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Canon Releases Firmware Updates for EOS R3, R5, R6, R6 II, R7, R8, R10, R50, RF 24-105mm F2.8, 35mm F1.4, EL-5, ST-E10
The-Digital-Picture_comCanon has released a long list of firmware updates. Links are to the relevant Canon AU pages:
- Adds Protect Images and Rating during [FTP Transfer].
- Adds the ability to select [Wired] as a connection option when [Airplane mode] is set to [On].
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when Wi-Fi is disconnected, Err70 occurs.
- Fixes an issue, in which when shooting subjects that are smaller in the frame, the card access indicator blinks and operations can no longer be performed.
- Fixes an issue, in which while operating both the touch function on the LCD monitor and a customized button, and then performing shooting, operations can no longer be performed.
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 2.1.0
- Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported.
- Adds Protect Images and Rating during [FTP Transfer].
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when Wi-Fi is disconnected, Err70 occurs.
- Fixes an issue, in which when shooting subjects that are smaller in the frame, the card access indicator blinks and operations can no longer be performed.
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
EOS R6 Firmware Update Version 1.9.0
- Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported.
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when shooting subjects that are smaller in the frame, the card access indicator blinks and operations can no longer be performed.
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
EOS R6 Mark II Firmware Version 1.5.0
- Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported.
- Adds Protect Images and Rating during [FTP transfer].
- Adds support for the "Peripheral Coordinated Control.” Peripheral Coordinated Control is now always performed when a compatible lens is attached (there is no need to set it on the menu screen).
* Peripheral Coordinated Control is a function that reduces changes in distortion around the periphery of the image caused by camera shake, which tends to occur with wide-angle lenses." - The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing continuous shooting using the electronic shutter with both the [High-Frequency Anti-Flicker Shooting] and [OVF sim. view assist] options set to [On], Err 70 may occur.
- Fixes an issue, in which when Wi-Fi is disconnected, Err70 occurs.
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
- Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported.
- Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol.
- Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when SPEEDLITE EL-5, EL-10 is attached, the "Accessory unavailable status" message may be displayed when restarting after the camera has gone into Auto Power Off. (Only occurs with firmware Ver.1.5.0)
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
- Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol.
- Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing continuous shooting using the electronic shutter with both the [High-Frequency Anti-Flicker Shooting] and [OVF sim. view assist] options set to [On], Err 70 may occur.
EOS R10 Firmware Version 1.6.0
- Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol.
- Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when SPEEDLITE EL-5, EL-10 is attached, the "Accessory unavailable status" message may be displayed when restarting after the camera has gone into Auto Power Off. (Only occurs with firmware Ver.1.5.0)
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
EOS R50 Firmware Version 1.3.0
- Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol.
- Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
- The following issues have been fixed
- Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used.
RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Firmware Version 1.0.8
- Canon Virtual Production System functions are supported.
Lens metadata suitable for virtual production is output to a camera compatible with the Canon Virtual Production System. *1
*1 Canon Virtual Production System compatible cameras (As of September 9):EOS C400 Please refer to the camera's user manual for detail.
RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM Firmware Update Version 1.0.6
- Canon Virtual Production System functions are supported.
Lens metadata suitable for virtual production is output to a camera compatible with the Canon Virtual Production System. *1
*1 Canon Virtual Production System compatible cameras (As of September 9):EOS C400 Please refer to the camera's user manual for detail.
Speedlite EL-5 Firmware Update Version 1.1.0
- Removes [P.Fn 04: FE memory] and adds [C.Fn 19: FE memory]. [C.Fn 19: FE memory] can now be set from [Flash C.Fn settings] on some cameras used with the Speedlite. Additionally, with some cameras, [ETTL — M] can be assigned to a camera button in [Customize buttons] on the camera to enable flash mode switching simply by pressing that button.
Speedlite ST-E10 Firmware Update Version 1.1.0
- Adds support for the FE memory function. Adds [C.Fn 19: FE memory]. [C.Fn 19: FE memory] can now be set from [Flash C.Fn settings] on some cameras used with the Speedlite. Additionally, with some cameras, [ETTL — M] can be assigned to a camera button in [Customize buttons] on the camera to enable flash mode switching simply by pressing that button.
PowerShot V10 Firmware Update version 1.3.0
- Adds [Recording:Auto power off temp] to the menu to allow selection of [Standard] or [High] for auto power off due to high card temperature.
When [Recording: Auto power off temp] is set to [High], the available movie recording time may be extended.
Note that the camera's internal temperature tends to rise more when the [Auto power off temp.:Standard] is set. - Adds Movie/still photo switch to quickly switch between movie shooting mode and still photo shooting mode.
- Uploading Images to cloud service and Manual/Software URL menu options have been changed.
* Please note that the menu options vary depending upon the region you live in.