topic Re: Suggestion for First update to 7dMii firmware :) in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Suggestion for First update to 7dMii firmware :)

MHampton — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:28:39 GMT

I know it's early, and it's only been just released, but the one thing that bothers me is that the GPS stays on even when you switch the power off. I can understand it staying on when the camera is in "sleep" mode, but when I turn the switch off it should shut EVERYTHING off. Otherwise you have to always remember to disable the GPS and then turn it off. I can see myself (and probably others) running down lots of batteries with the way the GPS power is programmed.

Again, leave it on when the camera is "asleep" but when the power switch is set to OFF, everything should be off. Just my opinion as a long time user of Canon cameras, various GPS modules and programmer.

I should also mention, other than that, I'm LOVING this upgrade from my 7D.

Re: Suggestion for First update to 7dMii firmware :)

hsbn — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:36:14 GMT

Good luck, but it won't happen.
See here: http://forums.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS/6D-GPS-Drains-battery-when-idle/m-p/13439#U13439
51 reply and more than 8500 view, nothing. nada, zip.

Re: Suggestion for First update to 7dMii firmware :)

hsbn — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:39:07 GMT

Perfect solution would be giving us the option:
Turn Off GPS [x] min after camera power off.
[x] = 0, 10, 30, 60, 120.