0 for the EOS 7D. This firmware "Corrects a phenomenon that in images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible." Click here to download firmware 1.1.0 for the EOS 7D.

Canon 7D Firmware Update

Canon has released an update to the firmware for the new EOS 7D. Firmware Version 1.0.9 incorporates the following fixes:

1. Improves AF accuracy during Live View shooting.
   
2. Corrects a phenomenon where in rare instances, movie images shot by the camera may exhibit abnormal colors.
   
3. Corrects a phenomenon that at certain timings, the shutter cannot be released when the camera's built-in flash or an external Speedlite is used for shooting.

Download the firmware update file from the link above and follow the instructions provided to update your camera. We will continue to post links to firmware updates as they are made available.

Canon EOS 50D Firmware Update 1.0.7

From Canon, there is a new firmware update for the Canon EOS 50D. This brings the firmware up to Version 1.0.7 and incorporates the following changes.

1. Corrects a phenomenon where captured images may tend to appear somewhat magenta depending on the shooting scene.
2. Fixes incorrect indications on the Arabic, Romanian, Spanish, and Ukrainian menu screens.

Firmware Version 1.0.7 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.6. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.7, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

The update file for download as well as full instructions for installation can be found on Canon's website.

New PocketWizard TT1 & TT5 Firmware Updates

LPA Design, the producers of PocketWizard, has released new firmware for the Canon versions of the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 wireless radio remotes. Primarily designed to improve operation with the EOS 5D Mark II, the new firmware implements numerous other tweaks and bug fixes that benefit all compatible cameras, including faster flash recycling after a full power burst, refined remote camera triggering, compatibility with the Speedlite 270EX and more.

Links: Firmware Update from LPA Design

Canon EOS 40D gets update

The new firmware update to Version 1.1.1 for the EOS 40D incorporates fixes and improves the battery indicator, self cleaning sensor errors, Direct Printing issues, AF-assist beam when using a Speedlite and functionality of the camera's sync terminal. Download Version 1.1.1.

5D Mark II Firmware Update

From Canon's Website:
Firmware Update Version 1.0.7 improves and mitigates the following two types of image quality phenomena that occur under certain shooting conditions.

1. "Black dot" phenomenon (the right side of point light sources become black)
2. Vertical banding noise

Firmware Version 1.0.7 is for EOS 5D Mark II cameras with firmware up to version 1.0.6. If the camera's firmware is already version 1.0.7, it is not necessary to update the firmware. When updating to Firmware Version 1.0.7, please also update the Digital Photo Professional (new version 3.5.2) and Picture Style Editor (new version 1.4.2) software.

Firmware Version 1.0.7 and software updates can be downloaded at:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html

Canon EOS 50D Firmware 1.0.3

Canon released new firmware for the EOS 50D late yesterday.

According to Canon's website, this firmware update (Version 1.0.3) incorporates the following fixes:

- Corrects a phenomenon in which an image becomes overexposed when C.Fn.II-3 Highlight tone priority is set to "1" together with other camera settings. (This correction has already been incorporated in the Version 1.0.2 and later firmware.)
- Corrects a rare phenomenon in which "busy" blinks on the camera's display panel and the shutter cannot be released due to the timing of battery installation.
- Corrects a rare phenomenon in which "Err 99" appears on the camera's display panel and LCD monitor and the shutter cannot be released due to the timing of pressing the shutter button.

Firmware Version 1.0.3 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.2. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware.