Digital Rebel Firmware Problems?

[furryrabidbunny]

Has anyone else here that uses the Digital Rebel noticed firmware problems? I can no longer shoot in RAW format, and none of my modes function properly (for example, I can no longer adjust the shutter speed in manual mode in the way the user guide explains). O yeah, I am running version 1.1.

 

[wheezy]

Uh oh, that's kinda wierd. When did they last update the firmware? When I bought my 300D from a co-worker in January he had done the most recent firmware update, but I haven't checked since. Did you try one of those 3rd party firmware hacks that are supposed to give you the same extra options the 10D had? Have you tried re-updating the firmware?

 

[mkrishnan]

Is this a 300 or a 350? According to Canon's website, the firmware for the 300 hasn't been updated in a looong time -- not since 10/03. Link

I'd give re-flashing it a try and see what happens. Mine has not done the kinds of things you describe.

 

[Westside guy]

The first question is - are you using Canon's firmware, or one of the "enhanced" firmware products available for the Digital Rebel from other folks?

The second question is - when you say you can't shoot in RAW, are you checking when you have the camera set to fully automatic mode? I noticed the (original) DR we have at work does not allow use of RAW unless you take it out of full auto mode.

Edit: Sorry for the partial dupe w/ wheezy's post.