You can also find out online if your camera has a firmware update.
CANON 7D FIRMWARE V2 UPDATE
Optimizes program shift when the ISO setting of the camera is set to AUTO. Canon is constantly making changes to make its cameras better. Installing Canon EOS 7D latest firmware update V2.0.6 via USB cable.Canon EOS 7D Firmware. At this year's NAB I was using a Canon 7D, and the inability to control levels became a serious issue in some of the interviews. Canon has released Firmware Version 1.2.1 for the EOS 7D DSLR camera. Either way, it's a sigh of relief for so many that have dealt with the inability to select audio controls. The 7D firmware is slightly different than the rest of the Canon lineup (except for the 1D Mark IV), so it's possible that this was a more difficult process - but I'm sure Canon weighed the demand versus what it would cost them to write new firmware. While it seems like many had been asking for audio controls for a long time, Canon has finally decided to make it available in a firmware update.
CANON 7D FIRMWARE V2 MANUAL
Manual Audio Level Adjustment: 64 Levels.Maximum Burst Rate for Continuous Shooting: 24 RAW vs.Maximum Burst Rate for Continuous Shooting: 130 JPEG Large/Fine vs.
Here is a list of everything that's been updated as compared to the original firmware: Firmware v2 will roll out across the region from August 2012. In addition to the audio updates, there are numerous upgrades to the still photography capabilities of the camera.Ĭheck out the video below that explains everything in the new Firmware 2.0:
We had initially reported this after it leaked on a Canon website, but now the upgrade is official. I know that you want to get shooting, but having the proper firmware can impact the way the camera operates. Some applications of previous versions do not support functions that are added by the new firmware. It is recommended that you use the updated EOS 7D camera (version 2.0.0 / 2.0.3) with the latest applications a). While it may not be a huge deal to film-style sets that record dual-system audio, there are many cases where having the ability to get good levels from a mic connected to the camera is important. When using an EOS 7D camera updated to the new firmware version 2.0.X with the WFT-E5A, the WFT-E5A needs to be updated to the latest firmware up to version 1.0.7 otherwise, it cannot be used. After almost three years, the Canon 7D is finally going to get a significant update that fixes audio controls.