canon 20d firmware update

[Andy]

usa site here
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=DownloadSearchResultsAct&keyword=20D

and japanese site (in english) here

http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/eos20d/eos20d_firmware-e.html

[yvonne]

As someone who is about to come to NY in January to buy a 20D... is there something here I should know? A bit distressed to see in the link that the softward fixes the problem of shutter release not working!! This has me a bit worried.

Have people been having a lot of problems with the 20d?

[mercphoto]

Have people been having a lot of problems with the 20d?

I never had any of the problems that caused Canon to update the firmware. I think the problems are very infrequent, but when they happen they generate a lot of noise. I am, however, running the latest firmware (with the exception of today's). Do not fear to buy a 20D. :)

[yvonne]

I never had any of the problems that caused Canon to update the firmware. I think the problems are very infrequent, but when they happen they generate a lot of noise. I am, however, running the latest firmware (with the exception of today's). Do not fear to buy a 20D. :)
Oh good, thanks! Virgin are running a flight sale to NY - £108 plus tax. This is ridiculously cheap. Plus with the strong pound (sorry chaps), I'm heading STRAIGHT for BH and I'm clearing the place out!!! Am hoping to save $1500 vs UK prices: 2 lenses (300 f4 ISM and 15mm fisheye) and one 20d. Happy days.

[Steve Cavigliano]

Yvonne,

As Bill commented, don't be afraid of purchasing a 20D. That "shutter" problem, was really the "lock up" issue. Where the camera would sort of get lost and not be able to take a pic, without first removing and replacing the battery, to reset it. Many folks never had that problem. I know that Andy hasn't and I know I haven't. Between us we must have about 7500 shots taken and no problems :thumb

It's a great camera, and there is really no need to worry :lust The issue is not going to be the Pound versus the Dollar exchange rate. It's going to be your converted Pounds against the Yen....lol Prices are going up on Japanese goods. My last lens went up $50 in just 2 weeks :-(


Steve

[fish]

Thanks andy. You're mother should be very proud. :nod