Canon has today made available updated firmware for its EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS 400D digital SLR. Version 1.0.5 addresses issues with the PictBridge direct printing system and improves communication with the 380EX Speedlite. Further information and the update itself is available now from Canon's firmware update page.

Firmware specification changes

This firmware update (Version 1.0.5) incorporates the following fixes and improvement :

• Fixes the printing of lens names when using PictBridge.
• [Redeye 1] can now be selected when connecting with specific printers.
• Improves the reliability of communication with the Speedlite 380EX.

This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 1.0.4 installed. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.0.5, it is not necessary to perform this update.

Click here for Canon's firmware update page