300D firmware revisited - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

06/12/2004 10:51:08 AM · #51

I guess the standard decompression software already on the Mac wouldn't do it? That'd be too easy!

Gee, I wonder what Canon thinks about all us fiddling with their Rebel? Do you suppose they will adopt a "can't beat 'em, join 'em" attitude and develope an approved "hack"?

Ambo

Canon EOS-1D Mark IIn

06/12/2004 11:00:22 AM · #52

Now that would be nice...But I guess canon have to try keep their sales of the 10D going.
I have had the 'hack' sitting on my 'puter for about a week trying to get the nerve to install. Watching this thread, waiting to hear if there are any negatives to be reported. A friend of mine works as a Digital Specialist and his only comments are - "Be very careful with the hacks" and "Say g'bye to your warrenty"

ronsharp

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

06/12/2004 11:06:01 AM · #53

You can install the original firmware anytime you want. I'm now trying the hack firmware.But I already downloaded the original firmware from canon.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/12/2004 11:07:42 AM · #54

Yeah but surely they realize that sales of their 10D wouldn't suffer THAT bad. I mean, there are lots of folks who wouldn't want to fool with it or they like the heft of the 10D better.

Now, because of an earlier post, I would like to know what specifically happens with the parameter buttons and how do you flash back to authentic firmware if the hack doesn't suit you.

Again, please be specific. I'm sure there's plenty of us "on the fence" about this and more info would be helpful.

As always, THANK YOU for all the help and support. Man, I like this site better and better all the time.

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

06/12/2004 12:00:37 PM · #55

You can revert back to the original firmware any time. Just download it from the Canon site, and copy iy to a flach card, and start the camera. You install it just like you would an updated version.

Just remember to reset all the Custom Functions back to the original settings.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

06/12/2004 12:46:20 PM · #56

I assume somebody has actually tried reverting their firmware back? I thought I remember reading that some of Canon's earlier DSLR's would ignore an attempt to "downgrade" the firmware to an earlier firmware version (i.e., one with a lower release number), but perhaps that has changed?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

06/12/2004 12:49:05 PM · #57

I read lots of people have done it on the dpreview forums.

PaulMdx

Canon EOS-1D

06/12/2004 01:48:09 PM · #58

Originally posted by EddyG:

I thought I remember reading that some of Canon's earlier DSLR's would ignore an attempt to "downgrade" the firmware to an earlier firmware version (i.e., one with a lower release number), but perhaps that has changed?

Could very well still be true. The hacked firmware registers itself as 1.1.1, but I believe Canon's latest firmware available from their website is also 1.1.1, so maybe they allow re-flashing with the same version?

ronsharp

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

06/12/2004 08:30:29 PM · #59

The original firmware is 1.1.1. And the hack firmware register the same.I tried several times reverting to the original firmware and it works.I tried the different version. Just be sure to reset all the original settings of the custom function.

wwwavenger

06/12/2004 11:05:15 PM · #60

I've installed this firmware with no problems. I got it for the 1/2 (as opposed to 1/3) increment step exposure compensation. The problem with this is that is does not display correctly on the LCD, but it works. The flash exposure compensation is also nice.

No problems yet. Somewhat handy.

Indeed, both firmwares will register as 1.1.1. Only ONE byte of the firmware was changed supposedly. If you visit the original russian site for this hack it does say to reset the config options but not by using "factory defaults"-- before re-flashing with the Canon firmware again.

Info can be found here.

Message edited by author 2004-06-12 23:08:26.

hsteg

Fujifilm X-T20

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

06/12/2004 11:34:27 PM · #61

Originally posted by EddyG:

[quote=jrs915]

The advantage to the "10D" way is that if you are using a remote shutter release (to avoid vibrations in the camera), you still have the option of not using self-timer mode to allow you to take a picture at exactly the "right instant" (i.e., to catch a drop of water hitting the surface of a pool of water) without any sort of camera-imposed delay...

wouldnt you be using a fast shutter there anyways?

06/12/2004 11:36:09 PM · #62

So does the hack render my remote inoperable??

06/13/2004 10:16:46 AM · #63

Hey, I finally figured out what 'bump' means! (I'm slow but I catch on eventually ;-)

So what about the remote?

Thanks!

06/13/2004 10:42:56 AM · #64

I don't have a remote but I don't see any reason why it would stop working? Why do you think it would?

06/13/2004 11:01:41 AM · #65

Originally posted by hsteg:

Originally posted by EddyG:
[quote=jrs915]

The advantage to the "10D" way is that if you are using a remote shutter release (to avoid vibrations in the camera), you still have the option of not using self-timer mode to allow you to take a picture at exactly the "right instant" (i.e., to catch a drop of water hitting the surface of a pool of water) without any sort of camera-imposed delay...

wouldnt you be using a fast shutter there anyways?

Because of this post :-)

06/13/2004 11:47:53 AM · #66

Ahh that just means on the 10D Mirror Lockup the mirror is locked up permanently, and you can take the shot with the remote exactly when you want. With the 300D mirror lockup it just locks it up for 2 seconds before the shot is taken. In other words:

10D
Click once: Mirror is locked up
wait as long as you want
Click again: Photo is taken

300D Rebel
Click once: Mirror is locked up
wait 2 seconds
Photo is taken automatically

Message edited by author 2004-06-13 11:48:11.

06/13/2004 11:55:47 AM · #67

I get it - thanks Konador!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/13/2004 12:26:10 PM · #68

No probs, Have you get the nerves to install it yet? :)

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

06/13/2004 12:47:17 PM · #69

I installed one of the first hacks several months ago and reverted back to the original for fear of losing my warantee. Now that my year is almost up, and because of the additional features (FEC, MLU, etc) I felt it was worth the risk.

I especially like the FEC, and the ability to change file formats almost on the fly very handy. Also being able to reduce (or increase) the size of the embedded JPEG during RAW use, very handy.

Now if Wasia could just get the AI-Servo focus to work that would be GREAT! I was really stuggling yesterday trying to get it to kick in as I was trying to take photos of my kids on the rides at the fair. People thought I was crazy as I was moving the camera around, focus on things at different distances to get the Servo working. A real pain!

Come on Wasia! Work work work!

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

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

06/13/2004 01:55:18 PM · #70

For me the biggest incentive was getting the "one shot" mode and not having to worry about the AI servo kicking in at the wrong moment.

06/13/2004 01:55:27 PM · #71

Originally posted by Konador:

No probs, Have you get the nerves to install it yet? :)

i dunno - I'm still playing around with the factory settings. But that lack of FEC is really beginning to get under my saddle.
I probably will - since I can revert I don't really see why I shouldn't play around with it.

06/16/2004 11:49:12 AM · #72

Folks, I read on another forum that there was a new hack on Wasia's site if you're interested.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

06/23/2004 01:24:11 PM · #73

Originally posted by Ivar:

Originally posted by chiqui74:
where can I download Canon firmware?

June

The official Canon firmware is available from the Canon homepage..

//www.canoneos.com/digitalrebel/digital/index.html

Click on customer support and go from there... or the Driver/software link on the bottom left of the page.

The download is not working for me... Can someone else try it to see if it's my comp or a glitch on Canon's site? Thanks!

PaulMdx

Canon EOS-1D

06/23/2004 01:40:27 PM · #74

TryCanon Japan. Scroll right to the bottom of the page and press the button.