It's official: Canon USA offers 5D2 firmware update at DVinfo.net

Chris Hurd · May 26th, 2009, 07:19 PM

Just rec'd via email:

Canon U.S.A., Inc., will be issuing a greatly anticipated firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera. This new firmware will accommodate a great number of user requests for manual exposure control in the EOS 5D Mark II video mode. Manual exposure control while shooting video on the EOS 5D Mark II is expected to make a big impact with cinematographers and videographers using the 5D Mark II for high-end HD video production. While being announced today, this firmware will not be available for download until early June 2009.

Julian Frost · May 26th, 2009, 07:22 PM

This is, of course, great news. I just saw the announcement on DP Review and was going to post it here. You beat me to it! I haven't received an email from Canon yet, which is interesting, since I think mine was the only review on Canon's site which NEVER got posted, regardless of how I changed it! ;-)

From dpreview.com:

"Canon Enable Manual Exposure in Video on EOS 5D Mark II

LONDON, UK, 27th May 2009: Canon announced today it will release a firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II allowing users to manually control exposure when shooting video. The new firmware will be available for download from 2 June 2009 on Canon Europe’s support web site.
Following the launch of the EOS 5D Mark II in September 2008, Canon’s Research and Development team has listened closely to customer feedback to develop additions to the camera’s movie recording functionality.

Allowing EOS 5D Mark II owners to achieve even more stunning video results with the camera, the firmware update will include the following manual controls when shooting video:

* Full aperture selection
* ISO speed: Auto, 100 – 6400 and H1
* Shutter speed: 1/30th – 1/4000th second

The EOS 5D Mark II integrates full HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1 Megapixel camera; opening a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. Since its launch the camera has proved its appeal to professionals working in diverse fields, from studio and wedding to nature and travel. Now, following customer feedback, Canon has improved functionality for professional video users, further unleashing the potential of the EOS 5D Mark II for cinematographers and photographers alike."

Julian

Tramm Hudson · May 26th, 2009, 07:24 PM

This is great news!

We'll probably still want more features, so I'll spend next week figuring out the new firmware layout. Hopefully it won't take as long as the first time!

Julian Frost · May 26th, 2009, 07:25 PM

Ha! I spoke too soon. Just got the email! :-)

For sale: Bunch of old Nikon lenses. Ha!

Julian

Minh Khang · May 26th, 2009, 07:27 PM

Good NEWSSSS

EOS (SLR) Camera Systems - EOS Digital SLR Cameras - EOS 35mm SLR Cameras - Lenses - Flashes - EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Upgrade - Canon USA Consumer Products

Chris Hurd · May 26th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Updated my first post to include the .PDF that I received.

And I can't help but wonder, how long would we have been waiting for this to happen if it weren't for Tramm Hudson. I'm willing to bet that it was his firmware work that ultimately "encouraged" Canon to stop sitting on their hands and get the ball rolling on this thing... well done, Tramm, for spurring them into action!

Daniel Browning · May 26th, 2009, 07:39 PM

I am shocked and amazed.

Based on all my earlier statements, it is time for me to prepare a large meal, including a nice entree of raven (I have to eat crow) and a nice side of baseball cap ("If Canon updates firmware, I'll eat my hat").

I'm very glad to be wrong.

Chris Hurd · May 26th, 2009, 07:42 PM

For those who've looked over the attached .PDF, note the interesting choice of words:

"An Epic begins with M"

Hmm...

Also:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel Browning

Based on all my earlier statements...

Better make that a table for two, Daniel. I'm putting on my bib and will be joining you for dinner.

Nick Hiltgen · May 26th, 2009, 08:11 PM

holy (expletive deleted) crap!

I can't (expletive deleted) believe they're really releasing a (expletive deleted) firmware update that addresses our requests! Way to go canon! Now the only thing is I have a (expletive deleted) shoot june 8th will it really be ready by then?!

(expletive deleted)!

Of course I also just purchased an (expletive deleted) zeiss nikon mount lens it's a beautiful 85mm lens and I guess it will go on ebay soon-maybe not...

Peter Gjevre · May 26th, 2009, 08:13 PM

Does anyone else find it curious that this firmware release is scheduled to happen right around the time that the GH1 is being released in North America?

Perhaps Canon feeling a little competition from Matsushita?

Now we just need Nikon to make a surprise announcement involving June and the circle will be complete...

Thomas Lowe · May 26th, 2009, 08:17 PM

I knew this was coming.

Rejoice!!

*cough-cough* Now we just need 24p!

Ian G. Thompson · May 26th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Does this include manual shutter also? Or is it just saying shutter speeds go those particular ranges?

Glen Elliott · May 26th, 2009, 08:22 PM

True no 24p is a bummer but this news is so BIG I can overlook it! WOW Looks like I'm going to invest in another 5D and more L-glass. 85 1.2, 50 1.2, 135 f2, and 70-200 2.8 here I come!!!!

Hey Chris thanks for the info!!! You have no idea how excited I am!!! I actually JUST did a shoot today (another scene from the music video I'm working on) and yet again in front of the talent/performer had to embarrassingly reach around to cover the lens to force an open aperture.

Steev Dinkins · May 26th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Beautiful news!

Guy Cochran · May 26th, 2009, 08:26 PM

Yea! I'm glad I didn't invest in Nikon glass and stayed Canon. This is great news.

May 26th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#5
Minh Khang New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: california Posts: 19	5D mk2 new Firmware . Manual Control . coming early June 2009 Good NEWSSSS EOS (SLR) Camera Systems - EOS Digital SLR Cameras - EOS 35mm SLR Cameras - Lenses - Flashes - EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Upgrade - Canon USA Consumer Products

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Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Updated my first post to include the .PDF that I received. And I can't help but wonder, how long would we have been waiting for this to happen if it weren't for Tramm Hudson. I'm willing to bet that it was his firmware work that ultimately "encouraged" Canon to stop sitting on their hands and get the ball rolling on this thing... well done, Tramm, for spurring them into action! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 26th, 2009, 07:39 PM	#7
Daniel Browning Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 949	Wow! I am shocked and amazed. Based on all my earlier statements, it is time for me to prepare a large meal, including a nice entree of raven (I have to eat crow) and a nice side of baseball cap ("If Canon updates firmware, I'll eat my hat"). I'm very glad to be wrong.

May 26th, 2009, 08:11 PM	#9
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	holy (expletive deleted) crap! I can't (expletive deleted) believe they're really releasing a (expletive deleted) firmware update that addresses our requests! Way to go canon! Now the only thing is I have a (expletive deleted) shoot june 8th will it really be ready by then?! (expletive deleted)! Of course I also just purchased an (expletive deleted) zeiss nikon mount lens it's a beautiful 85mm lens and I guess it will go on ebay soon-maybe not... __________________ I have a dream that one day canon will release a 35mm ef to xl adapter and I'll have iris control and a 35mm dof of all my ef lenses, and it will be awesome...

May 26th, 2009, 08:13 PM	#10
Peter Gjevre Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santorini, Greece Posts: 35	Does anyone else find it curious that this firmware release is scheduled to happen right around the time that the GH1 is being released in North America? Perhaps Canon feeling a little competition from Matsushita? Now we just need Nikon to make a surprise announcement involving June and the circle will be complete... __________________ www.atomicchihuahuas.com

May 26th, 2009, 07:22 PM	#2
Julian Frost Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 576	This is, of course, great news. I just saw the announcement on DP Review and was going to post it here. You beat me to it! I haven't received an email from Canon yet, which is interesting, since I think mine was the only review on Canon's site which NEVER got posted, regardless of how I changed it! ;-) From dpreview.com: "Canon Enable Manual Exposure in Video on EOS 5D Mark II LONDON, UK, 27th May 2009: Canon announced today it will release a firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II allowing users to manually control exposure when shooting video. The new firmware will be available for download from 2 June 2009 on Canon Europe’s support web site. Following the launch of the EOS 5D Mark II in September 2008, Canon’s Research and Development team has listened closely to customer feedback to develop additions to the camera’s movie recording functionality. Allowing EOS 5D Mark II owners to achieve even more stunning video results with the camera, the firmware update will include the following manual controls when shooting video: * Full aperture selection * ISO speed: Auto, 100 – 6400 and H1 * Shutter speed: 1/30th – 1/4000th second The EOS 5D Mark II integrates full HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1 Megapixel camera; opening a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. Since its launch the camera has proved its appeal to professionals working in diverse fields, from studio and wedding to nature and travel. Now, following customer feedback, Canon has improved functionality for professional video users, further unleashing the potential of the EOS 5D Mark II for cinematographers and photographers alike." Julian

May 26th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#3
Tramm Hudson Wizard Status Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 239	This is great news! We'll probably still want more features, so I'll spend next week figuring out the new firmware layout. Hopefully it won't take as long as the first time!

May 26th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#4
Julian Frost Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California USA Posts: 576	Ha! I spoke too soon. Just got the email! :-) For sale: Bunch of old Nikon lenses. Ha! Julian

May 26th, 2009, 08:17 PM	#11
Thomas Lowe Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 33	I knew this was coming. Rejoice!! cough-cough Now we just need 24p!

May 26th, 2009, 08:19 PM	#12
Ian G. Thompson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rockledge, Florida Posts: 351	Does this include manual shutter also? Or is it just saying shutter speeds go those particular ranges?

May 26th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#13
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	True no 24p is a bummer but this news is so BIG I can overlook it! WOW Looks like I'm going to invest in another 5D and more L-glass. 85 1.2, 50 1.2, 135 f2, and 70-200 2.8 here I come!!!! Hey Chris thanks for the info!!! You have no idea how excited I am!!! I actually JUST did a shoot today (another scene from the music video I'm working on) and yet again in front of the talent/performer had to embarrassingly reach around to cover the lens to force an open aperture. __________________ Glen Elliott Cord 3 Films

May 26th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#14
Steev Dinkins Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 613	Beautiful news! __________________ www.holyzoo.com

May 26th, 2009, 08:26 PM	#15
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	Yea! I'm glad I didn't invest in Nikon glass and stayed Canon. This is great news. __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!