Canon software updates

[jev]

Canon just released new versions of the following software:
DPP 3.5.1
Zoombrowser EX 6.2.1a
WFT Utility 3.3
Picture style editor 1.4.1
EOS Utility 2.5.1
Canon RAW codec 1.4 (updated 2 weeks earlier or so, but nevertheless...)

I updated DPP today and at first sight there's nothing new under the sun. That is, until you have a look at the generated EXIF. Seems it finally is complete! Further more, this update adds / extends support for the 5DII, 50D and G10.

Warning: if you're running Windows 2000... do not install this one; support for Win2K is ended with release 3.5!

Last but not least, download here

[Helen S]

Great stuff, thanks for that Jev. I'm off to start updating.

[wideangle]

Great, thanks for the news. I was reading the other week that there was a new version of DPP out but noone seemed to be able to find it to download. Thanks, will be interested to see what updates there have been do DPP. Sounds like there is nothing much in the way of new though.

[jev]

I played with the new DPP a little more. It seems the EXIF information added consists of interoperability- and (finaly!) all manufacturer custom settings. Interesting for who uses DAM software!

[Jcas]

I have just purchased a Canon 40D but as yet not installed any of the software.

I find the packaged software is usually bloated with things one never needs, my question is, do you think the Canon software is usefull or necessary????

Thanks.

[Helen S]

I like using DPP for its quick batch file conversion capability, especially good when dealing with a lot of images for a panorama, or for preparation for HDR.

[jev]

Canon has a field day today I think... they released a new version of their RAW software package DPP, version 3.7.2.

Release notes:

Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.7.0

1. Adds supported models
The EOS 7D, PowerShot G11, and PowerShot S90 are now supported.

2. Adds an NR Preview screen (NR: Noise Reduction)
You can now adjust the NR level while checking the image status on the Preview screen.

3. Maintains the [Collection] window
Before, when quitting Digital Photo Professional, all images in the [Collection] window were removed from the [Collection] window; however, this has been improved so that the images in the [Collection] window can now be maintained.

4. Adds the lenses that support the aberration correction function.
Newly supports the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, and EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.

Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.6.1

1. Adds supported models
Now supports the EOS Kiss X3 / EOS REBEL T1i / EOS 500D and PowerShot SX1 IS.

2. Adds an adjustment function to RAW adjustment for shaded and highlighted parts.

3. Adds the lenses that support the aberration correction function.
Now supports the EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro + Life-Size Converter, and MP-E 65mm f/2.8.

Download your updates from the usual locations (for example here).

[Miaow]

thanks jev - will update

[Miaow]

Merged the software update posts - there's a zoom browser one out also looking at this (which doesnt appear to be linking at pres)?

[Miaow]

there's a zoom browser one out also looking at this (which doesnt appear to be linking at pres)?

Zoom browser update is linking ok now thought I should add

[jev]

Thanks Cat. Couldn't find the thread and it didn't appear in the list of similar existing threads when creating a new one.

[Miaow]

yeah the original was hard t find -we got new comp and hard to find it took me a while a couple weeks ago - have stickied it now so easier to find/update

[wideangle]

The latest version of Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.7.2 has been released (about 1 month ago now) for those that are using the Canon RAW program for their image processing. Can download the update here from Canon Europe http://software.canon-europe.com/software/0035755.asp

**mod edit:Merged posts on this subject together **

[sufran]

Thanks for the "heads up". I hadn't known about the update until your post. The update has some nice features.

[charton]

I did an update awhile ago, but unsure of what version. Will have to check that out tonight when I get home and update if needed

[Miaow]

Have just moved this post in here today (canon specific) as it has been in the hardware/software section quite a while now - thought I'd move it in here as a sticky since is more applicable here and so more canon users would see the updates

[Miaow]

New Raw codec out dated 24/11/09

Changes and corrections made from Canon RAW Codec 1.5.0

Now supports the new models (EOS 7D, PowerShot G11, PowerShot S90).

[Miaow]

just updated all my canon software last night - new comp but i'd only done a couple when got it so all now up to date

[jev]

It looks like DPP 3.8 will finally feature free image rotation (I never thought I'ld ever use that dancing elephant emoticon, but this certainly is worth it ). The user's manual can be downloaded from the Canon websites here, no ETA on the actual software release yet.

[Miaow]

Wow the free image rotation will be great Thanks for the update Jev Will be checking the site