Canon utility CD: I have had about 4 Canon cameras around in the last few years so I thought sure I would have a utility CD so I could put the new 7D firmware in but I have had no luck...

olcoach Loc: Oregon

I have had about 4 Canon cameras around in the last few years so I thought sure I would have a utility CD so I could put the new 7D firmware in but I have had no luck finding one. Does anyone here have any idea where one goes to purchase one. The canon site has no listing and I'm stuck. Help, and thanks. Mike

runsthebitterroot Loc: Western Montana

olcoach wrote:

I have had about 4 Canon cameras around in the last few years so I thought sure I would have a utility CD so I could put the new 7D firmware in but I have had no luck finding one. Does anyone here have any idea where one goes to purchase one. The canon site has no listing and I'm stuck. Help, and thanks. Mike

You can get the software for your camera at Canons website.
Larry

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

olcoach wrote:

I have had about 4 Canon cameras around in the last few years so I thought sure I would have a utility CD so I could put the new 7D firmware in but I have had no luck finding one. Does anyone here have any idea where one goes to purchase one. The canon site has no listing and I'm stuck. Help, and thanks. Mike

The latest firmware is usually available on the Canon website, along with instructions for installation.

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

olcoach wrote:

I have had about 4 Canon cameras around in the last few years so I thought sure I would have a utility CD so I could put the new 7D firmware in but I have had no luck finding one. Does anyone here have any idea where one goes to purchase one. The canon site has no listing and I'm stuck. Help, and thanks. Mike

The Canon EOD 7D Firmware Update is found on the Canon website.

Firmware Overview http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/EOS7D_firmware

Canon EOS 7D Firmware Check
- Rotate the Mode Dial to Select <P> mode (or any mode other than Fully-Automatic Modes).
- Turn the Power Switch <ON>, and then press the <MENU> button to display the menu.
- Rotate the Main Dial and Quick Control to "Set-up 3" the third yellow wrench the press the <SET> button
- Scroll down to Firmware Ver. X.X.X - This is your current firmware version

Canon EOS 7D Firmware Upgrade Overview http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/EOS7D_firmware
Canon EOS 7D Drivers & Software http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d#DriversAndSoft...
- Select Operating System then Select OS Version
- click Firmware
- click EOS 7D Firmware Version 2.0.3 [Windows] (9/13/12)
- click I Agree - Begin Download
In the folder where you save it
- double-click the sub-folder update-procedure-pdf
- double-click the file with the end that matches your language
- en = English, fr = French, jp = Japanese, sp = Spanish, zh = Chinese
- read or print the PDF and follow it exactly
Enjoy the new Firmware Update Features!

Canon EOS 7D Brochures & Manuals
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d#BrochuresAndMa...
- click EOS 7D Instruction Manual [Windows] (6/28/12)

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Perhaps Nikon has Canon Firmware up grades along with a trade-in offer for non working Canons.

Truly I envy the Canon owners who can download Firmware Hacks. Many cameras have locked features that would work on lesser models. My Sony for example does not have a wide enough spread for bracketing useful for HDR. Changing a simple number in the firmware would solve the problem. Years ago HP had a camera which did have a programmable firmware and that was direct from HP.

For example "turn your Canon P&S into a super camera"
http://lifehacker.com/387380/turn-your-point+and+shoot-into-a-super+camera

wtw2143 Loc: West Hempstead, NY

Make sure you have the latest version of the EOS Utility Software, before downloading and installing the 7D update. Canon Service & Support website will give you the latest updates on the EOS Utility software.

olcoach wrote:

I have had about 4 Canon cameras around in the last few years so I thought sure I would have a utility CD so I could put the new 7D firmware in but I have had no luck finding one. Does anyone here have any idea where one goes to purchase one. The canon site has no listing and I'm stuck. Help, and thanks. Mike

WildBill Loc: South West Florida

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-82362-1.html

Has directions on how to install without the disk. If you do not have windows 8, it is easier... web sites included for all windows versions

WildBill Loc: South West Florida

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/install_canon_software.html

Here is the link you need
No purchase required.
I have installed it without the disk for years
Works great.
Update has all the information you need, you just need the folders to put it into. Not hard to do.

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Hi, years ago I ran into this same problem. Canon said I had to have the original Zoom Browser to download from the Canon sight. Email me if you don't find one and I will try to make a copy for you. Bee

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

I think that you only need a S# from a camera. When I got my G2 and converted to IR I downloaded the one for G2 and then had to work up to the newest one... I think at that time I could not just jump to the latest... any way , see if a S# works.

Google "canon utility disk download" looks like lots of work arounds.

WildBill Loc: South West Florida

bee7474 wrote:

Hi, years ago I ran into this same problem. Canon said I had to have the original Zoom Browser to download from the Canon sight. Email me if you don't find one and I will try to make a copy for you. Bee

Canon lied to you. Only need empty folders for the update to download into. Update has all the info and you will be all set. Promise.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

OK WildBill, we have established that Canon lies... do they lie when they say that they are the finest camera around? ..... :lol: :twisted:

WildBill Loc: South West Florida

dpullum wrote:

OK WildBill, we have established that Canon lies... do they lie when they say that they are the finest camera around? ..... :lol: :twisted:

LOL... many of the reps do not know that all the information is in the update... it is not just an update. Lie was the wrong word... Uninformed would have been better.

I got to watch myself around you ROFL

RocketScientist Loc: Littleton, Colorado

runsthebitterroot wrote:

You can get the software for your camera at Canons website.
Larry

You can do firmware without a CD, but when it comes to the Windows based software from Canon, updates only are on their site. The gotcha is that they look for previous installs on your PC, if they don't find one it will not install.

I shoot Canon, but so far only have bought used and of course the seller can never supply the CD. I'm under the impression that there is some personalization that can only be done to the camera using that software. I'd love to get my hands on an ISO if not an actual disk.

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

RocketScientist wrote:

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Google says:
This appears to be a link to the original DPP software http://www.cdifoto.com/dpp.php
This may help for Photostitch http://download.cnet.com/Canon-Utilities-PhotoStitch/3000-18489_4-199151.html
And this may help for the EOS Utility not listed in the previous page http://download.cnet.com/EOS-Utility/3000-18489_4-201150.html
ImageBrowser EX 1.1.0 is the original on the previous page