Shaun Braley
Leading Member
One of the custom functions uses set to change your ISO setting so you don't have to go through the menu.
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FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation) in camera (on-the-fly) unlocked !
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Shaun Braley
Leading Member
Set doesn't change ISO in the custom function, it changes your file type. (JPEG large fine, small fine, RAW, etc...)
Doug Kerr
Veteran Member
Russell,
You can't "open" it. No application you have would be able to do anything with it.
You need to download it to some handy directory on your hard drive. I don't know how to do that with your browser. On Netscape Navigator for Windows, for example, right click on the link, select "save link target", and then when prompted point to the directory where you want to put it.
There are full directions to install new firmware in a 300D on teh Canon site, but I don;t have the link handy. I'l sure it has been cited someplace else in this thread. Perhaps someone else will quote it for you.
Basically you copy the FIR file to an otherwise-blank CF card, put that in the camera, and follow the directions. But you should look at the entire procedure.
Best regards,
Doug
You can't "open" it. No application you have would be able to do anything with it.
You need to download it to some handy directory on your hard drive. I don't know how to do that with your browser. On Netscape Navigator for Windows, for example, right click on the link, select "save link target", and then when prompted point to the directory where you want to put it.
There are full directions to install new firmware in a 300D on teh Canon site, but I don;t have the link handy. I'l sure it has been cited someplace else in this thread. Perhaps someone else will quote it for you.
Basically you copy the FIR file to an otherwise-blank CF card, put that in the camera, and follow the directions. But you should look at the entire procedure.
Best regards,
Doug
egilsrud
Active member
I held my breath and loaded the firmware. Took a bit longer than I expected but no problems - camera works great.
A quick test confirms the FEC works as advertised. This is really great news for those of us with the 420EX flash. I originally purchased this flash for my G3, which has FEC. I have missed the FEC since upgrading to the D-Reb, and was considering a 550EX (or Sigma 500 DG Super). Now, I'll save my money for some nice glass instead.
Thanks Wasia!
Jeff
A quick test confirms the FEC works as advertised. This is really great news for those of us with the 420EX flash. I originally purchased this flash for my G3, which has FEC. I have missed the FEC since upgrading to the D-Reb, and was considering a 550EX (or Sigma 500 DG Super). Now, I'll save my money for some nice glass instead.
Thanks Wasia!
Jeff
Molteni Bruno
Leading Member
No, It retains the value previously set by FECset. And after the hack you can change it as you want.
Bruno
Bruno
acidic
Leading Member
you can delete the two less desireable shots on the fly, thus giving you your storage space back. The WB bracketing is a great option for those who want to minimize/eliminate any post-processing.
But I, too, prefer to shoot RAW.
But I, too, prefer to shoot RAW.
I didn't realize it only took one exposure... that's pretty cool.
It defeats the main purpose of shooting JPEG, however: file size.
I'd rather get one 5MB exposure than three 2MB exposures,
especially with the other advantages offered by RAW.
Too bad they didn't give us FEC initially instead of WB bracketing.
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acidic
Leading Member
Being able to adjust FEC on the fly allows you to adjust between using your flash as the primary light source or as fill. Setting the FEC to -1 2/3 gives you natural looking fill light to fill in shadows or illuminate a backlit subject without looking too artificial. Subjects that are either very reflective (bright white) or very dark tend to fool meters, so you can use on the fly FEC to compensate.
Molteni Bruno
Leading Member
Simply shoot in RAW. If you want a white card reference shoot at it before your photos. Then in C1 (or PS) use it as target for setting the right white balance.
Bruno
Bruno
But I, too, prefer to shoot RAW.
I didn't realize it only took one exposure... that's pretty cool.
It defeats the main purpose of shooting JPEG, however: file size.
I'd rather get one 5MB exposure than three 2MB exposures,
especially with the other advantages offered by RAW.
Too bad they didn't give us FEC initially instead of WB bracketing.
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acidic
Leading Member
ioannis
Veteran Member
I ll only change firmware after the warranty expires; by that time I ll know more and will need the extra features more. Thanks to Wasya and I agree selectable AI Servo and Av one shot focus must be the priorities. The arrow buttons are a waste I agree.
Does Wasya accept vodka instead of cash
Yiannis
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EF 50mm f/1.4
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Does Wasya accept vodka instead of cash
Yiannis
Canon Magnifier S
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
EF 50mm f/1.4
Dignity consists not in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we deserve them. Aristotle
Molteni Bruno
Leading Member
Liembo,
The nine function:
CF9: Bracket. sequence/auto cancel [WORKS]
0: 0,-,+ enable (300D default)
1: 0,-,+ disable
2: -,0,+ enable
3: -,0,+ disable
You say that works but as discussed here:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1031&message=7507848
it doesn't worked.... (sigh!)
Bruno
The nine function:
CF9: Bracket. sequence/auto cancel [WORKS]
0: 0,-,+ enable (300D default)
1: 0,-,+ disable
2: -,0,+ enable
3: -,0,+ disable
You say that works but as discussed here:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1031&message=7507848
it doesn't worked.... (sigh!)
Bruno
You really need to read about SEMA. The Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association has gone to court and battled warranty issues with car manufacturers for years. As a result, aftermarket parts cannot void a warranty. If you put a supercharger on an engine, and you blow the engine, you are responsible. But, if you put a K&N airfilter on your car, the car dealer cannot deny warranty coverage.
The same holds true with your camera.
Aftermarket lenses, batteries, flashes, filters, remote control or anything else and the camera body goes POOF, Canon has to PROVE that the aftermarket component was the culprit. Now, if you use a flash that has the wrong voltage, you could blow your camera, and it would be your fault. You have to use an acceptable substitute.
No one can simply deny warranty coverage. That is against the law. Otherwise, Canon could force you to buy a Canon tripod, monopod, backpack, and just about anything else. You'd be driving your Toyota with Toyota tires, and nothing else. You'd have to put in Toyota gasoline. You'd have to use Toyota wiper blades, toyota washer fluid.
Tampering with software is a gray area. I'd bet Canon would dishonor the warranty if they found hacked software. Frankly, DMCA prohibits anyone from reverse engineering that software. Does Canon really care? We don't know, but I'd be wiling to bet that someone from Canon is aware of this and they learn as much as we do... at least the next time, they know what to change if they want to keep the public from messing with software.
Is the DMCA enforcible overseas? Not really. Is there any risk in downloading the image? Not sure. If your camera dies with hacked software onboard, you'll have to hope that they either can't tell, or that they don't notice.
And, don't leap to conclusions on aftermarket parts and warranty coverage. Know your rights.
10D, 24-70L, 70-200 F2.8L IS, 50mm F1.4, 550EX. Bogen 680B w/ 486RC2.
Nikon FE + collection of lenses.
The same holds true with your camera.
Aftermarket lenses, batteries, flashes, filters, remote control or anything else and the camera body goes POOF, Canon has to PROVE that the aftermarket component was the culprit. Now, if you use a flash that has the wrong voltage, you could blow your camera, and it would be your fault. You have to use an acceptable substitute.
No one can simply deny warranty coverage. That is against the law. Otherwise, Canon could force you to buy a Canon tripod, monopod, backpack, and just about anything else. You'd be driving your Toyota with Toyota tires, and nothing else. You'd have to put in Toyota gasoline. You'd have to use Toyota wiper blades, toyota washer fluid.
Tampering with software is a gray area. I'd bet Canon would dishonor the warranty if they found hacked software. Frankly, DMCA prohibits anyone from reverse engineering that software. Does Canon really care? We don't know, but I'd be wiling to bet that someone from Canon is aware of this and they learn as much as we do... at least the next time, they know what to change if they want to keep the public from messing with software.
Is the DMCA enforcible overseas? Not really. Is there any risk in downloading the image? Not sure. If your camera dies with hacked software onboard, you'll have to hope that they either can't tell, or that they don't notice.
And, don't leap to conclusions on aftermarket parts and warranty coverage. Know your rights.
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10D, 24-70L, 70-200 F2.8L IS, 50mm F1.4, 550EX. Bogen 680B w/ 486RC2.
Nikon FE + collection of lenses.
imissmy2100
Well-known member
I would also gladly support him.I'm definitely in for that. I want to support the FEC work, even
though I don't need it myself (got an external flash). I really
want to support any work that would let me controllably select
one-shot/servo focus, and that would enable real mirror lockup.
There's hard currency waiting for you if you do that, Wasya...
I'm a programmer and I know how hard this work is--the posts that suggest using the jump button like it's the easiest thing in the world...er.. trust me, it wasn't that he didn't think about that.
If nothing else, I'm afraid he'll mess up one day and kill his rebel. Would like to think the ocmmunity would bail him out if it happened like that.
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I find that with the rebel in any of the manual modes (P, Av, Tv) that it meters on
a very small area, so it matters much more what you meter on than what the whole
scene lighting is. I always use the FEL and get very consistent results, as long as I
exposure lock on something that is mid-toned. To darken the image, I meter on something lighter and vice versa. The only drawback is that the FEL flash annoys people.
a very small area, so it matters much more what you meter on than what the whole
scene lighting is. I always use the FEL and get very consistent results, as long as I
exposure lock on something that is mid-toned. To darken the image, I meter on something lighter and vice versa. The only drawback is that the FEL flash annoys people.
emklap182922
Leading Member
Ryoohki
Leading Member
what if you're in a party... or anything and forget about that. Last christmas i've used the hack witch locked the FEC at a X value and it did save my life on a few photos...
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I've dropped my camera from tripod height and broke my camera back panel.
I reinstalled the original firmware after resetting the custom functions and sent it back to canon to replace the backpanel and give it a full system checkup.
came back, clean bill of health. replacement of backpanel cost me SGD53 USD 27 or so *
I reinstalled the original firmware after resetting the custom functions and sent it back to canon to replace the backpanel and give it a full system checkup.
came back, clean bill of health. replacement of backpanel cost me SGD53 USD 27 or so *
Knowing that using PS we can set the pictures to B&W I wonder if it is possible to hack the Firmware so take B&W shots directly from the camera.
I believe this option would be great for most of the users... at least for those who don't pretend to do some post processing on their shots.
jorgedonga
I believe this option would be great for most of the users... at least for those who don't pretend to do some post processing on their shots.
jorgedonga
I have the 420EX and I've been waiting for this hack for ages. The 550EX is bigger and more expensive, and I shot in RAW anyway.
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