Updating 7D Firmware from 1.2.5 to 2.0.5

[fegari]

Hi

Got a second hand 7D with the old 1.2.5 firmware.

Can anyone advice if I can go directly to 2.0.3, then to 2.0.5?

Or do I have to upgrade to 2.0.0, then 2.0.3 then 2.0.5?

thx

 

[sama]

Just go for the latest version will do.

 

[Loswr]

All firmware updates are completely cumulative. You can just install the most recent version over whatever is on the camera, no matter how old.

 

[fegari]

Thanks,

I have doubts because of this I found in the Canon support pages:

"Firmware Version 2.05 is for cameras with Firmware Version 2.0.3"

Sure then no risks going fro, 1.2.5 striaght to 2.0.5?

 

[pdirestajr]

You better use that camera quick! I hear it's at the end of it's life cycle.

 

[fegari]

You better use that camera quick! I hear it's at the end of it's life cycle.

With only 4k shots I don't think so .=)

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Fegari.
Are you sure you want to go to 2.0.5, I thought there was some talk that it only fixed a very obscure issue and could nobble the use of 3rd party batteries.

Cheers Graham.

Thanks,

I have doubts because of this I found in the Canon support pages:

"Firmware Version 2.05 is for cameras with Firmware Version 2.0.3"

Sure then no risks going fro, 1.2.5 striaght to 2.0.5?

 

[fegari]

Hi Fegari.
Are you sure you want to go to 2.0.5, I thought there was some talk that it only fixed a very obscure issue and could nobble the use of 3rd party batteries.

Cheers Graham.

Thanks,

I have doubts because of this I found in the Canon support pages:

"Firmware Version 2.05 is for cameras with Firmware Version 2.0.3"

Sure then no risks going fro, 1.2.5 striaght to 2.0.5?

Did not know that. Can anyone comment? what does 2.0.5 really bring as improvements?

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Fegari.
Have a look here,
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=18525.msg345854#msg345854
this is what I was remembering reading, sorry it was so long to get back about it but the hotel we were at lost the Internet just after I posted the last reply so I couldn't find it until I got home!

Cheers Graham.

Hi Fegari.
Are you sure you want to go to 2.0.5, I thought there was some talk that it only fixed a very obscure issue and could nobble the use of 3rd party batteries.

Cheers Graham.

Thanks,

I have doubts because of this I found in the Canon support pages:

"Firmware Version 2.05 is for cameras with Firmware Version 2.0.3"

Sure then no risks going fro, 1.2.5 striaght to 2.0.5?

Did not know that. Can anyone comment? what does 2.0.5 really bring as improvements?

 

[fegari]

Thanks Graham

 

[fegari]

Hello again

I'm going nuts trying to find where to download the 7D firmware 2.0.3 for windows 8. Can anyone tell me where to dwnload it??? I can only find the latest one, 2.0.5 but don't want it cause woudl like to be able to use still my 3rd party batteries!

thx

 

[sama]

Hello again

I'm going nuts trying to find where to download the 7D firmware 2.0.3 for windows 8. Can anyone tell me where to dwnload it??? I can only find the latest one, 2.0.5 but don't want it cause woudl like to be able to use still my 3rd party batteries!

thx

You will find everything here : http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Official_Canon_firmware_updates

 

[fegari]

Thanks Sama!