Canon Announces New Firmware Updates for EOS R5, R6 & EOS-1D X Mark III

Canon officially announced the new firmware version 1.50 for EOS R5 & R6 and firmware version 1.60 for EOS-1D X Mark III mirrorless cameras. The new firmware updates scheduled to be released on December 2, 2021.

You find all the details and download links of this major Canon firmware update below. Continue reading “Canon Announces New Firmware Updates for EOS R5, R6 & EOS-1D X Mark III”

Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 1.50 Coming Soon

According to the latest rumors, the next firmware update Version 1.50 for Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera might be released soon. The release date of this new Canon firmware update is expected to happen after the shipping date of the Canon EOS R3. The Canon EOS R3 is scheduled to start shipping on November 26, 2021.

As you might guess this will be a major one in Canon EOS R5 firmware 1.4.0 compared to version 1.3.1. t

Improvements for the next Canon EOS R5 firmware:

  • Added support for the RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens
  • Bug fixes

Canon EOS R5 with 24-105mm f/4L Lens: $4,999 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Firmware Update Version 1.3.0 now Available

Canon released the new firmware update version 1.3.0 for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera.

Download link:

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Firmware Version 1.3.0

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III firmware 1.3.0 incorporates the following enhancements:

1. Adds support for [Video Blog Recording Mode] setting to the [Movie Mode] function.
2. Adds support for [Zebra Settings] to the [Movie Mode] function.
3. Adds support for [Aspect marker] to the [Shooting information display setting] in [Movie Mode].
4. Adds support for [Recording emphasis] to the [Shooting information display setting].
5. Adds supports level display when AF mode is set to [Face + Tracking priority AF].

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.

You can buy the Canon G7 X Mark III at retailers such as Adorama/B&H Photo Video/Amazon.

Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 1.4.0 Released

Canon released a new Canon EOS R5 firmware update version 1.4.0 This new Canon firmware update is a major one in Canon EOS R5 firmware 1.4.0 compared to version 1.3.1.

This update adds external 8K ATOMOS Ninja V+ support via the HDMI port. Firmware v1.4.0 also adds simultaneous movie recording to both memory card slots and the VPG 400 profile. Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 1.4.0 Released”

New Patent : Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.0-7.1 & RF 100-300mm f/5.6-8.2 Lens

Here are two new Canon patents . The optical formulas are for RF 100-400mm f/5.0-7.1, RF 100-300mm f/5.6-8.2 and RF-S 55-250mm f/4.5-7.1 lenses. Note that the last one has an “RF-S”.

We can say that the RF 100-400mm f/5.0-7.1 and RF 100-300mm f/5.6-8.2 Canon lenses seem to be inexpensive telephoto lenses for RF-mount full frame mirrorless cameras.  According to the designation, the RF-S 55-250mm f/4.5-7.1 is clearly designed for an APS-C sensor. Continue reading “New Patent : Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.0-7.1 & RF 100-300mm f/5.6-8.2 Lens”

New Firmware Update for Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM (Improves Performance with R5 & R6)

Sigma has released a new firmware update version 2.03 for Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens. Best Canon RF Lenses

Download link:

Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Firmware Version 2.03

Ver.2.03

  • It has improved the AF speed when used in combination with Canon mount adapter EF-EOS R series attached on Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6.

Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens: $5,999 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Firmware Update Version 1.5.0 Released

Canon has released the new firmware version 1.5.0 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR camera to add the Canon Log 3, simultaneous movie recording on 2 card slots, VPG 400 profile, and more.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III firmware 1.5.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes :

1. Adds [Canon Log 3] to [Canon Log settings].
• Support for RAW movies shot with Canon Log 3 and RAW (Light) will be available in a future version of Cinema RAW Development and in Digital Photo Professional software.
• Support for the processing of RAW movies shot with Canon Log 3 and the application of Viewing LUT will be available in a future version of Digital Photo Professional software.
2. Simultaneous movie recording on card 1 and card 2 has been added, however RAW movies and RAW(Light) movies cannot be recorded simultaneously on card 1 and card 2.
3. Support for the VPG 400(Video Performance Guarantee Profile), a standard based on the CFexpress 2.0 specification, has been added.
4. Fixes an issue in which there are rare instances where the shooting settings for Still Photo mode are retained when a user switches to Movie mode.

Download link: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Firmware Version 1.5.0

Canon EOS R6 Firmware Update Version 1.4.0 Released

Canon has released the new firmware version 1.4.0 for the Canon EOS R6 mirrorless camera. The highlight of this firmware update is the addition of Canon Log 3.

Both the Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6 are super hot selling mirrorless cameras on the market .Canon EOS R5 in stock.  You can follow the links below to download the new Canon firmware updates. Continue reading “Canon EOS R6 Firmware Update Version 1.4.0 Released”

Canon EOS C70 Firmware Update Version 1.0.1.1 now Available

The new Canon EOS C70 RF mount cinema camera firmware update version 1.0.1.1 is now available for download online.

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Canon EOS C70 Firmware Version 1.0.1.1 Continue reading “Canon EOS C70 Firmware Update Version 1.0.1.1 now Available”

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Update Version 1.3.3 Released

Canon pulled the previous released Canon EOS 5D Mark IV firmware version 1.3.2.  As a result the new firmware update version 1.3.3 for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is now available for download. Here are the details and download link.

Firmware version 1.3.3 incorporates the following fixes:

  1. Improves the camera’s connection compatibility to a PC while using a USB 3.0 or higher compatible cable.
  2. Fixes an issue, in which self-timer shooting cannot be performed in Firmware Version 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
  3. Fixes an issue, in which an electronic beep does not sound when registering an AF frame as the AF start position in Firmware Version 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
  4. Fixes an issue, in which a small sound is generated from the speaker when the power is turned on in Firmware Version 1.3.2.

*Item 1 applies to Version 1.3.2, whereas Items 2 through 4 apply to Version 1.3.3.

Download link:

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Version 1.3.3