Canon XF300 2016 Firmware Update

Just attempted to update the firmware, did all as instructed, no completed message came up, the camera switched off and the card and tally lights stay on, nothing works or operates!! What the f*** have you done Canon!!!
 
I am sorry to hear about your firmware update issue. I hope you got it fixed. I downloaded the upgrade and got it installed in just under 5 minutes. It works fine. The CP gamma presets are somewhat buried and you have to set them up to do comparisons. The HDR function and highlight roll off work very well. It is too bad that these updates don't apply to the XF-105. I have to intercut a lot with that camera so it negates some of the usefulness of the new upgrades. The lower light noise reduction also is very good, especially when looking at footage on a studio monitor. I appreciate Canon trying to pro-long the life in this camera I've grown to love since it first came out, but it would be nice if they came out with a 4K version including one that had good slow motion.
 
Same thing as lovecameras ... my xf305 just ended dead after firmware update (1.0.8.0.) ...guy in Canon service told us that he have to replace mainboard. Is it possible??? To kill mainboard by updating firmware??? There is no warnings about that on Canon website.
 
I know some people have had trouble with this, but with a clean card and following the instructions, I had no problem doing the firmware install. Took about 10 minutes from download to firmware install. It adds a few interesting gamma settings - that are buried in the menus. They work pretty well. I have loved this camera for many years. Its time Canon released an upgrade.
 
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