Canon has released firmware updates for the R5, R6 & EOS-1D X Mark III. This has come as a direct result of customer feedback.
The firmware releases are:
Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
Firmware Version 1.3.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.2.1. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.3.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
The following Applications have been updated accordingly:
The EOS R5 receives a number of upgrades including Full HD 120p and support for greater customization of the camera. Another new addition is the ability to capture lower bit rate RAW movies to reduce the size of the RAW video files which makes file transfer faster. The update also adds Canon Log 3 which is goodo see. Canon have also now given you the ability to record lower bit rate IPB movies.
Users will now be able to save personalized and preferred camera settings to a memory card, which can be copied across to a different camera or used when settings are adjusted. There is also the option to turn the LCD monitor off during shooting and use it for playback only. The EOS R5 also gets full-time manual support for RF lenses, allowing photographers to override the focus of RF lenses manually when in Servo AF mode.
You can also now share photos with the new Protect Image Transfer function that allows protected images to be locked – preventing them from accidentally being deleted – and transferred via FTP.
Firmware Version 1.4.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
Firmware Version 1.4.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.3.0. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.4.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Just like with the EOS R5, the EOS-1D X Mark III gets the ability to record lower bit rate RAW video files. The EOS-1D X Mark III also gets Canon Log 3, the log gamma curve used by all Canon Cinema EOS cameras. The camera also receives the ability to capture lower bit rate IPB movies so you can create small, easily shareable video files.
Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
Firmware Version 1.3.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.2.0. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.3.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
The R6 only receives IPB (Light) 4K, the option to turn the LCD monitor off during shooting and use for playback only, and the ability to now achieve full-time manual support for RF lenses, which allows users to override the focus of RF lenses manually when in Servo AF mode.
Canon has also released several software updates today to complement the above firmware upgrades and bring support for Apple M1 processors via Rosetta for Digital Photo Professional (DPP) with v4.14 and EOS Utility with v3.13.20.
Canon will continue its commitment to photographers and videographers through further plans to bring new functionality to these three models based on user feedback.
The firmware and software updates are now available to download from the following links:
· EOS-1D X Mark III: https://www.canon.com.au/cameras/eos-1d-x-mark-iii/support?option=drivers
· EOS R5: https://www.canon.com.au/cameras/eos-r5/support?option=drivers
· EOS R6: https://www.canon.com.au/cameras/eos-r6/support?option=drivers
This post was originally published by New Shooter/Matthew Allard, ACS - March 29th, 2021