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If it's too slow on Canon site, you could download from here.

http://rapidshare.com/files/364081432/5d200203.fir

Mar 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM

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Thanks for the link, azurekenzo.

Mar 16, 2010 at 12:06 PM

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What happened to the 720p, 60fps that was supposed to be released with it also? I was looking forward to being able to shoot 60fps

Mar 16, 2010 at 01:11 PM

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Jeremy Reitman wrote:
What happened to the 720p, 60fps that was supposed to be released with it also? I was looking forward to being able to shoot 60fps

Tall order.

Mar 16, 2010 at 01:13 PM

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p.2 #5 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

I'm not mad or anything that it wasn't included, I just "remember" it being listed in the original Canon announcement.

Mar 16, 2010 at 01:16 PM

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Is it safe to update? Anyone tries photography options after update?

Mar 16, 2010 at 01:17 PM

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p.2 #7 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

It's the blur that makes it look like film. The HD and DOF on DSLR will blow away those very expensive film equipments.

richierich1212 wrote:
So does the 24FPS mode really give it a film-like look?

Mar 16, 2010 at 02:52 PM

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Breitling65 wrote:
Is it safe to update? Anyone tries photography options after update?

I used azurenko's link above and installed and it seems fine, camera turns on and everything

Mar 16, 2010 at 03:06 PM

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richierich1212 wrote:
So does the 24FPS mode really give it a film-like look?

35mm movie cameras use a standard exposure rate of 24FPS.
Shooting 24FPS at 1/50 creates motionblur similar to shooting at a 180 degree shutterangle, which is the most common in movie indutry.

-but those are just 2 of the factors that make up the "film look".

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Mar 16, 2010 at 03:08 PM

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Jeremy Reitman wrote:
What happened to the 720p, 60fps that was supposed to be released with it also? I was looking forward to being able to shoot 60fps

Don't think Canon ever mentioned it. There was just speculation because the functionality was in the 7D.

Mar 16, 2010 at 03:09 PM

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Installed it last night. Works as advertised. Bummer about no 720p, 60 fps tho.

Never-the-less, a big "Thanks!" to Canon.

Cheers!

Mar 16, 2010 at 03:51 PM

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azurekenzo wrote:
If it's too slow on Canon site, you could download from here.

http://rapidshare.com/files/364081432/5d200203.fir

Best tip of the day, thanks azurekenzo.

Canon site is s l o w.

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:02 PM

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dhphoto wrote:
Eventually downloaded (took over an hour for 9 meg) and am getting an error when I try and expand the file: io::fork exception

Odd

I have the same issue; "io: fork exception" and the file won't extract. Any ideas?

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:08 PM

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Can't extract either, never had this problem.

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:09 PM

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DIS Ottawa wrote:
dhphoto wrote:
Eventually downloaded (took over an hour for 9 meg) and am getting an error when I try and expand the file: io::fork exception

Odd

I have the same issue; "io: fork exception" and the file won't extract. Any ideas?

Glad it's not just me, use azurenko's link, works a treat

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:13 PM

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That's where I downloaded it. Canon site isn't working for me. Downloaded fine, just can't extract.

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:17 PM

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BennyR wrote:
That's where I downloaded it. Canon site isn't working for me. Downloaded fine, just can't extract.

You don't extract that file, it's already a .fir file for doing the upgrade!

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:18 PM

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p.2 #18 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

Oops, I get confused on all the different procedures I forget sometimes. Updating now.

Thanks dhphoto. I've always liked your gallery too.

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:25 PM

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BennyR wrote:
I've always liked your gallery too.

I don't have any proper pictures in my gallery, only samples to go in threads, but thanks

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:29 PM

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I'd much rather have a firmware update that allows for real auto ISO than enhanced video capability personally.

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:32 PM

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michael49 wrote:
I'd much rather have a firmware update that allows for real auto ISO than enhanced video capability personally.

I agree. Although the IQ from the 5DII is so good at the higher ISO's I don't worry too much about going up there if needed

David

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:34 PM

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AbramG wrote:
I updated with no problems. Admittedly I was so exited that I jammed my cf card into my reader and nearly broke it!

I share your excitement, but unfortunately am at work and have to wait until this evening to install it. But the file is on my computer! Wouldn't have even bought this camera had the firmware update not been released.

Mar 16, 2010 at 04:43 PM

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I'd much rather have a firmware update that allows for real auto ISO than enhanced video capability personally.

And other enhancements that the 7D has such as greater latitude for exposure compensation in Av and Tv modes etc. I hope Canon doesn't forgot these are picture taking tools.

Mar 16, 2010 at 05:18 PM

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BennyR wrote:
michael49 wrote:
I'd much rather have a firmware update that allows for real auto ISO than enhanced video capability personally.

And other enhancements that the 7D has such as greater latitude for exposure compensation in Av and Tv modes etc. I hope Canon doesn't forgot these are picture taking tools.

Serious question: what do people use more than 3 stops of exposure compensation for?

I've been shooting for over 35 years and I can't come up with any real examples of when that would be needed over, say, slotting into manual mode. Anyone?

Mar 16, 2010 at 05:21 PM

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Totally bummed about the lack of 60fps.

Mar 16, 2010 at 05:47 PM


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