Canon firmware updates

Canon recently released a number of firmware updates.

Canon EOS 6D (v.1.1.7), EOS 70D (v.1.1.2), EOS SL1 (v.1.0.1), EOS Rebel T5i/700D (v.1.1.5), EOS Rebel T6/1300D (v.1.0.2)

These firmware updates all fix the same problem:

• Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to “Enable”, correction will not be applied.
  Note: The update for the EOS 6D does not include correction for the problem with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM as this lens is incompatible with that camera 😀.

Canon is working to fix similar problems in their EOS-1D X, EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 7D, EOS 60D, EOS Rebel T1i/500D, EOS Rebel T2i/550D, EOS Rebel T3i/600D, EOS Rebel T4i/650D, EOS Rebel T3/1100D, EOS Rebel T5/1200D, EOS M, and EOS M2 cameras.

Downloads from the Canon USA site:

• EOS 6D (v.1.1.7)
• EOS 70D (v.1.1.2)
• EOS SL1 (v.1.0.1)
• EOS Rebel T5i/700D (v.1.1.5)
• EOS Rebel T6/1300D (v.1.0.2)

Canon EOS 7D Mark II firmware v1.1.0

Firmware v1.1.0 contains the following updates:

• Supports Wi-Fi adapter W-E1.
• Adds a setting to enable or disable automatic storage of the lens if it is extended out when a gear-driven STM lens^*1 is attached, and the power switch is turned to [OFF].
  ^*1 EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, or EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lenses

Download: Canon USA

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV firmware v1.0.2

Firmware v1.0.2 contains the following updates:

• Improves communication reliability when using EOS Utility to register/update new Digital Lens Optimizer.

Download: Canon USA

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II firmware v1.1.2

Firmware v1.1.2 contains the following updates:

• The addition of a selectable colour-tone option for the LCD monitor.
• The addition of a function to append IPTC data.
• The addition of a function to transfer only protected images.
• The addition of a function to set the GPS positional data retention period.
• An increase in the number of network connection settings that can be saved to a memory card from 20 to 40.
• When retrying FTP transfer, extension of the minimum auto power off time to 10 minutes.
• Improvement of wireless transmission when using Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6.

Download: Canon USA

Firmware update for the Canon EOS-700D/Rebel T5i

While Nikon is busy bringing out new cameras, Canon seems to be busy updating its current line with new firmwares. This time the 700D/Rebel T5i gets an update.

As always, you can download the update from the canon website.
Note: if your particular operating system version (e.g., Mac OS X 10.9) doesn't show the 1.1.3 update, use an earlier OS version, this should allow you to view and download it.

Updates and fixes in the 1.1.3 firmware revision:

• Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera displays Err01 or Err60, or in rare instances will lock-up when in Live View shooting mode (or Movie shooting mode) when attached to the following STM zoom lenses: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM.
• Corrects some Korean language misspellings displayed on the menu screen.

New Canon 700D and 100D cameras announced

Canon just announced two new cameras: the 700D which is an update to the (quite recently released) 650D and an all new very slim and lightweight (world lightest?) 100D. Both cameras should be available in April.

Canon EOS 700D/Rebel T5i

• 18.0MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 5 Image Processor
• 3.0″ Vari-angle touch screen LCD
• ISO 100-12800, expandable to 25600
• Full HD 1080 video with continuous AF
• STM lens support for quiet AF during video shooting
• 5 frames per second continuous shooting rate
• 9 point AF system (all cross-type!)

The suggested retail price of the 700D body is €699/$750. You can also get the 700D as a kit with the (also new) Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens (€249, lens only).

Canon EOS 100D/Rebel SL1

• 18.0MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 5 Image Processor
• 3.0″ Clear View II touch screen LCD
• ISO 100-12800, expandable to 25600
• Full HD 1080 Video with continuous AF
• 4 frames per second continuous shooting rate
• 9 point AF system (all cross-type!)
• Very lightweight (±400gr, less than 0.9lb!)

The suggested retail price of the 100D body is €649/$650, again also available as a kit with the new EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 lens (just as the 700D).