Will Canon Spore update latest firmware on discontinued DSLR like D30/D60/10D?

[hoe]

dear ALL,
just wondering if Canon will update older low-tier DSLR when their warranty is expired? If the original owner is not tech savvy to care about the updates, these cameras may still have their associated bugs.

Will it be too expensive to get the camera checked for front/back focusing issues, firmware update and sensor cleaning, etc? i'm thinking of getting one of these 3 models.

[user111]

get the 10d

d30 and d60 already obsolete

[RossChang]

Firmware update can DIY. others, sent to canon.

[JediForce4ever]

do they still release firmware upgrades for the 10D?

[John Tan]

Originally Posted by JediForce4ever do they still release firmware upgrades for the 10D?

They will never release firmare for obsolete models...

[JediForce4ever]

that mean say...when the 20D gets discontinued, it means totally no more firmware upgrades for it?

[shinken]

Not that I know of. No firmware updates released for even the 10D

[Goldenstars08]

Originally Posted by JediForce4ever that mean say...when the 20D gets discontinued, it means totally no more firmware upgrades for it?

Some how like that la...

[JediForce4ever]

sian....also dunno why they dowan to put spot metering in the 20D....

[hoe]

What i meant to say was if i bring an obsolete model like D30 or D60 to Canon Spore, will they upgrade the firmware to the "latest" available? It may be released some years back but still applicable to the said DSLR.

[shinken]

Originally Posted by hoe What i meant to say was if i bring an obsolete model like D30 or D60 to Canon Spore, will they upgrade the firmware to the "latest" available? It may be released some years back but still applicable to the said DSLR.

That's easy, why not just give them a ring?

[oeyvind]

Originally Posted by hoe What i meant to say was if i bring an obsolete model like D30 or D60 to Canon Spore, will they upgrade the firmware to the "latest" available? It may be released some years back but still applicable to the said DSLR.

Why would you like to send in for firmware update when you can get those updates yourself via their website with full instructions.

[hoe]

Originally Posted by oeyvind Why would you like to send in for firmware update when you can get those updates yourself via their website with full instructions.

Erm..... thought of sending it in for a shutter count, adjust focusing (if any) and at the same time update the firmware.

[oeyvind]

Originally Posted by hoe Erm..... thought of sending it in for a shutter count, adjust focusing (if any) and at the same time update the firmware.

then just do it lor, support are available for at least 7 years after a product reached their EOL.

[benny]

Originally Posted by user111 get the 10d d30 and d60 already obsolete

And the 10D isn't? Interesting.

Cheers,

[ricohflex]

Originally Posted by John Tan They will never release firmare for obsolete models...

Lucky my 1966 Canon FTb film camera does not have this "firmware update" problem.
It gets a "firmware update" everytime I pop in the latest, most advanced 35mm year2005 film, such as Velvia 100. Put a FD mount L lens in front and you are in business.

[user111]

Originally Posted by benny And the 10D isn't? Interesting. Cheers,

by a margin, no

[Wai]

Originally Posted by JediForce4ever do they still release firmware upgrades for the 10D?

unless there is some bugs that affect the operation, what is there to improve or fix anymore?

You can't really make a D30 become 20D just by firmware upgrade right?