Canon 7DII - New Firmware Update: Last week Canon released a new firmware update for the 7DII. Ver 1.0.5 The previous one, released in May, I believe, was 1.0.4 Available at canon.com...

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Last week Canon released a new firmware update for the 7DII. Ver 1.0.5 The previous one, released in May, I believe, was 1.0.4
Available at canon.com
Three things to remember when updating:
1. Push the "Set" button when the update completes.
2. Remove the battery for several after pushing the Set button and turning the camera off.
3. Use the camera's menu to verify that the firmware update is now 1.0.5
Full instructions are on a pdf in the download.

Just did mine. Took about 5 min.

MtManMD Loc: Beaverton, Oregon

Thanks for the info. I need to update mine. Do you know if a firmware update will affect a lens micro adjustment calibration? Figure I would apply the firmware, then do the calibration of my 70-200mm where I've noticed the focus is not spot on.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

MtManMD wrote:

Thanks for the info. I need to update mine. Do you know if a firmware update will affect a lens micro adjustment calibration? Figure I would apply the firmware, then do the calibration of my 70-200mm where I've noticed the focus is not spot on.

This is what is in 1.0.5

1) Improves AF accuracy when used in combination with the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM lens or EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens.
Note: MFA for these lenses may have to be reapplied.

2) Fixes a phenomenon in which, in very rare cases, the "Peripheral illumination correction" is applied inconsistently.

3) Fixes a phenomenon in which, while performing an EF lens firmware update, the progress bar displayed on the LCD monitor may freeze at 100% even though the update has been completed.

4) Fixes a processing error in relation to the leap second for the "Geotag information appended to image" and "Log data" GPS functions.

5) Fixes a phenomenon, where at the time of shooting in very rare cases "Err 70" occurs, or the shutter does not release.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

MtManMD wrote:

Thanks for the info. I need to update mine. Do you know if a firmware update will affect a lens micro adjustment calibration? Figure I would apply the firmware, then do the calibration of my 70-200mm where I've noticed the focus is not spot on.

It appears it may require recalibration for some lenses.

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

MtManMD wrote:

Thanks for the info. I need to update mine. Do you know if a firmware update will affect a lens micro adjustment calibration? Figure I would apply the firmware, then do the calibration of my 70-200mm where I've noticed the focus is not spot on.

Doing the update did not clear (reset) my AF micro adjust settings but it's a good idea to write them all down before doing the update.

RRS Loc: Not sure

LFingar wrote:

Last week Canon released a new firmware update for... (show quote)

With a brand new out of the box 7DMK II would I need to download 1.0.4 prior to loading 1.0.5?

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

RRS wrote:

With a brand new out of the box 7DMK II would I need to download 1.0.4 prior to loading 1.0.5?

Probably not. Firmware updates are not generally incremental and added to the original firmware, but rather a replacement for it. There is nothing in the installation instructions which indicates all firmware updates must be applied.

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

RRS wrote:

With a brand new out of the box 7DMK II would I need to download 1.0.4 prior to loading 1.0.5?

Not unless the instructions (included in the 1.05 DL) says so

Also....my 7DII purchased 1 month ago came with 1.04.

RRS Loc: Not sure

Psergel wrote:

Not unless the instructions (included in the 1.05 DL) says so

Also....my 7DII purchased 1 month ago came with 1.04.

Thanks, mine will be here tonight awaiting the BBT!

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Psergel wrote:

Not unless the instructions (included in the 1.05 DL) says so

Also....my 7DII purchased 1 month ago came with 1.04.

It depends on whether his camera was older. I got mine in late June, and 1.04 which was released on May 13th was not on it. Lots of people purposely don't update firmware because they believe its as likely to screw things up as it is to fix things.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Psergel wrote:

Not unless the instructions (included in the 1.05 DL) says so

Also....my 7DII purchased 1 month ago came with 1.04.

They do not indicate the necessity of installing all firmware updates.

RRS Loc: Not sure

mwsilvers wrote:

It depends on whether his camera was older. I got mine in late June, and 1.04 which was released on May 13th was not on it. Lots of people purposely don't update firmware because they believe its as likely to screw things up as it is to fix things.

Thanks, I'm pretty sure that mine will come with firmware 1.0.2 on the body. I only bought the body, no new lens yet.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

RRS wrote:

With a brand new out of the box 7DMK II would I need to download 1.0.4 prior to loading 1.0.5?

You aren't required to do a firmware update, but they are recommended. If you take your camera to Canon for cleaning or anything else, they will always check your firmware and do an update. The only problem I have with a firmware update is that it usually changes some of the settings that I've done and I have to sit down for 10 minutes to change them back. It doesn't change the date, time, or your copyright info, but it might change things like how you have your info button set, back button focus setting etc.

gemlenz Loc: Gilbert Arizona

do you know a good alternative for winzip on a PC? Mine doesn't work.

LFingar wrote:

Last week Canon released a new firmware update for... (show quote)

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

gemlenz wrote:

do you know a good alternative for winzip on a PC? Mine doesn't work.

The download will be in a zipped folder, but it should open if you click on it. In the zipped folder will be a folder and a file. The folder contains the pdf instructions, in multiple languages. The file, of about 29 mb, is the update. Just copy it to your CF or SD card and you should be good. I only put one card in the camera when doing the update. Probably makes no difference, but it is less hunting the camera has to do to find the file.