London, 20 October 2009 – Canon today announces that it is currently developing a firmware update to the EOS 5D Mark II to enable the recording of high definition 1080p video at 24 and 25fps. The decision to develop new firmware to support these features has been taken following feedback received from cinematographers and photographers.
Read all about it at Planet5D: http://blog.planet5d.com/…..
cr
Firmware Version 1.0.9 incorporates the following fixes.
Firmware Version 1.0.9 is for cameras with firmware up to version 1.0.8. If the camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.9, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
For details on Firmware Version 1.0.9, please download the PDF files from the bottom of this page.
Download: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos7d/firmware.html
thanks Steve
cr
In October
Received a link to a guy claiming Canon would be releasing a firmware update for the 7D sometime in the middle of October. Apparently the firmware addresses an issue with 720p. No word on what that issue is. There’s probably other small tweaks and fixes as well.
Read More: http://philipbloom.co.uk/2009/10/13/….
thanks Mehran
cr
Update Shortly?
The 7D shipped with firmware version 1.07. Someone claims to have a camera with firmware version 1.09.
Canon 7D v1.09 / Click for larger
DPR Thread: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/….
cr
Some food for thought
The following information is from one of my regular contributors. Read, enjoy and discuss.
5D2, 7D and 1D4
Digic IV was not designed as a video processing chip, hence it cannot downscale multi Megapixel images in real-time at a frame rate needed for video. The fastest camera ever released by the company is the 7D and it can only down sample by pixel binning close to ten 18MP images to any smaller size a second. Current implementation skips vertical and horizontal lines then averages pixel values.
Digic V has a new on die area for video processing which lets it do up to 60 1080p frames a second with help from a pre-encoding ASIC chip that does pixel binning really fast. This will generate an image with almost no visible artifacts or moire. It will still be a step below RAW video but quality will be usable on production environments and on heavily detailed scenes.
I have not heard anything about a RAW module for SLR cameras. It seems far fetched since the CF module on these cameras just can’t feed that kind of data for video even in sRAW. The only raw module I have seen specs on will be an option package on the upcoming line of video specific products in 2010.
The 5D MII 24p firmware seems to be on hold, it has been tested since the camera was a prototype and there is simply no reason why the 5D can’t do 1080 24p or 720p 30. The upcoming 1D Mark IV will have even better video than the 7D from the specs Ive heard about and this camera will not be released this year as speculated. So Canon doesn’t
really need to release a new update for the 5D. One interesting
thing that might cement this decision is that the rolling shutter on the 5D MII is much nastier in 24p and they probably thought it was just not good enough to release it. If the patch is released expect heavy rolling shutter.
1D Mark IV what to look for based on part lists from suppliers and engineers:
-Completely new AF module akin to that on the 7D but with several times as many AF points. The tracking performance on this will be the best in the industry for many years. Video focus assist will be improved in speed five fold.
-Video: 1080p 24,30,25 720p 50, 60, SD with improved picture and audio control limits. Improved video processing. If it has Digic V it will be a true binning downscale and a big jump in quality.
-No swivel screen, improved contrast and color gamut.
-12 fps at full 14bit. – this is not confirmed just rumored by staff outside of the project!
The 1D line is guarded air tight and even many engineers working on modules for the camera have not even seen the full spec list.
cr
A french filmmaker references firmware version 1.1.4.
This is from the Reduser forum. If you check the image below, you’ll see the 5D Mark II having a claimed software version 1.1.4.
Check the far left side.
Firmware 1.1.4 Mentioned - Click for Larger.
Read More: http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=34997
thanks Matthew
cr
From our friend at Cinema5D
A new post at the Cinema5D forums talks about a new firmware update for the 5D Mark II.
You can apparently select between 24p, 25p and 30p.
It’s noted that the jello effect may actually get worse in 24p and 25p.
Talk away : http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php….
cr
Current Lens Talk
The following are lenses that are being bandied about for release this fall.
100 f/2.8 IS Macro
200 f/3.5L IS Macro
70-200 f/2.8L IS II
50-200 f/2.8L IS
24-105 f/2.8L IS
15mm f/2.8 USM Fisheye
The only credible information I have on lenses is the two macros. We’ve always had a hard time getting lens info here at Canon Rumors, this round of rumors isn’t any different.
Bodies
The 60D/7D will be arriving to the real world next Tuesday according to most sources. A couple site August 25 as a possibility.
We’ll also be seeing a new Rebel. Canon will trump the D3000 and keep video in their entry level camera.
Flashes
There is nothing on the immediate horizon about flashes.
Powershot
An interesting email claiming Canon would be releasing another waterproof camera. It would have a 5x zoom and HD Video. It’s a [CR1] rumor.
Firmware
The 5D Mark II could be seeing a firmware update “any day now”. No word on what will be added/fixed.
Canon Rumors
The site is onto the dedicated server. We had very minimal downtown last night. All seems to be working fine.
Sorting through emails, more to come this afternoon.
cr
Canon has announced a firmware update for the 50D:
Please be advised of the availability of a firmware update version 1.0.7 for the EOS 50D digital camera.
Firmware Version 1.0.7 incorporates the following changes.
1. Corrects a phenomenon where captured images may tend to appear somewhat magenta depending on the 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 version is 1.0.7, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
This update is available at: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos50d/firmware.html
cr
Looks Good
I just shot a video with the 5D Mark II & 35L at f/4. Woooo!
All the Fixes & Features
CR's 5D Mark II Updated
1. Includes a function to enable the manual exposure setting when shooting movies.
When shooting movies in manual (M) mode, the shutter speed *1, the lens aperture value *2, and the ISO speed *3 can be freely set to allow a greater flexibility.
Notes:
1 Shutter speed range: 1/30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.
2 Lens aperture range: Maximum to minimum aperture value of the lens used
3 ISO speed range:
Auto: ISO 100 to 6400 set automatically
Manual: ISO 100 to 6400, H1
2. Disables the function of the depth-of-field preview button when images are played back or when the menu screen is displayed on the LCD panel.
*There are indications that images being reviewed or the menu screen may suddenly disappear from the LCD panel. As this phenomenon may be caused by accidentally pressing the depth-of-field preview button, this firmware update disables the function of the depth of field preview to address this issue.
3. Fixes a phenomenon where the peripheral illumination of images cannot be properly corrected, even if the images were captured with the lens peripheral illumination correction function set to Enable.
Firmware Version 1.1.0 fixes a phenomenon where peripheral illumination may not be properly corrected due the type of lens used and shooting conditions.
4. Fixes the algorithms of the Auto Lighting Optimizer function when Custom Function C.Fn II-3 Highlight tone priority is enabled.
5. Fixes incorrect indications on the Arabic, Romanian, Spanish, and Ukrainian menu screens.
6. Changes the battery information displayed on the camera when using the optional Battery Grip BG-E6.
*If only one LP-E6 battery pack is installed in the Battery Grip BG-E6, the battery information for the empty battery slot shows the error message, Cannot communicate with battery. However, with this firmware update, this error message no longer appears, even if only one LP-E6 battery pack is installed.
You can DL from Canon: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html
