7D firmware upgrade on the horizon

[scottcolbath]

Assuming this is true (and it seems to be), I'm very excited for the firmware upgrade. RAW burst being increased from 15 frames to 26 frames is awesome.

http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/06/canon-eos-7d-firmware-version-2-coming-soon/

S.C.

[Jeff D. Welker]

It be true Messrs Colbath, Canon has formally announced the long awaited and rumored firmware update for its EOS 7D DSLR. It is expected to be the most comprehensive firmware update in memory.

A detailed description of the forthcoming update can be accessed by following this link: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/news_events/press_releases?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e024805a4473

Availability
The new firmware upgrade for the EOS 7D Digital SLR camera together with installation instructions will be available in early August at no charge through Canon U.S.A.'s website. For more information please visit the following link to view an online video about the new EOS 7D firmware features, http://www.usa.canon.com/eos7dfirmwareupgrade

If you have a 7D in your arsenal, this is great news. I am certainly smiling from ear-to-ear

Just wish I did not have to wait until August.

[Chris Janes]

Awesome can't wait.

[scottcolbath]

It be true Messrs Colbath, Canon has formally announced the long awaited and rumored firmware update for its EOS 7D DSLR. It is expected to be the most comprehensive firmware update in memory.

Yowser! can't wait for this. I can probably capture a drag race from beginning to end with 25 shots. If I only had that for the Antron Brown crash in Phoenix. Back then I was shooting my 30D and it choked on about the tenth shot. I missed the fireball, but captured the car losing its wheel and going over on its ear.

S.C.

[Chris Kennedy]

There's an updated manual available on the Canon web site that includes the new firmware items.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d#BrochuresAndManuals

[Chris Kennedy]

The new 7D firmware is available for download.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d/#DriversAndSoftware

[Jeff D. Welker]

The new 7D firmware is available for download.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d/#DriversAndSoftware

Thanks Chris. I'm all updated and ready to go.

[bilwor]

And I thank you also Chris. I am in the process of updating now
bill word

[scottcolbath]

Thanks Chris. I'm all updated and ready to go.

How long did it take?

S.C.

[Jeff D. Welker]

How long did it take?

S.C.

Once I had the camera connected to my computer, it took less than 10-minutes. Your mileage may vary depending on bandwidth and internet provider.

[Chris Kennedy]

There is a new version 2.0.3 firmware update now available. It's pretty minor.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_digital_slr_cameras/eos_7d#DriversAndSoftware

[FelipeG]

Probably a fix for the freezing that some cameras supposedly are experiencing

[Chris Kennedy]

Firmware version 2.0.3 incorporates the following fixes.
1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera stops working when the auto power off setting takes effect.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the maximum number of images that can be captured in a burst may be less than the actual number displayed in the viewfinder.
3. Corrects some errors in the message displayed on the LCD screen when saving RAW images developed in the camera.

[Jeff D. Welker]

There is a new version 2.0.3 firmware update now available. It's pretty minor.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_digital_slr_cameras/eos_7d#DriversAndSoftware

Thanks for the heads-up Chris. Every little bit helps.