Tech Shout!

Canon has released a firmware update version 1.1.0 for the EOS Digital Rebel XTi known as EOS 400D, which is the Tokyo-based company’s well-known DSLR. This is the second firmware update issued by Canon for its XTi.

The latest Canon firmware update includes extra support for the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), which according to Canon has greater expandability than the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) used for communication between the camera and computer up to now. Furthermore, the update rectifies errors in the Simplified Chinese menu screens.

The Version 1.1.0 firmware, which has been released this time, is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.5. However, if your camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.0, then you really do not need to update the firmware.

The first Canon camera firmware update issued by Canon for its XTi had some major enhancements. It firstly could fix the printing of lens names when using PictBridge and correct the printing of the lens name for shots taken with the EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro lens and Life-Size Converter EF. Furthermore, it enabled the selection of Redeye 1, when connecting with specific printers such as iP6310D / iP6320D / iP6700D Photo Inkjet Printer. And lastly it improved the reliability of communication with the Speedlite 380EX.

Coming back to the latest update version 1.1.0 for the EOS Digital Rebel XTi, more details about it and a few do’s and don’ts about it can be found here.