XF100

Bob Thompson · February 9th, 2012, 06:59 PM

Just wanting to know if anybody has problems after the new firmware update. Thanks

Sam Young · February 10th, 2012, 02:49 AM

There is a new firmware update?

David Chilson · February 10th, 2012, 07:13 AM

There is a firmware update for XF100, 105,300 and 305 and I was going to wait to see how it works with everyone else before doing it myself. It looks like language support but I can't tell what else. Here's the letter I received from Canon.

Dear David,

Thank you for using Canon products.

Canon has released a firmware update for the XF305 / XF300 / XF105 / XF100 High Definition Camcorders.

Affected Products
XF305 High Definition Camcorder
XF300 High Definition Camcorder
XF105 High Definition Camcorder
XF100 High Definition Camcorder

Firmware
Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 for the XF305/XF300 and Firmware Version 10.2.0 for the XF105/XF100 incorporates the following improvements:

Adds Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish and Simplified Chinese languages to the camcorder's menu.
For more information on this improvement, please visit the Canon website to download the latest version of the instruction manual for the XF305/XF300 or the instruction manual for the XF105/XF100.

XF305/XF300
Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 is for camcorders with Firmware Version 1.0.0.0 through 1.0.2.0. If the camcorder's firmware is already Version 1.0.3.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camcorder is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version. Clips recorded with Firmware Version 1.0.2.0 will not be recognized by the bundled Canon XF Utility Ver. 1.0 application. Please update to Canon XF Utility Ver. 1.1., which is available for download on the Canon website.

The Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 and the Canon XF Utility Version 1.1 for the XF305 can be downloaded by clicking here.
Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 and the Canon XF Utility Version 1.1 for the XF300 can be downloaded by clicking here.

XF105/XF100
Firmware Version 1.0.2.0 is for camcorders with Firmware Version 1.0.0.0 through 1.0.1.0. If the camcorder's firmware is already Version 1.0.2.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camcorder is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

The Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 for the XF105 can be downloaded by clicking here.
Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 for the XF100 can be downloaded by clicking here

Support
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.

Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Contact Information for Inquiries:
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone:
1-800-OK-CANON (toll free)
1-800-652-2666
TTD: 1-866-251-3752 (toll free)
E-mail: carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: Canon U.S.A. : Service & Support

Steve Maller · February 10th, 2012, 10:06 AM

"If it works, don't fix it."
-- a random engineer

Mike Ayotte · February 10th, 2012, 08:03 PM

I agree, it looks like it just adds new languages.

Harm Millaard · February 12th, 2012, 05:35 PM

If there is no functional update, and I haven't been able to find any mention of that, only languages that I don't use, I think I will pass on this one.

Michael Fousie · February 15th, 2012, 09:28 PM

This update shouldn't be called firmware but marketware! It's business only, not an upgrade or update. Positive note: Although the product doesn't get any better than it is, it IS good to know there are more XF users out there.

February 9th, 2012, 06:59 PM	#1
Bob Thompson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 340	XF100 - Firmware Update Just wanting to know if anybody has problems after the new firmware update. Thanks Last edited by Bob Thompson; February 10th, 2012 at 12:24 AM.

February 10th, 2012, 02:49 AM	#2
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Re: XF100 - Firmware Update There is a new firmware update?

February 10th, 2012, 07:13 AM	#3
David Chilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Walworth, NY Posts: 292	Re: XF100 - Firmware Update There is a firmware update for XF100, 105,300 and 305 and I was going to wait to see how it works with everyone else before doing it myself. It looks like language support but I can't tell what else. Here's the letter I received from Canon. Dear David, Thank you for using Canon products. Canon has released a firmware update for the XF305 / XF300 / XF105 / XF100 High Definition Camcorders. Affected Products XF305 High Definition Camcorder XF300 High Definition Camcorder XF105 High Definition Camcorder XF100 High Definition Camcorder Firmware Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 for the XF305/XF300 and Firmware Version 10.2.0 for the XF105/XF100 incorporates the following improvements: Adds Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish and Simplified Chinese languages to the camcorder's menu. For more information on this improvement, please visit the Canon website to download the latest version of the instruction manual for the XF305/XF300 or the instruction manual for the XF105/XF100. XF305/XF300 Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 is for camcorders with Firmware Version 1.0.0.0 through 1.0.2.0. If the camcorder's firmware is already Version 1.0.3.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camcorder is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version. Clips recorded with Firmware Version 1.0.2.0 will not be recognized by the bundled Canon XF Utility Ver. 1.0 application. Please update to Canon XF Utility Ver. 1.1., which is available for download on the Canon website. The Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 and the Canon XF Utility Version 1.1 for the XF305 can be downloaded by clicking here. Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 and the Canon XF Utility Version 1.1 for the XF300 can be downloaded by clicking here. XF105/XF100 Firmware Version 1.0.2.0 is for camcorders with Firmware Version 1.0.0.0 through 1.0.1.0. If the camcorder's firmware is already Version 1.0.2.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camcorder is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version. The Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 for the XF105 can be downloaded by clicking here. Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 for the XF100 can be downloaded by clicking here Support This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region. Thank you, Customer Support Operations Canon U.S.A., Inc. Contact Information for Inquiries: Canon Customer Support Center Phone: 1-800-OK-CANON (toll free) 1-800-652-2666 TTD: 1-866-251-3752 (toll free) E-mail: carecenter@cits.canon.com For additional support options: Canon U.S.A. : Service & Support __________________ Dave Chilson www.loc.org

February 10th, 2012, 10:06 AM	#4
Steve Maller Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Burlingame, CA USA Posts: 285	Re: XF100 - Firmware Update "If it works, don't fix it." -- a random engineer __________________ me@facebook: http://facebook.com/stevemallerphotography

February 10th, 2012, 08:03 PM	#5
Mike Ayotte Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Laguna Woods CA Posts: 53	Re: XF100 - Firmware Update I agree, it looks like it just adds new languages. __________________ Regards Mike

February 12th, 2012, 05:35 PM	#6
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	Re: XF100 - Firmware Update If there is no functional update, and I haven't been able to find any mention of that, only languages that I don't use, I think I will pass on this one.

February 15th, 2012, 09:28 PM	#7
Michael Fousie New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 18	Re: XF100 - Firmware Update This update shouldn't be called firmware but marketware! It's business only, not an upgrade or update. Positive note: Although the product doesn't get any better than it is, it IS good to know there are more XF users out there.