PDN found a problem with the Nikon D4 and D800 while testing these. It seems that there are situations where the camera will lock up when the camera is used with either Highlights or histogram display. Simply disabling these features will avoid this ugly lock-up (even if it is easy to restore normal operation by…
Category: Firmwares
Bugs, bugs, bugs…
This is starting to look like a bring refrain, in these recent weeks: The most recent photo cameras seem to have been launched before all the bugs could be detected and wiped out. As a simple reminder, I would list the following cases: The Canon EOS 5D MkIII files are not handled perfectly well in…
Alpha 77 & Alpha 65 – Firmware v1.05 released
Sony has just published a new updated firmware for its α77 and α65 SLT cameras. This version 1.05 adds the following important features: Improved response times (no more “processing” message while waiting for display of pictures, faster power-off, faster dial response times) Shading and aberration compensation now available on the following lenses: SAL-24F20Z (Carl Zeiss)…
CompactDrive PD70x / HyperDrive HD80 firmware
Some people still know about the CompactDrive PD70x Flash card reader. During a long time, it has been considered as the fastest portable hard drive to copy your flash cards to a hard disk. Unfortunately, being a relatively bulky product and no longer supported makes it a problem for the owners still wishing to make…
Firmware upgrade for Sony A33 & A55
Sony is also announcing that some of the new features of the Sony Alpha 35 will be made available for the older Sony Alpha 33 and Sony Alpha 55. Support for the ‘Picture Effect’ function featured on the new α35 High-Speed Synch is supported during wireless operation with a compatible external flash (α55 only) Revised…
Pentax new firmware wave
photo credit: yellowcloud Pentax has announced a tsunami of firmware updates for its SLR photo cameras: Pentax K-5 firmware v1.02 Pentax K-r firmware v1.01 Pentax 645D firmware v1.01
New firmware for Sony Alpha 850/900: Tomorrow Now confirmed
photo © 2010 yellowcloud | more info (via: Wylio) Update: This is now confirmed and the firmware can be downloaded freely. According to SonyAlphaRumors.com, Sony will present tomorrow a new version of the firmware for the Sony Alpha 850 and 900 SLR Full Frame photo cameras. It should bring: Faster Autofocus Maximum exposure compensation range:…
New Canon firmware for EOS 7D & EOS 550D (T2i)
Canon just announced new firmwares for both cameras. Canon EOS 7D Firmware Update Version 1.2.3 Fixes a phenomenon in which the settings of the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 revert to the default settings when both the camera and the ST-E2 are set to auto power off. Fixes a phenomenon in which the Macro Ring Lite (MR-14EX,…
New NEX firmware for the experts
Sony revealed that the cameras from the NEX range will be totally transformed for the photographers who believe that they are experts. To start with, two keys will become programmable: The lower key (advices) will allow: Exposure modes Guide/advices Digital Zoom Sensitivity (ISO) White Balance Metering Mode Flash Correction DRO / HDR Creative Modes MF…
New firmware for Canon 7D
Canon just announced the availability of a new firmware (v1.2.2) for the Canon EOS 7D. Main features: Fixes a phenomenon in which the set aperture moves when shooting movies in manual exposure mode using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses). Fixes the AF point-selection behavior of the C.Fn III-7 (Manual AF pt. selec. pattern)…
New firmware for Canon EOS 550D & EOS 1D Mark-IV
photo credit: eirikso Canon launches two new firmwares (surprisingly, both hold the same version number v1.0.8, but they are really two different firmwares split at birth for two different cameras). For the Canon EOS 1D Mk-IV, this is the correction of a bug around the aperture management in video mode. For the Canon EOS 550D,…
Several SLR firmware updates
We may have to group them since the firmware updates sometimes happen nearly at the same time. The latest ones are: Sony Alpha series (A380, A330 & A230): Mac, Windows (Sony Europe) Canon EOS 7D v1.1.0 (to correct an issue where a previous image may partly superimpose itself on the next, in continuous shooting): Instructions…
Several firmware updates
These last days, plenty of photo camera manufacturers announced updated and corrections to the firmware of their photo cameras. Uncanny… Pentax K-7 : site Pentax UK Canon EOS 7D : Canon web site Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D : Canon web site And we are told that Canon prépares a big firmware update to bring full…
Pentax K-7: Firmware update and user manual
A few news for Pentax. The Pentax K-7 is receiving a new firmware. the most visible change is the introduction of a customizable behavior for the 4-way controller in order to allow people not to use the OK button so often. For Windows (Download zip from www.pentaximaging.com, 9.2MB) For Mac (Download zip from www.pentaximaging.com, 9.17MB)…
Video firmware for the Canon EOS 5D MkII
I usually do not comment about firmware upgrades for photo cameras. What about today? Actually, this firmware is not from Canon. The Magic Lantern firmware has been designed by Trammell Hudson but it is usable on your Canon EOS 5D MkII. I don’t know how he did that. I am sure that it voids your…
Canon EOS 5D Mk II firmware update
Canon has released firmware v1.1.0 for the EOS 5D Mark II. It enables manual control of ISO, aperture and shutter speed while the camera is set to capture video. More information Links to download firmware v1.10 PDF manual about how to use the new features in English/French/Spanish PDF manual about how to use the new…
Nikon stops D40
I hear that Nikon is discontinuing its the Nikon D40: 6.1 millions of pixels since November 2006, that’s quite a success. While stoppping its manufacturing, Nikon officializes firmware updates for the Nikon D40 and D40x. Nikon D40 Download firmware v1.12 (Windows) Download firmware v1.12 (Mac) Nikon D40x Download firmware v1.01 (Windows) Download firmware v1.01 (Mac)…
Canon reacts to black dots
For a few days already, the launch of the Canon EOS 5D MkII has been troubled by the relatively repeated observation (I say relatively because there are still very few of these cameras available on the market) of an unusual and unpleasant phenomenon: Black dots appearing on the right of every white zones. The origin…
Major update of Nikon D300 firmware
It is a bit unusual, but there comes a large update to the firmware of the Nikon D300 SLR camera. You can go and download it from Nikon. A long list of modifications enabled with upgrade to v.1.10 firmware The Highlights playback option has been moved from Display Mode > Basic photo info > Highlights…