The a few days ago, Canon released firmware version 2.0.3 includes the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, serious errors and was therefore pulled back from Canon.

The version mentioned was from the beginning under an unlucky star. For months, the publication was delayed despite repeated announcements over again. The firmware should make the video more interesting function and offer the following new features:

• Frame rates of 24, 25 and 30 frames / second
• Aperture and time automatic video exposure
• Live histogram in manually exposed video
• Microphone input level adjustable in 64 steps
• Audio sampling frequency of 48 kHz (previously 44.1)

Users who have already installed the version 2.0.3, should urgently an update on the day provided, corrected Version 2.0.4 of the firmware are considering. Alternatively, the problem should be avoided when the audio is an option in any case at the "Auto" setting left. Otherwise, the camera could suddenly put into sleep mode, or allow for the turning over no more recordings.

The corrected version 2.0.4 for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II at the following link can be obtained directly from the manufacturer. It also provides the above, new features of 2.0.3.

• Firmware 2.0.4 for Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Canon has the EOS 50D firmware update to version 1.0.7 and made ​​available for download.

Fixed a bug in the balance, subject to certain conditions which gave the images a magenta color cast. The effect occurred in situations where the background showed little contrast (the sky or white wall) and the camera was not set to automatic white balance (AWB).

In addition, errors in the menus of the languages ​​Arabic, Romanian, Spanish and Ukrainian fixed.

The firmware can be updated by the user himself. A manual (in English) is provided by Canon to download the below address.

• Firmware 1.0.7 for EOS 50D

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In a press release announcing a firmware update for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II on. Contrary to usual practice, with the update not only errors were corrected, but introduced new features. It allows users to manual exposure control during video recording.

By popular request, it is the research and development department of Canon to an expansion of the video feature introduced in September 2008 has the EOS 5D Mark II decided. For a firmware update is available from the 2nd June 2009 are available.

The following manual controls for video recording will be possible after the firmware update:

• manual aperture selection
• manual ISO dial: Auto, 100-6400, and H1 (12,800)
• manual shutter speed range: 1/30-1/4.000 seconds

This update would make his first Canon SLR with video recording for professional filmmakers interesting.

Further references:

• Canon updates firmware for SLR

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