Canon EOS 5D firmware update v. 1.1.1
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
EOS 5D Firmware Update Version 1.1.1
- Now supports high-capacity CF cards.
- Allows the latest lens names to be recorded in the Exif information of images taken.
- Adds lenses that are compatible with the Digital Photo Professional 3.2 lens aberration correction function.
Sometimes these firmware updates contain small bug fixes as well. However, if you use the 5D and do not need the features listed above it may be best to at least wait a month or so before doing this to make sure that there are no complaints about bugs or problems (may be a good idea to wait even if you do need the features).
Well, we can finally format 16 GB CF cards in the EOS 5D. There is very little I complain about with the EOS 5D…. but isn’t this CF Card firmware update a bit late? :-)
David: I doubt Canon released it for the increased card size, it’s about new lenses released since the 5D was last updated.
The fact that it’s slow also might mean that they’re about to release a new version of it.
Either way, I didn’t do the update yet. Downloaded it but am waiting to hear from folks who did it to make sure it’s working well. Did you do it? Any issues?
PS: 16 gig cards? My word man, are you a wedding photogapher? I’ve never filled a 4 gig card and I shoot nothing but RAW.
I’m waiting too, as you advised. While the increased ability to store more photos on a CF card will be very useful to some people, I’ve never filled up a 2 GB card.
Gary, many folks on flickr in the 5D group have done it successfully but I’m going to wait for a week or so. It has nothing I need and my 5D works like a charm so why fix what ain’t broke?
I installed the firmware update. Seems fine so far, about to go out shooting at Steep Rock so we’ll see. I’m sure it will be fine…
Just updated and seems fine - I need to get some 4GB cards ready for some Motorsport events I am shooting soon - 10 fps on the 1DMkIII soon fills a card up!
You didn’t need the update for the 4 gig cards, it’s for 16 gig cards. Best get some now Jon!
I installed the 5D firmware update.
I am not sure if I am the only one but it appears that I now have the “Busy” popping up on my LED screen once or twice a wedding. It doesn’t lock up but I never got it before (or never noticed it) and my shooting style didn’t change any.
I am also noticing that my battery life seems to now be lower, thus requiring me to switch them out during an all day assignment. Never had to do that before and no real increase in previewing images or whatnot.
Michael: I would reinstall the firmware update, it can’t hurt and see if that helps. I’ve not done a huge amount of shooting since I did it but haven’t noticed anything nor have I heard of anyone else who’s had problems so maybe it’s something else.
Can you tell me more about the conditions that seem to make the busy pop up on the screen? Does it have to do with writing to the card? Flash?
Let me know, maybe I can help. And, do the upgrade again, it can’t hurt.
Good luck, the 5D is the greatest, I hope you’re back up and running soon.
I haven’t done the 5D firmware update yet and don’t see an advantage to doing so.
Gary, The only advantage for you is if you decide to buy a 16 gig CF card. Your current 5D won’t read them, the new firmware fixes that.
Oh, also, any new lenses out since the 5D originally came out will perform better with the firmware update, like the new 16-35 we want so badly and Dale refuses to send each of us.
I’m getting a “Firmware Update Program” message on my LCD (just out of the blue)… “Update file cannot be found. Please check the memory card and reload the battery and try again”. Is this what I need?
Marcy: No, the camera isn’t smart enough to tell you you need an update (that I know of). Is it possible that you inadvertently got into that part of the menu when cleaning the sensor or formatting your CF card?
The firmware update is fine to do and you might consider doing it, but I’m pretty sure what’s happened with your camera is not because your firmware is out of date.