topic Canon 7D Firmware Update - How To? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Canon 7D Firmware Update - How To?

italyanmakarna — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:02:27 GMT

Hi,

My 7D has 1.0.1 firmware which is very old.

Can I directly upgrade it with the latest v.2.0.5 or do I have upgrade level by level?

That is to say, shall I start from 1.0.2 then step by step upgrade all the versions established to the latest version?

Many thanks

Re: Canon 7D Firmware Update - How To?

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:43:36 GMT

Its explained on the Canon support page where you download the firmware. All previous firmware improvements are included.

See here: https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-7d?tab=drivers

Re: Canon 7D Firmware Update - How To?

TTMartin — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:51:24 GMT

@italyanmakarna wrote:
Hi,

My 7D has 1.0.1 firmware which is very old.

Can I directly upgrade it with the latest v.2.0.5 or do I have upgrade level by level?

That is to say, shall I start from 1.0.2 then step by step upgrade all the versions established to the latest version?

Many thanks

No you don't need to step through all the updates. You can go straight to v.2.0.5.

But, please carefully read and follow the instructions before doing any firmware update.

If the firmware of your camera has been updated to Version 2.0.5 from Version 1.0.7 through Version 1.2.5:

-The instruction manual has been revised accompanying the improvements and additions of functions. Users are asked to download both the latest firmware and the instruction manual. You can download the latest instruction manual from our Web site.

Re: Canon 7D Firmware Update - How To?

Az2Africa — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:51:37 GMT

Also make sure the camera's battery is fully charged. It could cause problems if it goes dead during the update.