The latest firmware updates for the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D are now available from the Canon website.
EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Version 2.1.2 and EOS 50D Firmware Version 1.0.9 include the following improvement:
Optimizes the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D’s performance when using certain UDMA 7-compatible CF cards released in February 2012 or later, such as the 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and large-capacity 256GB CF cards in the Lexar Professional CF 1000X series that were sequentially released from late February onward.
When using these CF cards with the EOS 5D Mark II, a card error (Err02) may occur during shooting or when initializing the card. This is caused by a change in the UDMA 7’s control and process method of the above CF cards, that is different from that of the conventional cards, and outside the margin of compatibility of the EOS 5D Mark II (depending on the controller used in the cards).
Although the camera complies with the standards, this update will expand the margin of compatibility of the camera, making it compatible with the target CF cards once the firmware update is installed.
To find the updates:
- Follow this link to the Drivers & Software area for the EOS 5D Mark II
- Follow this link to the Drivers & Software area for the EOS 50D
After navigating to the links for your EOS 5D Mark II or EOS 50D, you should see two options in the Firmware section:
EOS 50D EOS 5D Mark II
EOS 50D, Firmware Version 1.0.9 [Mac OS X]
File Name: eos50d-v109-mac.dmg EOS 5D Mark II, Firmware Version 2.1.2 [Mac OS X]
File Name: eos5d2-v212-mac.dmg
EOS 50D, Firmware Version 1.0.9 [Windows]
File Name: eos50d-v109-win.zip EOS 5D Mark II, Firmware Version 2.1.2 [Windows]
File Name: eos5d2-v212-win.zip
Click to download the version you need based on your camera and your OS. The firmware upgrade procedure is the same as previous upgrades for EOS cameras:
1. Download the zipped firmware file to your hard drive and extract the .FIR firmware update file
2. Copy the extracted .FIR file to the root directory of a CF memory card by inserting the card into a card reader and dragging/dropping the file to the card
3. Install the CF card into your camera and call up Firmware Ver. x.x.x. in your camera's 3rd set-up menu (with the yellow wrench)
4. Select OK when asked if you want to upgrade to the new version
Note that full PDF instructions for the upgrade procedure will accompany the firmware upgrade when you download the zipped file from the site. Be sure to read and thoroughly understand the steps before attempting to install the firmware into your camera
Canon has released updated firmware for its EOS 5D Mark II full-frame DSLR. Firmware v2.2.1 corrects a bug that meant only a single image was captured in continuous shooting mode or AE bracketing continuous mode. It also corrects some menu errors for Dutch language users. Click here to find out more and download the firmware. 2013
EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Version 2.1.2 and EOS 50D Firmware Version 1.0.9 include the following improvement:
Optimizes the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 50D’s performance when using certain UDMA 7-compatible CF cards released in February 2012 or later, such as the 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and large-capacity 256GB CF cards in the Lexar Professional CF 1000X series that were sequentially released from late February onward.
When using these CF cards with the EOS 5D Mark II, a card error (Err02) may occur during shooting or when initializing the card. This is caused by a change in the UDMA 7’s control and process method of the above CF cards, that is different from that of the conventional cards, and outside the margin of compatibility of the EOS 5D Mark II (depending on the controller used in the cards).
Although the camera complies with the standards, this update will expand the margin of compatibility of the camera, making it compatible with the target CF cards once the firmware update is installed.
To find the updates:
- Follow this link to the Drivers & Software area for the EOS 5D Mark II
- Follow this link to the Drivers & Software area for the EOS 50D
After navigating to the links for your EOS 5D Mark II or EOS 50D, you should see two options in the Firmware section:
EOS 50D EOS 5D Mark II
EOS 50D, Firmware Version 1.0.9 [Mac OS X]
File Name: eos50d-v109-mac.dmg EOS 5D Mark II, Firmware Version 2.1.2 [Mac OS X]
File Name: eos5d2-v212-mac.dmg
EOS 50D, Firmware Version 1.0.9 [Windows]
File Name: eos50d-v109-win.zip EOS 5D Mark II, Firmware Version 2.1.2 [Windows]
File Name: eos5d2-v212-win.zip
Click to download the version you need based on your camera and your OS. The firmware upgrade procedure is the same as previous upgrades for EOS cameras:
1. Download the zipped firmware file to your hard drive and extract the .FIR firmware update file
2. Copy the extracted .FIR file to the root directory of a CF memory card by inserting the card into a card reader and dragging/dropping the file to the card
3. Install the CF card into your camera and call up Firmware Ver. x.x.x. in your camera's 3rd set-up menu (with the yellow wrench)
4. Select OK when asked if you want to upgrade to the new version
Note that full PDF instructions for the upgrade procedure will accompany the firmware upgrade when you download the zipped file from the site. Be sure to read and thoroughly understand the steps before attempting to install the firmware into your camera
Canon has released updated firmware for its EOS 5D Mark II full-frame DSLR. Firmware v2.2.1 corrects a bug that meant only a single image was captured in continuous shooting mode or AE bracketing continuous mode. It also corrects some menu errors for Dutch language users. Click here to find out more and download the firmware. 2013
