Re-installing 1.2.1? at DVinfo.net

Tramm Hudson · April 24th, 2010, 05:07 PM

Has anyone tried re-installing the 7D 1.2.1 firmware? I'm getting an orange box with an error that the firmware file is invalid when I try to re-apply the firmware image to my 7D that is already running 1.2.1.

John Richard · April 25th, 2010, 08:16 AM

For anyone that doesn't know, Tramm Hudson is "THE Wizard" responsible for the Magic Latern frimware that makes these HD-DLSR's more video/audio shooting friendly. Please help him if you've installed the Canon factory firmware he is asking about.

Tramm - I am sorry I cannot help - I try not to install upgrades in the middle of projects.

Ted Ramasola · April 25th, 2010, 09:44 AM

I installed 1.2.1 yesterday. but it was an upgrade from an older firmware. I had no problems with that.

Tramm Hudson · April 27th, 2010, 05:41 AM

Right -- the initial upgrade to 1.2.1 works with no problems. Can you try re-installing 1.2.1 on the camera that already has 1.2.1?

Michael Winget · April 27th, 2010, 09:57 AM

Tramm--

I called Canon tech support and asked them. They said that you can't reinstall the same version of firmware that the camera is currently running. They said that if the camera already has the latest firmware, it should be working properly. If it isn't, then it could mean a number of things (i.e. the update wasn't installed correctly, there was an error during the update process, etc.) -- all of which are reasons to send the camera in for service.

If nothing else, give them a call and let them know exactly what it's doing, how you installed it, etc. They may be able to walk you through a fix that over the phone as opposed to parting with your 7D for who knows how long.

Their number: 1-800-652-2666

Hope this helps some. Aloha!

Craig Coston · April 27th, 2010, 03:24 PM

I don't think Tramm's firmware version is broken (in need of tech support). I think he's running into a Magic Lantern roadblock on the 7D?

April 24th, 2010, 05:07 PM	#1
Tramm Hudson Wizard Status Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 239	Re-installing 1.2.1? Has anyone tried re-installing the 7D 1.2.1 firmware? I'm getting an orange box with an error that the firmware file is invalid when I try to re-apply the firmware image to my 7D that is already running 1.2.1.

April 25th, 2010, 09:44 AM	#3
Ted Ramasola Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Allen, Texas U.S.A Posts: 1,117	I installed 1.2.1 yesterday. but it was an upgrade from an older firmware. I had no problems with that. __________________ Ted Ramasola http://ramasolaproductions.com

April 25th, 2010, 08:16 AM	#2
John Richard Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Incline Village, Nevada Posts: 604	For anyone that doesn't know, Tramm Hudson is "THE Wizard" responsible for the Magic Latern frimware that makes these HD-DLSR's more video/audio shooting friendly. Please help him if you've installed the Canon factory firmware he is asking about. Tramm - I am sorry I cannot help - I try not to install upgrades in the middle of projects.

April 27th, 2010, 05:41 AM	#4
Tramm Hudson Wizard Status Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 239	Right -- the initial upgrade to 1.2.1 works with no problems. Can you try re-installing 1.2.1 on the camera that already has 1.2.1?

April 27th, 2010, 09:57 AM	#5
Michael Winget Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Provo, UT Posts: 38	Tramm-- I called Canon tech support and asked them. They said that you can't reinstall the same version of firmware that the camera is currently running. They said that if the camera already has the latest firmware, it should be working properly. If it isn't, then it could mean a number of things (i.e. the update wasn't installed correctly, there was an error during the update process, etc.) -- all of which are reasons to send the camera in for service. If nothing else, give them a call and let them know exactly what it's doing, how you installed it, etc. They may be able to walk you through a fix that over the phone as opposed to parting with your 7D for who knows how long. Their number: 1-800-652-2666 Hope this helps some. Aloha!

April 27th, 2010, 03:24 PM	#6
Craig Coston Major Player Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 232	I don't think Tramm's firmware version is broken (in need of tech support). I think he's running into a Magic Lantern roadblock on the 7D?