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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super for Canon

10/27/2005 12:00:04 AM · #1

nifty hack, ...ponders voiding warrenty

Prof_Fate

10/26/2005 11:53:43 PM · #2

There is a yahoo group, canondigicamhackingcanondigicamhacking. Go there and join, and ask. I believe the Undutchables hack author is active there. the files section has both hacks and the info on what does and does not work.

awlc099

10/26/2005 10:37:57 PM · #3

Hi Everyone,

I'm a Software Developer and am an avid 300D user. I would like to see all of the features available on the 10D to be on the 300D.

I'd like to hop in on the development of the 300D hack. But not sure how to start off.

Must I speak Russian/Dutch to hop in on the team?

yido

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF RF for Canon

02/02/2005 02:41:08 PM · #4

I have the latest version of it and I really like it. Mainly use the FEC, "SET" Button to preview pictures, and the RAW and JPEG size turned to small to save space.

crank2o

12/17/2004 02:15:36 AM · #5

This is really quite amusing. I found a website that does a pretty detailed 10D vs 300D comparison, which is always useful for a newbie like myself. Well now I can truly get a grasp on (and appreciate) just how much more souped-up my 300D is because of this firmware hack.

//www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/eos10d-rebel.html

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

12/15/2004 10:10:16 AM · #6

At the very least, if you have an IPAQ that came with Nevo (excellent remote control software) then use this as a remote shutter release:

Remote

Needless to say, I'm happy about saving $20 and I'll always have my remote with me!

crank2o

12/15/2004 02:04:16 AM · #7

I've had my Rebel for all of 5 days now (so obviously I had a lot more to lose with the warranty issue than some other people), but I was feeling risky and figured "what the hell"?

Well, this hack works like a charm. I have a pseudo-10D for the price of a rebel AND I am still waiting for my $100 rebate from Canon. Sounds like a good deal to me!

I think people that are having doubts should just go for it. No one (that I know of) has reported any malfunctions. Plus, you can always reinstall the original canon firmware (yes, I tried)...but why would you want to?

undieyatch

Olympus E-10

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

12/14/2004 11:16:18 PM · #8

Originally posted by mariomel:

Originally posted by undieyatch:
What is the correct procedure to upgrade the Russian hack to the most current version? Must one revert to the original Canon software or is it possible to change from an older hack version?

You don't need to go back to the original. Just install the most recent one, and all the changes will be installed.

Have fun.

Thanks Mario..... worked like a charm, I updated to the "mature version" very smooth process - got new features and also maintained my previous settings.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/14/2004 10:32:37 PM · #9

Originally posted by nshapiro:

I'm starting to think about loading this into my 3 month old Rebel. What's the downside?

No downside, only upside.

Although theoretically, you risk voiding your warranty should it break down completely, not allowing you to return to the original firmware prior to returning for service. That being said, I brought in my DRebel for a sensor cleaning, with the hack installed, while still under warranty and nobody said anything. They had to notice, because the screen that shows sensor cleaning mode would show that CFs are available. Those are not normally there with the original firmware.

Just do it, and enjoy that added features.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

12/14/2004 07:28:10 PM · #10

I'm starting to think about loading this into my 3 month old Rebel. What's the downside?

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

12/14/2004 04:13:45 PM · #11

Originally posted by undieyatch:

What is the correct procedure to upgrade the Russian hack to the most current version? Must one revert to the original Canon software or is it possible to change from an older hack version?

You don't need to go back to the original. Just install the most recent one, and all the changes will be installed.

Have fun.

undieyatch

Olympus E-10

12/14/2004 03:47:39 PM · #12

What is the correct procedure to upgrade the Russian hack to the most current version? Must one revert to the original Canon software or is it possible to change from an older hack version?

11/23/2004 04:54:06 AM · #13

SUCCESS!!!!!!! Ok everything is fine now. I figured it out. I had to get a rar extraction program and change it to fir. I think I just installed the same canon 1.1.1. the first time. Thanks to those of you who gave me some thoughts. I will be testing this out for sure.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon

11/23/2004 03:52:06 AM · #14

Somehow I am not getting this thing done. I went to download it again and it took 2 seconds and I got the E3kr111b71 rar file 1,815 KB. Is this the whole thing? First time I downloaded, it took an hour and a half. I thought I unzipped the file which had 9 seperate things in it. I changed the program to open it with and can't see what it is or get back to the original way it came up to open it. Right now it says it opens with Internet Explorer but it won't open. I need help, I don't know what I'm doing. Does anyone have some detailed instructions on getting the file, getting it straightened out and on to the card? I can do the rest once it is in the camera.

SmittyDFW

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

11/23/2004 01:21:08 AM · #15

Did the firmware program w/ the ISO 3200 upgrade. Works like a champ!

11/23/2004 01:08:57 AM · #16

Originally posted by ssodell:

I'll have to try it again, because the H isn't showing up after 1600.

If I remember correctly, it won't show up unless you activate it in the customs functions.

Check your menus. The last one is the Tools 2 menu (far right). It's the one that starts with the language setting. Down near the bottom if the firmware version. Right under that should be the customs functions. That's where you unlock all the extras.

If it isn't there, then I suggest that you have not installed the correct firmware. Try downloading from the site again, or perhaps from a different site.
Try this one: //www.bahneman.com/liem/photos/tricks/digital-rebel-tricks.html#hot

It has the whole history of the progression of the hacks, and many other interresting links for the DRebel as well.

Good luck.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

11/22/2004 08:51:16 PM · #17

I'll have to try it again, because the H isn't showing up after 1600.

ADGibson

Canon EOS-20D

11/22/2004 08:19:28 PM · #18

The firmware does not show as a different version in the menu. The easiest way to check if it worked is to hit the ISO button. The ISO 3200 setting will appear as an "H" right after 1600.

11/22/2004 06:10:48 PM · #19

Hello. Ok I downloaded it from the russian site then used the USB cable to get the files from the computer to the memory card in the camera. Opened the CFC door when file was done loading, then closed it and the LCD came up with instructions for updating. So I followed them and the only thing was at the end it did not show last version and the new version. But will they both be Firmware ver.1.1.1.?

Message edited by author 2004-11-22 18:11:20.

11/22/2004 05:59:44 PM · #20

Originally posted by ssodell:

Can anyone help me with the firmware hack. I downloaded it and put it on my camera. It's the same thing. It didn't unlock anything. Did I do something wrong? I didn't get any custom function menus or make use of the FEC. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks.

Where did you get it? From the Russian site? When you loaded it into the camera, how did you do it? Look at the last menu, it should be down at the bottom of the list.

I'll try to help but i need more info.

11/22/2004 05:26:56 AM · #21

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM for Canon

11/22/2004 01:18:30 AM · #22

I have to say I didn't know what firmware was until I clicked on this thread. I have had the version 1.1.1. on my camera the whole time since I bought it from Circuit City last December. I don't think I have 3200 ISO or FEC. I've never used any of those anyway, or the

AF OS - ONEShot
AF SE - AIservo (dosn't work right now)
AF AI - AIfocusAF

I don't know what that is.

gusto

Canon EOS-7D

11/21/2004 11:49:52 PM · #23

its all there and works even mirror lockup ;) works and tested