topic Re: Eos 70d firmware issues in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Eos 70d firmware issues

Gideon2356 — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:12:52 GMT

I tried to update my 70d firmware . But it got stacked at loading… I took off the battery and inserted it back . It automatically turn on . And shows firmware update program ‘’Update file cannot be found. Please check the memory card and reload the battery and try again’’ I have tried different sd cards . If i insert sd card with the firmware on it. It shows loading then the screen go off.no display and non of the buttons work until I take off the battery. Please help me resolve this

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:56:44 GMT

After you download the firmware file, you have to extract the .fir file from the file archive. Copy that file to the root directory of your memory card after you format the card in the camera. Use a card reader to transfer the .fir file to the card.

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

jrhoffman75 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 01:00:58 GMT

@Gideon2356 wrote:
I tried to update my 70d firmware . But it got stacked at loading… I took off the battery and inserted it back . It automatically turn on . And shows firmware update program ‘’Update file cannot be found. Please check the memory card and reload the battery and try again’’ I have tried different sd cards . If i insert sd card with the firmware on it. It shows loading then the screen go off.no display and non of the buttons work until I take off the battery. Please help me resolve this

"stacked at loading" Do you mean something happened to interrupt the update process?

You could try connecting the camera with a cable to your computer and using EOS Utility to update the firmware.

You can download EOSU 3.14.30 from this website: Canon Support for EOS 70D | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Do not load any version later than 3.14.30.

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

ebiggs1 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:04:17 GMT

Oh man this is a serious situation. Do as JH says. It happens not very often but it happens that the FW update for whatever reason goes south. If that is your case there isn't anything you can do to recover it. I doubt Canon services the70D any longer but a call will answer that. 1 (800) 652-2666

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

Danny — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:06:33 GMT

As of this writing, we do still support and service the EOS 70D. Hope that saves you a few moments!

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

ebiggs1 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:51:40 GMT

Gideon2356,

I am afraid that is your answer, You need to send it to Canon service and have them correct the FW install. I really doubt you can do it yourself. In the future always read what the new FW does, fixes or corrects.. Sometimes it isn't anything that affects you or the way you use your camera. In that case the FW update is not needed as it won't make any difference to you.

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

Gideon2356 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:15:43 GMT

I have tried and it didn’t work

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

jrhoffman75 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:21:59 GMT

As advised a few days ago - contact Canon support.

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

Gideon2356 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:31:40 GMT

Thanks for your responds . Yes . During the update process it went off . I checked the battery and seems to have died though it was fully charged. I inserted a new battery. And fix in the SD card as well. It automatically turns on and Shows firmware loading … after some seconds it goes off. Sometimes it freezes on screen with firmware loading .. until I take off the battery Then it goes off. Non of the keypads work. Please I need help . I asked some one he said I have to change the board which is too costly.

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

jrhoffman75 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:42:34 GMT

Unless that someone is a Canon tech I would not rely on it. If you send it to Canon they will diagnose and give you a repair estimate.

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

rs-eos — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:11:58 GMT

As many others have already mentioned, call up Canon to schedule a repair. It may indeed cost a lot to repair, but at least you can get an estimate and see if you want to proceed with that or use that money towards a new camera.

Re: Eos 70d firmware issues

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:18:16 GMT

One last question before sending it in for an estimate, what is the exact name of the firmware file that you are using on your SD card?