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What does the new firmware do? Is it worth it?
Quite a lot it seems...
What has been changed in Version 1.0.6 of the firmware?
It includes the following improvements and fixes:
- Supports AF assist beam feature of the new flash, Speedlite 270 EX, which is scheduled to be released in April 2009In low light situations, the AF assist beam fires during autofocusing. Conditions that cause the AF assist beam to fire have been changed in Firmware Version 1.0.5 or later.If the firmware of the camera is version 1.0.3 or earlier, the AF assist beam may not fire even if the emitting conditions are met.
- Changes the error indications that are displayed on the cameraIn previous firmware, if an error is detected, Err 99 is displayed on the camera in most cases. Firmware Version 1.0.5 or later further specifies the error indications as follows.
Indications on the Camera's LCD monitor (XX are numbers listed on the right.)No.Error details
Err XX
Shooting is not possible.
Turn the power switch to <OFF> and <ON> again or re-install the battery.
10Malfunctions related to files have been detected.20Malfunctions related to the mechanical have been detected.30Malfunctions related to the shutter have been detected.40Malfunctions related to the power source have been detected.50Malfunctions related to the electric control have been detected.70Malfunctions related to images have been detected.80Malfunctions related to the electric control or images have been detected.- If If malfunctions in the camera are detected, "Err XX" will be displayed. A two-digit number that corresponds to the malfunctions detected by the camera will be displayed in the "XX" section of the error number. Other than the error numbers listed above, there are other numbers such as "01". In that case, provide appropriate handling and servicing by following the details displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera.
- If an error code appears frequently, the camera is malfunctioning; therefore, note down the error number and contact our service center.
- Addresses the vertical banding noise phenomenonIf the recording format is set to sRAW1, vertical banding noise may become visible depending on the camera settings, subject, and background.This phenomenon is addressed by this firmware.
Are the previous versions of firmware included in version 1.0.6?
Yes, the following improvements from the previous version are included:
Version 1.0.3 changes:
- Corrects a phenomenon in which an image becomes overexposed when C.Fn.II-3 Highlight tone priority is set to "1" together with other camera settings. (This correction has already been incorporated in the Version 1.0.2 and later firmware.
- Corrects a rare phenomenon in which "busy" blinks on the camera's display panel and the shutter cannot be released due to the timing of battery installation.
- Corrects a rare phenomenon in which "Err 99" appears on the camera's display panel and LCD monitor and the shutter cannot be released due to the timing of pressing the shutter button.