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WHY to release Firmware Updates? Adding and improving functions and features via firmware updates on current Canon cameras would be a very smart and important action from a business point of view. Please note that many of the features mentioned here were already requested in the Petition to Canon Inc. since early 2009, signed by […]

According to this Canon Workshop, the 5D Mark II will get 720p60 video mode: Createasphere – Canon Intensive Workshop – Canon EOS HD Video: Shoot, Post and Deliver – Playback  (source: www.cameradeparment.tv) Pay special attention to what they say and show on the video at ~ 5:00. We still keep on requesting the Features and […]

There is a VERY interesting interview to the leader of Magic Lantern Project, posted on November 1st at Cinema5D, that is really worth reading. Please check it here: 10 Questions with Magic Lantern’s Trammell Hudson Some quotes from it: “It would really please me if Canon incorporated all of the features from Magic Lantern into […]

Contents: Official announcement Just in case & release date Additional thoughts A new way of doing business Keep on calling Thanks OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT At least and at last Canon said something! – From CANON Europe: EOS 5D Mark II firmware planned ” (…) ?This scheduled firmware development for the camera is being developed as a […]

Contents: Introduction List of Features Requested List of Additional Filmmaking features The importance of Standard frame rates Information & Testimonials Can I help? INTRODUCTION This is a list of improvements that have been requested since months ago by lot (thousands) of customers around the world. Please check “I Called Canon” and previous posts to see […]

Contents: Update #2: Survey ended Update#1: Breaking news – Canon Survey Customers in real action – “Call Canon” Procedure Fixes & Improvements request List of additional Filmmaking features Customers Experiences & Testimonials Any doubts? UPDATE #2: The survey has ended. From Canon website: “The response we received to this survey was truly overwhelming and we […]

On September 1st, Canon has released EOS 7D. It uses Digic 4 (as 5D Mark II) but 2, and it even includes: 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) Canon even fixed the 30.00 fps to the standard 29.97… and also added 720p… […]

Edit: Please also check next post  Canon: What is going on? (2) In the light of the 7D having the features we all (owners of 5D Mark II) want and NEED,  we will say this very clear this time:   1- Canon DID have a Firmware with “full manual control” for the 5D Mark II […]

Last Update: September 1, 2009 BRIEF LATEST NEWS: – Check: Canon 7D and WHAT IS GOING ON? – New Magic Lantern 0.1.6 released!! What Canon will NOT give to customers… The Magic Lantern Project: Improvements for Canon EOS 5D Mark II – This Blog was firstly created and intended to spread the Petition to Canon […]

New Hack Progress: Zebra stripes An amazing improvement: Zebra stripes showing the overexposed areas of the scene while recording video (not recorded in the real video file) Some Questions… – If an only-person effort made this almost possible (still not available for people’s use but already running properly) along with Onscreen Audio metering bar and […]

Onscreen Audio Meter Another step in the process. This time really amazing: “we’re running our own code on the camera and showing that we can add new features to it.” Big efforts, lot of hard work being done. Links: http://cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2619 http://vimeo.com/4817844

HACK in Progress #1 AGC disabled firmware Thanks to the hard work of a member who got tired of waiting for Canon responses and actions, there is some progress in the process of disabling firmware locked functions. This is just the beginning. The demand for this Firmware Update is HUGE; what is Canon thinking in […]

Comment by Anonymous, April 26, 2009: Editor’s note: Although this comment may seem harsh or “rude”, it reflects the feeling of THOUSANDS of current customers. So we decided to post it. “ Although I’m hoping for the best, Canon’s silence is curious. Canon is hurting themselves and their customers. CANON can you hear us? One […]

Why Canon would make more money if they de-cripple the 5D and give us a manual video mode