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Canon Updates EOS 5D Mark II Firmware to v 2.0.7

Canon has released a firmware update to the VERY popular EOS 5D Mark II bringing it to version 2.0.7. Canon lists the fixes in this update as follows: Fixes a phenomenon in which the aperture exhibits abnormal movement when shooting movies in manual exposure mode and Aperture Priority AE (Av mode) using some Canon lenses […]

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Canon Japan Releases New Update for Canon EOS 5D MarkII

After encountering some issues with the recently release firmware version 2.0.3, Canon was forced to pull the long awaited update. That was just two days ago! This morning Canon Japan has released an update (version 2.0.4) that promises to fix those problems encountered by some users who had upgraded earlier in the week. If you […]

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Canon Releases NEW firmware for the EOS Canon 5D Mark II

Canon has finally released the LONG awaited firmware update for the Canon 5D MarkII, bringing the version up to 2.0.3. New functionality includes: 24 frames per second (actual 23.97) in addition to the already included 30 fps Manual audio gain control (64 levels) Histogram display for movie mode Aperture and shutter priorities for movie mode […]

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Canon Announces New Firmware for 5D MarkII

Canon has just announced a that later this month it will make available for free firmware version 2.0.3 for the Canon EOS 5D MarkII that includes a plethora of often requested new functionality. This includes: 24 frames per second (actual 23.97) in addition to the already included 30 fps Manual audio gain control (64 levels) […]

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2009/12/17 Canon Releases Firmware for 5D2, 1D3, 1Ds3 & WFT-E2

Sorry folks this does not appear to be the VERY eagerly awaited firmware update for the 5D2 that offers additional video frame rates and resolutions. These are minor updates to allow for these cameras to work better with the WFT-E2 wireless transmitter. You can take a look at the details at the following links: WFT-E2/E2A […]

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2009/12/09 7D Performs Under Adverse Conditions in the Antarctic

Photographer Ole Jørgen Liodden of Norway recently tested the weather sealing performance of the Canon 7D & 5D MarkII under incredibly harsh weather conditions in Antarctica. Jørgen claims that both cameras came thru with flying colors. Read about it at his website: http://canonfieldreviews.com/7d-1-weather-sealing/ Thanks to @jeremypollack for the heads up on the story.

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