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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Canon announced new Firmware v1.8.1 for the EOS R5 mirrorless camera to capture 400MP stills



Canon has announced firmware v1.8.1 for the Canon EOS R5. This update brings the IBIS High-Resolution feature, allowing you to capture 400mp images.

This firmware includes the following improvements and fixes :

  • [IBIS Hi-Res Shooting] has been added to the menu. By utilizing the in-body image stabilization mechanism, it is now possible to record images with higher resolution.
  • To check your images, use the EOS Utility/Digital Photo Professional. EOS Utility/Digital Photo Professional requires updating.
  • Added [Save and read communication settings to card] to the menu. Network settings can now be transferred between cameras of the same model.
  • It is now possible to crop and resize images during image transfer to an FTP server.
  • Added “Image Protection” for FTP transfer to the menu. Images transferred via FTP can now be automatically protected. This allows you to determine whether the image has been transferred by FTP.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download firmware v1.8.1 for the Canon EOS R5

Canon announced new Firmware v1.4.0 for the EOS R3 mirrorless camera



Canon has released a new firmware update for the Canon EOS R3.

This firmware includes the following improvements and fixes :

  • Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. * The automatic dimming function of the AF-assist light is not supported.
  • Added [Priority for registered persons] to the menu. It is now possible to prioritize detection and tracking of pre-registered people.
  • Depending on the scene or shooting environment, where the face is small, oblique or profile, part of the face is hidden, or the subject has movement, the effect may not be achieved.
  • Added [Save and read communication settings to card] to the menu. Network settings can now be transferred between cameras of the same model.
  • Added [Sink Shooting Assist] to the menu. When shooting with a compatible lens, “image stabilization” and “subject stabilization” are performed during exposure.
  • With the Auto White Balance (AWB) setting, the time it takes for AWB results to be reflected in the viewfinder when looking through the viewfinder has been reduced.
  • Added “Image Protection” for FTP transfer to the menu. Images transferred via FTP can now be automatically protected. This allows you to determine whether the image has been transferred by FTP.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download firmware v1.4.0 for the Canon EOS R3

Canon announced new Firmware v1.7.1 for the EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR camera



Canon has released new firmware for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. This firmware fixes an issue that was present in version 1.7.0.

This firmware incorporates the following fixes :

  • Added [Save and read communication settings to card] to the menu. Network settings can now be transferred between cameras of the same model.
  • It is now possible to crop and resize images during image transfer to an FTP server.
  • Fixed an issue that caused some cameras that meet certain conditions to stop turning on immediately after the firmware version 1.7.0 update was completed.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download firmware v1.7.1 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Canon celebrates 20th consecutive year of top spot in global interchangeable-lens digital camera market



TOKYO, March 28, 2023—Canon Inc. announced today that the company's interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) have maintained the No. 1 share of the global market for 20 consecutive years1 from 2003 to 2022.

Canon develops the key imaging system components featured in its EOS series of digital interchangeable-lens cameras—CMOS image sensors, image processors and interchangeable lenses—under the core concept of, “Speed, Comfort and High Image Quality.” Putting together a wide-ranging product lineup—from high-performance flagship models that are highly trusted by professionals to entry-level models that allow users to enjoy high-image-quality shooting with easy operation, as well as a rich selection of RF and EF series lenses that make possible a wealth of creative expression—Canon continues to support the diverse needs of customers.

During the dawn of digital SLR cameras, Canon introduced its breakthrough EOS Kiss Digital (EOS Digital Rebel or EOS 300D in other regions) in September 2003. This groundbreaking camera, which was competitively priced and featured a compact, lightweight design, became the engine for growth in the digital SLR market, capturing the top share of the global market and heralding the age of digital SLR cameras. Since that time, Canon has continued to launch a range of groundbreaking products, including the professional-model EOS-1D series and the EOS 5D series, which paved the way for digital SLR video recording. Canon's desire to further expand the boundaries of visual expression led to its next-generation EOS R System, launched in October 2018, that includes the EOS R5—the first camera to feature 8K video recording2—released in July 2020 and the EOS R3 in November 2021, which features tracking of fast-moving subjects and continuous shooting performance. In addition, Canon launched the EOS VR System, designed to record video for virtual reality content, in December 2021.

In 2022, Canon announced the EOS R7 (released in June 2022) and EOS R10 (released in July 2022) the first APS-C size models in the EOS R Series, and the EOS R6 Mark II full-frame camera (released in December 2022) that features advanced AF functionality and superb video capabilities, alongside six new RF lenses3. While further expanding its lineup Canon managed to secure the No. 1 share of the global market for the 20th consecutive year.

Canon will continue to refine its proprietary imaging technologies while further strengthening and expanding the EOS series of cameras and RF/EF series of lenses, opening up new avenues of image capture to meet the needs of increasingly diverse users and to promote the spread of photo and video culture.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Canon released Firmware 1.8.1 for EOS R6 mirrorless camera




Canon released the EOS R6 firmware 1.8.1 with the following enhancements and fixes :

  • You can now trim and resize images while transferring them to the FTP server.
  • After updating to firmware version 1.8.0, the phenomenon that Err70 occurred under certain conditions has been fixed.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

You can download Canon EOS R6 firmware 1.8.1 here.

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Canon released minor firmware updates for EOS R6, EOS R7, EOS R10 cameras



Canon has released a minor firmware update for the EOS R10.

  • Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. 
  • The automatic dimming function of the AF-assist light is not supported.
  • Added support for RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download firmware 1.3.0 for the Canon EOS R10


Canon has released a minor firmware v1.3.0 update for the EOS R7.

Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. 

  • The automatic dimming function of the AF-assist light is not supported.
  • Added support for RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download firmware 1.3.0 for the Canon EOS R7


Canon has released a minor firmware update for the EOS R6.

  • It is now possible to crop and resize images during image transfer to an FTP server.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download firmware v1.8.0 for the Canon EOS R6