Firmware update for EF-M43 (Mac)

Firmware upgrade for Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM

RELEVANT PRODUCTS

This information is for the following models:

Canon EF-BMCC T Speed Booster^TM Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-BMCC-BM1/MB_SPEF-BMCC-BT1)
Canon EF-BMPCC T Speed Booster^TM Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-BMPCC-BM1/MB_SPEF-BMPCC-BT1)
Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM (model number MB_EF-M43-BM1)
Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster^TM Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-M43-BM1)
Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster^TM S Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-M43-BM2)
Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds T Smart Adapter^TM (model number MB_EF-M43-BT2)
Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds T Speed Booster^TM ULTRA 0.71x Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-M43-BT4)
Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds T Speed Booster^TM XL 0.64x Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-M43-BT3)

ABOUT THIS DOWNLOAD

Name: Firmware update V3.01 for Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM/Speed Booster^TM
Release date: 04 Dec 2018
Benefits and improvements:
- Fixed issue with Speed Booster XL 0.64x and CINE Speed Booster XL 0.64x where certain f/1.8 lenses are mounted on an Olympus camera set to aperture adjustments in 1/3EV increments the aperture setting would get stuck at f/1.2. Firmware for all other MFT products remains unchanged at 3.00 level. Speed Booster XL 0.64x and CINE Speed Booster XL 0.64x are NOT compatible with any camera in the OM-D series at the time of writing. Please refer to their respective product pages for detailed compatibility information.to configure video AF speed/smoothness/noise level.

FIRMWARE HISTORY

Name: Firmware update V3.0 for Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM/Speed Booster^TM
Release date: 12 Mar 2018
Benefits and improvements:
- Addition of a custom function to Metabones App which lets the user to configure video AF speed/smoothness/noise level.
- Jog lever iris control is deprecated starting with GH5, replaced with a new assignable Fn button feature. On GH5 V2.2 and newer cameras, you may assign a jog lever inward push to any of the functions listed under "Lens Fn Button Setting" under the "Lens/Others" menu. For older cameras, the jog lever on the adapter can be used for iris control on JVC and Panasonic cameras just like before.
- Fixed AFC stability issue (AFC may still have poor performance and/or accuracy, even when "Focus/Release Priority" is set to "FOCUS", unless the camera supports phase-detection autofocus.)
- Fixed issue with a legacy lens without distance information focusing to infinity on its own when switched from MF to AF on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera.
- Fixed focal length display/EXIF of zoom lenses on Kenko Pro300 teleconverter. Blue dot version recommended.
- EXIF improvement

Name: Firmware update V2.9 for Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM/Speed Booster^TM
Release date: 14 Sep 2017
Benefits and improvements:
- Fixed IBIS effectiveness issue with EF400/5.6L USM when used in conjunction with EF Extenders.
- EXIF improvements.
- New custom function allows user to manually dial-in the multiplier of a teleconverter if it is not automatically detected (e.g. certain third-party teleconverters).
- Fixed manual focus distance scale display on Panasonic (requires lens with distance information).
- Tamron 17-50/2.8 VC B005 stability improvement (although still not recommended for use with Metabones).

Name: Firmware update V2.8 for Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM/Speed Booster^TM
Release date: 26 Jun 2017
Benefits and improvements:
- Fixed smooth iris support for 40/2.8 STM, 50/1.8 STM and Sigma 50-100/1.8 DC HSM Art 016.
- Fixed AF issue with EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM and EF-S 18-135/3.5-5.6 IS Nano USM lenses.
- Fixed regression with EF Extender 1.4x not being recognized when used with fixed focal length lenses.

Name: Firmware update V2.7 for Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM/Speed Booster^TM
Release date: 13 Apr 2017
Benefits and improvements:
- Support servo zoom, autofocus and auto iris with Canon CN-E 18-80 T4.4 on Blackmagic, JVC and Panasonic (but not Olympus). AF function may require external 5V power supply into the micro USB port of the Speed Booster/Smart Adapter.
- GX7 and GX8 may choose IBIS for still photo and OIS for the motion picture by setting the IS switch of the lens OFF, turn on the camera, and then turn on the IS switch of the lens.
- Improves smooth iris response time with Tamron SP 15-30/2.8 VC USD A012.
- Adds GH5 support.
- An irreversible change will be made to the following products which limits the ability to downgrade to version 2.65 but not any further back, even if you have a copy of an older version of Metabones App: Canon EF-BMCC T Speed Booster Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-BMCC-BM1/MB_SPEF-BMCC-BT1), Canon EF-BMPCC T Speed Booster Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-BMPCC-BM1/MB_SPEF-BMPCC-BT1), Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster (model number MB_SPEF-M43-BM1), Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster S (model number MB_SPEF-M43-BM2) and Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds T Speed Booster XL 0.64x Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-M43-BT3).

Name: Firmware update V2.6 for Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM/Speed Booster^TM
Release date: 16 Dec 2016
Benefits and improvements:
- Fixed issue with optical image stabilization of the lens turning off if the camera's Pinpoint AF Display menu option is set to PIP and Pinpoint AF is chosen.
- OIS/IBIS interaction on GX7/GX8/GX80/GX85 is restructured and the "IBIS only" option is removed. Please read http://www.metabones.com/article/of/mft-manual-image-stabilization
- Fixed compatibility issue with Tamron 150-600/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011.
- EXIF for unrecognized lenses no longer says 'Metabones', but instead states the lens ID number.
- For diagnostic purpose, Metabones App displays the name of the lens attached to the Speed Booster or Smart Adapter. This works only if the lens is attached before connecting USB and the adapter's jog lever is not pushed inward while USB is connected.

Name: Firmware update V2.5 for Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM/Speed Booster^TM
Release date: 4 Nov 2016
Benefits and improvements:
- Fixed IBIS support with Sigma 50-100/1.8 DC HSM Art 016 lens on Panasonic GX7, GX8 and GX80/85.
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 PDAF improvements.
- Option to park focus to infinity upon shutdown to shorten its length for storage. Some lenses may disregard this setting but never park focus, and most of these are internal focus lenses which do not require parking. STM lenses always observe the option setting.
- Changing iris on Panasonic using the adapter's jog lever requires first pushing the jog lever inward to activate. There is a customizable option in Metabones App to get back the previous behavior of activating jog lever iris control whenever the jog lever is pushed in, up, or down. In both cases, jog lever iris control terminates with the control relinquished to the camera body by pushing the lever inward.
- Fixed an issue with some telephoto zoom lenses not being able to start up at maximum zoom position with EF Extender attached on Olympus cameras.
- Fixed an AF inaccuracy problem on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 with EF135/2L USM.
- Fixed issue with Tamron VC USD where autofocus may occasionally become inoperative.

Name: Firmware update V2.4 for for Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM/Speed Booster^TM
Release date: 30 Jun 2016
Benefits and improvements: (more detail may refer to press release)
- OS X version now signed.
- Added C-AF support for OM-D E-M1.
- Fixed f/8 AF regression since 2.2.
- Fixed stability issue with EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L (Mark I) on Panasonic.

Name: Firmware update V2.3 for Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM/Speed Booster^TM
Release date: 23 Jun 2016
Benefits and improvements:
- Support for smooth iris feature of the latest Canon and Tamron SP lenses.
- Improved Olympus OM-D E-M1 PDAF performance (S-AF only; C-AF not supported).
- Turn off OIS when the finger is lifted after the shutter release button is half-pressed on Panasonic cameras, if the AF+MF option is configured to ON.
- Fixed an intermittent focus inaccuracy issue with Tamron 24-70/2.8 VC USD A007 lens on Panasonic cameras
- Fixed iris issue with older lenses on Olympus E-M1.
- Fixed a focus parking issue after an exposure with some older Canon lenses e.g. EF 50mm f/1.4 USM.

Name: Firmware update V2.2 for Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Smart Adapter^TM/Speed Booster^TM
Release date: 13 Apr 2016
Benefits and improvements:
- Fixed focal length display of Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye lens on Olympus.
- Olympus contrast-detect autofocus enhancements.

More firmware history can be viewed in the archive: here

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Operating Systems

The latest version of the firmware update is compatible with Apple Mac OS X version 10.9.X:

Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks or later

COMPUTER HARDWARE:

The latest version of the firmware update is compatible with the following hardware:

A suitable USB 2.0 port

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

Important notes:

When performing the firmware update, please don't disconnect the USB cable, otherwise, the adapter may become inoperable due to the sudden power shutdown
Don't connect the adapter to any cameara and lens when performaing the firmware update.

How to download the firmware updater:

Make sure that you are logged on as a user with administrative rights.
At the bottom of the page, read the disclaimer and agree to the terms and conditions by clicking on the checkbox. Then, click on the Download button.
The download of the [MetabonesApp.dmg] file will start.
Save the file to the desktop of your computer (recommended).

RUN THE SOFTWARE

Once the file has downloaded successfully, you're ready to upgrade the Firmware update for the Smart Adapter.

STEP 1: START UP THE Metabones App

Close all currently running programs on your computer.
Double-click the [MetabonesApp.dmg] file you downloaded to start up the Metabones App.
Connect your the Smart Adapter^TM to the computer by using the USB-MicroUSB cable.
Then, follow the instructions in the Metabones App to update the firmware.

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