Canon is rolling out a series of firmware updates for its most popular EOS cameras and lenses. These firmware updates are going to enhance performance and authenticity, and add support for new VR capabilities and features.
A new function is also set to add C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity), which we’ve covered in the past, and is a step in the right direction to help fight against improper AI licensing or training as a way to authenticate your photos and footage.
Let’s look at the full range of Canon EOS cameras and lenses set to get these firmware updates and go over how you can keep your cameras and gear up-to-date and ready to use.
Canon EOS Firmware Updates
These Canon firmware updates are set to come to several of Canon’s most popular EOS cameras, including the following:
- Canon EOS R1
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- Canon EOS R3
- Canon EOS R5
- Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- Canon EOS R7
- Canon EOS R8
- Canon EOS R10
- Canon EOS R50
- Canon EOS R50 V
- Canon EOS C400
- Canon EOS C80
- Canon EOS C70
- Canon EOS R5 C
- Canon XF605
- Canon PowerShot V1
- Canon PowerShot V1 V10
However, the bulk of the updates with the most substance will be aimed at improving some of Canon’s most popular options like the EOS R1, R3, R5, and R5 Mark II.
Added Supports and Capabilities
It might be too much to list out every firmware update and what’s included in each, but we can highlight some of the most notable new capabilities set to come to these select Canon EOS cameras and lenses.
- C2PA Support (EOS R1, R5 Mark II)
- 8TB CFexpress Card Support (EOS R1, R5 Mark II, R3, R5)
- Panning Assist (EOS R1)
- Servo AF (EOS R1, R5 Mark II)
- Pre-Continuous Shooting Adjustment (EOS R1, R5 Mark II)
- Exposure Simulation with Flash (EOS R1, R5 Mark II, R3, R6 Mark II, R8)
- Network Security Enhancement Pin Code (EOS R1, R5 Mark II, R3, R5, R6 Mark II, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50 V, C400, C80, C70, R5 C, XF605, PowerShot V1 and V10)
- VR Lens Support for EOS R50:
- RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE Lens: Enables VR content creation
- RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL Lens: Expands VR capabilities with enhanced lens support
To find out more info on all of these firmware updates, including going over how to download and install, check out Canon’s website here.
