Pete Bauer
February 29th, 2012, 09:47 AM
Just received the following email from Canon:
Dear Peter,
Thank you for using Canon products.
Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D.
Affected Products
EOS 5D Mark II
EOS 50D
Firmware for EOS 5D Mark II
1. Optimizes the camera's performance when using certain UDMA 7-compatible CF cards released in February 2012 or later.
The new EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Version 2.1.2 can be downloaded by clicking here (http://canonctd.cusa.canon.com/ctd/lu?RID=1-5C6FIQ&CON=1-6L2-68&PRO=&AID=&OID=1-5A8VQ3&CID=1-5A8VQU&COID=1-5A8VQZ&T=http%3a%2f%2fwww.usa.canon.com%2fcusa%2fprofessional%2fproducts%2fprofessional_cameras%2fdigital_s lr_cameras%2feos_5d_mark_ii%23DriversAndSoftware&Z=cfbe9dc0ad9f296736dcd166b59d24a8&TN=EOS+5D+Mark+II+Firmware&RT=Clicked+On+URL).
The Version 2.1.2 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 2.1.1. If the camera's firmware is already Version 2.1.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Firmware for EOS 50D
1. Optimizes the camera's performance when using certain UDMA 7-compatible CF cards released in February 2012 or later.
2. Corrects wording in the Dutch language menu screen.
The new EOS 50D Firmware Version 1.0.9 can be downloaded by clicking here (http://canonctd.cusa.canon.com/ctd/lu?RID=1-5C6FIQ&CON=1-6L2-68&PRO=&AID=&OID=1-5A8VQ3&CID=1-5A8VQU&COID=1-5A8VQZ&T=http%3a%2f%2fusa.canon.com%2fcusa%2fsupport%2fprofessional%2fprofessional_cameras%2feos_digital_sl r_cameras%2feos_50d%23DriversAndSoftware&Z=44984c16508e4231ae3a20631d74b6c&TN=EOS+50D+Firmware&RT=Clicked+On+URL).
Firmware Version 1.0.9 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.8. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.9, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Support
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Contact Information for Inquiries:
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone:
1-800-OK-CANON (toll free)
1-800-652-2666
TTD: 1-866-251-3752 (toll free)
E-mail: carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: Canon U.S.A. : Service & Support (http://www.usa.canon.com/support)
Dear Peter,
Thank you for using Canon products.
Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D.
Affected Products
EOS 5D Mark II
EOS 50D
Firmware for EOS 5D Mark II
1. Optimizes the camera's performance when using certain UDMA 7-compatible CF cards released in February 2012 or later.
The new EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Version 2.1.2 can be downloaded by clicking here (http://canonctd.cusa.canon.com/ctd/lu?RID=1-5C6FIQ&CON=1-6L2-68&PRO=&AID=&OID=1-5A8VQ3&CID=1-5A8VQU&COID=1-5A8VQZ&T=http%3a%2f%2fwww.usa.canon.com%2fcusa%2fprofessional%2fproducts%2fprofessional_cameras%2fdigital_s lr_cameras%2feos_5d_mark_ii%23DriversAndSoftware&Z=cfbe9dc0ad9f296736dcd166b59d24a8&TN=EOS+5D+Mark+II+Firmware&RT=Clicked+On+URL).
The Version 2.1.2 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 2.1.1. If the camera's firmware is already Version 2.1.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Firmware for EOS 50D
1. Optimizes the camera's performance when using certain UDMA 7-compatible CF cards released in February 2012 or later.
2. Corrects wording in the Dutch language menu screen.
The new EOS 50D Firmware Version 1.0.9 can be downloaded by clicking here (http://canonctd.cusa.canon.com/ctd/lu?RID=1-5C6FIQ&CON=1-6L2-68&PRO=&AID=&OID=1-5A8VQ3&CID=1-5A8VQU&COID=1-5A8VQZ&T=http%3a%2f%2fusa.canon.com%2fcusa%2fsupport%2fprofessional%2fprofessional_cameras%2feos_digital_sl r_cameras%2feos_50d%23DriversAndSoftware&Z=44984c16508e4231ae3a20631d74b6c&TN=EOS+50D+Firmware&RT=Clicked+On+URL).
Firmware Version 1.0.9 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.8. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.9, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Support
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Contact Information for Inquiries:
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone:
1-800-OK-CANON (toll free)
1-800-652-2666
TTD: 1-866-251-3752 (toll free)
E-mail: carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: Canon U.S.A. : Service & Support (http://www.usa.canon.com/support)