User Tag List

Thanks useful information Thanks useful information:  1
Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Firmware v1.1.2 available

  1. #1
    Ausphotography Veteran
    Join Date
    08 Nov 2009
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    3,303
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Canon EOS 5D Mark III Firmware v1.1.2 available

    All,

    Canon has released version 1.1.2 of the firmware for the EOS 5D Mark III.

    The update fixes a number of small bugs and adds compatibility with the GP-E2 GPS receiver.

    Information firmware is available here:

    http://usa.canon.com/cusa/profession...ersAndSoftware

  2. #2
    Account Closed
    Join Date
    09 Nov 2009
    Location
    One Mile Beach NSW
    Posts
    181
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Very easy update procedure when using EOS Utility software!

  3. #3
    Ausphotography Veteran
    Threadstarter

    Join Date
    08 Nov 2009
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    3,303
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    I've never used EOS Utility to update the firmware on my cameras (I don't even have the software installed).

    All you need to do is format a flash card, copy the file to the flash card via a card reader, and then select the firmware image file from within the firmware upgrade menu.

  4. #4
    Account Closed
    Join Date
    09 Nov 2009
    Location
    One Mile Beach NSW
    Posts
    181
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Xenedis View Post
    I've never used EOS Utility to update the firmware on my cameras (I don't even have the software installed).

    All you need to do is format a flash card, copy the file to the flash card via a card reader, and then select the firmware image file from within the firmware upgrade menu.
    Than you are missing a lot of things that make life easier...

    Downloading images without removing the memory card,
    Thethered shooting,
    Updating Camera owner details and copyright details,
    Synchronising the date and time
    Updating firmware
    ....

  5. #5
    Ausphotography Veteran
    Threadstarter

    Join Date
    08 Nov 2009
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    3,303
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    Than you are missing a lot of things that make life easier...
    No, that's not the case.

    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    Downloading images without removing the memory card
    USB card readers are faster than using the camera and its cable, and removing the memory card isn't a problem.

    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    Thethered shooting
    Completely useless when you're standing on a coastal rock shelf at dawn as seawater rushes past you (I shoot mostly seascapes).

    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    Updating Camera owner details and copyright details
    I don't and never have entered that information into the camera. I know I own my camera, and I have a record of its serial number and other purchasing details.

    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    Synchronising the date and time
    I set the time on the camera twice a year (ie, when DST toggles), and it doesn't need to be synchronised with a stratum clock source or any other device I own.

    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    Updating firmware
    I can already do this quickly and conveniently as previously described, and have done so numerous times over the past seven years.

    Bottom line: Use the EOS Utility if you like it, but in my case I don't need it.

  6. #6
    Account Closed
    Join Date
    09 Nov 2009
    Location
    One Mile Beach NSW
    Posts
    181
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Xenedis View Post
    No, that's not the case.



    USB card readers are faster than using the camera and its cable, and removing the memory card isn't a problem.
    There is always - especially with CF cards - a chance that you damage the pins by frequently removing and inserting the card or damage SD cards by touching the contact strips (static).

    Completely useless when you're standing on a coastal rock shelf at dawn as seawater rushes past you (I shoot mostly seascapes).
    You might discover new opportunities....
    I don't and never have entered that information into the camera. I know I own my camera, and I have a record of its serial number and other purchasing details.
    So you don't have your name and copyright details in the EXIF information of your photos from the start - or have to add it in the PP.....
    I set the time on the camera twice a year (ie, when DST toggles), and it doesn't need to be synchronised with a stratum clock source or any other device I own.
    Not all camera clocks are exact (mine is about 8 seconds slow per 24 hours... but I suppose you do not geo-synchronise your shots with a GPS generated location file....

    So - with computers and other gadgets integration EOS utility really has its advantages....

  7. #7
    Ausphotography Veteran
    Threadstarter

    Join Date
    08 Nov 2009
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    3,303
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    There is always - especially with CF cards - a chance that you damage the pins by frequently removing and inserting the card or damage SD cards by touching the contact strips (static).
    It hasn't happened in the seven years I've been using a flash card reader.

    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    You might discover new opportunities....
    I'll stick with what works for me, thanks.

    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    So you don't have your name and copyright details in the EXIF information of your photos from the start
    Nope.

    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    Not all camera clocks are exact
    I don't need nanosecond-level timestamp precision.

    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    but I suppose you do not geo-synchronise your shots with a GPS generated location file....
    No, I do not.

    Quote Originally Posted by vk2gwk View Post
    So - with computers and other gadgets integration EOS utility really has its advantages....
    So you do what works for you, and I'll do what works for me.

    Capice?

  8. #8
    Member
    Join Date
    28 Oct 2009
    Location
    hobart
    Posts
    626
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    thx mate
    im all firmwared

  9. #9
    Member
    Join Date
    03 Dec 2011
    Location
    Springwood
    Posts
    190
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Now, if only they could release some firmware that magically turned my 5D MKII into a 5D MKIII

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •