Canon 5D Mark III firmware v1.2.1 update

[gerald_wallace]

<p>I wanted to update the subject camera with the latest firmware but I'm having a problem.<br>

I downloaded the firmware onto a memory card and placed the memory card in the camera.<br>

When I go to the current version and depress the set button there is do update, the current (old) version is shown.<br>

I can use your help in how to transfer the updated software to the camera - what am I missing?<br>

(I could not find a 'how to' in the Canon manual).<br>

Thanks for your help.</p>

[dcstep]

<p>It'll show the old version, then you push the button again and it should start the install process. Did you push the button a second time.</p>

<p>Also, did you reformat the card before loading the firmware update onto it? If there's other stuff on the card, the camera may not see the update.</p>

[peter_j2]

<p>In the Zip file that you downloaded, there should be a PDF with a step-by-step process.</p>

[bobatkins]

<p>I believe the instructions are included as a PDF in the ZIP file you downloaded from the Canon website.</p>

<p>I presume you unzipped the ZIP file?</p>

[JosvanEekelen]

<p>re: unzipping the file: bear in mind that newer Windows versions will show the contents of a ZIP file without unzipping it. You'll probably have to unzip the file or just drag the firmware file to your memory card.</p>

[john_merriman1]

<p>FYI - I was unsuccessful in completing the update using an SD card. However, a compactflash card worked on the first try. I have no idea why - just happy to get the update and f/8 autofocus.</p>

[gerald_wallace]

<p>Hi All.<br>

First, thank you all for your inputs/help. My second attempt (after reading your inputs) to update the firmware in my camera was successful. I needed to slow down and pay attention to what I was doing. The problem during my first attempt was that I never really copied the correct software on to my SD card or the card was not empty during the first try.<br>

During the second try I did the same thing as the first except made sure I had a properly formatted (empty) SD card. As you know, the download takes several minutes and again, was successful.<br>

<br />Thanks to you all for your help.</p>