Canon’s latest firmware update for the 5D MkII (v2.0.3) which was pushed out earlier this month promised all sorts of new video functions, from proper a 24p frame-rate to manual control for audio level. For some owners, though, it has broken their cameras.
Canon has issued a warning that some users are “experiencing issues” and that it is “are working on a new firmware update to address these phenomena”. What phenomena? No audio. Specifically, if you have the audio levels set to manual control, nothing will be recorded in any of your custom exposure modes If you happen to turn the camera off (and on again, obviously). Canon has pulled the firmware update until further notice.
Also mentioned at the 5D Mark II Team blog are a few unconfirmed issues, from the return of the infamous black spots, through “inconsistent stuttering and/or dropped frames on 24p” to “weird noises coming from the lens”.
There is a workaround for the confirmed audio problems (set levels to automatic), and the other problems are under investigation. This is exactly why I hold off camera firmware updates for at least a few weeks before applying them.
Canon Official Update Information [5D Mark II Team blog via Canon Rumors]
Important Update Information for Firmware Update Version 2.0.3 [Canon]
See Also:
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