Canon software updates

[Speedway]

From my understanding (and I'm guessing others will confirm if this is true or not), JPEG is a "lossy" format, i.e. each time a file is opened and closed, a little bit of the data in the image file is lost, so the file degrades over time.

Nick this is a common misconception. You can open and view a jpeg file as many times as you like without any degradation, the only time the file degrades is when it is saved so if you keep your original jpeg file and save a copy with a different name to work on the original will not degrade. My jpeg work-flow is open original in editing program, do the initial basic adjustments (crop,lighting,contrast and colour) then save with an a after the file name ie img_1234a.jpg. I then do my resizing, sharpening and other adjustments then save with my own code for the adjustments used after the "a" that way I still have the original intact and a working copy to use for further work. Remember always save your worked on images with a different file name. One extra letter, number or symbol creates a new file name you don't have to change the whole name. the main difference between raw and jpeg is raw is the whole file untouched in camera and all adjustments can be reversed. While the jpeg has had in camera processing performed and this can not be reversed.

[Red]

You can use a simple file structure to make certain this occurs.

-> User - Images - (canon) - (Image-folders)

(canon) or camera of choice main folder contains every shot taken ever.
Every time you copy over images to your PC this is where a copy goes.

(Image folders) Contains the dated jpg originals
e.g
2009 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 etc (months)
2010 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 etc (months)

with

Days occurring under months so each folder has a tree of years, months, days.

Notice the tree...



Under windows you will need to create these or find an app that can do it for you.
Under Linux and Mac most utilities will order the year/month/day folders for you.

The main image folder (canon) contains both RAW and Jpg as they were downloaded into the dated folders. When you copy over do not delete from camera. Use the computer menu or places (Mac / Linux) to navigate to the CF card on the camera and simply copy the whole folder. Once that is done you use the camera (or software) to delete the images. The camera is faster. Taking the card out and using a reader is faster again.

Once you do that you have an original copy and a backup. You never edit from the backup folder.
Now all you need to do is grab a USB hard drive or 2 and copy all onto a separate drive that remains unplugged unless in use.

[john99]

Thanks for the update

[scotteffone]

Does anyone know if Lion supports DPP ok? Thanks.

[agb]

Just noticed this on another forum. I thought it was coming as I had read about it in canon rumours.
http://www.canon.com.au/about-canon/...id=scfb1206047

[nogi]

I wish they would make the firmware upgrade app available for OSX.

[gje38752]

Thanks for all the info, helps a lot.

[agb]

Its here .
http://support-au.canon.com.au/conte...400063202.html

[Hayaku]

FYI in case you have a 5d mk3. There is a new software update for it.

http://www.canon.com.au/Personal/Sup...id=scfb1304015

[Mark L]

For anyone using DPP. it may be worth updating. It now has HDR (for 3 images) and stacking.
Need to pick operating system and OS version under Drivers and Software here ... http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consum...ersAndSoftware
Then look at software and find DPP 3.13.0
Sorry that I can't get a better link. You'll figure it out.

[Fedgrub]

I still haven't loaded the latest firmware on mine

[Hayaku]

Are magic lantern updates to be put here?

[Ahyao17]

DPP 4.0 is out

apparently very good update, almost like lightroom in a sense
Pity only useable on the newer higher end models

[jev]

For all you Canonians:

Canon adds more cameras and lenses to DPP 4 with update
Canon has released an updated version of its Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software, which now supports – in addition to its current range of full-frame DSLRs – the EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 70D, EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 7D, EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 700D and EOS 100D...

Launched in September 2014, Digital Photo Professional 4 was Canon’s first sweeping change to its popular RAW processing software since its original launch. The latest version of DPP – version 4.1.50 – is a response to feedback from owners of older full-frame and APS-C cameras who are looking for the very latest RAW workflow solution.

Additionally, DPP 4.1.50 supports the recently launched EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM and EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lenses, the profiles for which are now available for use with the Lens Correction function.

DPP 4.1.50: KEY FEATURES
•Faster, real-time adjustments.
•Improved RAW file workflow.
•Better, more approachable user interfaces.
•Compatible with 64-bit native environments.
•Colour adjustments for specific colour gamuts.
•Improved highlight recovery provides expanded tonality.
•Improved shadow recovery function.
•Support for movie playback.
•Auto Lighting Optimizer can be applied to JPEG images.
•Better integration with EOS Utility.

you know where to get it, get it while it's hot!

[Karen R]

Hi
The quick question are you an iMac, I have updated recently to al capitan. The Canon software no longer seems to work keeps coming up with an error message. Does anyone know if fix to this or is there a new update that I don't know about ?

[snoopy]

Brilliant quote. I had not heard it before. Thank you