Canon and Sony News for Dec 2024 (Page 2)

As Canon promised with the firmware version 1.0.1 release, Canon EOS R5 Mark II firmware update version 1.0.2 is available for download at Canon USA or Canon Japan.

Firmware Version 1.0.2 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Incorporates support for frame rates of 23.98fps/24.00fps when using the LP-E6NH and LP-E6N battery.
2. The Wi-Fi connection status is now identifiable by the color of the [FTP Transfer Icon].
3. Adds [Protect Images] and [Rating] during FTP Transfer.
4. Adds the ability to change [Custom Shooting Mode] while writing images to the media (BUSY).
5. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become inoperable if a lens that does not communicate with the camera is attached when repeatedly shooting while using HDMI output.
6. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become inoperable if an image is cropped while other images are being transferred to an FTP server.
7. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur when using an application software such as Camera Connect, and the load on the smartphone increases.
8. Fixes an issue in which image stabilization may become unstable in movie mode when panning diagonally while using some stabilization rigs (such as monopod or handheld rigs).
9. Fixes an issue in which all images may not be copied when copying multiple selected images in the camera.
10. Fixes an issue in which another manufacturer devices (such as strobe or remote camera trigger) may work during pre-continuous shooting.
11. Fixes an issue that may, immediately after shooting, cause the screen to take a long time to turn off when using a button that has been assigned the "Screen off" function.
12. Fixes an issue in which Look File settings may apply to multiple custom picture files.
13. Fixes an issue in which the AF frame movement may not be smooth when several shooting information items are displayed and the multi-controller is operated.
14. Implements a fix to include custom pictures when saving camera settings.
15. Improves operation stability during network communication.

Get the Canon EOS R5 Mark II at B&H.

Canon EOS R1 firmware update version 1.0.1 is available for download at Canon USA or Canon Japan.

Firmware Version 1.0.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. The Wi-Fi connection status is now identifiable by the color of the [FTP Transfer Icon].
2. Adds [Protect Images] and [Rating] during FTP Transfer.
3. Adds the ability to change [Custom Shooting Mode] while writing images to the media (BUSY).
4. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become inoperable if a lens that does not communicate with the camera is attached when repeatedly shooting while using HDMI output.
5. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become inoperable if an image is cropped while other images are being transferred to an FTP server.
6. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur when using an application software such as Camera Connect, and the load on the smartphone increases.
7. Fixes an issue in which image stabilization may become unstable in movie mode when panning diagonally while using some stabilization rigs (such as monopod or handheld rigs).
8. Fixes an issue in which all images may not be copied when copying multiple selected images in the camera.
9. Fixes an issue in which another manufacturer devices (such as strobe or remote camera trigger) may work during pre-continuous shooting.
10. Fixes an issue that may, immediately after shooting, cause the screen to take a long time to turn off when using a button that has been assigned the "Screen off" function.
11. Fixes an issue in which Look File settings may apply to multiple custom picture files.
12. Fixes an issue in which the AF frame movement may not be smooth when several shooting information items are displayed and the multi-controller is operated.
13. Implements a fix to include custom pictures when saving camera settings.
14. Improves operation stability during network communication.

Get the Canon EOS R1 at B&H.

Just posted: Canon EOS R5 Mark II.

As with the R1 review, most of the R5 II content has been in place for weeks, but with over 20,000 images captured with this camera, I'll call the review done.

This is my favorite camera.

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