To Users of the Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera and Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5A/B/C/D/E

We are making preparations to release new firmware in the beginning of August, 2012 for the Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera to improve and add functions and for the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5A/B/C/D/E to support the new firmware for such camera. Once the preparations are complete, we will be making an announcement on our Web site.

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We are making preparations to release new firmware in the beginning of August, 2012 for the Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera to improve and add functions and for the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5A/B/C/D/E to support the new firmware for such camera. Once the preparations are complete, we will be making an announcement on our Web site.

Details

In response to requests from the market, the new firmware incorporates the functional improvements and additions listed below.

Improves maximum burst during continuous shooting.
JPEG Large/Fine: About 94 (126) bursts *1 -> About 110 (130) bursts *2
RAW: About 15 (15) bursts *1 -> About 23 (25)bursts *2
RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: About 6 (6) bursts *1 -> About 17 (17) bursts *
Supports a new accessory, of the GPS Receiver GP-E2.
Adds a maximum ISO Auto setting function.
Adds an in-camera RAW processing function.
Adds a Quick Control function during playback.
Adds a rating function.
Adds a JPEG image resizing function.
Adds a sound recording level manual adjustment function.
Adds a file name setting function.
Adds a time zone setting function.
Faster scrolling of magnified images.
The following function has been incorporated.

Supports the new EOS 7D firmware.
Affected Products

EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5A/B/C/D/E
Market Support

Once the preparations for releasing the new firmware are complete, an announcement will be made on Canon's Web site.

Contact Information for Inquiries

Canon Australia Services & Support 13 13 83 (Local call)
Canon New Zealand Customer Care 0800 222 666