Official Canon Firmware: 5D MkII Firmware Update

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Ha ha,....I still like how they use the term "Epic" ...and in bold Red (One) colors....lol

HAHA, I didn't even notice that....LOL.

Well, at least Canon is EPICALLY faster in giving us a 24/25fps 1080p cam we can actually hold in our hands and use.

[Ian-T]

Amen 2 that.

[rhervag]

firmware released !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it's a new dawn for 50Hz'ers, rejoice PAL land !!

[Koppel]

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/fir.../firmware.html
Revolutionary firmware upgrade...


# Adds or changes the following movie frame rates.

NTSC:

* 1920×1080 : 30 fps (changed - actual 29.97 fps)
* 1920×1080 : 24 fps (added - actual 23.976 fps)
* 640×480 : 30 fps (changed - actual 29.97 fps)

PAL:

* 1920×1080 : 25 fps (added - actual 25.0 fps)
* 1920×1080 : 24 fps (added - actual 23.976 fps)
* 640×480 : 25 fps (added - actual 25.0 fps)

[Ian-T]

Seen the following message over at DVXUser:

Recently we have discovered a malfunction that occurs with Firmware Version 2.0.3, in which the manual recording levels for C1/C2/C3 are changed and the camera becomes unable to record audio if the power is turned off (or if Auto power off takes effect) after registering "Sound Recording: Manual" in the camera user settings.
We apologize very sincerely for the inconvenience, but we are going to stop making this firmware available for download. For customers who have already updated to the new firmware, when using the camera with the mode dial set to C1/C2/C3, please either set the sound recording settings to Auto.
We are currently preparing firmware that will correct this malfunction. As soon as those preparations have been completed, we will let you know on this Web site. In the meantime, we apologize for the inconvenience this represents, but please wait until the fixed firmware is ready.

I don't exactly know where it was copied from but there are already reports of a few folks who have experienced this bug. You think maybe they rushed this whole thing? Or maybe trying to drive up 5Dll sales...only to announce a new camera coming out with the same features and then some???? Who knows.

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Who knows.

Not everything is a conspiracy. They released 2.03...there's a bug....they'll follow up with 2.05 (or whatever).

Luckily I was still able to download the 2.03 firmware on the .jp site.

[rhervag]

luckily the bug doesn't affect shooting in M manual mode so we're not that bad while waiting for a fix

[Kin Lau]

2.0.4 is out, http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/fir.../firmware.html

[mr bill]

Did you guys see this?


http://philipbloom.co.uk/2010/04/05/...mm-macro-lens/

[jabloomf1230]

I still stand by my prediction of a Canon full frame video camera (not a DSLR hybrid form factor) to be out within the year in the $8-10K US range. It will look and feel like a Sony EX-3, take Canon EOS glass, do 24p/25p and possibly even be able to shoot RAW and/or at higher resolutions than 1080i. The 5D2 is proof of concept.

Hey, so I was a little off in my prediction. Panasonic (not Canon) has announced a 4/3 (not quite full frame) camcorder with interchangeable lenses for $6,500 US:

http://www.gizmag.com/panasonics-ag-...-killer/16353/

[Gillvane]

Hey, so I was a little off in my prediction. Panasonic (not Canon) has announced a 4/3 (not quite full frame) camcorder with interchangeable lenses for $6,500 US:

http://www.gizmag.com/panasonics-ag-...-killer/16353/

The AF101 records 1080/60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p (native) and 720/60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p (native) in AVCHD’s highest-quality PH mode (24Mbps).

"It’s the sort of wish list that had made many a 5D fan cry. It can be run at 60Hz or 50Hz so it is relevant everywhere on planet earth and it has time code recording (glory be). Instead of ignoring audio, the AF101 has a built-in stereo microphone recording two-channels of 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio with two XLR inputs with +48V Phantom Power. It has HD-SDI output, built-in ND filtering and overcomes all of the 5D’s moiré and aliasing issues."

What is it missing? Well, it's pricier than the 5d, but does have xlr inputs which is nice. And supposedly no, or much less alias and moire, great.

What about affordable lenses? What sort of lens can you put on this beast? I don't think there is a big selection that won't break the bank, and everyone knows it's all about the glass.