Updated
As reported a couple days ago, a new 5D Mark II firmware has been released.
Firmware Changes
This firmware update (Version 2.0.7) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the aperture exhibits abnormal movement when shooting movies in manual exposure mode and Aperture Priority AE (Av mode) using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the exposure level shown in the LCD panel differs from what is shown in the viewfinder when shooting still images in manual exposure mode.
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the Wireless File Transmitter (WFT-E4 or WFT-E4 II) may not automatically power off when used for FTP transfers.
- These phenomenon only occur with the Version 2.0.4 and Version 2.0.3 firmware.
The Version 2.0.7 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 2.0.4. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 2.0.7, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Download: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html
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wow
That was one of two things stopping me from springing for a 5D Mk2. The other being $2400. LOL!
Brilliant
I can not believe they fixed it
credit to canon for saving my
100mm macro
….it Better work
Are you also in need of a new firmware update for the Canon EOS 7D with the same (or better) features as the Canon EOS 5D/MK II. I do!
The new firmware update for the Canon EOS 5D/MK II brings new features that are also needed in the Canon EOS 7D. Changes, like :
– Adds a function for manually adjusting the sound recording level (64 levels).
– Adds a histogram display (brightness or RGB) for shooting movies in manual exposure.
Adds shutter-priority AE mode (Tv) and aperture-priority AE (Av) mode to the exposure modes for shooting movies.
– Changes the audio sampling frequency from 44.1 KHz to 48 KHz.
I feel kind of left out with as a Canon EOS 7D user.
So Canon team what will be the releasepath for a new firmware for the Canon EOS 7D?
Of course Canon was going to fix it, it was a malfunction.
Thanks Canon and thanks to the people who supported and sent us feedbacks that allowed to make clear tests and more detailed reports.
Once again this was a community action bringing results for all 5D Mark II users.
Thanks to P. Bloom too, he was the 1st to support and publish our report of the iris issue.
It is not a malfunction as you put it just the iris movement caused by metering spike that happens on some lens and is really a very minor issue.
Still waiting…
http://www.petitiononline.com/Canon5D/
bored, but hope is alive…
Actually no, it’s just a bug in the firmware. And what is a “metering spike”?
And yes, I think the parent is being ridiculous for posting on the forums as a “team”. Can’t think of an unfunny way where more than one person types at a single keyboard at the same time.
Or maybe it is a single person with over the top self-respect just referring to themselves at plural, you know, like royalty uses to…
You didn’t read our detailed reports carefully enough.
There is no such metering spike/sensor discharge, etc, regarding this issue.
The “IRIS JITTER” (a “tremor” of the iris) ALSO occurs in a dark room or with the lens cap on, and it is NOT related to the amount of light being gathered by the sensor or metering system, as we previously tested and reported more than once.
This malfunction (a firmware issue/malfunction/bug, Not a lens issue) did NOT happen on lenses like the EF 100mm 2.8 Macro with firmware 1.1.0.
It’s a pity that so many people got confused by theoretical arguments, but did not spend enough time to read our reports carefully to really understand the problem.
We, along with other users, sent our reports and video tests (to clearly show the problem) to Canon Inc. They confirmed the issue and fixed it.
Thanks Canon.
Team = because we are more than one, not at the moment of writing, that’s obvious, but when testing, sharing information and taking some actions.
People may laugh about everything, but why should we call ourselves as another thing if we are a group of people?
We decided that “team” was nice and it was intended to reflect a “team” spirit and not “one person”.
It’s not so hard to understand…
Thanks, team!
Sony have announced a forthcoming E-mount camcorder and Panasonic is developing a micro-4/3rds based one. Video-photographers are finally getting their demand answered for a large sensor, dedicated video-camera. This is surely what all the demand for the 5D Mk2 (et al.) is all about? No-one in their right mind would actually choose the physical format of a DSLR as a video-camera, would they?
Based upon current developments, Canon should seriously think about concentrating development of future DSLRs on stills photography. If they still think that video sales are going to drive demand for DSLRs, they are going to be in for a surprise!
I agree!
I’m not sure I would take a petition very seriously that was not even given time to be revised and written professionally. Random words being capitalized and TALKING IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS does not reflect well on the importance of the petition.
E-mount and 4/3 stuff is great, but I’m sure it’s smaller sensor will hurt the cinematic feel that filmmakers are going for.
Video is here to stay. Even if you have never used in on your camera, it doesn’t detract from the amazing picture quality of the 5D Mark II. It adds another tool to your camera – choose to use it or not.
Canon wants to maintain the image that they have created for their movie functionality to be superior to anything else on the market. The season finale of House was done with 5Ds, and anyone involved with indie film making has heard this. If they then go looking for a camera, the 5D Mark II is at the top of their list. Its a good move.
In the future, improving video modes will generally mean one thing: More powerful processing in-camera. If this is required for new video features, imagine what can be done with this processing power for stills! Bigger buffers, better in-camera noise reduction, etc. In the bigger picture, everyone wins. :)
Going to hold off on making the update for a week or so, just to be sure no new issues crop up.
These problems haven’t affected me anyhow, so I’ll just watch how this plays out.
Thanks to Canon for putting the effort into this, I just hope that it doesn’t slow down plans for additional features too much! Still hoping for the rumoured “premium” 5D mark II firmware.
CR guy, you keep using the word ‘phenomenon’. You should just call it what it is.
I believe those words are quoted from Canon, Canon seems to be overly fascinated by the use of that word. :)
It sounds better than “bug”. Plus he’s simply the messenger.
Capital letters are very few and I really do not understand what you mean with written professionally. It is based on another one about video, that had success in the past.
Anyway if you are a professional man, you are welcome to do better :-)
400 people signed it and most of them (I believe all of them) are really serious and collaborative.
I hope the effort CANON put into fixing this issue did not prevent them from including usefull features for people who primarely do still photography. If I remember correctly the last three firmeware updates concerned videographer only. Too bad for all of us who use the 5dMKII for what it is actually made for, taking great photos!
I think the AutoISO Max should be the next feature the include.
I second!
Slightly unrelated topic but has anyone else noticed the rear LCD on their 5dmkll is dimmer or less vibrant that on a 7D or even 50D? If I take it off auto and crank it up all the way it looks comparable to these. I’m wondering if this is across the board or if mine is bad. Mine is relatively new and almost makes my shots look under-exposed…
AutoISO MAx is not something you’ll see without paying for it.
Why? I highly doubt that Canon owns the patents for this – as they are not the first to use this technology. That means that Canon has to pay certain royalties for every camera produced with it. If Canon rolls it out in a firmware update for all 5Ds, they are then responsible for paying the royalties for every 5D Mark II ever sold. Not going to happen, unless they make the end-user pay for it.
You mean there’s a patent on ‘set the ISO to what the existing ISO algorithm says, or what the user chose, whichever is smaller’ ?
The phrase patently ridiculous comes to mind.
[…]Aggiornamento Firmware Fotocamera Canon EOS 5D mark II: versione 2.0.7[…]
i have finally collected enough money to upgrade from my 400d to a 5d mark II(full frame goodness)…. I know a newer one will be out soon but this one does everything i want a cam to do, but still super confused on whether to go ahead & pick up t mark II or wait for t mark III…. Even if it is announced at photokina(21-26/9/2010) it will be released only in 2011(right?)…. What do u guys think, does it make sense buying an old model which is going to be upgraded soon?
I also do not believe that there can be a patent on something like AutoISO max because it is basically an easy IF operation in the firmware. In addition I do not think that CANON pays for every 550D sold with this feature!
Patent # 7,710,458
“In a state where a shutter speed is set to less than ” 1/80″, two-pixel addition and/or four-pixel addition is executed on an imaging signal to amplify subject luminance, raising ISO sensitivity. A shutter speed set to fall in a high speed range reduces deterioration in image quality due to hand shake and/or subject movement during a shooting operation. ”
Who own this patent? Casio.
Another quote from the patent:
“…the ISO sensitivity increases up to the upper limit of “400”, which is the maximum value that is allowed to be set…”
Just do a patent search for this type of thing… the smallest I could get the search down to is around 300 patents. Canon owns very few of them.
There is a bigger chance that 5D MKIII will be announced in 2011 then it will in 2010.
Not even the 1Ds MKIV has been anounced yet and it is very, very unlikely that the 5D3 will see its daylight before 1Ds4 will
How do you think Kodak is staying in business? Patent licensing. :)
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60R6FS20100128
I agree, the 5D Mark II is still selling extremely well. The potential 1Ds III buyers are waiting for the Mark IV – Canon won’t launch a new 5D before the new 1Ds
how about just plain old AutoISO in M mode? (plus allow it to use whatever EC was set before you switched into M mode)
The 7D already the first part of that, so obviously no patent issue there, at least.
Some of software patents are on such absurdly basic things, it’s like patenting: “we propose a form of additive counting labelled result whereby if one combines two of any object, real or platonic, and combines with said with two more of said object type then one applies the rule that it may be said that in two object plus two object sum we label the resultant as follows: four objects”
dude pays me my bucks!
I think you may have missed my general point: DSLRs make poor video cameras. Their ergonomics are not idea for the job, just look at all the extra kit that indie filmakers use to make the 5D Mk2 work for video. People buy the 5D Mk2 because it is the only camera that offers video-recording on a full-frame sensor (on a ‘not-telephone-number’ budget), not because of any technical merit of its layout. I’m not one of these people who think that DSLRs shouldn’t have video capabilities, but I think that it would be a mistake for Canon to believe that video will be the driver of DSLR sales in the future. The makers of video cameras may have been slow to realise the level of demand for large sensors, but they will soon move to capitalise on the demand that the 5D Mk2 has exposed. When these types of product become available, DSLR video will be relagated back to a ‘nice to have’ extra on the spec list. Canon need to realise this now and ensure that the next generation of DSLRs are also great stills cameras, as this will again become the main reason for buying them.
The issue about adding patent-laden features is this:
Canon makes a 7D, and maybe has to pay various companies $100 for various patent licenses – this is covered in the cost of the camera at the time of purchase.
Now, Canon adds a feature to an existing camera, like the 5D Mark II that requires licensing a patent. Say the cost is $10 and Canon has already shipped 10 million cameras – Canon would now have to pay $100,000,000 in patent licensing to add the feature for existing users. OR, they can charge users $10 for the upgrade and call it even.
I just made up the numbers, but this is the scenario we face.
So you estimate Canon has made about 10,000,000 5D Mark II cameras?
The firmware seem to fix my 100mm on my 5DMKII, but still having jitter with 100mm on my t2i.
Strange.
It’s firmware for the 5D mkII not for the T2i. Maybe the lens have a problem …
If t 1Ds4 is launched before photokina then there is still a small chance of t 5D3 to be released at photokina. But Canon also has t update t long pending 50d before that.
Photokina 2010 is going to be a major deal for Canon as most of us r hoping they upgrade whatever we want to buy & holding back, so that we get t latest stuff(at least i am;).
I have some more money coming in by end of 2010 so hope they upgrade t 35mm 1.4L & t 85mm 1.2L as both of them r on my list & also wish they release t 14-24mm 2.8L:)
great question. I’ve noticed the same issue. in fact I was just comparing my 5dmk2 to a buddie’s 7d the other night. very strange. i would expect a camera almost a grand more expensive would have the better lcd!
haha not at all. Like I said, all of the numbers I used were just for illustration purposes. Though I wouldn’t be surprised if they were close to half a million or so by now.
I had the same concerns about two months ago. I bought the 5DII because I figure it would be at least another year before the 5DIII comes out, and maybe 6-12 months longer before you’ll be able to find one in stock anywhere. If the 5DIII is that much better, I’ll sell my 5DII and upgrade in 18 months.
The 5DII is great, PICS are awesome, and the HD video is really inspiring and motivating. If you have the cash, go for it, you won’t regret it.
I think the 7D LCD is next the generation of the one used on the 5D II
I still haven’t installed the two previous firmware revisions. Eventually, I will, but I just don’t use the video feature, so why risk being a early adopter.
Firmware is very complex, and bugs do find their way in.
Motion Picture camera aperture 22 by 16 mm
Motion Picture projection aperture 1.85:1 21 by 11 mm
Sony NEX-5 23.4 x 15.6mm
Canon 7D 22.3 x 14.9 mm
4/3 17.3 x 13.0mm
As you can plainly see both the 7D and NEX-5 are the same size as motion picture film and will yield the same depth of field.
VistaVision 24x36mm camera. Must be converted to 21 by 14 mm (1.51:1) for theater projection. Only used by Paramount in the 1950s and by Apogee (and others) for doing special EFX shots (Star Wars and Star Trek).
Canon 5D MkII 24x36mm Can be converted from HDTV 1.77 to either 1.85:1 (21 by 11 mm) or 2.40:1 (20.96 x17.53 mm) for theater projection.
Read more here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/35_mm_film
The T2i has a way better LCD than any of them. More pixels and 3:2 format. It is raging. The 5dM3 will probably top them all, so on and so forth. That is the way of things.
It’s not just about large sensor size, it’s about being able to use off-the-shelf EF lenses with large apertures (low f/numbers) that everyone already owns to get narrow depths of field. A key component to cinematography is to use focus technique to draw the eye selectively across the frame to follow or even define a sense of action and/or movement. You just don’t get that from your typical HD camcorder, not on a budget. So it’s not enough for the camera makers to make an HD camcorder with a large sensor; to be affordable that has to be mated with an EF mount (or F-mount for the Nikon-inclined) to fit off-the-shelf glass or all you’ve done is to replace one unaffordable system with another.
And as far as the camera form factor goes, once you’ve gotten to the point of adding hardware like dollys or steadicams, the form factor stops being all that critical as long as there is some way to smoothly move the focal point from one defined value to another. That hardware is now available starting for hundreds of dollars instead of several thousand dollars.
I think for indie filmmakers (and indie-minded filmmakers, cf. the most recent “House” episode), the HDdSLR is here to stay.
John (photographer and erstwhile cinematography student)
Has anyone else noticed the rear LCD on their 5dmkll was from an earlier design than the 7D or even 50D? ;-)
And what about 7D users? I just did a video with my 7D and 100 mm 2,8 macro (not the L series) and I got the exact same problem. Couldn’t do any focus pull shots as they were ruined with the iris changing.
Please Canon, don’t forget the 7D!
Anyone else that can try this on their 7D? Just so that I know that I’m not the only one. Go to video mode and set everything to manual. Start turning the focus ring and you can both see it by looking down in the lens and on the screen, and you can even hear it, as it for a brief moment changes the iris slightly.
The 5DMkII seems to have a lot of bugs/firmware issues, doesn’t it?
When I think of my 400D, the firmware updates were for things like new lenses or flashes but no major-bug fixes… how come?
Because the 5DMkII was the first Canon DSLR to shoot video. The 400D changes were not as revolutionary.
HMM HEE IM FIRM
will they ever be able to make a BUG-less camera without any problems.?
will they ever be able to make a BUG-less camera without any problems ?
Your 400D isn’t used by any real professional is it?
It does have its issues… however most amateurs won’t notice these anyway.
No.
the 5dII was pretty readily available right from the first day – the batteries on the other hand are still a hit and miss proposition…
in the past canon (or anyone else) wouldn’t have even made the first firmware so we should all be pretty pleased with them. Only this last one fixes an “issue” and that issue was caused by the past upgrade (not fix – upgrade…free upgrade)
You can rest assured, most “professional writers” won’t even give a hand on this… As they didn’t with the other petition.
Anyway it (the one you’re referring to) was signed by more than 3,000 amateurs, professionals and even studios around the world. It also contemplates some improvements for photography, still didn’t implemented (but really possible) on the 5D Mark II.
That reflects the huge interest of people, no matter if the petition is “perfectly written” or not, it is respectful.
We all do our best, with or without “professional” help, if it’s not available, especially considering many of us are not native english speakers.
It’s still somewhat surprising how people have time to post lot of comments, but not to help.
Maybe House MD could help you. :-)
No. erare humanum est. as there’s no bugless human being there won’t be any bugless product, it’s that simple.
you gonna be obsolete within a certain cycle…;-) as a mark ii team, though…LOL
I feel like an idiot buying the 7D :o(
Shortly after buying it, a 550D comes out, with the same specs plus som new ones for half the price!!
And all new features in firmwares in 5DMkII …..
still enjoying it though!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPJQJTeij9M
I Heard a rumor that versions 5 & 6 had 60fps, and they made ver 7 after they figured out there mistake because
they want to use 60fps and a major selling point for the NEW 5d Mark III
This is a rumor, but you may bash me if you like,
I can take it :)
I also heard a rumor that the camera overheated at 60fps. I have no idea of the credibility of the rumor, but since this is a rumor site, I’ll mention it anyway.
No 60D whispers?
It’s beginning to look like a late August release. :(
I dont know what country you’re in but the 5DII was out of stock at B&H for about 6 month. Every shipment sold out within days. Same thing at Adorama and most other big retailers.
Smaller locations, in Canada in particular, had a 6-10 months waiting list of buyers.
I dont know what country you’re in but the 5DII was out of stock at B&H for about 6 month. Every shipment sold out within days. Same thing at Adorama and most other big retailers.
Smaller locations, in Canada in particular, had a 6-10 months waiting list of buyers.
I’m not sure if this effects Canon, but there is some weird accounting thing in the States that makes it illegal for companies to add features with firmware updates without charging for them.
I heard RAW video is the major selling point of the 5DMk3. It would not surprise me if the 5DMk2 will eventually get 60fps even after the 5DMk3 is released a year or so from now because there is so many in circulation in the hands of videographers.
I’m not an expert on US accounting law, but does “charging for them” mean:
1) You are required by law to increase the price to your customer
OR
2) You are require by law to show in your accounts, how much additional revenue you believe the new addition has generated?
The one case I remember had Apple charge $1.99 for a software update which enabled a new wireless feature in their laptop products.
I’d think that Canon would need a way to differentiate their 1D-series video… this makes me think that whenever RAW video is introduced, it will only be for the flagship model, and cascade down from there. Just a thought.
Or that could be Apple just trying to make a buck. I have to pay for Apple firmware but I have never paid for any Canon firmware.
I hope the new firmware fixes the squeaky CF door as well ;-)
Hi,
This is a silly question but, I bought the camera not long ago 2nd hand from someone.
The camera is still in Ver. 1.2.4.
My question is can I directly update to the latest version 2.0.7?