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This is a basic necessity for you to get started with the EOS M and Magic Lantern and while it may seem challenging it is not at all problematic. It just requires doing a few simple steps whether on a Windows or Mac computer.
How To Update the Canon EOS M Firmware
- Download the firmware (link)
- Unzip the zip file
- Insert unused card into Canon EOS M
- Open "MENU" change to format option to format card
- After Format complete power off camera and eject card
- Insert card into your PC or Mac (Link to the reader I use)
- Copy file from step 2 above to the memory card
- Eject card from OS
- Take card and insert into Canon EOS M
- Power on camera
- Make sure set to "Camera" mode
- Go To Tab for Firmware (If missing option)
- Click Ok
- Select 2.0.2 firmware (last available)
- Click Ok
- Wait for Success message
How To Update the Canon EOS M Firmware Video
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Now you are prepared for the Magic Lantern Install.