Canon might soon release a new firmware for the Canon EOS R.
Besides the usual bug fixes the new EOS R firmware may bring improved eye autofocus performance, especially for subjects that are not close.
The current EOS R firmware is version 1.2.0. This video explains the differences between EOS R firmware version 1.2.0 and version 1.1.0.
Source: Canon Rumors
Canon EOS R:
CanonUSA posted a short video where they explain what Canon EOS R firmware versions 1.1.0 and 1.2.0 do and are about.
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Canon released a firmware update for the Canon EOS 80D.
Firmware v1.0.3 incorporates the following improvement and fix:
Some Canon EOS R users have reportedly experienced banding issues with their new camera.
Michael The Maven discovered that artefacts appear as banding in RAW files when lifting shadows. After Canon release firmware ver. 1.2.0 for the EOS R, Michael tested again and compared firmware ver. 1.1.0 vs firmware 1.2.0., and found that the banding issue was gone.
Most user will likely never have an issue with banding but we recommend you update your EOS R asap.
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The firmware update (ver. 1.2.0) for the Canon EOS R is available to download at Canon Canada.
Canon EOS R firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
Eye-detection AF
1. Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
2. Now available when shooting movies regardless of “Movie Servo AF” setting.
Small AF Frame Size
Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
3. Now available when shooting movies regardless of “Movie Servo AF” setting.
4. Under certain conditions the electronic level displayed in the electronic viewfinder did not display properly.
5. Under certain conditions information displayed in the electronic viewfinder was not properly rotated.
6. Under certain conditions updating the firmware for the wireless file transmitter WFT-E7 was not possible.
This firmware update is for cameras equipped with firmware up to Version 1.1.0. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.2.0, this update is unnecessary. When updating the firmware of your camera, please first review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.
The firmware update takes approximately 6 minutes.
Caution:
The user guide has been revised to reflect the functional improvements to the product. Please download the latest version of the user guide together with the new firmware. The latest version of the user guide can be downloaded from Canon’s Web site.
Canon Canada posted the date on their site. Canon already announced the release of a firmware update for the Canon EOS R.
Firmware version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes.
Enhancements:
1. Eye-detection AF
– Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
– Now available when shooting movies regardless of “Movie Servo AF” setting.
2. Small AF Frame Size
– Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
– Now available when shooting movies regardless of “Movie Servo AF” setting.
Fixes:
1. Under certain conditions the electronic level displayed in the electronic viewfinder did not display properly.
2. Under certain conditions information displayed in the electronic viewfinder was not properly rotated.
3. Under certain conditions updating the firmware for the wireless file transmitter WFT-E7 was not possible.
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