Video focused firmware update released for Canon R5, R6 and 1DX MK III

Canon has announced firmware updates for the EOS R5 & R6 and EOS 1D X Mark III cameras offering improved video features (especially for the R5) as well as other fixes and new features.

The R5 now supports Canon Log 3 (C-Log 3) recording, and support for RAW (Light) to video recording (to reduce the file size of 8K and 4K video) enabling lower bitrate shooting has also been added for the R5 and 1D X Mark III.

Support for IPB (Light) has been added to the R6 enabling lower bit rate shooting in 4K video.

Other improvements for the R5 and R6 cameras include electronic full-time manual focus, allowing for manual focus adjustments to always be possible with both One-shot AF and Servo AF.

For the official list of improvements and fixes for each camera, please keep reading below.

What’s new and improved in EOS R5 Firmware Version 1.3.0

• Adds [Canon Log 3] to [Canon Log settings]. You can select [Canon Log] or [Canon Log 3] from [Canon Log settings] in the Shooting tab of the menu.
  • Support for RAW movies shot with Canon Log3 and RAW (Light) will be available in Cinema RAW Development and in Digital Photo Professional version in a future update.
  • Digital Photo Professional will also support the processing of RAW movies shot in Canon Log3 settings and the application of Viewing LUT in future update.
• Adds [RAW (Light)] to the movie recording size and [IPB (Light)] to 8K/4K to enable lower bit rate shooting. These settings can also be selected when RAW+MP4 is set.
• Adds a high frame rate of 119.9 fps/100.0 fps to the Full HD movie recording size.
• Adds [Electronic full-time MF] to the AF tab of the menu. When a lens is attached, manual focus adjustment is always possible with both One-shot AF and Servo AF.
• Adds [6: Monitor Off] to [Shooting info. disp.: Screen info. settings] in the Shooting tab of the menu. This update makes it possible for the camera’s monitor to be turned off at all times during shooting.
• The transfer time (estimated value) now displays on the camera monitor during FTP transfer.
• Adds the ability, when transferring images via FTP, to select protected images that failed to be transferred and protected images that have not yet been transferred and transfer them all at once.
• Adds [Save/load cam settings on card] to the Function settings tab of the menu. This allows you to save the camera settings to a card, or load a saved file and restore the camera to the settings you saved to a card.
• Fixes a phenomenon, in which, in rare instances, the camera does not function normally when using certain CFexpress cards.
• Fixes a phenomenon, in which in rare instances, the camera cannot function normally when the drive mode is set to “High-speed continuous shooting” to shoot still images continuously.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the power may become suspended when the camera is powered via USB for an extended period of time.

Download Firmware Version 1.3.0 from Canon [Windows] or [Mac OS X]

Canon EOS R5 with RF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM Lens – Vistek Canada

Canon’s all-new 45 Megapixel full-frame sensor is at the heart of the EOS R5’s superb image quality, which also leads the way for impressive 8K DCI cinematic movie capture with the ability to extract 35.4 Megapixel still images. Focus and speed are paramount in the EOS R5, providing impressive continuous capture at speeds of up to 20 frames-per-second and with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II capability, to track split second movements of even the most elusive of subjects. With 1,053 Automatic AF zones, it is easier than ever to photograph people with the use of Eye, Face and Head Detection AF, or intuitively track the whole body, face or eye of cats, dogs, or birds with Animal Detection AF. The 5-axis in-body image stabilization can effectively compensate for camera shake with approximately 8 stops of stabilization with use of certain non-stabilized, and optically image stabilized lenses. Connectivity like 5GHz and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®, is also included.

What’s new and improved in EOS R6 Firmware Version 1.3.0

• Adds [IPB (Light)] to 4K to enable lower bit rate shooting.
• Adds [Electronic full-time MF] to the AF tab of the menu. When a lens is attached, manual focus adjustment is always possible with both One-shot AF and Servo AF.
• The transfer time (estimated value) now displays on the camera monitor during FTP transfer.
• Fixes a phenomenon, in which in rare instances, the camera cannot function normally when the drive mode is set to “High-speed continuous shooting” to shoot still images continuously.
• Fixes a phenomenon that may corrupt the image displayed in the viewfinder.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the power may become suspended when the camera is powered via USB for an extended period of time.

Download Firmware Version 1.3.0 from Canon [Windows] or [Mac OS X]

Canon EOS R6 with RF 24-105 IS STM Lens – Vistek Canada

The EOS R6 features the same base image sensor and image processor as the EOS-1DX Mark III, enabling a native ISO range of 100-102, 400. With high-speed continuous shooting of up to 12 fps with the Mechanical shutter and up to 20 fps with Electronic “silent” shutter, the EOS R6 can keep up with just about any fast moving subject. Combined with the new Dual Pixel CMOSAF II system with approx. 100% coverage of the frame, and 1,053 Automatic AF Zones, the EOS R6 will confidently follow elusive subjects at 20fps for sharp images. Tracking subjects is easy and intuitive with the ability to track people using Eye, Face and Head Detection AF, or when tracking the whole body, face or eye of cats, dogs, or birds with Animal Detection AF. With the new 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilizer, up to 8-stops of shake correction is possible with both non-stabilized and optically image-stabilized lenses, opening up many more creative opportunities for incredibly stable lower light photo or video content creation. Those looking for creative cinematic video options will appreciate frame rates including 4K 60P and Full HD 120P with the option of internally recorded 4:2:2 10-bit Canon Log or HDR-PQ recording. And the inclusion of Dual SDXC UHS-II card slots combined with Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® allows for multiple transfer and automatic backup options, making the EOS R6 ready when you are.

What’s new and improved in EOS 1D X Mark III Firmware Version 1.4.0

• Adds [RAW (Light)] to the movie recording size and [IPB (Light)] to 4K to enable lower bit rate shooting. These settings can also be selected when RAW+MP4 is set.
• The transfer time (estimated value) now displays on the camera monitor during FTP transfer.
• Improves communication reliability when using FTP and USB simultaneously.

Download Firmware Version 1.4.0 from Canon [Windows] or [Mac OS X]

Canon EOS 1DX Mark III with 512GB CF Express Card & CF Express Reader. – Vistek Canada

The ultimate EOS is here, making way for a new era in autofocus speed, accuracy and precision — the EOS-1D X Mark III. Offering the highest level of performance an EOS DSLR has ever possessed, the EOS-1D X Mark III changes the game for serious photographers around the world, boasting a powerful new 20.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS sensor, combined with a cutting-edge new DIGIC X image processor, for truly outstanding stills and video.