IXUS II & IXUS400 Firmware Update

[mike j]

I've just noticed on the Canon website that a firmware update is available for the IXUS II and IXUS400. I got to both of the links below by selecting the relevant camera from here :
http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital/index.asp?ComponentID=25190&SourcePageID=25108#2

The IXUS II update appears to overcome some compatibility problems with the IXUS II and some other makes of SD card. It also makes the camera PictBridge compliant if it isn't already and can be found here :
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/ixus2/ixus2_firmware-e.html

The IXUS400 update appears to make the camera PictBridge compliant, if it's not already and can be found here :
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/IXUS400/ixus400_firmware-e.html

Sorry if this is old news - just thought some people might have missed it !

NB. I'm not recommending that you actually update the firmware unless you have specific need to - it looks like it's not a risk-free process and I've not done it myself yet !! Has anyone actually done it successfully ?

[atotos]

I've considered it for a while, but then I've decided against it since my camera works very well as it is and the advantages from the upgrade don't seem to be earth-shaking! :)

[mike j]

Yes - you're right. The update for the IXUS400 doesn't look worth it unless you have a specific need for PictBridge. I don't think I'll bother either.

The SD card compatibilty problem for the IXUS II users on the other hand looks like a good reason to attempt an update to me, although again, I'd probably only do it if you actually had a problem.

[Novell]

I've considered it for a while, but then I've decided against it since my camera works very well as it is and the advantages from the upgrade don't seem to be earth-shaking! :)

I agree...if it ain't broke, don't fix it! :)