Canon has released Firmware Version 2.0.6.1.00 for the EOS C100 Cinema Camera (with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade applied). The new update fixes a phenomenon in which, when specific lenses (EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM / EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM) are attached to EOS C100 (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) cameras running Firmware Version 2.0.5.1.00, the image stabilization mechanism does not operate even when the lens’ IS switch is in the ON position.

Please Note: Firmware Version 2.0.6.1.00 is ONLY for EOS C100 cameras which have Firmware Version 2.0.3.1.00 – 2.0.5.1.00 with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade applied. 

You can download Firmware 2.0.6.1.00 from the Canon website, here.

After the Firmware update has been performed, the camera’s menu settings and Custom Picture settings will be reset. Canon recommends that users save their menu and Custom Picture settings as settings data to an SD card, separate from the one that will be used to carry out the update, before starting update operations. This saved data can be loaded into the camera and the settings can be changed after the update has been completed.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

– Save and unzip the downloadable archive.
– Insert the SD card into the camera’s SD card slot, and close the card cover.
– Slide the Power switch to [CAMERA].
– After pressing the [MENU] button, navigate to the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Menu and open the [INITIALIZE MEDIA] submenu.
– Select [SD CARD], and then select the slot you inserted the card in to (A or B).
– Select [COMPLETE] and then press [OK] to complete the initialization of the SD card.
– When the confirmation message appears, press [OK].
– Exit the Menu and slide the Power switch to OFF. Remove the SD card from the camera.
– Copy the firmware update data to the SD card.
– Insert the prepared SD card into the camera’s SD card slot.
– Slide the Power switch to CAMERA.
– After pressing the [MENU] button, open the camera firmware submenu by selecting [OTHER FUNCTIONS] [FIRMWARE] [CAMERA].
– The firmware update confirmation screen will be displayed.
– When you select [OK], the firmware update will start.
– After the update ends, the camera will restart automatically, and a firmware update completion screen will be displayed.
– When you select [OK], all settings will be reset and the [DATE/TIME] screen will appear. Set the date/time.
– Check that the firmware version has changed to current one.
– Exit the Menu, and slide the Power switch to OFF, and then remove the SD card from the camera.

FIRMWARE 2.0.6.1.00 FOR CANON C100 EOS CINEMA CAMERA (WITH DUAL PIXEL CMOS AF FEATURE UPGRADE APPLIED)

CANON C100 CINEMA EOS CAMERA W/ DUAL PIXEL CMOS AF FEATURE UPGRADE

CANON C100 CINEMA EOS CAMERA W/ DUAL PIXEL CMOS AF & 18-135MM EF-S LENS

CANON C100 CINEMA EOS CAMERA W/ DUAL PIXEL CMOS AF & 24-105MM LENS

CANON C100 CINEMA EOS CAMERA W/ DUAL PIXEL CMOS AF & 24-105MM LENS & ATOMOS NINJA 2

CANON C100 CINEMA EOS CAMERA W/ DUAL PIXEL CMOS AF & TRIPLE LENS KIT

From April 1, 2016 – June 30, 2016 receive a FREE Metabones Smart Adapter (Mark IV), via mail-in rebate, when you purchase a Sony PXW-FS5 or PXW-FS5K Super 35mm Camera. That is a $399 value!

The Metabones EF Lens to Sony-E Smart Adapter (Mark IV) allows you to mount EF-type lenses to the flexible E-mount system on the Sony FS5. It has active electronic circuitry to communicate between the 3rd party lens and the Sony camera. No glass is present in the adapter so no light loss occurs.

The Metabones EF Lens to Sony E-Mount Smart Adapter (Mark IV) offers the following system compatibility:

-EF lenses

-EF-S lenses

-EXIF (focal length, aperture, zoom range)

For more information on the Sony Mail-In Rebate, click here

SONY PXW-FS5 XDCAM SUPER 35 CAMERA SYSTEM

SONY PXW-FS5K XDCAM SUPER 35 CAMERA W/ 18-105MM LENS

So you just picked up a Canon C100 Mark II. What a fantastic camera: 12 stops of dynamic range, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, built-in ND filters, 320 to 102,400 ISO range, and much, much more! In order to get the most out of your new purchase, it is important to configure everything correctly.

Auto Black Balance: Canon recommends that you perform an Auto Black Balance any time you change the ISO. Making sure your lens cap is on, go to the Camera Setup Menu and select ABB. Click OK to perform the function. You may notice some irregularities display on the screen, but this is normal and not a malfunction. Continue reading “Canon C100 Mark II Configuration Guide” →

Canon has issued a firmware update for the EOS C300 Mark II and Mark II PL cameras which adds support for EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lenses (due for release in late March, 2016). The new lenses will not work on previous firmware versions for the EOS C300 Mark II, but they will function properly on Canon’s EOS C500, C300, C100 Mark II, and C100 devices without any update.

CFast 2.0 cards cannot be used to perform the update; a SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card with 64MB is required. Please note: Once the firmware update is performed, the menu and custom picture settings will be reset. Menus and custom picture settings can be saved onto a separate SD card prior to performing the update, and then loaded onto the camera after the update has finished.

Click here to download the firmware update file onto your computer (PC and Mac OSX versions available). The downloaded folder will contain a PDF file with instructions on how to perform the update.

CANON C300 MARK II CINEMA CAMERA EF-MOUNT

CANON C300 MARK II CINEMA CAMERA PL-MOUNT

Panasonic has today announced the new firmware update Version 2.5 for the GH4 to further enhance its performance at no charge. The new firmware Version 2.5 includes following functional updates: Continue reading “Panasonic GH4 Firmware Update Ver. 2.5” →