Updating of firmware: There has been three firmware updates for my Canon 6d. I am not sure if we can just upload the latest only as it is the only only I could see on the Canon site.

vovojol Loc: Sydney Australia

There has been three firmware updates for my Canon 6d. I am not sure if we can just upload the latest only as it is the only only I could see on the Canon site. There is an unclear instruction saying “ If the last update is not on the camera to +1 . Does mean I need to put the older ones first and where to find them on the Canon site. Thank you

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Firmware updates are cumulative. Simply download and install the latest available firmware. Everything prior is included.

vovojol Loc: Sydney Australia

CHG_CANON wrote:

Firmware updates are cumulative. Simply download and install the latest available firmware. Everything prior is included.

Thank you CHG. Canon recomend that the equipment be updated by them.They will not take responsability for any problem due to update
Regards

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

vovojol wrote:

Thank you CHG. Canon recomend that the equipment be updated by them.They will not take responsability for any problem due to update
Regards

Honestly, it’s trivial to do. Just make sure the camera battery is charged so it doesn’t shut off in the middle of the update.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

vovojol wrote:

Thank you CHG. Canon recomend that the equipment be updated by them.They will not take responsability for any problem due to update
Regards

Follow the simple instructions carefully and you won't have any problems unless you consider yourself computer illiterate. I have never heard or seen any instructions which suggests that Canon recommends that they install the firmware upgrade themselves. If you called them about it, perhaps you gave them the impression you would be overwhelmed by the process.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

vovojol wrote:

There has been three firmware updates for my Canon 6d. I am not sure if we can just upload the latest only as it is the only only I could see on the Canon site. There is an unclear instruction saying “ If the last update is not on the camera to +1 . Does mean I need to put the older ones first and where to find them on the Canon site. Thank you

Download the update, read the instructions, follow them carefully, I would recommend using a cable connection, but it is much simpler and less scary than it sounds. It is also a very good idea. Be patient and let the process complete. Once completed you'll probably wonder why it felt intimidating!

Good luck, but it isn't a big deal.

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

Peterff wrote:

Download the update, read the instructions, follow them carefully, I would recommend using a cable connection, but it is much simpler and less scary than it sounds. It is also a very good idea. Be patient and let the process complete. Once completed you'll probably wonder why it felt intimidating!

Good luck, but it isn't a big deal.

The first time I updated my Fuji camera the tech at Fuji walked me through it over the phone. Ask A tech at Canon to do the same.

khorinek

Download the firmware onto your desktop/laptop. Copy the file onto your SD card, make sure it is on the root directory and not buried in another directory on the card. Put your card in your camera and go to the firmware menu and tell it to update. it will do all the work from there.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Canon updates are easy enough with step by step instructions provided that a Geico caveman (or woman) could do it. As stated, they are cumulative so it doesn't matter what level you are updating from.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

vovojol wrote:

...Canon recomend that the equipment be updated by them.They will not take responsability for any problem due to update...

That's just a CYA disclaimer. Firmware updates are pretty easily done. But they absolutely have to be done correctly or there's risk of "bricking" the camera... Making it completely non-functional and requiring a trip to the service dept for corrections. Follow the firmware update instructions very, very carefully and precisely.

vovojol Loc: Sydney Australia

I did the update on the Canon 7dmkii as there was only one update but I miss 3 updates on the 6d. When I checked the Canon site it show the latest update but state that previous ones are done first. Question was if previous ones are included. My dear friend CHG replied that they are with the last update. There was also the unclear bit +1

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

vovojol wrote:

I did the update on the Canon 7dmkii as there was only one update but I miss 3 updates on the 6d. When I checked the Canon site it show the latest update but state that previous ones are done first. Question was if previous ones are included. My dear friend CHG replied that they are with the last update. There was also the unclear bit +1

I can't speak to the 6D, but I have 4 other Canon bodies and the firmware is cumulative. It doesn't add to what is already in your camera, it replaces it. There should be no need to install the previous updates first. They are included in the latest update.

vovojol Loc: Sydney Australia

Thank you so mwsilvers. Your reply is exactly as CHG Thank you guys.

Vince Loc: Manakin-Sabot,VA

Everyone has really covered this, but my comment follows.

I just installed 1.1.8 on my 6D. When I downloaded and opened the file, up popped a very simple, printable set of step-by-step instructions to follow. I installed directly over 1.1.6. Used a fully charged battery.

vovojol Loc: Sydney Australia

Hi Everyone , thank you for your comments and advise on firmware update. I successfully update my firmware on the Canon 7dmkii. On the 6d issue I drop it at Canon as recommended by them. My camera was courrier back to me after 4 days free of charge. Thank you Canon for the prompt and courteous service. I am still a faithful fan