How To Update Your Canon's DSLR Firmware (Shown for the T2i 550D)

[@aDIFFERENTlenz]

10 years later and this tutorial is still the most helpful guide I could find on this subject.

[@aDIFFERENTlenz]

11 years*

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Thanks!

[@Rolwhite]

Thanks again Dave...I just did the update on my 60D...I just followed the steps you did for your T2i...was about the same, now I am running 1.1.0 thanks so much for your help!

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@SKarsteinX that is true but I do use the lighting optimizer.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@2isTheNew1 there is a link for it on my about page.

[@MatricsImporting]

Dave, Thank you for the step by step video. I would have been able to figure it out through reading but actually watching someone else go through the process takes away some of the "brick anxiety"! My update was successful!

[@KazumaOnline]

Thanks so much, I spent ssooo long trying to find a clear guide to this, I successfully downgraded my canon firmware to 1.0.1 so I can use magic lantern all with your help!!

[@RichardHubbuck]

Cheers for this, Dave. I think I speak for a lot of your viewers when I say that all of your videos are extremely helpful to those who are starting out, or just want to find the answer (or a little confidence) from those who are experiencing/have experienced the topics that you cover. Santa Claus will be delivering my 550d later this month, at which point my video production will begin (and go into overdrive!) Very many thanks, fella!

[@RedHandedRejects]

@905filmz You're probably in movie mode. Go to manual and there should be the option on the first wrench.

[@jjaszemski]

Thank you thank you!! i had struggled to follow the somewhat confusing directions that Canon gave. I didn't realize they were giving multiple ways to update, so I was mis-mashing the different steps together.

[@levune]

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for - Canon's website is useless when it comes to manuals; and your step-by-step is perfect! Cheers!

[@mclikeeagles2862]

Thanks Dave :-) for clear and detail video upload for the CANON T2i - Firmware update 1.09

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@cprrowberry I put the link in the description above.

[@corey_s]

@FilmmakerMichael Go to the link he provided in the description, and select your specific firmware. It will tell you on the Canon site. For example, on the T2i it "Fixes a phenomenon in which tone jumps become noticeable in some images, depending on the shooting scene, when shooting with the Auto Lighting Optimizer settings (Low / Standard / Strong)."

[@DonChups]

still useful! I'm using he mAGIc lantern build to get access to an intervalomter and some video options. amazing how good is still the 550d

[@honitsten]

I've had to update firmware on other devices and yes it is nerve-racking to do. Good Job, now I think I'll do it now on my T2i.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@Carrrott I used the hell out of mine and it has never failed me for over a year.

[@rimabiswas8016]

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[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@sye005 what do the pixels look like - black?

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@ParaglidingManiac what is the make and model of your card?

[@jetfire69]

Thanks for the info, Just updated my canon 60D and installed magic lantern. Worked perfectly !

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@sye005 sorry to hear that, how did find them?

[@J0Sant0s]

It must be because you are shooting with high ISO, or if you are using a high quality image format, the card might not be fast enough when saving. Try using Sandisk Extreme series. They are really good (personal opinion) and you can get one with 8 gb in an affordable prize.

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@sye005 how did you fix the dead pixels?

[@poprocz]

My heart sank for a split second because my comp screen when black for a moment just as you started the update. The screen came back up and the update went fine, good job. I might wait for awhile to see if any issue's come from the update. Kinda like "If it's not broke, don't fix it".

[@thomhaig]

Thanks for the very helpful tutorial, Dave! update went without a hitch. Weirdly one of my SD cards didn't work with it, but another one was fine

[@HikariXD]

Hello. The site is broken. Do you have any alternative links for the update file? Or can you send me the update via email? I really need the update file. Thank you!

[@EinGuru]

today i talked about it with a friend and now you uploaded this Vid... great job man! :-D Your Channel is one of my most usefull subscriptions ;-) Sry for my bad english xD Greets from Germany

[@zzgilli]

Love your videos on the 550d. Very very helpful. Greetz from Germany!

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@UglyMcGregor yes I know, I am guessing they will not fix it.

[@more_tezza]

Dave, what's the difference between the firmwares? I mean why should I update it?

[@PrimePropertyRehab]

hey my canon t2i doesnt have this option? in the menu display i can go as far as the 2nd wrench where you have the option to adjust the lcd brightness? any reason you think why this is happening?? i cant see my firmware...

[@KillaJayProd]

Hi Dave, what type of camcorder did you use to record this tutorial? The picture quality isn't too shabby on your camcorder either...hoping you could advise me on a Canon camcorder that I can use as my B footage since I will be doing weddings and other events where I need continuous footage

[@samnelson4975]

Thanx. You mention extra stuff along the way but I will read the directions and watch your tape again before I try it!

[@AndreiUrsuFilmmaker]

I've updated the firmware but still get that AE problem while zooming, it gets brighter, how to lock it, what is the option between the four?

[@mp4podcastDOTcom]

Small tip use your iPhone to take photos of your settings. The iPhone is so light you can take photos even in low light.

[@TolicaCanadian]

Thans a lot Dave! The update worked as expected. How long it took? - under a minute, guys! Cheers

[@b3arodactyl]

I got a .exe file only and not the .fir file you had. I recognize the weird looking blue icon of the .exe file on your desktop but you used some .fir file I didn't have. Any idea what's wrong?

[@ParaglidingManiac]

Hi, can I ask you a question please? I bought a small 2gb card for my 450D and after I take a shot - that word "Busy" is on the screen for about 5 second and it doesn't let me do anything. It's hell sometimes to wait this long and sometimes even longer. Could it be that it's just my card that is slow on reading the data?

[@mastercontrol200]

I just performed this update and everything worked fine. Great vid tut!

[@dannyd1572]

You're very knowlegable. Thanks for posting. Do you shoot sports much? I shoot Friday night games and as most do, I have trouble with lighting. I'm using a Cannon RebelXS and a 28-300 lense. I have a flash but that doesn't do much good when your trying to get good action shots. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@landcruiser77]

QUESTION DAVE! IS GOOD TO DISABLE THE CLEANING SENSOR OPTION EVERYTIME YOU TURN ON OR TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND DO IT MANUALLY???

[@ArcanePath360]

thanks for step by step in real time. I followed along with you. Not sure what the update actually does though.

[@shaolonbros]

Drag it up where? When you say the root menu, you mean DONT put it in any folders right?

[@XxxCaryNeoxxX]

Good tutorial, but I need a lil help here :/ I have a canon t2i, I see there's an icon on the screen blinking which says 'Exp.sim' it's making the preview darker and the images too, I can't focus on things, how do I desable it ?? Please help :(

[@henryarias1]

Hi my friend. How are you? O.k Plase, excuse me for the wrong inglesh. I don´t speak it. I´m from Cali. Colombia. I have a problem about Rebel t2i "update" firmware (from 1.0.8 to 1.0.9) I downladed the folder from de canon page. The question is..when I unzip the file what I should appear? Moving on, you have an email where you can write and send a photo of the file that I get? Thanks...

[@ocean21fxb]

how long will it take to upgrade or while loading for a fully charged battery?

[@wolf35973]

@cat325ccr When placing the firmware file in the root directory, not DCIM or MISC, the camera will not recognize that there is a new file there. Have you run into similar issues and how did you get around them?

[@ps3mfqfgc]

you could also do it in the EOS Utility

[@Shmangled]

Thanks for this!! I have been so scared to update my 550d, but will be doing it tonight! How long was the entire process once you started the update on the camera?

[@AndreiUrsuFilmmaker]

Does the firmware work for the Japanese version Canon Kiss X4?

[@KungPaoSauce]

Great video ! But i wont dare to do it haha. What benefits do you get for updating ?

[@UnaNeary]

Thank you - nice to see how the process works. But is it possible you can please update the link to the firmware. As Canon now do not show any firmware updates on that page. thanks so much.

[@Heavytruckphotos]

Do you have to update it?

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@ParaglidingManiac I would guess that this is a slow card, buy a class 6 or higher, see my gear page for what I use.

[@wolf35973]

@wolf35973 ok figured it out. had to extract the file to get to the .fif file. duh!

[@FilmsQC]

what does the 1.09 firmware actually does ?

[@P17F0]

Whats new in the new firmware?

[@coporofrito]

Thank you so so so much I save the link for future updates. Thanks

[@emmetlarrissy8228]

You did not show us where the root directory in the SD card was.

[@wwiilljohnson]

can the canon update firmware be deleted off your computer after it was put on the card?

[@AndersWOlsen-we3nw]

Hey.. Hi have the 500D... Should I use the 550D firmware update then? Or are there an update for 500D?

[@LykaBoss2828]

hey, i have a 550D and the firmware version is the 1.0.9 i just want to know if its the latest one or i need to update it, Thank you

[@noahwallaart]

guys, for some reason i cant see the firmware version.. i bought it second hand. is it possible that i cant see it because it already is the latest version?

[@wwiilljohnson]

hey, can anyone tell me the purpose of updating this your camera? I have the t2i and was wondering if i should or not

[@XjamBonBiLLX]

is it worth updating? what does this update do?

[@unhingeds13]

Can u use this tutorial to put it on my rebel xsi (450d)

[@mosis133]

Hi, I can't find a download option for the 650D please help?

[@TheDeybmendoza]

hi dave .. i have a problem T_T i Download the Update firmware for my canon 1100D and i extract it on my PC .. when i copy the FIR file and paste to my SD .. error Box pop out .. what is the problem on that ? any settings to my camera or Setting to my PC that i need to change ? Thankyou for your Reply ..

[@AkukProd]

Hey Dave. I already have 1.0.9. firmware on my 550D despite i didn't upgrade it. So can I now just install Magic Lattern on it, or should I upgrade firmware anyway?

[@rahsomali]

hey dave what kind of lens are you using please?

[@FilmmakerMichael]

Might sound stupid, but what does updating the firmware do?

[@LJLeeTV]

PLEASE REVIEW LENSES

[@damianstephenson516]

hello everyone i have a problem with my mode dial on my T2i, i have selected manual mode now with the dial but on the display the green box auto mode is showing and it does everything auto when am in manual, also when i select Tv mode it shows on display Av or Program auto mode. Help!!!!

[@SupaIs1]

My t2i does not have an update firmware option anywhere on the menu settings!!

[@furiousracer313]

What Kind of Lens is that? 35mm?

[@Carrrott]

Have you ever had any problems with the transcend cards, i mean they are crazy cheap, i have had my transcend 16gb for a few weeks and its very fast and very good, but has yours ever failed on you, or deleted stuff or just stopped working, because I'm planning to do some paid video work and I want to know if I can trust them. thank you :)

[@2isTheNew1]

hey Dave. where did you get your memory card? i want to get one of those!!

[@jackgeorgeallen]

3:20 'purn the power switch on'?

[@DougPanton]

@drumat5280 sure thing buddy. :)

[@tilmuk]

my laptop is quite old version of xp and has no card reader.

[@Heavytruckphotos]

@furiousracer313 50mm 1.8- the 100$ one

[@ferdinandtal881]

be sure to remove lens before updating the firmware...theres a possibility that some parts will not able to work if lens attached while updating...

[@Grack86]

Hi, I had a problem updating. When I tried to start the firmware update and clicked on the current firmware version (1.0.8), it didn't ask for update but said "Memory card containing firmware is required to update" and by pressing OK (only choice) I was back in the menu. What am I supposed to do with my SanDisk Extreme 16GB card so that it will work? H E L P ! ! !

[@XoXoBlackCrowXoXo]

did you add magic lantern on yours please reply ;3

[@PedroStephano]

Cool vid Dave. Thanks for posting.

[@Troscoman]

Thanks, man. I'm going to update my 60D, and I was a litle nervous.

[@RogerManrique]

man, i have the same fear of turning my t2i into an expensive paper weight. could you tell me how long it take to the update bar go from 0 to 100%. thanks

[@puneetzte]

Less than 2 minutes

[@HondaJazz808]

Dose this work for my xsi, 450d??

[@Snuffymoon]

would be great if that feature into english subtitles!

[@DougPanton]

great video man! always useful

[@MightyGandolf]

yeah i use a class 10 for my camera i used to get busy when i had a class 4

[@createdfilms]

hey thanks for the video, but its not good for me,.. where can i get the firmware for my SL1???

[@dhill6025]

www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-rebel-sl1-ef-s-18-55-is-stm-kit

[@PezDJ]

Do you know if the 1.0.9 firmware works with the ordinary 550D or is it just the 550D t2i rebel version? :)

[@dalahast06]

It's cosmetics, it's the same camera.

[@tatianalopez7303]

DOES ANBODY KNOW WHAT FOLDER TO DROP THE FIRMWARE IN?

[@EmceeGeek]

The root folder

[@jeddr1]

why do you need to update you camera?

[@KiLoSuju]

thanks much for the instruction ^^ my first time too and i did succeed thanks to your vid :) keep on !

[@FilmmakerMichael]

@coreyfreerider Thanks very much :) I'll check it out!

[@matteo94s]

thank you !!!!!! soo easy!!!!! your video was really well made :)

[@RedSpectrumPictures]

Thanks Dave!

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

@cat325ccr no

[@KateMadhava]

Thank you!