Firmware

[Nathaniel]

I have not bothered with the various firmwares that becomes available on and off. Am I losing out something here by ignoring these? My only reason for not updating/bothering with them is that I am scared of messing my camera settings by going for them.

[colin C]

Re: Firmware

You are often losing out by not updating the firmware.

If you are concerned about doing it wrong, you should be able to copy your existing firmware to a memory card as insurance and if all goes badly wrong, you can re-install your previous firmware.

Colin

[MX5]

Re: Firmware

Nat - just follow the instructions that Canon supply with each firmware upgrade and you should be okay. Actually there are lots of things that have computers in; I've had firmware upgrades for TV, HDR, cars (although that is done during a service), bedside clock, laptops, mobile phone, ...

What I've never done is update the firmware in a lens ... yesterdays Canon advisory seem to indicate a downloadable update will be available for the shorty forty (the 40mm f/2.8 STM) ... so I'll see what that entails!

[tesarver]

Re: Firmware

What I've never done is update the firmware in a lens ... yesterdays Canon advisory seem to indicate a downloadable update will be available for the shorty forty (the 40mm f/2.8 STM) ... so I'll see what that entails!

I've never done this before either, so this should prove interesting.

Tom

[Hereford_EOS]

Re: Firmware

I have not bothered with the various firmwares that becomes available on and off. Am I losing out something here by ignoring these?

Quick answer: Yes.
All latest firmware fix the "phenomenon" as Canon put it, but in laymans it fixes the cock-ups.
It may also add additional instructions or improved instructions.
Well worth doing (IMHO).

[JaKS_Foto]

Re: Firmware

It may also add additional instructions or improved instructions.
Well worth doing (IMHO).

Case in point being the latest 7D update.