Just bought a 20D

[V6GTO]

I'm in the middle of loading the software, will get back with somephotos soon. Martin.

PS - got a Sigma EX 12-24 at the same time.

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

Nice. I'll be expecting some nice shots of Noble in the sunny hills of southern Spain.

Phil

[130tdi]

Martin,

Check the firmware and if required update to 1.0.5

It prevents the 'lock-up' issue.

Make sure you follow the procedure correctly - lens off.

HTH

Simon

[V6GTO]

130tdi said:

Martin, Check the firmware and if required update to 1.0.5 It prevents the 'lock-up' issue. Make sure you follow the procedure correctly - lens off. HTH Simon

Simon,
Thanks for what I'm sure is great advice, but being a complete knob-head around computers I'm afrain it went straight over my head (about a mile up!)
Martin.

[V6GTO]

ThatPhilBrettGuy said:

Nice. I'll be expecting some nice shots of Noble in the sunny hills of southern Spain. Phil

I'm just about to go down to the beach. Hope I don't get stuck! Martin.

[DustyC]

oh yeah? well I bet I can see more dark grey clouds than you!

Hope its going well Martin.

[V6GTO]

DustyC said:

oh yeah? well I bet I can see more dark grey clouds than you! Hope its going well Martin.

Hi Dusty,
You're probably right about the clouds, I can see....nearly 1! as you see from the piccys I just took by the sea. I'm waiting for them to upload onto Fotango. I chickened out on the beach as it's really soft, but I got pretty close. How are all the guys in Hampshire, well I hope. Say hello for me. I hope to see you at LM again.
Martin.

[DustyC]

LM...excellent. We are all booked up and ready to roll.

I'll see you again on the Friday morning. Same place and time.

Look forward to seeing those pics. I bet the Noble causes quite a stir over there.

[DustyC]

V6GTO said:

How are all the guys in Hampshire, well I hope. Say hello for me.

[DJ voice mode]
I think you just said it yourself Martin!
[/DJ voice mode]

[V6GTO]

Here's the best few





Martin.

>> Edited by V6GTO on Wednesday 10th November 16:53

[chim_knee]

Congrats on the purchase... very envious!

V6GTO said:

PS - got a Sigma EX 12-24 at the same time.

Oo! Let me know how you get on with the lens (it's hard to tell when pictures are compressed for the web). I'm thinking about this lens for my D70.

Cheers!
Phil.

[130tdi]

V6GTO said:

130tdi said: Martin, Check the firmware and if required update to 1.0.5 It prevents the 'lock-up' issue. Make sure you follow the procedure correctly - lens off. HTH Simon Simon, Thanks for what I'm sure is great advice, but being a complete knob-head around computers I'm afrain it went straight over my head (about a mile up!) Martin.

Martin,

Click the menu button, scroll down to firmware and see what release your body is currently on.

If it's lower than 1.0.5 you might experience the camera locking up. The only way to unfreeze it is to remove the battery, wait for a few seconds and then replace.

If you choose to update, go to http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/BeBit-e.html and click the 20D link.

Download the update and the relevant pdf instruction file.

You will need either a card reader for a desktop PC or an adapter for a laptop.

Any problems, shout

Simon

[V6GTO]

130tdi said:

V6GTO said: 130tdi said: Martin, Check the firmware and if required update to 1.0.5 It prevents the 'lock-up' issue. Make sure you follow the procedure correctly - lens off. HTH Simon Simon, Thanks for what I'm sure is great advice, but being a complete knob-head around computers I'm afrain it went straight over my head (about a mile up!) Martin. Martin, Click the menu button, scroll down to firmware and see what release your body is currently on. If it's lower than 1.0.5 you might experience the camera locking up. The only way to unfreeze it is to remove the battery, wait for a few seconds and then replace. If you choose to update, go to http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/BeBit-e.html and click the 20D link. Download the update and the relevant pdf instruction file. You will need either a card reader for a desktop PC or an adapter for a laptop. Any problems, shout Simon

Simon,
I have 1.0.5 so I guess that's OK...yes?
Cheers, Martin.

[V6GTO]

chim_knee said:

Congrats on the purchase... very envious! V6GTO said: PS - got a Sigma EX 12-24 at the same time. Oo! Let me know how you get on with the lens (it's hard to tell when pictures are compressed for the web). I'm thinking about this lens for my D70. Cheers! Phil.

Phil,
On the picture above of the rear, the picture is so good I can zoom in and read the bottom of the numberplate where it says "when someone gives me a good reason to grow up I'll think about it"
Pretty damned good then! Martin.

[130tdi]

[chim_knee]

V6GTO said:

... where it says "when someone gives me a good reason to grow up I'll think about it"

V6GTO said:

Pretty damned good then! Martin.

Thanks!

[DustyC]

Martin, You should send some back to Noble. They would probably use them in their presspacks etc.