Canon has released new firmware for its EOS R3, EOS R5 and EOS R6 cameras in response to feedback and requests from users.
Firmware Version 1.20 for the EOS R3 (shown above) further improves operating speeds with a new custom high-speed continuous shooting setting that enables users to choose frame rates from 30 fps up to a super-fast 195 fps, at full resolution in JPEG, HEIF or RAW formats. It also extends movie recording frame rates for Full HD movies to 240p, enabling users to playback slow-motion movies that reduce speed by a factor of six. Cloud RAW Image Processing, which first appeared in the EOS R7 will now be available in the EOS R3. Sophisticated deep learning processing within image.canon can improve the resolution and sharpness, while also reducing the potential for moire in images. AI-based noise reduction processing is available without sacrificing detail and the R3 also gains in-camera focus stacking of images taken with focus bracketing. This function is also possible when used with the Speedlite EL-1. In response to feedback, users can now assign a 1.6x crop or other crop ratios to a custom button on the EOS R3, providing a built-in focal length extender.
The EOS R3 v1.20 firmware update will be available to download here from next week.
The v1.60 firmware for the EOS R5 (shown above) will also bring a popular feature of the EOS R3 – Auto Power Off Temperature – to that camera, enabling longer recording times (depending on conditions). Details are provided below.
8K 30P
Auto power off temperature – Standard (same as previous 1.5.2 firmware)
- Full Sensor Width: 20 minutes
- Full Sensor Width RAW: 20 minutes
- Auto power off temperature – High (New in Firmware v1.6.0)
- Full Sensor Width: 45 minutes
- Full Sensor Width RAW: 45 minutes
4K 60P
Auto power off temperature – Standard (same as previous 1.5.2 firmware)
- Full Sensor Width: 35 minutes
- APS-C crop (5.1K oversampled): 25 minutes
- Auto power off temperature – High (New in Firmware v1.6.0)
- Full Sensor Width: 60 minutes or longer
- APS-C crop (5.1K oversampled): 50 minutes
All three cameras will benefit from the latest firmware updates which address feedback from vloggers that the edges of captured video would shake in selfie-mode when shooting with an ultra wide-angle lens. In each case, wobble correction is provided within the Digital Movie IS function addition to the conventional shift correction of Digital Movie IS, for much more stable shooting. A time-lapse movie function has also been added to the EOS R3, with the ability to retain time lapse movie settings if the camera is powered down accidently.
To download the v1.60 firmware update for the EOS R5 and EOS R6, please visit the following pages:
EOS R5 Support – Firmware, Software & Manuals | Canon Australia
EOS R6 Support – Firmware, Software & Manuals | Canon Australia
