What has changed in Version 1.1.1?
The following fixes and improvements have been incorporated.
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.
This phenomenon may occur only when using the EF 85mm F1.2L II USM lens in combination with the EOS 40D and does not occur with other cameras and lenses.
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.
The raw image data captured under the above conditions does not have any problems. This phenomenon only occurs during direct printing.
4. Modifies the level of subject brightness that causes the AF-assist beam to fire when using an external Speedlite.
The AF-assist beam of the external Speedlite fires even when the brightness of external light does not require it.
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.
Are the improvements made in previous versions included in this firmware?
Yes, they are included.
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.
How do I check the camera's current firmware version number?
screenTurn the Power Switch <ON>, and press the <MENU> button to display the menu. Turn the Main Dial and the Quick Control Dial, and you will see the "Firmware Ver.X.X.X" at the end of the settings shown in "Set-up 3 (yellow)", which is the currently installed firmware version number.
Note: Select <P> mode (or one of the other creative zone). The version of the firmware will not appear in the basic zone.
How do I update the firmware?
These are two ways to update the camera's firmware.
1. Download the firmware file from this web site and install the update as shown in the updating procedure.
2. Bring the camera to a Canon Service Center and have the firmware updated by the center.
If you choose the latter method, contact a Canon Service Center in your region.
Do I need any special equipment to update the firmware?
The equipment required is as follows.
(1-A) Battery Pack BP-511A or BP-511 (The battery pack must be fully charged.)
(1-B) AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (sold separately)
(2) CF card (64MB or more, 16GB or less)
In order to supply power to the camera, either (1-A) or (1-B) is necessary.
How do I copy the downloaded firmware file to the CF card?
Two methods of copying the downloaded firmware file are provided.
1. If you have a CF card reader, please copy the firmware file to the CF card via a CF card reader.
2. Please connect the camera and a personal computer with a USB cable, and copy the firmware file onto the CF card in the camera. Please use EOS Utility application bundled with the camera to copy the file.
I do not have the equipment necessary for the firmware update.
Please contact a Canon Service Center in your region.
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