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Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware update cures 'black dot' ailment
engadget.com - 1/8/2009
Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware update cures 'black dot' ailment
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Those equipped with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II might've noticed a few continuity errors between their shots and real life, such as light from a building window missing its right side. The company has released firmware update 1.0.7 to eradicate this "black dot" phenomenon -- which can affect ...
Canon EOS 5D MarkII Firmware Update
web.canon.jp - 1/8/2009
Canon EOS 5D MarkII Firmware Update
— web.canon.jp — Firmware Update Version 1.0.7 improves and mitigates the following two types of image quality phenomena that occur... under certain shooting conditions."Black dot" phenomenon (the right side of point light sources become black) Vertical banding noise ... (more) Canon EOS 5D MarkII Firmware Update

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usa.canon.com - 1/5/2009
About Canon: Press Room > Press Release
— usa.canon.com — LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 5, 2009– Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging technology, announces an... exciting new line of five VIXIA high definition and six standard definition camcorders, which are available in a variety of different ... (more) About Canon: Press Room > Press Release

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Canon Releases REALiS SX800 Projector
aboutprojectors.com - 1/9/2009
Canon Releases REALiS SX800 Projector
— aboutprojectors.com — Canon is known for designing high quality projectors that are both portable and versatile. The REALiS SX800... is their newest model that stands up to their high standards. The SX800 features SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution, a 900:1 contrast ratio, and ... (more) Canon Releases REALiS SX800 Projector

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Coolest Gadgets:  Canon releases firmware update to solve black dot problem in 5D Mk. II

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Canon releases firmware update to solve black dot problem in 5D Mk. II
Coolest Gadgets — ... on how to download and install the update. Follow them step by step, and make sure you pay special attention to the following: * Use a fully charged Battery Pack or dedicated AC Adapter Kit (Optional) ACK-E6 for the firmware update. * Do not shut off the power during the firmware writing operation. * Do not open the CF card slot cover during the firmware writing operation. Last thing you need is to miss a step and have a $2500 paper weight! Hat Tip - Engadget ...

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