The thread, started by Zim, that was closed was not the same new firmware that has already been released. It was an announcement addressing a different problem.
excerpt:
Phenomenon
In images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible.
This phenomenon is not noticeable in an image with optimal exposure. The phenomenon may become more noticeable if a retouching process such as level compensation is applied to emphasize the image.
Affected Product
EOS 7D Digital SLR
Market Support
We are planning to post the relevant information about support measures for this phenomenon on our Web site in early November.
excerpt:
Phenomenon
In images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible.
This phenomenon is not noticeable in an image with optimal exposure. The phenomenon may become more noticeable if a retouching process such as level compensation is applied to emphasize the image.
Affected Product
EOS 7D Digital SLR
Market Support
We are planning to post the relevant information about support measures for this phenomenon on our Web site in early November.