Canon EOS R Firmware 1.6 Available For Download (RF 85mm DS support, minor fixes)

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Canon released Canon EOS R firmware 1.6.

The firmware update can be downloaded from Canon Germany.

EOS R Firmware Version 1.6.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:

  1. Support for the RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS lens has been added.
  2. Corrects a phenomenon in which the function or setting value assigned to the control ring may change when the control ring is operated in Eco mode.
  3. Corrects a phenomenon in which the camera may stop operating properly during “auto transfer” when using Camera Connect with a Wi-Fi connection.
  4. Corrects a phenomenon in which high-speed synchronization with use of an external flash may not operate properly depending on the camera’s setting for C.Fn2 “Set shutter speed range”.

This update for the Canon EOS R is for cameras equipped with firmware up to Version 1.4.0. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.6.0, this update is unnecessary.

This firmware will not deliver significant improvements as the previous one did.

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Here Is Another Proof Of How Significantly Latest Canon EOS R Firmware Improves Eye-AF

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If you’re a Canon EOS R shooter most likely you already know about the significant improvements of the latest Canon EOS R firmware. If not, read on.

Chris and Jordan from DPReview test the latest Canon EOS R firmware (v1.4, click here to download) to see how much it improves autofocus. See for yourself.

If you want to learn more about Canon EOS R firmware v1.4 have a look at this comparison with Sony or at this article.

Canon EOS R: [shopcountry 52287]

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Canon EOS Rs Rumor, Possible Specifications Leak, 75MP Mentioned Again

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Take this Canon EOS Rs rumor with a grain of salt.. A list of specifications for the upcoming high resolution Canon EOS R model leaked over the web.

Please note that “Rs” is a moniker created by the rumor mills, not a leaked denomination for this camera. The high resolution EOS R body might have a totally different name.

It seems the sensor resolution we leaked back in April gets another confirmation. We were told the EOS Rs will feature 75MP, and it gets backed by this Canon EOS Rs rumor (but 80MP have also been rumored).

The rumored specifications for the high resolution, Canon EOS Rs camera:

  • 75mp full-frame CMOS
  • Sensor “focused on the dynamic range”
  • Frames per second “… Sounded similar to the EOS R”
  • DIGIC 9
  • Dual Card Slots
  • Joystick the same as the EOS-1D X Mark III
  • Larger and higher resolution EVF than the EOS R
  • Fully articulating LCD screen
  • Fully weather-sealed
  • Similar ergonomics as the EOS R (No touch bar)

The list originates from a source who claims to have shot a prototype of the EOS Rs. Announcement is now expected early 2020, with February being the most likely candidate.

Stay tuned.

Source: Canon Rumors

Here Is Another Unreleased Canon Camera Leaked Through Certification Authority

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Nokishita spotted another yet unreleased Canon camera registered at a wireless certification authority.

The camera’s denomination is “DS126821“, and according to the certification data it uses the Canon LP-E17 battery and has Bluetooth 4.2.

The Canon LP-E17 battery is used on the EOS M3, EOS M5, EOS M6, Rebel SL2, Rebel T6s, Rebel T6i, Rebel T7i, and EOS 77D. The camera DS126821 could refer either to a new EOS M model or a new Rebel. We think it’s likely it refers to the Canon EOS M5 Mark II.

A few weeks ago a rumor surfaced suggesting Canon is set to release two new EOS M cameras. The two rumored EOS M cameras are said to have these specifications:

Canon EOS M50 Mark II / EOS M60

  • 32.5mp APS-C CMOS sensor
  • DIGIC 8
  • UHD 4K 30p / 24p
  • Full HD 120p
  • Rear monitor 3 inches 1.04 million dots Vari-angle touch panel
  • Announcement date September 2020

Another Canon EOS M camera

  • 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor
  • 3rd generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology / Eye AF compatible
  • Rear monitor 3-inch vari-angle touch panel
  • Announcement date Before July 2020
  • Price $849 with kit lens

Might DS126821 be one of these unreleased Canon camera?. Stay tuned.

Canon Working On A Pro EOS R With Hybrid EF/RF Lens Mount?

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A pro EOS R model with a hybrid EF/RF lens mount is rumored over the web.

It’s suggested the upcoming pro EOS R, i.e. a Canon EOS R body aimed a photography professionals and on the same tier as the EOS-1D X lineup, might be able to natively mount both RF and EF mount lenses.

Being able to mount both EF and RF mount lenses without using an adapter would be a killer feature. It’s not surprising it is rumored for the fabled EOS-1D X-like professional EOS R that might be announced next year, or in 2021 (all rumors).

As weird as this rumor may sound we give it some credit. While technically complex to implement it is surely not impossible, and we know Canon has the know how and the skills to do it. On other words: it’s feasible for Canon.

What do you think, is this rumor plausible? All Canon rumors are listed here.

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Canon Patent: Prime Lenses And A Wide Angle Zoom For Canon EOS R

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Canon patent application 2019-204115A presents a bunch of prime lenses and a wide angle zoom, all for the RF mount

The Canon patent discusses the optical formulas for these lenses for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system:

  • 35mm F/1.8
  • 20mm F/2
  • 35mm F/2.8
  • 45mm F/2.8
  • 35mm F/2
  • 16-34mm F/4

With more details:

35mm F/1.8 (RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM)

  • Focal length: 35.60 mm
  • F number: 1.85
  • Half angle of view: 31.22
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 81.87 mm
  • Back focus: 13.49 mm

RF 20mm F/2

  • Focal length: 20.50 mm
  • F number: 2.06
  • Half angle of view: 46.54
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 90.13 mm
  • Back focus: 13.50 mm

RF 35mm F/2.8

  • Focal length: 35.70 mm
  • F number: 2.88
  • Half angle of view: 31.22
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 60.00 mm
  • Back focus: 13.15 mm

RF 45mm F/2.8

  • Focal length: 44.70 mm
  • F number: 2.85
  • Half angle of view: 25.83
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 62.63 mm
  • Back focus: 13.13 mm

RF 35mm F/2

  • Focal length: 35.91 mm
  • F number: 2.06
  • Half angle of view: 31.07
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 50.50 mm
  • Back focus: 15.05 mm

RF 16-34mm F/4

  • Focal length: 16.48 24.02 33.75 mm
  • F number: 4.12
  • Half angle of view: 52.70 42.01 32.66
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 117.64 109.16 110.13 mm
  • Back focus: 11.50 19.17 29.63 mm

More Canon patent applications are listed here. Some particularly interesting patent applications we think might get into production are these:

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