Canon Rumors

EF Lenses for Movies? [CR1]

From the world of interesting concepts
I received an email from someone claiming Canon has video dslr lenses on the horizon. How many? They didn’t say.

The concept is this; the lenses will have the manual controls a lot of videographers want… i.e. an aperture ring.

CR’s Take
Other than being a cash grab, I’m not sure why Canon would do it this way over a firmware update. Perhaps an adaptor with an aperture ring? A nice $200 accessory Canon can bilk you for!

I’m filing this under “unlikely”.

This IS a rumors site. I’m going to give you most of the information I get. With the new ratings system, it’s up to you to decide how viable it is.

cr

5D Mark II Firmware Update [CR1]

On the set
I’ve received informormation from a few folks that the new 5D Mark II firmware is on location on the Iron Man 2 set. Apparently the cameras are in Morocco at the moment.

cr

50D, 450D & 1000D Firmware Updates

50D 1.0.6
1.Supports the AF assist beam feature of the new flash, Speedlite 270 EX, which is scheduled to be released in April 2009.
2.Changes the error indications that are displayed on the camera.
3.Addresses the vertical banding noise phenomenon.

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos50d/firmware.html

450D 1.1.0
1. Supports the AF assist beam features of the new flash, Speedlite 270 EX, which is scheduled to be released in April 2009.

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eosdigital4/firmware.html

1000D 1.0.5
1. Supports the AF assist beam features of the new flash, Speedlite 270 EX, which is scheduled to be released in April 2009.

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eosdigital5/firmware.html

thanks everyone that sent this

cr

5D Mark II Firmware Update in the Wild?

Manual Control?

Firmware Coming?

I’ve been told that Canon lent 4 5D Mark II’s to a certain company with a firmware version not currently available.

The firmware is geared towards video. No word on whether or not some manual controls have been added.

I’ve been asked not to mention the industry or the project, so I won’t.

cr

5D Mark II Firmware

Bad news from one source

Firmware Coming?

I’ve been told we may not be getting a firmware update this month like reported a little while ago. It is claimed Canon is working on one, it’s just not coming in the immediate future.

It’s still guesswork as to whether or not the movie mode will get some manual love. I’m getting conflicting stories.

I’m waiting to hear from someone in particular that will give me a better idea.

cr

PowerShot SX1 IS Firmware Update – 2.0.0

SX1 IS Firmware 2.0.0

As promised
Canon has released the new firmware for the SX1 IS. This will bring the non North American cameras up to date.

Version 2.0.0.0 firmware newly incorporates a RAW image recording function.

You can download the version 2.0.0.0 firmware from next page and update the firmware of your PowerShot SX1 IS camera to add this RAW image recording function.

Download Here: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/dcp/firm-e/pssx1is/index.html

cr

1Ds Mark III & 1D Mark III AF Service & Firmware Update

Canon Canada
http://canoncanada.custhelp.com/app/…

I spoke with Canon Canada and they’ve instructed me to send the camera to the service centre in Mississauga.

Canon USA
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/…

Wow
Right out of left field.

Canon has announced a new AF fix for the EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III. This is in addition to the sub mirror fix issued earlier by Canon, and requires returning the camera to Canon for service. New firmware for the 1D Mark III and 1Ds Mark III has also been released to fix issues with live view, USB communication, and to update camera error codes. This brings the versions up to 1.2.5 and 1.1.4 respectively, and is available for download now.

Links to info
http://www.canon.co.uk/Support/Consumer_Products/products/cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS-1D_Mark_III.aspx?faqtcmuri=tcm:14-631109

http://www.canon.co.uk/Support/Consumer_Products/products/cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS-1D_Mark_III.aspx?faqtcmuri=tcm:14-631121

How to get the best out of your 1D Mark III
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos1dm3af/index.html

Download the firmware
1Ds Mark III 1.1.4: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos1dsm3/firmware-e.html

1D Mark III 1.2.5: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos1dm3/firmware.html

cr

Canon EOS 50D Firmware 1.0.5

Slipped through the cracks
I’m getting emails from a few people that are saying their new 50D’s are loaded with firmware 1.0.5. The current official firmware is 1.0.3.

After some searching, there is a thread at DPR about it from a while ago.

http://forums.dpreview.com/……

Why hasn’t it been released to the world yet? Perhaps Canon is updating the firmware a little bit more and we’ll see a 1.0.6 instead.

I’d love to see a picture of 1.0.5 installed on a camera.

thanks elektronkind

cr

5D Mark II Firmware

All Better
Everyone is saying the firmware has fixed the issues. I’ve only had one person comment that the banding issue has also been fixed. The sRaws have to be processed in DPP, so that was the reason for the update to that.

I still have one source saying added features could still be on the table in the next 30-60 days. Don’t hold us to that.

Jessops in Belfast
I finally got the film I wanted for my needs at Jessops in Belfast. Very nice people there. If anyone from the store reads this site, make a comment and I’ll drop a CR T-Shirt off at the store tomorrow. I leave Belfast on Sunday.

cr

WFT-E3/E3A Firmware Update

New Firmware
The WFT-E3/E3A get updated to 2.0.0

This upgrade makes it compatible with the 50D.

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e … Name=Agree