Canon Firmware Updates (Page 3)

Canon EOS R3 firmware update version 1.6.0 is available for download (Canon USA).

Firmware Version 1.6.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds support for RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.
2. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera, in rare instances, to experience a delayed restart after the camera has gone into Auto Power Off.
3. Fixes minor issues.

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Canon EOS R10 firmware update version 1.4.0 is available for download (Canon USA).

Firmware Version 1.4.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds support for RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.
2. Fixes minor issues.

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Canon EOS R50 firmware update version 1.1.0 is available for download (Canon USA).

Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds support for RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.
2. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
3. Fixes minor issues.

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark III firmware update version 1.8.0 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.8.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds the ability to register the focus position in the preset functions of the CR-A100 Camera Remote Application. When used with the Robotic Camera System CR-S700R, it helps the user to focus on the intended subject distance when shooting.
2. Adds the ability to erase voice memos added to images and to add voice memos to protected images.
3. Adds enhanced security when transferring images via FTPS transfer.
4. Fixes minor issues.

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Canon EOS R8 firmware update version 1.1.0 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
2. Fixes minor issues.

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II firmware update version 1.2.0 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds support for the RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens.
2. Adds enhanced security when transferring images via FTPS transfer.
3. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
4. Fixes minor issues.

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Canon EOS R5 firmware update version 1.9.0 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.9.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds the ability to erase voice memos added to images and to add voice memos to protected images.
2. Adds enhanced security when transferring images via FTPS transfer.
3. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
4. Fixes an issue, in which, after touchscreen operation, in rare circumstances, the camera operations cannot be performed, and even if the camera is operated, [BUSY] appears on the screen.
5. Fixes minor issues.

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Canon EOS R3 firmware update version 1.5.1 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.5.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds the ability to register the focus position in the preset functions of the CR-A100 Camera Remote Application. When used with the Robotic Camera System CR-S700R, it helps the user to focus on the intended subject distance when shooting.
2. Adds the ability to erase voice memos added to images and to add voice memos to protected images.
3. Adds the ability to check the time in the viewfinder by pressing the Exposure Compensation/Aperture button while looking through the viewfinder.
4. Adds enhanced security when transferring images via FTPS transfer.
5. Fixes an issue, in which, after touchscreen operation, in rare circumstances, the camera operations cannot be performed, and even if the camera is operated, [BUSY] appears on the screen.
6. Fixes an issue that, in rare instances, may result in the camera may not operating normally and having no viewfinder or screen display depending on the timing of operating the button and viewfinder activation sensor.
7. Fixes minor issues.

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Canon EOS C70 firmware update version 1.0.7.1 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.0.7.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S:
   - Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
   - Displaying T number.
   - Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.
   - Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide].
2. Enhances Clear Scan resolution.
3. Enables to change WFM size.
4. Enables to change Vector scope gain by touch.
5. Enables to change WFM/Vector scope transparency.
6. Improves AF performance.
   - Enables tracking frame to change variably depending on subject.
   - Enables to detect heads facing sideways or backwards, or in situations such as when wearing a helmet.
7. Adds [Select Subject] assignable function via control ring/dial.

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Canon EOS C300 Mark III Version 1.0.6.1 and C500 Mark II Version 1.0.8.1 are available for download.

These Firmware Versions incorporate the following fixes and enhancements:

1. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S:
   - Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
   - Displaying T number.
   - Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.
   - Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide].
2. Enhances Clear Scan resolution.
3. Enables to change WFM size.
4. Enables to change Vector scope gain by touch.
5. Enables to change WFM/Vector scope transparency.
6. Enhances SDI-OUT functions. -Adds the ability to output PsF when in S&F mode. (16:9 only) -Enables Peaking in assistance display.

Canon EOS R5 C firmware update version 1.0.5.1 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.0.5.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

* This is the same list as firmware version 1.0.4.1 with number 20 added.

1. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S, CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN8×15 IAS S/E1,:
   - Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
   - Displaying T number.
   - Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.
   - Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus(CN8×15 IAS S/E1 only
   - Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide].


2. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM: - Adds a menu to switch lens functions. (Focus Ring, Control Ring, Lens Optical Image Stabilization)
3. Adds EF lenses compatible with EF-EOS R 0.71x Mount Adapter.
   CN-E14mm T3.1 L F
   CN-E20mm T1.5 L F
   CN-E24mm T1.5 L F
   CN-E35mm T1.5 L F
   CN-E50mm T1.3 L F
   CN-E85mm T1.3 L F
   CN-E135mm T2.2 L F
   EF14mm f/2.8L USM
   EF24mm f/1.4L USM
   EF35mm f/1.4L USM
   EF50mm f/1.2L USM
   EF85mm f/1.2L USM
   EF135mm f/2L USM
4. Enables left/right switching with one touch when using Magnify. (When recording 8K RAW with VR lens attached.)
5. Enables magnify during 8K MP4 recording. (Not available when HDMI 4K is output.)
6. Improves switching time between Video/Photo mode.
7. Adds Power Saving Mode.
8. Enhances Clear Scan resolution.
9. Adds Digital-Teleconverter function. (1.5x /2x /2.5x /3x)
10. Enables to change WFM size.
11. Enables to change Vector scope gain by touch.
12. Enables to change WFM/Vector scope opacity.
13. Improves AF performance.
    - Enables tracking frame to change variably depending on subject.
    - Enables to detect heads facing sideways or backwards, or in situations such as when wearing a helmet.
    - Enables to select Face via control ring/dial.
14. Adds [Subject Selection] assignable function via control ring/dial.
15. Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] to the Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.
16. Adds [CMT 709] in Proxy Rec Color Conversion.
17. Adds [CMT 709] in View Assist.
18. Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture settings.
19. Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.
20. Fixes an issue, in which [IBIS High Resolution shot] that is not part of the original specifications, will become enabled under specific conditions.

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Canon EOS R5 C firmware update version 1.0.4.1 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S, CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN8×15 IAS S/E1,:
   - Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
   - Displaying T number.
   - Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.
   - Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus(CN8×15 IAS S/E1 only
   - Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide].


2. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM: - Adds a menu to switch lens functions. (Focus Ring, Control Ring, Lens Optical Image Stabilization)
3. Adds EF lenses compatible with EF-EOS R 0.71x Mount Adapter.
   CN-E14mm T3.1 L F
   CN-E20mm T1.5 L F
   CN-E24mm T1.5 L F
   CN-E35mm T1.5 L F
   CN-E50mm T1.3 L F
   CN-E85mm T1.3 L F
   CN-E135mm T2.2 L F
   EF14mm f/2.8L?USM
   EF24mm f/1.4L?USM
   EF35mm f/1.4L?USM
   EF50mm f/1.2L USM
   EF85mm f/1.2L?USM
   EF135mm f/2L USM
4. Enables left/right switching with one touch when using Magnify. (When recording 8K RAW with VR lens attached.)
5. Enables magnify during 8K MP4 recording. (Not available when HDMI 4K is output.)
6. Improves switching time between Video/Photo mode.
7. Adds Power Saving Mode.
8. Enhances Clear Scan resolution.
9. Adds Digital-Teleconverter function. (1.5x /2x /2.5x /3x)
10. Enables to change WFM size.
11. Enables to change Vector scope gain by touch.
12. Enables to change WFM/Vector scope opacity.
13. Improves AF performance.
    - Enables tracking frame to change variably depending on subject.
    - Enables to detect heads facing sideways or backwards, or in situations such as when wearing a helmet.
    - Enables to select Face via control ring/dial.
14. Adds [Subject Selection] assignable function via control ring/dial.
15. Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] to the Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.
16. Adds [CMT 709] in Proxy Rec Color Conversion.
17. Adds [CMT 709] in View Assist.
18. Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture settings.
19. Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II firmware update version 1.1.2 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Improves the stability of the touch operation control when the [Touch control] is set to [Sensitive].
2. Fixes an issue that may result in only one battery being charged when the BG-R10 Battery Grip is attached.

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Canon EOS R6 firmware update version 1.8.2 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.8.2 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Improves the stability of the touch operation control when the [Touch control] is set to [Sensitive].
2. Fixes minor issues.

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Canon EOS R7 firmware update version 1.3.1 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.3.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Improves the stability of the touch operation control when the [Touch control] is set to [Sensitive].

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Canon just released eleven camera firmware updates.

These firmware updates incorporate the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds enhanced security for transferring captured images to image.canon. After July 2023, please update to this firmware version so that you will be able to send images to image.canon. If you do not update to this version, an error message will appear when sending images and the image will not be sent.

The following camera firmware is now available:

• EOS 5D Mark IV: Firmware Version 1.4.0
• EOS 6D Mark II: Firmware Version 1.2.0
• EOS Rebel T7: Firmware Version 1.2.0
• EOS Rebel T100: Firmware Version 1.1.0
• PowerShot G1X Mark III: Firmware Version 1.1.0.0
• PowerShot G9X Mark II: Firmware Version 1.1.0.0
• PowerShot G7X Mark II: Firmware Version 1.2.0.0
• PowerShot SX 420 IS: Firmware Version 1.1.0.0
• PowerShot SX620 HS: Firmware Version 1.1.0.0
• PowerShot SX720 HS: Firmware Version 1.1.0.0
• PowerShot ELPH 360 HS: Firmware Version 1.1.0.0

Canon EOS R3 firmware update version 1.4.1 is available for download.

Note that only items 7, 8, and 9 are new since version 1.4.0.

Firmware Version 1.4.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. *It is not compatible with the automatic dimming function of the AF auxiliary light.
2. Added [Registered people priority] to the menu. Pre-registered people can now be preferentially detected and tracked.
   * The effect may not be obtained depending on the scene or shooting environment where the subject is moving, when the face is small, when the face is slanted/side profile, when part of the face is hidden, or when the subject is moving.
3. [Save/load communication settings to card] has been added to the menu. Network settings can now be inherited between cameras of the same model.
4. [Panning Assist] has been added to the menu. When panning using a compatible lens, "camera shake correction" and "subject blur correction" are performed during exposure.
5. Shortened the time it takes for the AWB results to be reflected in the viewfinder when looking through the viewfinder with the auto white balance (AWB) setting.
6. "Image protection" for FTP transfer has been added to the menu. Images transferred by FTP can now be automatically protected. This makes it possible to determine whether or not the image has been FTP-transferred.
7. After updating to firmware version 1.4.0, the phenomenon that Err70 may occur under certain conditions in combination with some EF lenses has been corrected.
8. After updating to firmware version 1.4.0, when using the electronic shutter for high-speed continuous shooting, depending on the shooting conditions, the original tracking performance of Servo AF may not be obtained.
9. Fixed minor bugs.

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Canon EOS C70 firmware update version 1.0.6.1 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Fixes a problem that was a rare cause of instability in operation when using the control ring of the lens or adapter.

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Customer Feedback Drives New Firmware Updates for Canon Cinema EOS Camera Lineup

Auto Focus Improvements and Improved Operability Lead the Charge in Adding Value to EOS R5 C, EOS C70 and EOS C500 Mark II/EOS C300 Mark III Cameras

MELVILLE, NY, April 4, 2023 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today firmware updates to the Cinema EOS Camera lineup, which includes the EOS R5 C, EOS C70, EOS C500 Mark II, and EOS C300 Mark III. Putting customer needs first, Canon is rolling out a variety of updates that help with auto focus, support for new cinema lenses, and improved operability.

For the hybrid video and still photography content creator, the EOS R5 C firmware updates include:

• Improved AF performance when Face Detection AF is enabled, adding the ability to select a face with an RF Lens’ Control Ring or the camera’s Control Dial. Improved Head Detection allows the EOS R5 C to detect a subject’s head, even when the subject is looking backwards. The AF frame also changes size based on the subject detected during tracking. This update is also available for the EOS C70 camera.
• Power Save Mode improvements extend recording time by approximately 30% in 4K/60p¹.
• Enhanced Clear Scan in Shutter Mode menu reduces potential flicker during LED wall usage.
• For usage with Canon’s Dual Fisheye Lens, the ability to switch from left to right lens during VR recording when using Magnify and enabled 2x magnification when recording in 8K.
• Reduced switching time between photo and video mode – approximately 40% faster from Photo to Video and 70% faster from Video to Photo.

Expanding the operational convenience and versatility that comes with the EOS C70, EOS C500 Mark II, and EOS C300 Mark III firmware updates include:

• The EOS C70 camera will support added lenses expanding to CINE-SERVO 15-120mm lens and the newly launched Flex Zoom 14-35mm.
• The EOS C500 Mark II/EOS C300 Mark III cameras will support the Flex Zoom 20-50mm lens.
• Enhanced Clear Scan Shutter Mode reduces potential flicker during LED wall usage.
• Ability to change the on-screen Wave Form Monitor’s size (x2) and opacity by touch or through the camera’s menu.

¹ Main Resolution/Bitrate: XF-AVC 4096x2160 Intra-frame, Frame Rate: 59.94P, Battery: LP-E6NH, Lens: RF50?F1.2 L USM

Note that these firmware updates are coming soon.

Canon Speedlite EL-1 firmware update version 1.0.2 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.0.2 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Fixes an issue, in which the modeling flash may fire when the modeling flash setting is set to [Disabled].

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