Problems Connecting to my New Canon 7D MkII

[astronomynut]

I purchased my Canon 7D MkII (G Version) a few months ago from Spencer's Camera who did a Full Spectrum modification, and installed their custom cooling system.  I just tried this evening to connect it to BYEOS.  BYEOS seems to be recognizing the camera, but is not fully initializing things so the functions of BYEOS are accessible.  All it does is recognize the camera, with various nomenclature and numbers displayed.  Oh yes,  BYEOS does say that something about this camera is assumed.  This seems to tell me that BYEOS is confused, and not fully recognizing something.

 

I think I am running BYEOS 3.0.3  Is there some kind of problem with this Canon Model?  Or am I not setting the internal settings correctly.  I copied the settings I was given for my Canon 600D.  Figured they should work for this new camera also.

 

If anyone is familiar with this particular model, could you please tell me what the internal settings should be for it.  I get the feeling I have something set the wrong way that is blocking full initialization and recognition.  Does that make sense?

 

Before two years ago, I hadn't a clue about digital cameras, so I am still on a steep learning curve.  It is difficult for me to describe things so that the savvy people understand the problems I am encountering.  Anyway, I hope it is either a camera settings problem, or maybe my version of BYEOS needs an upgrade.  Caley

[admin]

BYE is not confused, you need to upgrade to 3.1.3

 

The 7D Mk II was not released when BYE 3.0.3 was so for that reason 3.0.3 does not have drivers for that model.

 

Upgrade to 3.1.3 and you'll be fine.

 

Regards,

[astronomynut]

Thanks so much.  When I finish with my picture taking tonight, I will set things up for that upgrade, and hopefully try again tomorrow night.  Caley

[astronomynut]

I finally got everything working tonight.  Had a bit of a problem with Live View, but it eventually kicked in.  So far the new camera is running rings around the results I have gotten with my 600D.  Now, if I can just process the results properly.

 

Thanks for the help

 

Caley

[dts350z]

What does their cooling system do? What sensor temps do you get? The info on their site is very sparse.

[s3igell]

What does their cooling system do? What sensor temps do you get? The info on their site is very sparse.

 

That is always the Question.

It seems that Spencers does something so secret that even their Customers won't really Post Details about it... 

[astroman133]

Spencer's solution is to install a large heat sink that conducts heat away from the sensor and dissipates it through the camera frame.  It is not powered or liquid fed. I had asked how much that actually helps but got no answer.

[dts350z]

OK, thanks.