1D Mk II Firmware update problem

[Dave Stone]

:help:I am trying to update my firmware. I follow the instructions to the letter. When I put the card in the camera and go to Firmware it tells me "a card with firmware on is required".

:help:

[Bill Roberts]

From memory you download a .exe file and save it on the pc, when you run this (on the pc) it creates a .FIR file. It's the .FIR that you copy onto the memory card and install vial the camera menu.

I'll try and have a hunt around for a link with the instructions...

[Bill Roberts]

It seems it's a .BIN file for the mark II

LINK (http://web.canon.jp/imaging/dc/PDF/eos1dmk2_fib-e.pdf)


hope it helps

[zeugma]

Go to: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos1dm2/eos1dmk2_firmware-e.html

Download Instructions: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/dc/PDF/eos1dmk2_fib-e.pdf

Input Serial of Body, then download: eos1dmk2126.exe

Doubleclick this file in Windows, it is a self extracting zip file.
You will end up with: 1D200126.BIN in the same folder.

Format a memory card, 8Mb to 2Gb, CF or SD, copy 1D200126.BIN to the ROOT.

Insert the card into the body, turn on the power.
Menu>Section 2, Select>Firmware>OK Updating Commences>OK.

PDF File explains it in greater detail.

I have assumed you are running Windows, I know nothing about Macs.

By the way, if you want to know how many clicks your shutter has done?
I recommend: http://www.nknu.edu.tw/~technology/exif/KUSO_EXIF_Viewer_EN.zip
Look for the Header: Standard Information & Field: ShutterCount.

FYI: I'm already on Firmware 1.26 and a ShutterCount of 117031!

[Dave Stone]

Thanks guys, that worked. It doesn't seem to say in the instructions PDF to copy it to PC first!

[rickj]

I was going to do mine before next weekend this has been a great help cheers all :thumbs:

[Dave Stone]

Very easy to do when you know how :) Only takes a couple of minutes.

Thanks for all the help.