EOS 7D FW2.0: Problems anyone?

[hoacker]

Hi, there. At some german speaking forums user report problems with EOS 7D FW2.0 which started after the firmware update.

Problems reported:
- 1 (!) user reported that third party battery packs (weiss) were no longer recognized. This could not be confirmed by anybody so far. I guess this issue is not related to the firmware update.
- Some users report that the 7D freezes from time to time and can only be revived be removing and inserting the battery pack. There are multiple reports also from experienced user, so there is a chance that this issue is indeed related to FW 2.0.

Can you confirm one of the problems above?
Did you experience other problems introduces with FW 2.0?
Please report.

 

[Paul W. H]

I have had the freezing problem twice and at first thought that it might be that my CF card could not keep up with the increased speed in burst mode, since then this problem has appeared on a few websites.

The battery level indicator also showed 50.00% when it was almost full ??

Removing and replacing the battery for a few seconds solved the problem.

I have re-installed FW 2.0.0 and removed the battery for a few seconds after completion as per the instructions. I missed this bit in the instructions first time round.

I have not had a chance to use the camera since.

 

[mayteuk]

I have tested a third party battery on my 7D on v2.0 firmware and it fires up no problem . still get unable to communicate with Battery but had that before. I only have battery as backup in case of emergency but it does work

 

[JohnEasterly]

Hi, there. At some german speaking forums user report problems with EOS 7D FW2.0 which started after the firmware update.

Problems reported:
- 1 (!) user reported that third party battery packs (weiss) were no longer recognized. This could not be confirmed by anybody so far. I guess this issue is not related to the firmware update.
- Some users report that the 7D freezes from time to time and can only be revived be removing and inserting the battery pack. There are multiple reports also from experienced user, so there is a chance that this issue is indeed related to FW 2.0.

Can you confirm one of the problems above?
I have had a freeze-up, happened once second day of upgrade, removed battery, re-started and it has not happened in 6 days
Did you experience other problems introduces with FW 2.0?
Please report.

 

[hoacker]

Thank you for your replies so far.

Just in case anyone would like to revert to FW 1.2.5: Use EOSUtility 2.9.* or 2.10.*. Downgrade is no longer possible with EOSUtility 2.11.4.

 

[isacsfoto]

I allso had that problem?! It´s not so cool to take out the batteri from time to time...
But all the other new stuff was superb!

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Canon tells you to reset the camera after upgrading firmware. It can end up with a combination of settings that no longer exist in the new firmware and cause some weird thinngs to happen. I've had no issues with mine after the update, other than restoring all the settings after resetting it.

 

[tiger82]

It's time for my 7D's annual CPS clean and check. I think I will ask them to upgrade the firmware before they do their system checks. Then it's their problem (and mine too if there are issues, but they will be responsible for the problems caused by the upgrade).

 

[Trovador]

So far so good.

 

[RLPhoto]

Nope. Like a Rock or should I say? Magnesium Alloy?

 

[Goshdern]

Has worked like advertised for me too... Lovin auto iso at 400!

 

[Bruce Photography]

I wish to give Canon my highest commendation on a free feature upgrade to a mature product. I want to believe that they are just being nice. I know they have their reasons but I'm at a loss to really understand it. For my 7D I put in the new Lexar 1000x udma7 card for a quick shot of my kitchen in auto iso mode and I was getting 33 to 34 shots before it took a breath. My reading before shooting said a buffer of 22 (not 25), but when I actually began shooting it was 34 shots. I reformatted the card and reapeated the experiment six times and every time it was at least 33. I tried the same experiment on the 5d3 and got 29 to 33. Both impressive!!!!!!

Good going Canon.

 

[viggen61]

The only issue I noted was a "blank" line on the "My Menu" screen where I had date & time before. Had to go in and remove it and replace it with Date/Time/Zone.

Other than that, it seems just fine. I'm even pleasantly surprised that the star ratings you can now set in camera via the Quick menu also copy over in the RAW file to Apple Aperture.

 

[1255]

been working fine for me

 

[AprilForever]

Works like a boss!!!

I love my 7D even more now.

 

[Paul W. H]

I have had the freezing problem twice and at first thought that it might be that my CF card could not keep up with the increased speed in burst mode, since then this problem has appeared on a few websites.

The battery level indicator also showed 50.00% when it was almost full ??

Removing and replacing the battery for a few seconds solved the problem.

I have re-installed FW 2.0.0 and removed the battery for a few seconds after completion as per the instructions. I missed this bit in the instructions first time round.

I have not had a chance to use the camera since.

The story continues, we went out today and had 3 more lockups, followed by 2 "Er 30's" and then it just died. Tried removing the CR1616 battery to do a reset and nothing.

It had a genuine Canon battery in & Canon Lens on so god knows what has happened. To say that I am not a happy bunny is a complete understatement as we are going away at the weekend so I need this like a bloody hole in the head.

 

[haole]

I have a problem after updating my canon. The burst rate is limited to 3 images length in RAW and 4 images in JPEG mode. I cannot figure out why. In RAW mode, previously it was written 15 and now 3 when I half press it. It bursts only 3 or 4 pictures and then just slow down. I have tested with Sandisk 16GB at 60MB/s and 32GB at 90MB/s and same thing. I am really confused as I am shooting surf sports a lot.

 

[mdm041]

I've gone through 4 battery charges and a few thousand pics since I updated and haven't had a single glitch. I don't have any 3rd party gear so I can't comment on it.

 

[degies]

I updated to v2 of the firmware. The auto iso limit was something I was long looking forward to and had it set first thing. I mainly shoot Av with AF expanson or Zone AF, but have no probem changing to M or any of my presets for HDR or to get what I want. I mainly have the 70-200 f2.8II on with the 2xIII for some reach if needed.

Something I noticed yesterday was the AF at times had difficulty locking onto the subject. I switched to AF expansion and it got better, but I cannot remember having this issue before.
Secondly with Auto Iso the shots was over exposed. I had the blinkies shouting at me after most shots. I fiddled with the EC but really only got it sorted going to M or setting iso to a manual setting. I mainly have white balance in Auto ,but it's almost like the metering was missing. Shots with a lot of contrast really stuffed up.

Maybe it was just a bad camera day or maybe I just need to adapt to the new firmware or maybe the light on the day was just off, but I shure hope I get it sorted soon.

Oh and the other stuff is nice too

 

[Click]

No problems here so far.