Canon released the new firmware updates for EOS C500 Mark II and Canon EOS C300 Mark III (replacement for the current Mark II version) cameras. You can download the latest firmware version 1.0.4.1 for Canon EOS C300 Mark III & firmware update version 1.0.6.1 for Canon EOS C500 Mark II cinema cameras.
Canon’s EOS C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III are a formidable combination of 4K Digital Cinema Cameras, and they’re getting even better thanks to a new firmware update. Here are the details.
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Canon EOS C300 Mark III Firmware Version 1.0.4.1
Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following enhancements:
- Adds support for EU-V3 Expansion Unit 3.
- Adds Focus Position Guide feature.
- Adds support for additional commands for Canon IP [XC Protocol].
- The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN8×15 IAS S/E1, CN8×15 IAS S/P1, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L FP
- Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
- Displaying T number
- Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Chromatic Lens Aberration Correction.(EF only)
- Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide] (EF only)
- Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
- Enables face detection and tracking when S&F shooting frame rate is set from 24 to 120 frames per second.
- Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.
- Improves the retention of the recording settings when switching between normal shooting and S&F shooting.
- Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] to the Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.
- Adds [CMT 709] in LUT and Sub Rec Color Conversion.
- Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture settings.
- Adds support for the CFExpress VPG 400 (Video Performance Guarantee).
- Fixes minor issues when using the CINE-SERVO lens.
Canon EOS C500 Mark II Firmware Version 1.0.6.1
Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following enhancements:
- Adds support for the Canon Expansion Unit 3 [EU-V3].
- Adds Focus Position Guide feature.
- Adds support for additional commands for Canon IP [XC Protocol].
- The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN8×15 IAS S/E1, CN8×15 IAS S/P1, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L FP
- Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
- Displaying T number
- Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Lens Aberration Correction.(EF only)
- Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus (EF only)
- Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide](EF only)
- Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
- Enables AF when S&F shooting frame rate is set to 24/25/30/48/50/60/100/120 frames per second.
- Enables face detection and tracking when S&F shooting frame rate is set from 24 to 120 frames per second.
- Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.
- Improves the retention of the recording settings when switching between normal shooting and S&F shooting.
- Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] in Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.
- Adds [CMT 709] in LUT and Sub Rec Color Conversion.
- Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture setting.
- Adds support for the CFExpress VPG 400 (Video Performance Guarantee).
- Fixes minor issues when using the CINE-SERVO lens.
Canon EOS C300 Mark III: $10,999 at Adorama.
Canon EOS C500 Mark II: $15,999 at Adorama.