40D Firmware Update Query

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My 40D appears to have firmware v1.0.3 - can anyone tell me if there is a more recent update than this? and if so what is the procedure to update the firmware? is it relatively risk free operation to update?
 
Thanks for that John.... Didn't look hard enough I guess.

Are you running this firmware? it looks fairly complicated to update, will have to have a good read through & decide if I'm brave enough :D
 
To be honest I'm not sure where I am on the 40D with firmware :)

I have carried out a firmware update before on my 20D and it was quite straightforward (well if I can do it anyone can :))
 
I'm running v1.1.1 which I believe is the latest update.

Not too difficult to update. Make sure you have an empty CF card available as you need to format it as part of the process. It's then just a matter of copying the new file to the top directory of your card, inserting it in the camera, and then find and select the 'update firmware' option in the camera menu.
 
Scarecrow said:
I'm running v1.1.1 which I believe is the latest update.

Not too difficult to update. Make sure you have an empty CF card available as you need to format it as part of the process. It's then just a matter of copying the new file to the top directory of your card, inserting it in the camera, and then find and select the 'update firmware' option in the camera menu.
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Thanks... I'm seriously tempted to update it, as I think v1.0.3 is the original firmware unless I'm mistaken? then again I think "well, if it's working ok" :D
 
Just follow the detailed instructions on the web re the firmware update and make sure you have a full batery.
 
You can read the release notes- I will be doing both my cameras this evening (40D + 5Dm2). Just don't do it just before you need them just in case :)
 
topcatproduction said:
Thats what I was thinking- what are the benefits of updating firmware in camera?!
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Probably doesnt even affect me, just nice to run the latest firmware and be up to date mainly, anyway it fixes the following:

Firmware update Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following fixes and improvements.

1. Fixes a malfunction that in rare occurrence causes a low battery indication to be displayed when using the EF 85mm F1.2L II USM lens. Depending on the battery check timing of the camera, the battery level displayed on the camera's LCD data panel may shows Battery will be exhausted soon or Battery must be recharged, even though the battery capacity is sufficient.
2. Fixes a malfunction that in rare occurrence causes an Err 06 Self Cleaning Sensor malfunction to appear on the camera's LCD monitor and LCD data panel, even when the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is operating normally. This message may appear depending on the timing of when the camera is switch to the ON position.
3. Fixes a malfunction that prevents correct colors from being printed when direct printing. RAW images captured using the camera's custom Picture Styles (Emerald, etc.), which have been downloaded from Canon's Web site and registered under User Def. 2 or User Def. 3.
4. Modifies the level of subject brightness that causes the AF-assist beam to fire when using an external Speedlite.
5. Enables an external flash connected to the camera's synchro terminal to fire even when the camera's built-in flash is popped up.

Version 1.1.1 firmware is for EOS 40D cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.0. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
 
If your running factory 1.0.3 then you would also get the updates for:


Changes in Version 1.0.8:

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which Image Stabilization operation emits a sound when certain buttons are pressed, with the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens attached to the camera.

When pressing the shutter button halfway down or pressing the AF-ON button, the IS operation sound is normal. (This phenomenon will not affect the durability of IS unit parts)

2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the Image Stabilization operation emits a sound from the lens when IS lenses are attached to the camera.

3. Fixes a phenomenon in which a part of the image looks unnatural when reviewed on the LCD.

Depending on the color of the background, the edges of some objects in the image may appear to have a jagged edge and look unnatural. (Even if the image played back on the camera's LCD is affected by this phenomenon, the actual image data is not affected.)

4. Corrects errors in the Spanish and Norwegian menu screens.

Spanish:

In the metering timer setting of the Live View Function setting, the units for 10 and 30 minutes are in singular form "minuto"; they have been corrected to "minutos".

Norwegian:

Picture Style was described as "Bildetype"; it has been corrected to "Bildestil".

Changes in Version 1.0.5:

1. During remote shooting, images are now displayed on the camera's LCD monitor right after they are taken.

When using remote shooting with a CF card in the camera, when transferring images to the PC and CF card, the images taken will now be displayed on the camera's LCD monitor immediately after they are taken.
For information on how to set the length of time the images are displayed after they are taken, please refer to the instruction manual.

2. When playing back images just after recovering from Auto Power Off, the display now shows the last image played back.

If the camera is automatically turned off while playing back images, the last image played back will now be shown if the power comes back on and play back operations are resumed.

3. Corrects a warning message in Korean that appears when updating the firmware.

4. Corrects errors in the Spanish menu screens.

Corrects an error in the Spanish flash C.Fn:2-1.

5. Corrects a phenomenon that prevented printing with some print systems.

6. Corrects a rare phenomenon in which file numbers or image numbers were sometimes skipped.

7. Corrects a phenomenon that RAW images cannot open by competitors' applications.
 
Am afraid to say I've thought about it too and wimped out :D, but none of those fixes affect me anyway
Pete
 
Did mine recently...Full battery...place camera down on desk....do not touch any buttons during update......if it fails i will start the bidding at £15 for the black door stop:bonk:
 
Well I plucked up the courage to update my firmware earlier, nothing to it really, took no more than around 5 mins from start to finish.

if I can do it.... Anyone can :D

Firmware update procedure instructions: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/dc/PDF/eos40d-firmup-e.pdf

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