firmware

24 October 2012 The sublime Canon EOS 5D Mark III digital camera is getting a firmware update to enhance video capabilities, video output and auto-focusing for still images, Canon has announced. But don’t rush to get it just yet though; the firmware update won’t be available until April 2013. Full details below (or visit our [...]

Following the recent announcement from Canon that they are working on a V2 firmware update for the Canon EOS 7D APS-C DSLR, the firmware is now available for download. The firmware introduces new features and functionality to the EOS 7D, so grab it now. Full details of the firmware are below, including links to the [...]

11 July 2012 – Olympus have released firmware v1.2 for the excellent OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds digital camera. Here are the improvements the firmware brings: Improved sleep recovery operation. AF target is indicated when using C-AF+TR while shooting sequential images using Sequential L setting. Added function to automatically move focus to the following zoom [...]

4th July 2012 – Nikon have released firmware v1.02 for the Nikon D4 digital camera (announced on 6 January 2012). This firmware update isn’t a major release, and comes with the following updates and improvements: Format memory card can now be added to My Menu. Gamut for Adobe RGB images displayed in the camera’s monitor [...]

28th June 2012 – In an unprecedented move, Canon have added new features to the Canon EOS 7D digital camera with the introduction of firmware v2. Previously, firmware updates would mainly address camera issues (bugs) or introduce minor updates and improvements to not very exciting matters, such as languages for example. However, Canon has bucked [...]

19th June 2012 – Canon has released firmware v1.1.1 for the Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 60Da astrophotography digital cameras.  Firmware v1.1.1 incorporates the following fixes: 1. Fixes a phenomenon where the camera’s serial number that is displayed in the shooting information of the image does not display the correct serial number. *1) 2. [...]

19 June 2012 – Canon has released firmware version 1.1.3 for the Canon EOS 5D Mark III digital camera. Firmware Version 1.1.3 incorporates the following improvements and fixes: 1. Supports the single focal length EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens that is to be released at the end of June, 2012. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which [...]

27 April 2012 Canon has released a firmware update for the Canon 5D Mark III digital camera. The firmware update incorporates the following fixes and improvements: Supports a new accessory, GPS receiver GP-E2. Fixes a phenomenon where a pink cast may develop over the image when the shutter is completely pressed with the camera’s power [...]

Fujifilm has released a firmware update for the Fujifilm X-Pro1 digital camera. Firmware v1.01 addresses lens chattering noise, amongst other fixes. Full details of the firmware and download locations can be found below. [...]

Hot on the heels of firmware v1.20, Fujifilm has released v1.21. The firmware addresses reported AF issues introduced in v1.20, so we recommend you get the latest version as soon as possible. Kudos to Fuji for the quick response to user feedback, although one would hope these issues are initially caught and addressed during the [...]

Fujifilm has released v1.20 firmware for the Fujifilm Finepix X100. The firmware update is mainly user-interface related, and adds additional user-customisation to buttons, specifically the RAW button.  AF has also been improved in video mode. Update: Firmware v1.21 has been released and supersedes this version. Click here to read more and get the firmware. [...]