topic Re: Firmware problems in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R7 won't allow firmware update

Clivefw — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:25:55 GMT

I'm trying to update my R7 firmware from 1.3.1 to 1.5.0. I've downloaded the file and copied it to a formatted card but when I try to load it onto the camera I get a message saying:

Update Firmware?

1.3.1 > 1.5.0

EOSR7150.FIR

Cancel OK (boxes)

The trouble is the OK box is greyed out so I can't load it. Any ideas?

Re: Firmware problems

kvbarkley — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:07:04 GMT

Did you unzip it?

mac or PC?

Re: Firmware problems

Clivefw — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:26:31 GMT

Yes I think so, I've got the .FIR file. PC.

Re: Firmware problems

Tronhard — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 01:27:57 GMT

Did you try selecting the greyed out OK option?

Re: Firmware problems

p4pictures — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:39:52 GMT

You have to use the main dial next to the shutter button to move the selection to the ok button then press the SET button as the touchscreen is not active at that stage of the firmware update.

Re: Firmware problems

Papillioman — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:10:52 GMT

err - that button is not next to the shutter button but is at the back of the camera to the right of the screen door - but yes click right then set.

Re: EOS R7 won't allow firmware update

lorenbc — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:18:15 GMT

Yeah, it took me a while to figure it out, too.

You need to use the right arrow on the 4 way selector on the lower right side back of the camera (I forget what it's called) to move right and select the OK button.

Good luck!

Loren

Re: Firmware problems

kvbarkley — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:25:52 GMT

He is talking about the main dial:

#4 in this image.

Either control will work.