Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update Release, Increases Recording Times

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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):

  1. Useful messaging is now displayed when [HDMI display: Camera+External monitor] and [Overheat control: on] settings are enabled.
  2. When using certain RF lenses for movie shooting, the in-lens image stabilization mechanism has been improved.
  3. Fixes a phenomenon in which the “Slow Synchro” setting screen is not accurately displayed, when the language is set to English.
  4. Fixes a typo displayed on the communication setting screen, when the language is set to Korean.
  5. Connectivity during FTP transmission has been improved.
  6. Fixes a phenomenon, in which the card access time may take longer, when using certain CFexpress cards.
  7. 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.
  8. The phenomenon in which the movie recording time available is not correctly displayed when the Date/Time/Zone is not set has been corrected.

You can download the firmware update from Canon UK.

At the beginning of September Canon will also release a firmware update for the R F100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS:

The firmware scheduled for release in early September will incorporate the following improvements for the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM.

  • Supports 6-stop image stabilization. (CIPA-compliant)
  • 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.

Whatever, the EOS R5 seems to be highly regarded as a stills camera. In particular, the EOS R5 autofocus system seems to be huge leap forwards. More Canon EOS R5 review stuff is listed here, for the EOS R6 see here. User manual are available for download for the EOS R5 and the EOS R6. My opinion about the EOS R5 overheating hysteria is listed here.

Canon EOS R5 body and kits preorder links:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update To Be Released Soon (new recording limits?)

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A Canon EOS R5 firmware update might get announced soon, a new rumor suggests.

The Canon EOS R5 firmware update could bring…:

  • Addition of Cinema RAW light option to 8K recording
  • Addition of CLog 3
  • Increased record time limits (how much is the question)
  • Various bug fixes

There might be more features than those listed above. No date so far but we guess it’s safe to assume it will be released soon.

Source: Canon Rumors

Canon EOS RP and EOS R Firmware Updates Released (support for new RF lenses and extenders)

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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:

  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Support for the Battery Pack LP-E6NH has been added.

Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update Might Come Soon (full HD@120, low bitrate mode, Log 3)

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It’s just a few days the Canon EOS R5 has been released, and already Canon let us know what the first EOS R5 firmware update might deliver.

At the end of their Canon EOS R5 presentation page, Canon Japan offers a small glimpse on what they might add to the EOS R5.

From Canon Japan (machine translated) about the EOS R5 firmware update:

Regarding contents under consideration for correspondence with firmware upgrade

  • Full HD/120P recording size support
  • Added low bitrate mode to RAW and IPB for all resolutions and frame rates
  • Canon Log 3

For Canon EOS R5 hands-on reviews have a look here, for the EOS R6 have a look here, for an EOS R5 vs EOS R6 comparison have a look here.

World wide preorder links:

Canon EOS R5 body and kits preorder links:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

Canon EOS R6 body and kits preorder links:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

New RF Lenses preorder links after the break.

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Canon EOS R Firmware Update and Price Drop Coming

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A new Canon EOS R firmware update might be released soon, according to latest rumors. Nothing exciting, though.

The next Canon EOS R firmware update might be released by July 2020 and will mainly be a bug fix. So, don’t expect new features or else. Also, there seem to be no plans to dismiss the EOS R: it will be part of the Canon EOS R lineup also in 2021.

However, according to the same source, the Canon EOS R price will drop to $1,400 by September 2020. This price has so far only seen at some special promotions.

All Canon rumors are listed here.

Source: Canon Rumors

Canon Unveils $100 EOS R Firmware Update For Stop-Motion Photography

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Canon has released a paid Canon EOS R firmware update. The update addresses stop-motion photographers using the Dragonframe software. LiveView resolution is increased and focus peaking over USB added.

Canon press release:

Supercharge Your Stop Motion Animation

Whether pre-installed on a new EOS R or manually installed on an existing EOS R the new Stop Motion Animation upgrade for EOS R cameras increases your Live View resolution to 1920×1280 from Canon’s normal of 960×640 when connected to Dragonframe stop motion animation software. This makes it easier for animators to confirm focus and movement within every frame.

Larger Live View

Live view is critical to animators creating stop motion animation films. Animators use the remote live view of the camera to review critical details and make decisions within the Dragonframe software. Canon’s Stop Motion Animation firmware increases the Live View to 1920×1280 – helping animators see subtle movement for refined animation.

USB Manual Focus Peaking

Canon has added Manual Focus Peaking over USB to interface with Dragonframe software.