D1 Mark III firmware 1.3.2, Using EOS utility Liveview.

I cannot get the computer screen shutter button to take the photo. I can get the preview to come up but then I have to close it and physically push the shutter. Also when I try to use fast view a box pops up saying it is bussy. The instructions say you should be able to do this from the computer. Using EOS utility. Any help would be appreciated, solutions would be better.
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Thanks for the many comments, I turn on the computer, turn on the camera using the AC adapter. I then plug the USB cord into the computer. The computer recognizes the camera and the EOS first screen comes up asking “what do you want to do”, I click operate “camera”. Then up comes what I call the EOS screen its about 3 inches wide, has camera settings on top and you work your way down to three choices live view, test screen and something else. I click on live view and the camera mirror locks up and I get the image on the computer screen, in real time. I then do my focus adjustment,, set my shutter, and f stop via the computer. That where the computer assist seems to stop. Yes, I do know that I have to close the live view. I then try to use what looks like a shutter button on the computer screen and nothing happens. I can click the shutter manually and two things happen. I have registered Photoshop to receive the photos. Photoshop which is already open, received the new image as a jpg. The second thing that happens is the a small “screen” which had the same photo as photoshop opens, this is the screen that open if you have no project/program registered. I cannot make the camera function (take a photo) via the computer. Has any one gotten their computer to take the photo or do you have to push the shutter manually? You mengtioned normal remote shooting, is that different that using live view?

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Updating 5D Mark III firmware

I am trying to update my 5D Mark III firmware.The download is on the CF card but the camera cannot read it. What have i done wrong? I use an Apple iMac

When you download the new firmware, you should get a file named "eos5d3-v121-mac.dmg" on your hard drive (probably in your downloads folder.)
Open "Finder" on your Mac and double click that file to mount the disk-image (.dmg) file.
This will open a Finder window showing the contents of that .dmg file. You will notice two things:
1) A file named: 5D300121.FIR
2) A folder named: update-procedure-pdf
The folder contains PDF documents with instructions in several languages.
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Insert the card into your camera.
Power up the camera.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A FULLY CHARGED BATTTERY (never attempt an update on a battery that's near empty).
Press the "Menu" button on the camera.
Use the front wheel to scroll to SET UP page 4 (gold "wrench" icon ... 4th page).
Use the rear dial to scroll down to the 4th row. This will show your current firmware version.
Press the "Set" button.
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Since you'll only have one .FIR file, it should show an entry for "Cardx: 5D300121.FIR"
Highlight that firmware and press "Set"
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It will now begin the update. It will display a progress graph.
It will give you a message with explicit instructions to not touch any buttons or switches until it is finished.
It will tell you it is done.
Canon recommends you now POWER OFF the camera and...
EJECT THE BATTERY.
Wait 2 full seconds.
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Power up the camera.
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EOS 5D Mark III Firmware Update

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5D Mark III firmware suggestions

Hello,
Could Canon team give us their positions on these suggestions please ?
1) The Auto ISO is far from being convenient.
- Could we specify the min shutter speed instead of being limited to a restricted number of predefined values ?
- When shutter speed is set to "auto", could we set a priority as regards the one-over-the-focal-length rule thanks to a slider ? This is exactly what is so WELL done for some autofocus settings, so why not extend it to the "auto" value ?
2) When we switch the lens to manual focus, could you make the focus grid and red blinking vanish ?
3) Could you display the focal length on the rear LCD when reviewing a picture ? Presently, only aperture/speed/ISO are displayed when you click on "Info".
4) This last one might sound like a gadget... Would it possible when pressing the M-Fn button (or other) to set the focus to the hyperfocal ? Nowadays, there are no more indications for this on the lens barrel. And it is so useful for street photography and landscape. The camera knows the focal length and the current aperture. There are tables that give the relation between aperture, focal length and hyperfocal (as simple as a rule of thumb). So this should work, no ?
Maybe I am alone here to think that this would be welcome additions (#1 top priority) and will never be heard by Canon's dev team... But I would really appreciate having their answers written down here. Thanks for your consideration on this matter.
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We agree with all of these suggestions.
And we will also add the following suggestion than CAN be implemented via Firmware Update.
PLEASE CANON consider these requests, and forward them to the right department:
1- Could we enable AF points blinking in red even when the sccene is light?
Currently they only blink red when the scene is dark, even if you set the View Finder to always be illuminated.
This is VERY useful because in lot of situations the black overlay AF points is not very easy to see in light scenes.
2- If possible: also make them more visible (blinking red) in AI Servo, because they're currently hard to follow in lot of situations.
3- Could we assign different functions to the RATE button? It's currently almost a waste of button for only a couple of functions.
4- Please implement a "Hot / Sutck Pixels" REMAPPING function to let the user tell the camera to hide these deffective pixels in stills and video mode.
This is ESSENTIAL in digital cameras (every sensor has deffective pixels, most of them "mapped" in factory to be hidden, but not all). Digital sensors may even show more hot/stuck pixels over time. It could work in similar way than the "Dust delete data"
5- We expect an Option for CLEAN 4:2:2 HDMI output as promised by Canon, besides the current Full HD HDMI output option with shooting information, which is essential for using external monitors.
6- PLEASE, could Canon implement PEAKING in Video mode? The 5D Mark III is a $3,000+ camera.
There are currently cameras by other manufacturers with Peaking, 1080p60 for less than $1,000...
The 5D Mark III had strong advertised aimed towards the video market, yet it doesn't have this basic feature for filmmaking & video.
7- Please, could Canon improve the ALL-I mode?
It delivers poor quality (considering the BIG memory space required) when there are low motion scenes, showing more macro blocking than IPB and a noticeable "fizzy" noise, even at Low ISO.
8- Please, improve the Sharpness algorithm in Video mode, to get SHARPER images when setting it higher than zero.
Currently it produces noticeable halos, making it almost unusable for professional work.
The list could be longer, but all these improvements are VERY important and CAN be made via firmare update and would make the 5D Mark III more competitive and a higher value.
Thank you very much Canon!
We really hope you listent to your customers.
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Uploading 5D mark 2 using EOS Utility

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Canon 5D Mark III firmware wishlist/feature request.

Auto ISO one-touch Custom Control:
As a photographer my niche is in child and pet portraits. So I shoot Manual and fix my exposure at 1/500 shutter speed and f/2.8 aperture with Auto ISO. The SET->ISO custom control beautifully allows me to do exposure compensation in ISO because it only takes 3 clicks of the Main Dial to add 1-stop EV. But there is no quick way to turn Auto ISO back on.
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for example I set a desired aperture for depth of field and a desired speed to freeze movements and there heavily changing light conditions on a location with a lot of action - i will just use autoISO. so one scene might be evenly exposed, but when i turn around i have a heavily backlit person. so it would be super-practical if i could just overexpose by a stop or two via the back dial. if i would adjust the ISO the same problem as DeckardSolos arises.
apparently nikons have that feature.
edit - second request: enable main dial image scroll in review mode
i take a shot with image review enabled. naturally i review my image and often would like to compare it to the image i took just before. but i cant just scroll back with the main dial. i have to press play to get in "playback mode" and only then the dial will work. it would be very practical if the image pops up automatically for review and i could compare it straightaway to others.

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I just upgraded from LR 3.6 to 4, I can't get 4 to open canon mark iii raw files.?

I just upgraded from LR 3.6 to 4, I can't get 4 to open canon mark iii raw files.? Also, does CS5 not read Canon 5D Mark iii files either? thanks

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I bought a new Canon 5d Mark III and upgraded my lightroom to 4.3. I have been having issues shooting tehtered. I'll shoot and get some frames coming in and when I start plugging away the program bar will spin and I'll only get a few grey frames and it just kind of freezes. I don't know what to do.

LR4.3 was supposed to improve Lightroom's built-in tethering, but in my experience it still has some reliability problems - especialy in recovering from broken connections (not just unplugging USB but also if the camera loses power by sleeping or when changing a memory card).
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Canon 5D Mark III - CS6 - Handling of spanned clips

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I am running CS5 on a newer computer (2012)... Every time I try to edit raw images taken with my Canon Mark III, a text box appears alerting me that my camera model is not supported by camera raw. I have tried various updates and software installations, but I have been unsuccessful in remedying the problem. Can anyone help or tell me what update/ software to download? I apologize if this thread already exists.

Canon Mark III do you mean Canon 1D Mark III or Canon 1DS Mark III or Canon 5D Mark III ???
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Camera Raw 6.7 Update
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Supported camera models
Camera
Raw image filename extension
Minimum Camera Raw plug-in version required
Minimum Lightroom version required
Canon
EOS-1D
CRW
1.0
1.0
EOS 1D C
CR2
7.4
4.4
EOS-1D Mark II
CR2
2.2
1.0
EOS-1D Mark II N
CR2
3.3
1.0
EOS-1D Mark III
CR2
4.1
1.1
EOS-1D Mark IV
CR2
5.6
2.6
EOS-1Ds
CR2
1.0
1.0
EOS-1Ds Mark II
CR2
3.0
1.0
EOS-1Ds Mark III
CR2
4.3
1.3.1
EOS 1DX
CR2
6.7, 7.1
4.1
EOS 10D
CRW
2.0
1.0
EOS 20D
CR2
2.4
1.0
EOS 20Da
CR2
3.3
1.0
EOS 30D
CR2
3.4
1.0
EOS 40D
CR2
4.2
1.2
EOS 5D
CR2
3.3
1.0
EOS 5D Mark II
CR2
5.2
2.2
EOS 5D Mark III
CR2
6.7, 7.1
4.1
EOS 50D
CR2
4.6, 5.1
2.1
EOS 60D
CR2
6.2
3.2
EOS 60Da
CR2
7.1
4.1
EOS 70D
CS2
8.2
5.2
EOS D30
CRW
1.0
1.0
EOS 6D
CR2
7.3
4.3
EOS 7D
CR2
5.6
2.6
EOS 7D Mark II
CR2
8.7
5.7
EOS D60
CRW
1.0
1.0
EOS Digital Rebel EOS 300D EOS Kiss Digital
CRW
2.0
1.0
EOS Digital Rebel XS EOS 1000D EOS Kiss F
CR2
4.6, 5.1
2.1
EOS Digital Rebel XSi EOS 450D EOS Kiss Digital X2
CR2
4.4
1.4.1
EOS Digital Rebel XT EOS 350D EOS Kiss Digital N
CR2, CRW
3.1
1.0
EOS Digital Rebel XTi EOS 400D EOS Kiss Digital X
CR2
3.6
1.0
EOS Digital Rebel T1i EOS 500D EOS Kiss X3 Digital
CR2
5.4
2.4
Digital Rebel T2i EOS 550D EOS Kiss X4 Digital
CR2
5.7, 6.1
3.1
Digital Rebel T3i EOS 600D EOS Kiss X5 Digital
CR2
6.4
3.4.1
Digital Rebel T3 EOS 1100D EOS Kiss X50 Digital
CR2
6.4
3.4.1
Digital Rebel T5 EOS 1200D EOS Kiss X70
CR2
8.4
5.4
Digital Rebel T4i EOS 650D EOS Kiss X4i
CR2
7.1
4.1
Digital Rebel SL1 EOS 100D EOS Kiss X7
CR2
7.4
4.4
Digital Rebel T5i EOS 700D EOS Kiss X7i
CR2
7.4
4.4
PowerShot 600
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot A5
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot A50
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot G1
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot G1 X
CR2
6.7, 7.1
4.1
Powershot G1 X Mark II
CR2
8.5
5.5
PowerShot G2
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot G3
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot G5
CRW
2.0
1.0
PowerShot G6
CRW
2.4
1.0
PowerShot G7 X
CR2
8.7
5.7
PowerShot G9
CR2
4.3
1.3.1
PowerShot G10
CR2
5.2
2.2
PowerShot G11
CR2
5.6
2.6
PowerShot G12
CR2
6.3
3.3
PowerShot G15
CR2
7.3
4.3
PowerShot G16
CR2
8.2
5.2
PowerShot Pro 1
CRW
2.2
1.0
PowerShot Pro70
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot Pro90 IS
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot S30
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot S40
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot S45
CRW
1.0
1.0
PowerShot S50
CRW
2.0
1.0
PowerShot S60
CRW
2.3
1.0
PowerShot S90
CR2
5.6
2.6
PowerShot S95
CR2
6.3
3.3
PowerShot S70
CRW
2.4
1.0
PowerShot S100
CR2
6.6
3.6
PowerShot S100V
CR2
6.7
4.0
PowerShot S110
CR2
7.3
4.3
PowerShot S120
CR2
8.3
5.3
PowerShot SX50
CR2
7.3
4.3
PowerShot SX 60 HS
CR2
8.7
5.7
PowerShot SX1 IS
CR2
5.4
2.4
EOS M
CR2
7.2
4.2
EOS M2
CR2
8.3
5.3
Casio
EXILIM EX-FH100
DNG
6.2
3.2
EXILIM EX-ZR1000
DNG
7.3
4.3
EXILIM EX-FC300S
DNG
7.3
4.3
EXLIM EX-ZR700
DNG
7.4
4.4
EXLIM EX-ZR710
DNG

Problems with Canon EOS Utility & Canon 5D Mark II

Canon EOS utility cannot see my 5D Mark II connected via USB.
I've installed the latest 5D firmware (1.2.4), latest EOS Utility (2.7.2) and i'm running Snow Leopard 1.6.2.
When I open EOS utility it cannot recognize the camera, neither with Snow leopard default photo import application.
How can i solve it? Already tested the usb cable and all the option under camera menus...

Yes, just started using this and noticed pretty soon afterwards. Seems to happen when I start clicking around or doing anything that uses the processor more than just surfing the web, but that's just anecdotal. I immediately stopped and started using MPEG Streamclip, but I really want the timecode.
Most recently, I had Log and Transfer open, transcoding some 7D footage, and a few of the clips didn't come in—they were left with the red stop-sign symbol/exclamation point. When I clicked to "retry," it stopped importing the current clip and started on the clip I retried. I clicked "retry" on another unimported clip, and again, the clip import stopped and the new clip began processing. I let it go through and, after the checking the footage, I discovered it had been incorrectly named the first clip's filename! Needless to say, I hand-checked every file to make sure it was the right duration (a few weren't), deleted the files from the Capture Scratch folder, and reimported—making sure I didn't touch the computer.
I hope they fix this bug, whatever it is.
BTW, I've experienced it on two separate Mac Pros.

I am running my canon camera on the EOS utility program for mac, and i was wondering if there is a keyboard shortcut to start video recording, instead of using the mouse.

I am using EOS utility for MAC to run my canon camera at work. I have a foot switch connected to my macbook that allows me to take snapshots with my foot while i work ( i am a dentist and i have my camera hooked to a microscope). the way i did that is by programming a keyboard shortcut that snaps photos on EOS utility, to the foot switch software.
So my question is: On EOS there is a video recording function, so i was wondering if there is a keyboard shortcut or if i can create a keyboard shortcut for the start/stop record function for video recording..

Hi
How much free space do you have on your boot disk ( Macintosh HD)?
You may also like to add your current OS ;-)
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Is there any possible way to use my EOS Rebel XT for EOS Utility?

Okay, so i want to use EOS Utility on my Digital Rebel XT camera. In case you are wondering EOS Utility is used to take a picture with the camera by just clicking a button on the computer. Its used to make it so that any pictures i take arent shaky. Anyway, there is no link for the camera and when i go to the cameras homepage, and go to softwares, There is no download link for EOS Utility for my camera. Is there any way I can still use it on my Digital Rebel XT Camera? Let me know thanks

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Okay, so i want to use EOS Utility on my Digital Rebel XT camera. In case you are wondering EOS Utility is used to take a picture with the camera by just clicking a button on the computer. Its used to make it so that any pictures i take arent shaky. Anyway, there is no link for the camera and when i go to the cameras homepage, and go to softwares, There is no download link for EOS Utility for my camera. Is there any way I can still use it on my Digital Rebel XT Camera? Let me know thanks Other responses have gone off to explain some other solutions before answering your question. The simple answer is "NO". You cannot use your camera tethered to a computer, controlling it via EOS Utilities software (or Lightroom, for that matter). In order to do that, the camera must have the Live View feature. Your XT (aka 350D, from 2005) doesn't have Live View. There was a version of LV on the EOS 20Da (2005), a more complete implementation of it on the 40D (2007), and among the Rebel-series models the XSi and XS were the first to get LV (aka 450D & 1000D, both introduced in 2008). Other responses are on some right tracks, though. If your primary purpose is to help prevent camera shake, there are several other things you can do, which you may or may not be aware of... - Set a faster shutter speed. Of course, to do so may require a larger lens aperture and/or a higher ISO. - Get and use a lens with IS (Image Stabilization).- Use flash, it freezes both subject movement and camera shake, approx. like 1/720 shutter speed would, with most flashes.- Use a tripod along with:- - a remote release (RS-60E3 wired or RC-6 wireless)- - or just use the camera's self-timer delay - - and/or use mirror lockup (Custom Function 7) Tripod quality has a great deal of effect. Some are so flimsy as to be hardly worth using. For example, the most stable tripods do not use a center column or, if it has one, the tripod is tall enough to be used without raising the center column much or at all. Materials make a differentce, too... for example carbon fiber is much better absorbing fine vibration than metal. There are a number of other factors that go into making a tripod stable. Do some additional research, if interested. Note: RC-6 wireless release uses infra red and the sensor for it is on the front of the camera. This is certainly useful for self portraits, but may be problematic using this remote for other types of photos. In addition to the Canon RS-60E3 wired remote release, there are other brand remote switches including some that have additional features such as delay timers, interval timers (time lapse), etc. AFAIK, Canon does not make a timer/controller with E3 connectivity (like the TC-80N3, which will not connect with your camera) Note: The XT's self-timer delay is 10 seconds only. However, when used in conjunction with the mirror lockup feature, it's automatically shortened to a 2 second delay. Note: While IS lenses can make possible handholding lenses at shutter speeds 2, 3 or somtimes even 4 stops slower than you'd normally be able to use... the effectiveness of IS varies a bit from lens to lens and good handholding technique are still needed to get the best out of it. Some IS lenses require IS to be manually turned off when locked down on a tripod. The IS in those lenses can go into sort of a feedback loop where it's actually causing, rather than preventing movement. Don't worry too much about it, though... if it happens you'll see it in the viewfinder and then can turn off the IS. (No harm done to either the camera or the lens.) Hope this helps! ***********
Alan Myers
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