03-25-2024 09:10 PM
Help?
I'm using Eclipse Maestro camera-control (via USB cable) software for solar eclipse.
I have a 5D ii running 1.0.7 firmware, works fine..gets recognized by Eclipse Maestro
However, I have 4 additional 5D ii running 2.0.8 (one) 2.1.2 (3)..none of them work!
Closest I could find was:
https://drivers.softpedia.com/get/SCANNER-Digital-CAMERA-WEBCAM/CANON/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-II-Firmware-...
But, the download link (to Canon Japan) is broken! Tried Archive.org, no go!
Leaving in 1 week for eclipse, recently bought FOUR used 5D ii running recent firmware (2.0.8 - 2.1.2). Kinda in a panic state!
I have a Canon T4i (crop sensor camera) which works fine..go figure!
03-26-2024 02:16 AM
Greetings,
I don't think getting firmware from a softpedia download is very safe.
Please check your PM. I've provided a link to a safe download for all versions of the 5D Mark II firmwares.
Firmware downgrades are not officially supported by Canon. It can be done but I'm not going to post the process and you'll need to proceed at your own risk. Hope it works out.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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03-26-2024 03:31 AM
Thanks to 2 cognizant experts, they pointed me a site which has the 1.0.7 firmware. Canon 5D ii now WORKS with Eclipse Maestro!!
03-26-2024 08:46 AM
Greetings,
I received your PM, and was glad to hear everything worked out. Looks like you're ready for the eclipse
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5 C (1.0.6.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, +RF 1.4x TC, +Canon Control Ring, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve ~Windows11 Pro ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8
~CarePaks Are Worth It
03-26-2024 01:40 PM
repeating what I did for 2017:
http://www.eclipse-chaser.com/2017
06/06/2024: New firmware updates are available.
EOS R6 Mark II - Version 1.4.0
Speedlite EL-5 - Version 1.1.0
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10 - Version 1.1.0
04/16/2024: New firmware updates are available.
RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM - Version 1.0.6
RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM - Version 1.0.6
RF600mm F4 L IS USM - Version 1.0.6
RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM - Version 1.0.4
RF1200mm F8 L IS USM - Version 1.0.4
03/26/2024: New firmware updates are available.
EOS 1DX Mark III - Version 1.9.0
07/31/2023: New firmware updates are available.
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