Canon announces free 24p / 25p update for EOS 5D Mk. II at DVinfo.net

Chris Hurd · October 19th, 2009, 10:47 PM

Canon has announced that it will release a free firmware update enabling 24p and 25p recording on the EOS 5D Mk. II.

It will become available directly from Canon in the first half of 2010.

See New Firmware For Canon DSLR - Smarthouse

Chris Hurd · October 19th, 2009, 10:48 PM

Canon EOS 5D Mark II: Statement on Firmware Development

Canon today announces that it is currently developing a firmware update to the EOS 5D
Mark II to enable the recording of high definition 1080p video at 24 and 25fps. The
decision to develop new firmware to support these features has been taken following
feedback received from cinematographers and photographers.

Introduced in September 2008, the multi award-winning EOS 5D Mark II was the first
DSLR product to offer full frame 1080p HD video recording, opening up a multitude of
new creative possibilities for photo journalists, news photographers and amateur
filmmakers. Since then, Canon has continued to develop its groundbreaking EOS Movie
functionality, firstly with the firmware update to the EOS 5D Mark II that enabled
manual exposure control, and more recently by introducing a choice of video recording
frame rates with the EOS 7D and EOS 1D MARK IV.

Canon currently expects the firmware update to be made available during the first half
of 2010. An announcement regarding details of the update and its availability will be
made closer to the release date.

Source: http://www.canon.co.uk/About_Us/Pres...edia_Alert.asp

Eric Emerick · October 19th, 2009, 10:59 PM

Really hoping it won't be June for that update. Good news, thanks Canon.

Daniel Browning · October 19th, 2009, 11:12 PM

This is great news. Thanks, Canon.

Jeremy Saville · October 19th, 2009, 11:23 PM

I guess the Gods of cinema have answered your prayers. Now just hurry it up Gods, would you? We got movies to make.

Chris Barcellos · October 19th, 2009, 11:42 PM

Canon. We thank you. You are changing the landscape of digitall film making. About two or three years ago I remember writing a wish list.. It was for a camera that shot 24p, full frame, and on which we could mount various 35mm lenses. We have come a long way.

Daniel Browning · October 19th, 2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

It will become available directly from Canon in the first half of 2010.

I think this indicates that Canon is not planning to replace the 5D2 until at least 3 months after the firmware ships. (Because otherwise it would take some of the wind out of the sales of the 5D3.)

Nate Weaver · October 20th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Ah thank heavens.

I was starting to get a bit frustrated with Canon over their last 2 releases after I spent $3500 with them!

Paulo Teixeira · October 20th, 2009, 12:07 AM

And people thought the Sony threads are going to break record postings because of the new cameras. I’ll be competing with this news. With all the people complaining about not having 24p, this news is huge indeed.

I wonder if this means that the GH1 can also get a firmware update to add more video modes. I can dream, can I?

Sean Seah · October 20th, 2009, 12:14 AM

I'm sure glad I kept my 5D2.... will work wonders together with the 7D!!!

Dom Stevenson · October 20th, 2009, 01:04 AM

This is brilliant news but I've got a project coming up and really need this thing next month.

In fact I'd have preferred not to know about it at all until it was imminent.

Still, better late than never.

Bill Davis · October 20th, 2009, 01:10 AM

I don't suppose any of us regular video guys should hold out hope for 29.97...

Oh well, can't have everything. ; )

Sean Parker · October 20th, 2009, 01:49 AM

Well that is huge. Great news. Don't care if it takes several months, I'm just glad it's coming. This should quell the anger amongst the 5D2 community toward the supposedly exclusive 24p feature for the 7D. Woo hoo!

Richard Gooderick · October 20th, 2009, 02:34 AM

This gave me such a shock that I checked that it wasn't April 1 or something like it!
Fantastic news.
But, Canon, sooner rather than later please!

John Wiley · October 20th, 2009, 02:42 AM

Gotta say I'm impressed by Canon. They could've easily ignored everyones requests and never implemented manual control or 24/25p in the 5dmkII. They could've then released the 7d and 1dmkIV and sat back licking their lips as every person who uses the 5dmkII for video switched to one of the newer cameras to get manual control. Instead they have deliberately gone out of their way to satisfy customers whose money they already have. Canon, I salute you!

October 19th, 2009, 10:47 PM	#1
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October 19th, 2009, 10:48 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Canon EOS 5D Mark II: Statement on Firmware Development Canon today announces that it is currently developing a firmware update to the EOS 5D Mark II to enable the recording of high definition 1080p video at 24 and 25fps. The decision to develop new firmware to support these features has been taken following feedback received from cinematographers and photographers. Introduced in September 2008, the multi award-winning EOS 5D Mark II was the first DSLR product to offer full frame 1080p HD video recording, opening up a multitude of new creative possibilities for photo journalists, news photographers and amateur filmmakers. Since then, Canon has continued to develop its groundbreaking EOS Movie functionality, firstly with the firmware update to the EOS 5D Mark II that enabled manual exposure control, and more recently by introducing a choice of video recording frame rates with the EOS 7D and EOS 1D MARK IV. Canon currently expects the firmware update to be made available during the first half of 2010. An announcement regarding details of the update and its availability will be made closer to the release date. Source: http://www.canon.co.uk/About_Us/Pres...edia_Alert.asp __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 19th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#3
Eric Emerick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 171	Nice Really hoping it won't be June for that update. Good news, thanks Canon. __________________ esquared

October 19th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#5
Jeremy Saville Tourist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cardiff by the Sea Posts: 4	Yahooooo! I guess the Gods of cinema have answered your prayers. Now just hurry it up Gods, would you? We got movies to make.

October 19th, 2009, 11:42 PM	#6
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Canon. We thank you. You are changing the landscape of digitall film making. About two or three years ago I remember writing a wish list.. It was for a camera that shot 24p, full frame, and on which we could mount various 35mm lenses. We have come a long way. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

October 19th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#4
Daniel Browning Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 949	This is great news. Thanks, Canon.

October 20th, 2009, 12:03 AM	#8
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	Ah thank heavens. I was starting to get a bit frustrated with Canon over their last 2 releases after I spent $3500 with them! __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

October 20th, 2009, 12:07 AM	#9
Paulo Teixeira Trustee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,773	And people thought the Sony threads are going to break record postings because of the new cameras. I’ll be competing with this news. With all the people complaining about not having 24p, this news is huge indeed. I wonder if this means that the GH1 can also get a firmware update to add more video modes. I can dream, can I? __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoVi...esEtc/featured https://www.pond5.com/artist/paulot

October 20th, 2009, 12:14 AM	#10
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	I'm sure glad I kept my 5D2.... will work wonders together with the 7D!!!

October 20th, 2009, 01:04 AM	#11
Dom Stevenson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 430	This is brilliant news but I've got a project coming up and really need this thing next month. In fact I'd have preferred not to know about it at all until it was imminent. Still, better late than never.

October 20th, 2009, 01:10 AM	#12
Bill Davis Trustee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Posts: 1,538	I don't suppose any of us regular video guys should hold out hope for 29.97... Oh well, can't have everything. ; )

October 20th, 2009, 01:49 AM	#13
Sean Parker Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 36	Well that is huge. Great news. Don't care if it takes several months, I'm just glad it's coming. This should quell the anger amongst the 5D2 community toward the supposedly exclusive 24p feature for the 7D. Woo hoo!

October 20th, 2009, 02:34 AM	#14
Richard Gooderick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 795	This gave me such a shock that I checked that it wasn't April 1 or something like it! Fantastic news. But, Canon, sooner rather than later please! __________________ http://www.gooderick.com

October 20th, 2009, 02:42 AM	#15
John Wiley Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,155	Gotta say I'm impressed by Canon. They could've easily ignored everyones requests and never implemented manual control or 24/25p in the 5dmkII. They could've then released the 7d and 1dmkIV and sat back licking their lips as every person who uses the 5dmkII for video switched to one of the newer cameras to get manual control. Instead they have deliberately gone out of their way to satisfy customers whose money they already have. Canon, I salute you!