Canon released a Canon EOS R5 firmware update. While it will likely not calm down the most exalted anti Canonites, it seems to excite others.
No Life makes the bold claim that the Canon EOS R5 firmware update is a game changer. While we do not think it is a game changer (the R5 is), it’s true that it enhances video recording times. See for yourself in the video below.
Want to learn the latest about the Canon EOS R5 overheating soap opera? Have a look here. Strangely enough, the almost exploding and finger-burning EOS R5 is the best selling camera in Japan. It’s hot! Yeah.
Here is a firmware release we missed. Canon EOS-1D X Mark III firmware 1.2.0.
The firmware update delivers the following:
Enhancements when using Browser Remote:
The image list displayed will be refreshed automatically on the browser.
On the shooting screen of the browser, you can set the movie resolution and a high frame rate.
On the shooting screen of the browser, you can change the movie shooting mode.
On the shooting screen of the browser, Live View will be displayed as soon as you select the movie shooting button.
Enhances Auto Focus (AF) for improved face and eye recognition at greater distances.
Fixes a phenomenon that may occur during viewfinder shooting, in which the shutter may not be released or the camera may not operate in the following settings:
In One-Shot AF mode, when the AF Area Selection Mode is set as Zone AF, Large Zone AF or Automatic Selection AF.
In AI Servo AF, when direct AF point selection is made using the smart controller.
When the Register/Recall Shooting Function is assigned to the AE Lock button, in the Custom Controls.
Connectivity during FTP transmission, has been improved.
Improves Wi-Fi connectivity when using the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9.
Fixes a phenomenon, in which the card access time may take longer, when using certain CFexpress cards.
Canon EOS R5 firmware update 1.1.0 has been released. Will it stop the overheating soap opera? Likely not.
Canon EOS R5 firmware 1.1.0 (download) delivers the following improvements and fixes (emphasis added):
Useful messaging is now displayed when [HDMI display: Camera+External monitor] and [Overheat control: on] settings are enabled.
When using certain RF lenses for movie shooting, the in-lens image stabilization mechanism has been improved.
Fixes a phenomenon in which the “Slow Synchro” setting screen is not accurately displayed, when the language is set to English.
Fixes a typo displayed on the communication setting screen, when the language is set to Korean.
Connectivity during FTP transmission has been improved.
Fixes a phenomenon, in which the card access time may take longer, when using certain CFexpress cards.
Temperature detection and shooting time control in video shooting have been improved. In addition, the total shooting time when the short-time recording and power-on/off are performed repeatedly at room temperature is improved.
The phenomenon in which the movie recording time available is not correctly displayed when the Date/Time/Zone is not set has been corrected.
Improves IS capabilities when performing continuous shooting under specific conditions.
Without any doubt the change in temperatire detection and management is the biggest change with this firmware. The video below, by Gordon Laing, explains very well what comes with Canon EOS R5 firmware 1.1.0.
Want to learn the latest about the Canon EOS R5 overheating soap opera? Have a look here. Strangely enough, the almost exploding and finger-burning EOS R5 is the best selling camera in Japan.
Canon released Canon EOS RP and EOS R firmware updates. Downloads are already available at Canon Poland.
Canon EOS RP firmware version 1.5.0 (download) incorporates the following enhancements:
Support has been added for the following lenses:
RF 600mm f/11 IS STM
RF 800mm f/11 IS STM
EXTENDER RF 1.4x
EXTENDER RF 2x
Canon EOS R firmware version 1.7.0 (download) incorporates the following enhancements:
Support has been added for the following lenses:
RF 600mm f/11 IS STM
RF 800mm f/11 IS STM
EXTENDER RF 1.4x
EXTENDER RF 2x
The operation of playing back through the multi-function bar has been improved* *please refer to the latest version of the camera’s Instruction Manual that is released with the firmware update.
Support for the Battery Pack LP-E6NH has been added.
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