Canon EOS 500D

Canon EOS 500D firmware

Canon · EOS 500D · EOS 500D · Body

Latest firmware for the Canon EOS 500D is v1.1.2 (November 14, 2016).

Specifications

EOS 500D specifications

Body type
Compact SLR
Resolution
15.1 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor size
22.3 × 14.9 mm
Processor
Digic 4
ISO range
100–3200
Fastest shutter
1/4000
Burst rate
3.4 fps
Battery life
440 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD/SDHC
Video
H.264
Mount
Canon EF-S
Weight
520 g
Dimensions
129 × 98 × 62 mm
Weather sealed
No

Changelog

EOS 500D firmware changelog

  1. v1.1.2 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 1.1.2 Latest Released Nov 14, 2016 First seen Jul 10, 2026
    Show release notes

    Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following fix: Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to ""Enable"", correction will not be applied.

    Firmware Version 1.1.2 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.1.

    If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

    When updating the firmware of the camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.

    Q&A: Preparations for a firmware update:

    1. After the downloaded compressed ​file (.zip file) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.
    • Extracting the downloaded file: Right-click the zip file, and then select Extract All to extract the file.
    1. The extracted folder contains the firmware (File name: E7KR6112. FIR, File size: 8,238,748 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese). Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully read through the firmware update procedures. (The following is the history of past firmware updates) Q: Are the improvements from pre​vious firmware versions included in Firmware Version 1.1.2? A: Yes, the following improvements from the previous version are included: (Previous) Version 1.1.1

    improvements

    1. Fixes incorrect indications in the Arabic and Portuguese menu screens. (Previous) Version 1.1.0

    improvements

    1. Enhances the reliability of Live View shooting This firmware corrects a phenomenon that may occur intermittently when Live View shooting is activated and the mirror does not position itself properly. As a result, the Live View image does not appear on the LCD monitor.
    2. Fixes incorrect indications in the Arabic, English, and Swedish menu screens.
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