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Canon EOS 7D Digital Camera Firmware 2.0.0 Upgrade

9/3/2012

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After an initial unsuccessful attempt to upload this new firmware to my 7D I have tried it again and succeeded. 
My two main reasons for wanting this upgrade was to have the ability to set a maximum ISO when I select automatic ISO.
The other item that had me intrigued was the increase in burst rate.  It of course varies in what you are shooting, JPEG vs RAW.  From a quick test I found I can now take 27 shots within 6 seconds before it stops shooting to process.  It seems excessive but in some cases, like an eagle swooping in to snag a duck it would be awful for the camera to stop shooting just as the catch is made.   


So, here is the link for the firmware:    http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_digital_slr_cameras/eos_7d#DriversAndSoftware

  1. From this web page select your Operating System and Operating Version from the drop downs.
  2. This will open more selections below these boxes where you will want to click on EOS 7D Firmware Version 2.0.0
  3. After clicking on the 'I Agree-Begin Download' to the usual Disclaimer the download begins to load to your computer.
  4. After the quick download you will have the folders open on your computer which will have a .PDF with instructions and a .FIR file.
  5. Don't try to open the .FIR (my first mistake when trying to do this upgrade).  Put a formatted Compact Flash card in your computer.  Then simply drag/copy this .FIR file to the card.  I used a 4gig.
  6. Wait for the file to be completely loaded onto the card.  With a full charged battery in your 7D put the card into the camera.
  7. From your Menu screen navigate to the last tool that looks like a wrench.  The last item on that screen is the current Firmware version. 
  8. Click on that and it will say 'Current Version is _ _ _ _ _ .  Update.  Click on the OK button.
  9. It will walk you through the next steps....sorry I didn't write them down but like any camera/computer it will hold your hand and walk you gently through the next 2 or 3 steps.  The last step the camera will tell you to not touch anything while it loads.  It will show you a percentage screen and it does not take too long.  
  10. VOILA, you will now be upgraded.  Scroll through your new options on the menu screens & have fun.  I am waiting for the next upgrade which will make it a full sensor.  LOL

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How I did it.  Tips to photographing extreme lights and darks.

9/1/2012

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I have talked with many people just starting out and wondering how to set up their camera to get images they can be proud of and are what they had envisioned in their mind.  I've been taking digital photos for over ten years and am still learning.

Here is my advice:
  • Read as many magazines, books and articles online in regards to what you are going to be shooting.  Whether you are going to try shooting birds in flight, portraits of people or waterfalls do a search on the web or get your hands on some books or magazines that can give you that information for camera settings or post editing with whatever photo editing program you have.
  • Go to photographic online forums and see what others are posting.  I've used websites like www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ and http://photography-on-the.net/forum/.  There are many out there.  When you see an image you really like post a comment.  Ask how they set their camera or what post-processing methods they used.  Most photographers are very happy to talk about their photography and love to help others.  When I say 'most' keep in mind there will always be some people that are not as friendly.  Please don't let these types make you feel you will never learn enough to be an awesome photographer.  Remember they were newbies at one time too and didn't have all the answers either.  It's only easy if you know how to do it.
  • For each shooting situation there are many different ways to set your camera and no steadfast rules for those settings. Another tip...shoot like a maniac, check what you've just taken and adjust your ISO, shutter speed, aperture or exposure compensation.  Then check your images again.  Remember the lighting might be changing from minute to minute so check your images often. At the shoot that I took this photo of the beautiful Alejandro I took over 700 images. Maybe 20% were OK, 10% were good and maybe 1% were WOW.

With that being said here is what I did to get this shot.

This was early evening at an indoor arena with East and West open areas. There was not any spot lights and I did not use a flash, just the light from the low sun. I was shooting with a Canon 7D and Canon 28-135mm lens using shutter priority at 160th second. I kept changing from ISO 400 to 800 and either spot metering or partial metering. Also I kept changing the exposure compensation to allow more light in but making sure I kept a shutter speed fast enough to stop the action.

Now go out there and shoot. It's the best way to learn and it's so danged much fun...especially when you get the results you were hoping for. 
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