New Canon Firmware For EOS R6, EOS R7, EOS R10 And EOS-1D X III

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New Canon firmware for four cameras has been released. I found it on Canon Japan’s site and hence I am linking it because it’s not available yet on the Canon USA or EU sites (will be later on).

Download EOS-1D X Mark III Firmware Version 1.7.0 from Canon Japan:

  • [Save/load communication settings to card] has been added to the menu. Network settings can now be inherited between cameras of the same model.
  • You can now trim and resize images while transferring them to the FTP server.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download EOS R6 Firmware Version 1.8.0 from Canon Japan:

  • You can now trim and resize images while transferring them to the FTP server.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download EOS R7 Firmware Version 1.3.0 from Canon Japan:

  • Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. *Not compatible with the auto-dimming function of the AF auxiliary light.
  • Supports RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download EOS R10 Firmware Version 1.3.0 form Canon Japan:

  • Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. *Not compatible with the auto-dimming function of the AF auxiliary light.
  • Supports RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Lens Firmware Update: Focus Breathing Correction For A Bunch Of RF Lenses

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Canon released firmware updates for a bunch of RF lenses.

Focus breathing correction is brought to the following lenses (click to get the firmware update):

Stay tuned…

Canon Firmware Update For EOS R6 and EOS R6 (version 1.7)

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Canon released a minor firmare update for the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6. At the time of writing, the updates are not available on Canon USA’s site. you can download the firmware updates from Canon Japan.

Changes are minimal:

  1. Corrected the phenomenon that, on rare occasions, the camera would not operate normally while shooting a small subject.
  2. Fixed minor bugs.

Canon Announces Multi-feature Firmware Update For EOS C70

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It will be released at the beginning of December 2022.

Canon press release:

Canon Introduces Multi-Feature Firmware Update for EOS C70 4K Digital Cinema Camera

MELVILLE, NY, November 16, 2022 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today a multi-feature firmware update for the EOS C70 4K Digital Cinema Camera. The batch of feature upgrades coming via a firmware update will help to improve workflow and functionality for the content creation, live production and documentarian markets. The firmware update will be available as a free download on December 8th, 2022*. Top upgrades include:

  • Eye Detection Auto Focus (AF), Face Detection AF, and Subject Tracking AF During Slow and Fast Recording (24-120p): Canon’s Eye AF, Face Detection AF, and Subject Tracking AF allows for more accurate auto focus performance at accelerated frame rates, helping to ensure you don’t miss that crucial shot.
  • XF-AVC 4K Intra-frame 60p: Newly added XF-AVC Intra-Frame 60p records at a bit rate of 600Mbps and offers users a lightweight, high-quality codec that helps to minimize storage costs and speed up file transfers. This new file format allows for easier handling of files and the capability to record to an SD card.
  • Canon’s IP-based XC Protocol: XC Protocol enables multi-camera remote control of camera settings via the Canon RC-IP100 remote controller or other third-party XC Protocol-enabled remote control panels.
  • Canon 709 Custom Picture Profile: The Canon 709 Profile has the same dynamic range as the current Wide DR profile setting with great contrast. This provides a rich, cinematic look to your footage right out of the box, without the time-consuming need for color grading.
  • CMT 709 “Viewing Assistance”: Allowsthe video output of the camera to be viewed on a REC.709-compliant monitor when recording in Canon Log 2 or Canon Log 3. CMT 709 is a great starting point for any color grading and assists in making adjustments while shooting, reducing the time needed to edit the file in post-production.
  • Full Communication with EF-Mount Flex-Zoom 45-135mm and CINE-SERVO 15-120mm Lenses: Communication features include T-stop display, chromatic aberration correction, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and Dual Pixel Focus Guide.

Additional upgrades of the firmware update include:

  • Maintaining camera settings when switching between normal and slow & fast recording modes.
  • Audio 4 channel display now viewable in the level meter display on the camera’s LCD display.

To download or more information regarding the firmware update and all of Canon’s professional video products and solutions, please visit usa.canon.com.

New Firmware For Canon EOS C300 Mark III and EOS C500 Mark II

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Canon released new firmware for the Canon EOS C300 Mark II and Canon EOS C500 Mark II.

Canon EOS C300 Mark II firmware 1.0.4.1 (download from Canon USA) incorporates the following enhancements

  1. Adds support for EU-V3 Expansion Unit 3.
  2. Adds Focus Position Guide feature.
  3. Adds support for additional commands for Canon IP [XC Protocol].
  4. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached:CN8×15 IAS S/E1,CN8×15 IAS S/P1, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L FP
    • 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.(EF only)
    • Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide] (EF only)
  5. Enables face detection and tracking when S&F shooting frame rate is set from 24 to 120 frames per second.
  6. Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.
  7. Improves the retention of the recording settings when switching between normal shooting and S&F shooting.
  8. Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] to the Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.
  9. Adds [CMT 709] in LUT and Sub Rec Color Conversion.
  10. Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture settings.
  11. Adds support for the CFExpress VPG 400 (Video Performance Guarantee).
  12. Fixes minor issues when using the CINE-SERVO lens.

Canon EOS C500 Mark II firmware version 1.0.6.1 (download from Canon USA) incorporates the following enhancements:

  1. Adds support for the Canon Expansion Unit 3 [EU-V3].
  2. Adds Focus Position Guide feature.
  3. Adds support for additional commands for Canon IP [XC Protocol].
  4. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached:CN8×15 IAS S/E1,CN8×15 IAS S/P1, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L FP
    • Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
    • Displaying T number
    • Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Lens Aberration Correction.(EF only)
    • Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus (EF only)
    • Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide](EF only)
  5. Enables AF when S&F shooting frame rate is set to 24/25/30/48/50/60/100/120 frames per second.
  6. Enables face detection and tracking when S&F shooting frame rate is set from 24 to 120 frames per second.
  7. Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.
  8. Improves the retention of the recording settings when switching between normal shooting and S&F shooting.
  9. Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] in Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.
  10. Adds [CMT 709] in LUT and Sub Rec Color Conversion.
  11. Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture setting.
  12. Adds support for the CFExpress VPG 400 (Video Performance Guarantee).
  13. Fixes minor issues when using the CINE-SERVO lens.