Canon have released a new firmware for the EOS 40D, its
version number 1.1.1 which includes the following improvements and fixes:
- Fixes a
malfunction that in rare occurrence causes a low battery indication to be
displayed when using the EF 85mm F1.2L II USM lens. Depending on the battery
check timing of the camera, the battery level displayed on the camera's LCD
data panel may shows Battery will be exhausted soon or Battery must
be recharged, even though the battery capacity is sufficient.
- Fixes a
malfunction that in rare occurrence causes an Err 06 Self Cleaning Sensor
malfunction to appear on the camera's LCD monitor and LCD data panel, even
when the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is operating normally. This message may
appear depending on the timing of when the camera is switch to the ON
position.
- Fixes a
malfunction that prevents correct colors from being printed when direct
printing. RAW images captured using the camera's custom Picture Styles
(Emerald, etc.), which have been downloaded from Canon's Web site and
registered under User Def. 2 or User Def. 3.
- Modifies the
level of subject brightness that causes the AF-assist beam to fire when using
an external Speedlite.
- Enables an
external flash connected to the camera's synchro terminal to fire even when the
camera's built-in flash is popped up.
Version
1.1.1 firmware is for EOS 40D cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.0. If the
camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.1, it is not necessary to update the
firmware.
Download the Canon EOS 40D Firmware 1.1.1