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bradkb
08-04-2008, 04:55
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos40d/eos40d-firmware-e.html
Janice
08-04-2008, 06:57
So if we are not Norwegians with wobbly hands it doesnt really do much for us then!!!! :D
chuckles
08-04-2008, 07:26
Don't the forget the Spanish with wobbly hands!
frank
08-04-2008, 07:53
Not aware of any problems like this in mine, Spanish or otherwise. I'll stick to the old adage thanks, if it aint broke dont fix it.
Jimmy_Lemon
08-04-2008, 08:58
oooo point 3 will be usefull, hopefully it might cure the odd red banding/pixelation I get sometimes.
madferrit
08-04-2008, 09:08
I love the way they use the word phenomenon.
markta
08-04-2008, 18:03
Cheers for the heads up :thumbs: Have now downloaded and updated via CF card

Mark
2blue4u
08-04-2008, 18:08
Do you guys tend to update the firmware whenever its available - or only if you know it will solve a particular issue? I think I've only ever updated camera firmware once before. My 40D is currently on 1.03

Should I?
markta
08-04-2008, 18:17
In November '07 I was very hesitant to do my very first update from 1.0.3 to 1.0.5, but plucked up courage to do it and everything went ok, so do any future upgrades immediately as I figure the updates exist for the benefit of the camera/user. Haven't had any problems whatsoever so far :D
oldgit
22-04-2008, 21:00
I've updated to 1.0.8 and can completely recommend it. Images that previously looked soft on the LCD are now soooo much sharper. Some odd colour cast also corrected.
susie
22-04-2008, 21:55
Shame it will not do anything for my shaky hands!!

Think I may pass on this until I have plenty of time to think about it, although it looks pretty straightforward I don't trust myself not to mess up the whole thing!!
arepeejee
23-04-2008, 01:24
I updated today, fixed the annoying LCD issue! Only affected like 1 in 20 shots, but it was really annoying when you're trying to show someone a picture!
Dino f
24-04-2008, 17:31
Thanks for posting this link.
Updated today and LCD is so much better than it was before.
Suppose that was my only real gripe about the camera, my old 10Ds screen was super, now this is easily as good.
Dean:)
2blue4u
01-05-2008, 19:33
Its taken me 3 weeks to find my card reader - and 3 minutes to do the update - lol.
IanC_UK
01-05-2008, 19:47
Its taken me 3 weeks to find my card reader - and 3 minutes to do the update - lol.

Isnt that always the way though ? :)
bazzer
08-05-2008, 00:44
Updated on Monday.
Originally just copied the file onto the CF card & of course it would not run. The program needs to be copied onto the hard drive & extracted onto the CF card ( the instructions are clear - but I chose to ignore them )
Updated OK - but I have to admit, did not notice any difference ! :bang:
subseasniper
08-05-2008, 11:29
Doesn't it say you don't need to upgrade if you have version1.05?

I am running with 1.05 and don't know whether its worth my time borrowing a CF card reader to go with the newer firmware. Or should I?

subseasniper
wingnut
09-05-2008, 07:57
I am still running 1.03 will it b ok to upgrade straight to 1.08? Had alook and can't find 1.05 to jump to first.
bradkb
09-05-2008, 08:04
I jumped from 1.03 on mine to 1.08, no issues.
wingnut
09-05-2008, 08:20
Sweet, do you lose all personal settings like my menu and stuff. Just as you would with a full reset or are these function / settings retained?
bradkb
09-05-2008, 08:22
I have no idea to be honest, did mine the first day I got the 40D!
tarmac_chaser
09-05-2008, 09:47
My 40D bought two weeks ago came with 1.08 already installed
2blue4u
09-05-2008, 10:12
( the instructions are clear - but I chose to ignore them )

instructions are for wimps. Those seeking adventure throw away the instructions :D


I jumped from 1.03 on mine to 1.08, no issues.

ditto
atp_image
14-05-2008, 14:23
where/how do you find out what firmware edition you have ?
Janice
14-05-2008, 14:24
should be on the first menu screen i think... as Im at work with no camera!
2blue4u
14-05-2008, 14:41
where/how do you find out what firmware edition you have ?

tis the 7th menu across - from the left. Make sure the camera is in P mode before hitting the Menu button
atp_image
14-05-2008, 14:58
ahh sweet cheers.
1.0.5.

I will update it with 1.0.8 now :)
Richard
14-05-2008, 19:09
Oooh just updated mine from 1.05 to 1.08.

It took a while, only because when it asked me if I wanted to update I pressed "menu" instead of "set" and then sat looking at a black screen for two minutes until the camera powered off.

:bonk: