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5D mkII firmware is out....now

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p.4 #1 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

This wiki article explains the weird 29.97 value for NTSC.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frame_rate

Mar 17, 2010 at 01:31 AM

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p.4 #2 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

Details:

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3287

Mar 17, 2010 at 02:42 AM

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dhphoto wrote:
You can download the .fir file, that doesn't need expanding, here:

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

Is the .fir just the firmware file specifically? Getting frustrated with the Canon site and not being able to download anything, including the new manual, etc.

Mar 17, 2010 at 01:11 PM

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p.4 #4 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

Unsure if this has come up, but there's sound recording issues with C modes - when shooting in Av, Tv, or M and going into C1/2/3 sound recording is fine, but from starting the camera in C, sound isn't recorded but the monitors do appear (and appear to be working). Clicky here for more

Mar 17, 2010 at 01:40 PM

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Mark Sisco wrote:
dhphoto wrote:
You can download the .fir file, that doesn't need expanding, here:

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

Is the .fir just the firmware file specifically? Getting frustrated with the Canon site and not being able to download anything, including the new manual, etc.

Was able to download the new manual by going to Canon's USA website and drilling down the 5D2. Never could successfully download from the firmware site at the beginning of this thread.

Mar 17, 2010 at 01:51 PM

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p.4 #6 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

Maybe I'm just imagining it, who knows, but I'm liking the 24p look. Played around with it a little yesterday and it's hard to pin-point, but I'd say it adds a unique look to the footage.

Mar 17, 2010 at 03:03 PM

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what i do find strange though is that they shifted 30 to 29.97 etc. but then why not 24 as 24 but 23.something? aren't movies truly 24.00000000000000000000

23.976 fps is more easily converted to NTSC 29.97 fps. I believe 23.976 fps is a very common frame rate, as "the look" is the same as 24.0 fps, but the math works out better for converting to NTSC (standard def. TV format).

Alan

wouldn't the point of using 24fps mode be to match to movie projection, mix in with 24fps stuff, and 24fps input on TVs?

Mar 17, 2010 at 06:53 PM

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Pixel Perfect wrote:
This wiki article explains the weird 29.97 value for NTSC.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frame_rate

i get that, i just didn't get the weird value for 24fps since the movie standard i believe is 24.000000000000fps

Mar 17, 2010 at 06:54 PM

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p.4 #9 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

Great for videographers.... Now, for us still shooters, where is the firmware update the shortens the shutter lag and mirror black out time to match that of the 1Ds?

Mar 17, 2010 at 07:46 PM

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skibum5 wrote:
Pixel Perfect wrote:
This wiki article explains the weird 29.97 value for NTSC.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frame_rate

i get that, i just didn't get the weird value for 24fps since the movie standard i believe is 24.000000000000fps

24fps film needs telecine or conversions (pulldowns etc.) when transferred to NTSC video. 23.976 is ready to go without conversion. When broadcast cameras shoot 24p, they're actually shooting 23.976.

Sal

Mar 17, 2010 at 11:06 PM

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Sal Baker wrote:

24fps film needs telecine or conversions (pulldowns etc.) when transferred to NTSC video. 23.976 is ready to go without conversion. When broadcast cameras shoot 24p, they're actually shooting 23.976.

Sal

I think they actually run the 24 fps movie at 23.976, then they still have to do 3:2 pulldown for NTSC conversion, but the numbers work out well then...

And yes, this is why the cameras just do 23.976 instead...

Mar 17, 2010 at 11:46 PM

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p.4 #12 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

The new firmware update has already been pulled due to bugs. Many now have dead cameras and have to send them back to Canon for previous FW install. Canon says new updated version of the 5DII FW will be posted soon.

Mar 18, 2010 at 01:10 AM

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skibum5 wrote:
Pixel Perfect wrote:
This wiki article explains the weird 29.97 value for NTSC.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frame_rate

i get that, i just didn't get the weird value for 24fps since the movie standard i believe is 24.000000000000fps

In the 1950's when NTSC went colour they had to reduce the frame rate by the factor 1000/1001 to avoid interference between chroma and sound channels, this is why the NTSC is now 29.97 and when you do 3:2 pulldown you then end up with 23.97. These are actually the industry standards, not 24 and 30.

Mar 18, 2010 at 01:37 AM

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Sal Baker wrote:
The new firmware update has already been pulled due to bugs. Many now have dead cameras and have to send them back to Canon for previous FW install. Canon says new updated version of the 5DII FW will be posted soon.

Wow...you are right! Just double-checked Canon's website and found this:

Important Update Information for
Firmware Update Version 2.0.3

Thank you for using Canon products.
We have learned that some users of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera are experiencing issues with Firmware Update Version 2.0.3.

We are working on a new firmware update to address these phenomena, which will be available soon. If you have not registered your EOS 5D Mark II, please register so we will be able to notify you via email when future firmware updates become available for download.

Canon always strives to provide the highest quality products to our customers. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these phenomena may have caused. We appreciate your kind patronage and support.
----------------------------------------------

Obviously a new release is planned due to a severe bug in the audio recording in the custom modes C1-C3.

Mar 18, 2010 at 02:17 AM

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p.4 #15 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

Oops.

I was just getting around to installing the firmware on my 2 bodies a few minutes ago when I saw the notice on Canon's site... Glad a waited. I guess we'll see what the update brings.

Mar 18, 2010 at 03:32 AM

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p.4 #16 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

lucky me..i wait this time based on my lesson learn...told you, they have bunch of amature writting code

http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/5dmarkII_203popup.pdf

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=MultiMiscPageAct&key=EOS_5DMKII_Firmware&fcategoryid=139

Mar 18, 2010 at 05:13 AM

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Mar 18, 2010 at 09:29 AM

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p.4 #18 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

Dammit - I updated both my 5D2's. They seem to work OK. I'm not sure that avoiding C modes for video isn't a price I would pay for having 24 and 25 fps though.

Mar 18, 2010 at 09:54 AM

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Sal Baker wrote:
Many now have dead cameras and have to send them back to Canon for previous FW install.

FUD. Pure FUD.

Mar 18, 2010 at 12:12 PM

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I haven't check the camera after the uopdate to 2.0.3 but I just reload the 1.2.4 (last version) back to make safe

Mar 18, 2010 at 12:45 PM

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http://www.dpreview.com/news/1003/10031802canonfirmwareissue.asp

Mar 18, 2010 at 12:53 PM

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p.4 #22 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

KKFung wrote:
I haven't check the camera after the uopdate to 2.0.3 but I just reload the 1.2.4 (last version) back to make safe

The new version works perfectly apart from that one small issue, don't let people scare you with internet rumours

Mar 18, 2010 at 01:02 PM

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p.4 #23 · 5D mkII firmware is out....now

Personally, I'd rather have the ability to change sound recording levels than C mode functions. I'll keep the new firmware until the revised one comes out. I don't want to go backwards.

Mar 18, 2010 at 02:29 PM

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Mark2Mark wrote:
Sal Baker wrote:
Many now have dead cameras and have to send them back to Canon for previous FW install.

FUD. Pure FUD.

If it's FUD, it's not my FUD. I certainly won't upgrade until the new FW comes out...

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1032&message=34826586

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1032&message=34815557

Mar 18, 2010 at 02:31 PM

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Is it possible to reload the older firmware?

Sal Baker wrote:
The new firmware update has already been pulled due to bugs. Many now have dead cameras and have to send them back to Canon for previous FW install. Canon says new updated version of the 5DII FW will be posted soon.

Mar 18, 2010 at 02:57 PM


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