Firmware changes
This firmware update (Version 1.0.8) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
- Fixes a phenomenon in which Image Stabilization operation emits a sound when certain buttons are pressed, with the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens attached to the camera.
- Fixes a phenomenon in which the Image Stabilization operation emits a sound from the lens when IS lenses are attached to the camera.
- Fixes a phenomenon in which a part of the image looks unnatural when reviewed on the LCD.
- Corrects errors in the Spanish and Norwegian menu screens.
The Version 1.0.8 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.5. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.8, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Before downloading the firmware update, please be sure to read the entire contents of this page.
Precautions
A power failure during the firmware writing operation may disable the camera.
- Use a fully charged Battery Pack or dedicated AC Adapter Kit (Optional) ACK-E2 for the firmware update.
- Do not shut off the power during the firmware writing operation.
- Do not open the CF card slot cover during the firmware writing operation.
Do not press any camera buttons during the firmware writing operation.
Firmware Q&A
Preparation for firmware update
The firmware update procedure is available in the PDF file at the end of this page. Please download the PDF file and read the procedure carefully before updating the firmware.
Firmware update procedures
In the following instructions, X.X.X or xxx indicates either the current firmware version or the firmware version for the update.
(1) Format the CF Card
Be sure to carefully review the contents of the CF card before formatting.
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(2) Download the firmware update file from this page
Please download the compressed, self-extracting file that matches your computer's operating system.
Extract the contents of the downloaded file to creat the firmware update file. (*1)
| Firmware update file | |
| File name : | 40d00108.fir |
| File size : | 8,187,500 bytes |
Confirm the file size of the firmware update file. (*2)
If the file size differs from the above, please download the file again from the Web site.
(*1)The way to extract the contents of the downloaded file.
Windows
Double-click the downloaded file.
Clicking [OK] will cause the file's contents to be extracted and the firmware update file to be created.
Macintosh
The downloaded file will automatically self-extract, creating the firmware update file.
In the case the downloaded file do not automatically self-extract, double-click the downloaded file.
(*2)The way to confirm the file size.
Windows
Right-click the icon of the firmware update file and select the [Properties] command from the pop-up menu that appears.
Macintosh
Select the icon of the firmware update file, and then select the [Get Info] command from the [File] menu.
In case of using the CF card reader, follow the procedure from Step (3-1) onward.
In case of not using the CF card reader, follow the procedure from Step (4-1) onward.
(3-1) Copy the firmware update file to the CF card.
Insert a CF card that has been formatted in the Camera into the CF card reader.
Copy the firmware update file to the first window that appears when the CF card is opened (the root directory).
Remove the CF card from the card reader.
*When removing the CF card, be sure to do so as described in the documentation for the computer or the card reader.
(3-2) Start the firmware update.
| > | Rotate the Mode Dial to select mode (or one of the other modes in the creative zone).
Turn the Power Switch |
 | Rotate the Main Dial and the Quick Control Dial to select the "Firmware Ver.x.x.x" item at the bottom of the "Set-up 3 (Yellow)", and then press the |
 | The firmware update screen will appear. Turn the Quick Control Dial, select [OK], and then press the *If the firmware update screen does not appear on LCD monitor, the firmware update file may not have been properly copied to the CF card, so please try again starting from step (1). |
(4-1) Connect the camera and the computer.
Rotate the Mode Dial to select
mode (or one of the other modes in the creative zone).
Insert a CF card that has been formatted in the camera into the camera.
Connect the camera and the computer with the USB cable, and then set the camera's power switch to
(4-2) Start the firmware update.
Start EOS Utility.
 | Click the [Camera settings / Remote shooting] button. Click [ |
 | The firmware update will appear on the computer screen. Click the [OK] button. |
], and then click the [Firmware Ver. X.X.X].The firmware update file will be copied to the CF card by following the on-screen instructions to select it.
 | Click the [Camera settings / Remote shooting] button. Click [ |
 | The firmware update will appear on the computer screen. Click the [OK] button. |
Follow the procedure from Step (5) onward on the camera.
(5) Update the firmware.
 | The screen shown on the left will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. |
 | If you press the |
 | The message on the left will appear during the update. |
(6) Complete the firmware update.
 | When the update is completed, the message on the left will appear on the LCD. Complete the firmware update by pressing the |
The firmware update is now completed.
When the firmware update operations are finished, turn the camera
Format the CF card before using it again.
If an ERROR message appears during the firmware update
 | If this screen appears, remove the battery and check to make sure that there are no problems with the battery capacity or with the firmware update file on the CF card.
If there are no problems, repeat the update operations again. |
If there are any questions, please contact one of the following:
| For USA and all other regions, except Europe: |
| The Canon Customer Support Center mentioned in the Camera User Guide |
| For Europe: |
| The Local Canon Distributor listed in the Canon European Warranty System List (EWS) |
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