I want a new nice firmware for the 1dx2, is that too much to ask?

[Jack Douglas]

Fire a shot and of course a single photo appears on the LCD. Hit MFn2 and it is ready to enlarge as much as I like (I don't want X10 from AF point since the single AF point often is off a little or I'm one-shot and recomposing and furthermore, I'm not always just looking for critical focus). However, if I wish to now view the previous shots in a burst, I have to again half press the shutter and again hit MFn2. Given the 1DX2 high data handling capability it should be possible to have a burst instantly reviewable without that extra shutter press.

We've talked about this before. I have the same annoyance. How do you get ahold of Canon, Jack?

This is probably not what you'd prefer but it's all I have since I'm dealing with a Canadian purchased camera.

[email protected]

I feel quite strongly that we need to fire off well written/thought out suggestions to Canon even if there is a chance they get ignored.

Jack

 

[Jack Douglas]

My reply from Canon Canada:

Thank you for your E-mail inquiry.

These are great suggestions and possibly could be added to future firmware releases. I am sorry we do not have any information on future firmware updates but will definitely forward your suggestions to the correct dept for their information and review. Hopefully we will see your suggestions implemented in a future firmware update release.

Jack

 

[Maddy262]

Hi!

I haven't seen any info regarding firmware for the 1dx2. Canon have "always" had some nice, new and cool things, and I don't mean correcting a spelling error in the Magyar menu, for all the bodies I have owned. Some REALLY needed fixes, which I don't think the 1dx2 needs. But I would like something monsu 2 apk new function or a "make life easier" feature.

On a side note, I'm very happy Canon made the 1dx2 so good from the start, that no fixes really are needed, but a little extra is always fun.

Anyone heard anything?

I'm afraid it's not

 

[Jack Douglas]

Hi!

I haven't seen any info regarding firmware for the 1dx2. Canon have "always" had some nice, new and cool things, and I don't mean correcting a spelling error in the Magyar menu, for all the bodies I have owned. Some REALLY needed fixes, which I don't think the 1dx2 needs. But I would like something monsu 2 apk new function or a "make life easier" feature.

On a side note, I'm very happy Canon made the 1dx2 so good from the start, that no fixes really are needed, but a little extra is always fun.

Anyone heard anything?

I'm afraid it's not

So, what exactly is the meaning of this?

Jack

 

[scottkinfw]

These would be nice, but I would save my $6,000+ for a lens. I can't see moving away from my 1DX unless something really earth moving came out in a III.

Do love my 1DX

Scott

No, but I think the thread would have far more value if you actually listed some of the features you'd like.

From a functionality point of view I'd like:-

Intervalometer,
Accurate RAW file histogram,
Unleash the crippled touchscreen!

What I'd like in a MkIII:-

Illuminated buttons,
Twin CFast slots,
7D MkII lever outside the joystick,
RT flash control,
WiFi,

 

[scottkinfw]

Lenses, and other toys for your baby.

Scott

Hi!

I haven't seen any info regarding firmware for the 1dx2. Canon have "always" had some nice, new and cool things, and I don't mean correcting a spelling error in the Magyar menu, for all the bodies I have owned. Some REALLY needed fixes, which I don't think the 1dx2 needs. But I would like something new function or a "make life easier" feature.

On a side note, I'm very happy Canon made the 1dx2 so good from the start, that no fixes really are needed, but a little extra is always fun.

Anyone heard anything?

Q: What do you do when you get a bad attack of GAS and you remember that you already own the best product they make?

A: You start calling for an update to make it even better and solve a problem you did not know you had ;D

 

[Jopa]

It needs
1. Continuous AF in LV for stills, similar to the 6dm2
2. DPRAW like the 5dm4
3. Bulb timer like the 5dsr
4. C-Log like the "updated" 5dm4
5. A few corrections in the Somalian version of the menu

Everything else is cool, thank you Canon.

 

[Jack Douglas]

These would be nice, but I would save my $6,000+ for a lens. I can't see moving away from my 1DX unless something really earth moving came out in a III.

Do love my 1DX

Scott

No, but I think the thread would have far more value if you actually listed some of the features you'd like.

From a functionality point of view I'd like:-

Intervalometer,
Accurate RAW file histogram,
Unleash the crippled touchscreen!

What I'd like in a MkIII:-

Illuminated buttons,
Twin CFast slots,
7D MkII lever outside the joystick,
RT flash control,
WiFi,

I think when you have a camera the level of the 1DX it is hard to justify the cost of an upgrade. I was contemplating the 1Dx and then thanks to CR, I became aware of the 1DX2 being fairly close so in that context it made sense for me to wait. The wait gave me DPAF which was a real positive since I wanted to do more video and a few other things, one being the illuminated AF points, more like the 1D4.

Jack