
Details of the firmware update
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| Download file details for Windows |
| File Name |
gr2-211.exe |
| Package |
Self-expanding executable file |
| File size |
1.19 MB |
Compatible
operating systems |
Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me |
| Download file details for Macintosh |
| File Name |
gr2-211.zip, gr2-211.hqx |
| Package |
Zip format, BinHex 4 (hqx) format |
| File size |
1.09 MB / 1.50 MB |
Compatible
operating systems |
[Zip] For Mac OS X 10.3 or greater
[hqx] For Mac OS 9, or Mac OS X and you have the StuffIt Expander in your system
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Version |
Details |
| 2008.08.07 |
2.11 |
Modified the following phenomena.
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If you set the [Auto Aper. Shift] ON in the A mode, and you take a picture of a subject in high-intensity light, any key will not work. |
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If a camera is configured in the following settings, and you go to the [CT] (Detail) setting in the white balance menu but you leave the selection screen without setting a value, and then if you take a picture and switch the MF with the Fn button, any key will not work.
* The settings :
- Assigned [AF/MF] to the Fn button
- [ADJ shutter] ON |
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| 2008.07.24 |
2.10 |
Add the following features. The detailed information is available in a PDF document.
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[Correcting the White Balance in Shooting Mode]
You can set the white balance correction manually in the shooting mode. |
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[Correcting the White Balance in Playback Mode]
You can compensate the white balance in a captured image manually. |
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[WB Correct] for [ADJ Lever Set. 1/2/3/4] and [Function Button]
You can register the [WB Correct] in an ADJ lever setting and the Fn button. |
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[Detailed Information Display in Playback Mode]
You can see the WB comp. value and the image setting value in the display. |
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[Auto Aper. Shift] in Aperture Priority Mode
You can have the Auto Aperture shift feature in the A mode. |
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[Reduction Image Noise]
You can choose a noise reduction option depending on the ISO sensitivity. |
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[ISO Sensitivity Display]
The ISO sensitivity is displayed at your half-pressing the shutter release button, when you set [AUTO] or [AUTO-Hi] in the ISO sensitivity. |
Modified the following phenomenon.
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With the [AutoRotate] is enabled (ON), if a playback image is rotated and make it enlarged, a histogram in the display may not appear properly. |
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| 2008.06.24 |
2.04 |
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Improved the focus accuracy of the displayed picture in the LCD at the power on. |
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| 2008.05.15 |
2.03 |
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Modified the following phenomenon. A camera will not recognize the recommended flash from Sigma below.
EF-530 DG ST (SA-STTL)
EF-530 DG SUPER (SA-STTL)
EF-500 DG ST (SA-STTL)
EF-500 DG SUPER (SA-STTL) |
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| 2008.05.01 |
2.02 |
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Modified the following phenomenon. After taking a picture with a long exposure time (1 second or slower) in the M mode (manual exposure mode), and then even if you take a picture in the Auto shooting mode, the image processing for the long exposure time will be performed. |
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| 2008.04.08 |
2.01 |
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Improved the exposure at multi-shot with using recommended flash from Sigma (EF-530 DG SUPER / EF-530 DG ST). |
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| 2008.03.27 |
2.00 |
Add the following features. The detailed information is available in a PDF document.
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Switching shooting modes in My Settings mode
At My Settings mode, you can switch shooting modes with the menu setting without turning the mode dial. |
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Magnified Playback using Up-down Dial/ADJ. Lever
You can use also the up-down dial to enlarge an image during the playback mode, not only with the enlarged view button. |
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[Level Sound] in [Operation Sounds]
You can choose [Level Sound] in [Operation Sound]. |
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[On]/[Off] for the [Power Button Lamp]
When the power is turned on, you can now make a setting to light the power button lamp or not. |
Modified/added the following items.
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Supports the flash from Sigma, [EF-500 DG ST/SUPER]. |
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Improved the white balance when you take a picture with the [Flash Synchro] in flash modes. |
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Modified the phenomenon that the information will not be displayed when the following combinations; setting the display off and the [Info Disp] on, and then switching the macro mode. |
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Modified the phenomenon that if being selected the [CL-BKT] in the [Auto Bracket], and if taking a picture with a long exposure time (15 seconds or longer) in the M mode, the color bracket processing will not completed and any keys will not work. |
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| 2007.12.21 |
1.12 |
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Improved an image quality in a small size (VGA etc.) |
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Modified the following phenomena.
- If you operate the ADJ lever in the macro mode, display switching speed may change.
- If you operate the ADJ lever while compensating exposure, any keys will not work. |
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When you exit a macro mode, the lens unit operating will become initialized in order to improve a focus accuracy. |
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Please be sure to read the following document before a firmware update. You will find the instructions on how to check the current version of your camera's firmware, and the firmware update procedure.
To open these files, you need Adobe Reader.
| Language |
Downloads |
Type / Size |
| English |
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PDF / 201 KB |
| Français |
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PDF / 201 KB |
| Chinese (Simplified) |
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PDF / 235 KB |
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The following files provides the details about the enhanced features on the firmware updates, version 2.01, and 2.10.
To open these files, you need Adobe Reader.
| Language |
Downloads |
Type / Size |
| English |
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PDF / 284 KB |
| Français |
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PDF / 289 KB |
| Deutsch |
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PDF / 293 KB |
| Italiano |
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PDF / 284 KB |
| Japanese |
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PDF / 385 KB |
| Korean |
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PDF / 269 KB |
| Espanol |
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PDF / 283 KB |
| Russian |
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PDF / 313 KB |
| Chinese (Simplified) |
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PDF / 320 KB |
| Chinese
(Traditional) |
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PDF / 335 KB |
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The most recent version of this firmware includes all previous updates.




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