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Canon 40D

Canon released an up dated firmware for the Canon 40D. I have a 40D and the update was released without the fan fare from some of the large web sites. I guess as it is not the latest in this line of cameras, the 50D is.

1.  Fixes a malfunction that in rare occurrence causes a low battery indication to be displayed when using the EF 85mm F1.2L II USM lens. Depending on the battery check timing of the camera, the battery level displayed on the camera’s LCD data panel may shows Battery will be exhausted soon or Battery must be recharged, even though the battery capacity is sufficient.
2. Fixes a malfunction that in rare occurrence causes an Err 06 Self Cleaning Sensor malfunction to appear on the camera’s LCD monitor and LCD data panel, even when the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is operating normally. This message may appear depending on the timing of when the camera is switch to the ON position.
3. Fixes a malfunction that prevents correct colors from being printed when direct printing. RAW images captured using the camera’s custom Picture Styles (Emerald, etc.), which have been downloaded from Canon’s Web site and registered under User Def. 2 or User Def.
4. Modifies the level of subject brightness that causes the AF-assist beam to fire when using an external Speedlite.
5. Enables an external flash connected to the camera’s synchro terminal to fire even when the camera’s built-in flash is popped up.

Link to the update procedure and firmware files on the Canon site.

Yours Truly

Hi there all and welcome to my first video podcast. Today I am doing another first, a review. This review is about the Canon 40D. As time goes on digital cameras just keep getting better and cheaper and this camera is no exception. Please don’t be to critical as this is the first time for doing anything like this. I used the camera in my laptop, tungsten lights clamped to my monolight stands and my little mic taped to a mini tripod. I am also a still camera only guy and video is also new to me. You have to start somewhere! I’m having fun and I hope you are too.