Canon EOS R5 C Firmware Update Version 1.0.8.1 Released

Canon EOS R5 C firmware update version 1.0.8.1 is available for download (Canon USA).

Firmware Version 1.0.8.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds the following size option to the Focus Guide function:
   -Normal/Large
2. Enables the display of Markers during playback.
3. Enables the following functions to be assigned as options to the Select Dial: -Iris
   -Shutter
   -ISO/Gain
   -White Balance Mode
   -White Balance Mode (K)
   -White Balance Mode (CC)
   -Select Subject
4. Enables the Shutter Speed option to be assigned to the Top Grip control dial, the Top control dial, and Control Ring.
5. Enables the AF frame position to be reset by pushing the Joystick. (Video Mode)
6. Adds the following thickness option to the Continuous AF frame:
   -Normal/Slightly Thick/Thick.
7. Adds supports for the lens correction function that is included with EOS VR Utility Version 1.4 or later.
8. Fixes minor issues.
9. Fixed an issue in which, when quickly switching from Video mode to Photo mode without stopping at with specific lenses attached, the LCD monitor may go black for approx. 30 seconds, during which the camera becomes unresponsive.

* 1-8 are the changes in Version 1.0.7.1, and 9 is the addition in Version 1.0.8.1.

For details, please refer to the user manual (latest version) for this product.

Caution:

1. Please use an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 512MB or greater to perform the firmware update.
2. Firmware version 1.0.8.1 is for updating EOS R5 C cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1 - 1.0.7.1.
   If your camera's firmware is already version 1.0.8.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.
3. Please refrain from loading menu settings generated using the most recent firmware version to a product running an old firmware version, as doing so may affect camera operations.
4. Firmware update must be performed in VIDEO mode.

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