5D MarkII firmware 2.0.3 is out

fade2che

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html
Most, if not all changes are to do with video.

Unfortunately the site is bogged down at the moment, so has anyone seen this before and maybe have a link to a canon mirror site?

DK32

I'm downloading it at the moment from here:

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/download.html?submitButtonName=I+Agree

Very slow download speeds at the moment. File is 9.4mb in size so should not take too long

fade2che

Yup thats the same one I keep getting timed out on. Ill keep trying, thanks.

Effects

You have had to wait this long, why not just give it a few days when there won't be as big a rush to download it.

DK32

because i'm very impatient

fade2che

A small bit of impatience, and also there will be plenty of testing opportunities on St Patricks Day.

AnimalRights

I knew it was out today but being the forgetful fck that I am...much appreciated for the reminder.

fade2che

Finally got it! I can upload it, if anyone is stuck or particularly frustrated like I was.

DK32

Canon didn't handle the firmware release very well by having it available from one single location. They should at least made it available in some of the countries where bandwidth is decent.

DotOrg

only took me a few seconds to download, but i downloaded the mac version dunno if that made a difference. trying it out now. seems the 30fps option is now completely gone, only 24 or 25 to choose from

DK32

I'd say the mac version would not get near as many hits as windows. The 30fps option is now 29.97 and is only available if NTSC is used.

DK32

I stuck it up on Rapidshare if anyone wants it.
http://rapidshare.com/files/364265247/eos5d2203.exe.html

ttcomet

You might want to hold off applying it, apparently there are some bugs in it. They are currently working on a patch for the patch.

DK32

Little issues being reported alright but the main one is this..

Recently we have discovered a malfunction that occurs with Firmware Version 2.0.3, in which the manual recording levels for C1/C2/C3 are changed and the camera becomes unable to record audio if the power is turned off (or if Auto power off takes effect) after registering "Sound Recording: Manual" in the camera user settings.
We apologize very sincerely for the inconvenience, but we are going to stop making this firmware available for download. For customers who have already updated to the new firmware, when using the camera with the mode dial set to C1/C2/C3, please either set the sound recording settings to Auto.
We are currently preparing firmware that will correct this malfunction. As soon as those preparations have been completed, we will let you know on this Web site. In the meantime, we apologize for the inconvenience this represents, but please wait until the fixed firmware is ready.

oshead

It's not a bug in the software. It's a phenomenon.

From the Canon website.
"Canon always strives to provide the highest quality products to our customers. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these phenomena may have caused."

Not a badly designed, built and tested patch. :pac:

fade2che

That is amazing, the patch was a long time in development, surely they had time for proper testing. What a way to annoy your customers.

DK32

New 2.0.4 Firmware released today.
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html

You can try and get it from Canon or you can get it Here