Canon C300 Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 is now available for download at the Canon USA links below:
Canon C300 EF Mount
Canon C300 PL Mount
Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and improvements:
1. Some of the EF lens products that can be mounted on the camera can be controlled more reliably.
2. Corrections to the Spanish and German language texts in the View Assistance function [View Assist.].
3. Efforts to correct image color fringing when a subject is of high contrast have been made.
2. Corrections to the Spanish and German language texts in the View Assistance function [View Assist.].
3. Efforts to correct image color fringing when a subject is of high contrast have been made.
Please be advised that the update is permanent and you cant roll back to earlier firmware. Make sure you read the procedure in the PDF file that comes with the download package.
IMPORTANT: Observe the following precautions when updating the firmware
- When updating the firmware, make sure to use a battery pack and power the camcorder using the supplied compact power adapter.
- Before updating the firmware, initialize the SD (or SDHC) memory card in the camcorder. When you initialize the SD (or SDHC) memory card, any data written on it will be erased, so please be sure to save a copy of any important data on your computer or somewhere other than the card, prior to initializing it.
- While updating the firmware, make absolutely sure not to turn the camcorder off or to operate its buttons or controls. Doing so could cause camcorder malfunctions.
- After the firmware update is completed, all of the camcorder settings are reset to their default values.
- After the firmware update is completed, it is not possible to revert back to a previous version.
- If the firmware update does not finish normally,or if the camcorder no longer starts normally, please contact our camera repair center.
