Hi, today I updated my Canon 7D to the new firmware 2.0.5. Unfortunately, Magic Lantern could not more be used since the actual version (magiclantern_7D_203_Alpha2) was issued specifically for 7D firmware 2.0.3! My question: do you think a new version of the Magic Lantern could be soon available also for the new firmware 2.0.5 of Canon 7D? Best Regardas, Eugene
Hi Eugene,
I also updated my Canon 7D to version 2.0.5 firmware. I tried to apply the ML 2.0.3 but was prompted if I want to update from '2.0.5 -> 2.0.3'
Uncertain if I should proceed, I decided to cancel the update.
Did you encounter an error when you updated or was the update automatically aborted?
I will wait for further developments on this item.
Thank you for starting the post.
Hi Proteaus
I did first the update 2.0.3 to 2.0.5. After update, I tried to re-install my Magic Lantern. As usually, first on the Compact Flash card (CF) and after this, to start a fictive update again. Also, according to normal procedure. The problem was that as soon as I pressed the button "OK" (for fictive new firmware, in order to start Magic Lantern), the screen become black for ever! Nothing happened. This, two times. After that, I realize that the Magic Lantern for Canon 7D, clearly indicate as been valid only for firmware 2.0.3 since the name of the file is "eos7d-v203-win"! I was never prompted to back-update to 2.0.3! However, since the Canon 7D did not more worked, I must back-update, what, fortunately, was possible! This is a very important point since there are a lot of software which CANNOT be back-updated! In this moment I have 2.0.3 and ML works fine. Now, I would be very glad if somebody from Magic Lantern could inform the Canon 7D users if ML intends to issue a version for 2.0.5 firmware?
Best Regards, Eugene
ML is intended to run with the specifically listed canon firmware. Why would you think you should be prompted to back-update after trying to load a .fir for the wrong version.
Any who most of the Devs are on vacation and won't be back until after the new year and generally don't answer questions or give timelines for ML compatibility for a firmware thats been available for less than a week.
http://www.magiclantern.fm/faq.html#q45
Hi folks. Just wanted to throw my .02 in. I pulled out my 7D yesterday, and had an earlier version of the firmware installed (pre-2.0.3). There was no choice to go to 2.0.3 from Canon, so I upgraded to 2.0.5. Very unfortunate to hear that it won't work (I tried it and yes, it won't work). My question is, "is there a known way to downgrade firmware to 2.0.3?"
If not, I'll just add to the requests to see if the 2.0.5 capable version of ML can be done. I think it's a great use for the 7D, as I have a 5D also, and would rather use the 7D for the ML work.
Thanks! and have a great New Year!
Quote from: 8string on December 27, 2013, 08:07:11 PMMy question is, "is there a known way to downgrade firmware to 2.0.3?"
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Official_Canon_firmware_updates
Quote from: Walter Schulz on December 27, 2013, 08:21:14 PM
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Official_Canon_firmware_updates
Is there a similar site for mac users?
Thomas
Yes:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Official_Canon_firmware_updates
Just download the file and extract contents.
Ciao
Walter
Great :-)
Thanks ;-)
Hey guys!
It took a second, but I found another (english) site to download 2.0.3
http://drivers.softpedia.com/dyn-postdownload.php?p=292050&t=4&i=1
One click and done. Now lets see if ML works again.
Hi guys!
I have a problem with camera after inserting cf card with ML on it. The screen become black and nothing happened.
If switch on without card is not working as well. Only small display and AF still working. PC unable to see my camera now via usb.
Eugene, how did you fix it?
Remove battery, reinsert battery and start without card inserted. Results?
I did it many times, no result
There is no thing as "no result". ;-)
Let's see:
Rear display doesn't show anything at bootup?
But top display is on? And AF working, too? Are you able to test if HDMI output is working? Are you able to connect your cam via USB and running EOS Utility?
Ciao, Walter
Rear display doesn't show anything at bootup, top display is on and I can adjust WB, iso ant other things on it by wheel. All outputs such as hdmi a/v and usb not working. sometime err 80 bliking, its fix by reinsert battery. All mods is working too. AF is fine but not able to shoot
"Err 80": Rear display showing this message, right?
Try this:
Remove both batteries. Yes, there is a small one in the battery compartment. Let the cam calm down (without batteries) for about an hour. Remove card (if not already done so). Reinsert batteries. Bootup cam.
Results?
If this doesn't help: Turn cam off. Remove battery (big one) again and reinsert. Connect cam and computer via USB. Are you able to use EOS Utility.
If not, we should have a case for our Camera Emergency Forum
Ciao
Walter
err 80 on top display.
I did remove both battery for 12 hours, doesn't help. Camera not visible on PC via usb(tried 2 PC and 2 usb cables), unable to use EOS Utility. Thats why i'm here :-[
I found man with exactly the same problem.
That's beyond my humble skills. Take a seat at
http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?board=45.0
Sounds like something a1ex might want to work with.
Ciao
Walter
Ledokol2014: For now, take the card out of the camera (i.e. no ML, no bootflag issues). What happens if you power up the camera while in a custom mode C1, C2 (or even any of the other mode dial positions)? If any of those work, factory reset the camera through the Canon menu and try again.
Sounds a bit more serious than the usual problems we see here though. It's unusual to hear of the main screen not working but top LCD and some controls still OK.
I did try power up in all modes. Just bought new small battery, didn't help. I'd like to do factory reset, but not see the way to do it
Reply to Ledokol2014, its post dated 21.March 2014. I did not solve the issue. I still have 2.0.3 firmware on Canon 7D. With this Firmware, MagicLantern do good job. With 2.0.5, no. In my opinion, this means: 2.0.3 with MagicLantern or 2.0.5 without ML! Regards, Eugene
That's correct.
I remember that, several months ago, one of the contributors posted some codes for 7D 2.0.5 in 7D RAW thread, it might need a simple recompilation, but the post sank very deep later.
Quote from: mucher on March 28, 2014, 12:56:47 PM
I remember that, several months ago, one of the contributors posted some codes for 7D 2.0.5 in 7D RAW thread, it might need a simple recompilation, but the post sank very deep later.
If you want to continue the port: https://bitbucket.org/Pelican/7d.205/commits/all
The compiled autoexec.bin freezes on the camera.
Quote from: Pelican on March 28, 2014, 01:20:31 PM
If you want to continue the port: https://bitbucket.org/Pelican/7d.205/commits/all
The compiled autoexec.bin freezes on the camera.
Too bad to hear that, I really wish that I could work on codes, but I don't think that I have possessed enough skills to be able to do that, so my fingers are crossed.
8) :D ;)
Canon 7D firmware is certainly backwards compatible! I read Eugenes post. He did it. Like he, i was stuck too.
many may think that they need to download a mac version in order to install. NOPE! I got the win version, dragged it to my reader, put it in the camera , update and you will be u and running too.
if it works then go back, I have 2.0.5 on the camera and have the 2.0.3 file, if I put the CF update?
regards
Quote from: Ledokol2014 on March 21, 2014, 03:39:51 PM
I did try power up in all modes. Just bought new small battery, didn't help. I'd like to do factory reset, but not see the way to do it
I have the same problem and cant find help anywhere. Were you able to fix it and have the screen come back on? Thanks!
Please describe your problem in detail and add some missing information!
Will cam startup without a card inserted?
Will cam startup with a card formated in a cardreader?
No. My cam not starting with formated card and without card. Still not found solution how to fix it
Why are you answering other persons questions? Please describe your problem in detail.
Is there LED activity of any kind? Are you able to test battery with another cam? Is a battery grip involved?
Which steps have you done trying to solve the riddle?