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awad
7th of April 2005 (Thu), 21:37
whats the latest firmware hack? i just bought my digital rebel 300D and it already has firmware 1.1.1 on it. and the only websites ive found offer only the upgrade to 1.1.1.
Bodog
7th of April 2005 (Thu), 21:57
Try here. Might have to register.
http://www.syeager.org/300d/forum/index.php?act=idx
COKE CAN
8th of April 2005 (Fri), 01:28
whats the latest firmware hack? i just bought my digital rebel 300D and it already has firmware 1.1.1 on it. and the only websites ive found offer only the upgrade to 1.1.1.

I just bought mine, what is this?
tim
8th of April 2005 (Fri), 01:40
The firmware hack enables functions that that hardware can do, but Canon have disabled in software. I used the wasia hack when I had my 300D, it enabled mirror lockup, some custom functions, a crippled AI servo mode (barely worth using IMHO), and ISO 3200. The Undutchables one is new and i've seen some reports of problems, but the Wasia one has been tried by at least thousands of people, and worked fine for me.

The link to the hack used to be in a sticky thread in this forum, i'm not sure since the re-organisation, google will find it.
COKE CAN
8th of April 2005 (Fri), 09:54
I haven't pulled my camera out of the box yet, but how do I go about doing the wasia hack? Where can I read more about it?


-N00B
RodneyCyr
8th of April 2005 (Fri), 10:35
There is a Yahoo group "canondigicamhacking", with all sorts of firmware hacks for the Digital Rebel. Registration is required, but free.

They have the latest Wasia hacks and a new "undutchables" hack.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canondigicamhacking/
johnnybfan
8th of April 2005 (Fri), 19:42
There is a Yahoo group "canondigicamhacking", with all sorts of firmware hacks for the Digital Rebel. Registration is required, but free.

They have the latest Wasia hacks and a new "undutchables" hack.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canondigicamhacking/
Wow! I just went & checked out this Yahoo group. Makes me appreciate POTN even more. Yahoo needs to talk to Pekka & switch to this kind of format instead of making you click on the title & then on each reply in order to read them. Takes a bit longer than here.
gpi
9th of April 2005 (Sat), 05:33
Look here: www.gpi.dk/300d/
Torpedo
9th of April 2005 (Sat), 06:41
I haven't pulled my camera out of the box yet, but how do I go about doing the wasia hack? Where can I read more about it?


-N00B

Once you've downloaded the hack, you just put it onto your Cf card, put it into your camera and then switch it on. The camera will then ask if you want to upgarde the firmware.
Clark
9th of April 2005 (Sat), 08:06
Keep in mind that the firmware hack will void your warrenty.
COKE CAN
9th of April 2005 (Sat), 08:26
Keep in mind that the firmware hack will void your warrenty.

What if it's a store warranty? Do you think they would know?
Clark
9th of April 2005 (Sat), 08:44
What if it's a store warranty? Do you think they would know?
I would think if the camera dies and you can't change the firmware back
to the original, they will not honor the warranty.
COKE CAN
9th of April 2005 (Sat), 09:16
I would think if the camera dies and you can't change the firmware back
to the original, they will not honor the warranty.

Good point
raylks
9th of April 2005 (Sat), 10:09
Add in more is that even your camera is restored with the original geniue firmware from the cracked firmware, CANON may still void your warranty as some told that the dealer has a way to check whether or not your camera has been cracked.
Bruce Watson
9th of April 2005 (Sat), 10:45
Keep in mind that the firmware hack will void your warrenty.

Let's be accurate, it "may" void your warranty. There have been plenty of posts on this and other forums that owners have sent cameras in with hack installed by error or omission.

In those examples, Canon repaired the camera under warranty, sometimes flashing the original firmware back on, sometimes not.

I hacked mine a year ago and am pleased with it. Now I have the UD 2 hack and think it is great. Yes, my camera is now out of warranty, but I didn't consider it a big problem when it was.

So I will pose a question: Has anyone had a direct, personal experience with Canon refusing warranty service due to hacked software? Just first person, no cousins, friends, some guy at work or other 3rd parties.

YMMV.
Bodog
9th of April 2005 (Sat), 16:18
The original hack has been out over a year and installed by literally thousands of drebel owners. Has anyone heard of even one warranty denial because of the hack? I have heard of someone getting the repaired camera back from Canon with the firmware reset to Canon's, and others with the repaired Camera returned with the hack left installed. Nothing about a voided warranty. Anyone with first hand knowledge either way out there? Feel free to enlighten us...
COKE CAN
10th of April 2005 (Sun), 11:30
What is the actual file I download?
roger005
10th of April 2005 (Sun), 16:55
I'm looking to buy a canon digital, I would like to be able to shoot B&W photos, does the 300d do B&W...or with the firmware updates?


Thanks.
Bruce Watson
10th of April 2005 (Sun), 17:41
What is the actual file I download?

Go to the Yahoo digital camera hacking group (you need to register) and you will find links to where the file can be downloaded, plus detailed intsructions.

I don't have the link handy, but search the Yahoo groups, it will pop up.
Bruce Watson
10th of April 2005 (Sun), 17:42
I'm looking to buy a canon digital, I would like to be able to shoot B&W photos, does the 300d do B&W...or with the firmware updates?


Thanks.

No, none of the hacks give in camera B&W function. Easy to do in PS.

I have the function in my 20D but to be honest, I don't see the need for it. When I want a b&w image for effect, I do it in postprocessing.

That way I have both options open, colour or b&w.