Canon EOS C300 Mark II PL Camera Firmware 1.0.9.1.00 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Canon EOS C300 Mark II PL Camera Firmware 1.0.9.1.00 Description

Firmware Version 1.0.9.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

- Allows the position of waveform monitor to be changed on the display.
- When [Face Only] is active, the icon will change from gray to white when a face is not detected.
- When the camera is turned off the IS mechanical lock will be active regardless of the position of the switch.
- Fixes the list of shutter speed on the display when using Browser Remote.

When CN-E70-200mm T4.4 L IS KAS S is attached the following features are enabled:
- Autofocus using the Dual Pixel CMOS AF function.
- Dual Pixel Focus Guide function.
- The joystick on the camera's grip unit can be set to operate the zoom.
- Manual control of the iris with Camera's Control dial.
- Control of focus, zoom and iris using the separately-sold Remote Controller RC-V100.
- Automatic aperture and push auto iris functions.
- Start/stop recording on the lens grip.
- Retrieval of Lens metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance will display on the camera.

Adds peripheral illumination/chromatic aberration correction for the following lenses:
- COMPACT-SERVO Lens [CN-E70-200mm T4.4 L IS KAS S]
- EF Lens [EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM], [EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM]

Caution:

- You cannot perform the firmware update using CFast 2.0 cards. Please use a commercially available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 64MB or more for the firmware update.
- Firmware version 1.0.9.1.00 is for updating Cinema EOS C300 Mark II cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1.00 - 1.0.8.1.00. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.0.9.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

IMPORTANT: Precautions for updating the firmware

- If the firmware update is not performed correctly, the camera may stop working.
- All camera settings will be reset formatted when you perform the firmware update.
- It is not possible to revert the firmware back to a previous version after you have performed the firmware update.
- Please be absolutely sure NOT to operate the camera buttons or remove the camera’s power source during the firmware update. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.

Installation Instructions:

- Save and unzip the downloadable archive.
- Insert the SD card into the camera’s SD card slot, and close the card cover.
- Slide the Power switch to CAMERA.
- After pressing the MENU button, open the [Initialize Media] submenu.
- Select [SD Card] and then press SET.
- Select [Complete] (complete initialization) and then press SET.
- When you select [OK] and then press SET, complete initialization of the SD card will start.
- When the confirmation message appears, press SET.
- Press the MENU, and slide the Power switch to OFF, and then remove the SD card from the camera.
- Copy the firmware update data to the SD card
- Insert the SD card prepared into the camera’s SD card slot.
- Slide the Power switch to CAMERA.
- After pressing the MENU button, open the camera firmware submenu.
- [System Setup] [Firmware] [Camera]
- The firmware update confirmation screen will be displayed.
- When you select [OK], the firmware update will start.
- After the update ends, the camera will restart automatically, and a firmware update completion screen will be displayed.
- When you select OK, all settings will be reset and the [Date/Time] screen will appear. Set the date/time.
- Check that the firmware version has changed to current one.
- Press the MENU, and slide the Power switch to OFF, and then remove the SD card from the camera.

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device's overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera's firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device's performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera's firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don't use the camera's buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device's update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product's installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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