Canon EOS R5 and R6 1.1.1 Firmware Released + New EOS Cinema Camera Coming on Sep 24th

Shortly after the release of Firmware Update 1.1.0 which aimed to improve the cooling time on both the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 cameras, Canon has just released the next camera update. This time around, Firmware Version 1.1.1 focuses more on the EOS R6.

The just-released firmware allows EOS R6 users to switch on the overheat control of the device when choosing to display an image via the HDMI output while also displaying an image on the camera’s screen. It’s stated that temperature detection and shooting time limits when shooting video have also been improved. You can find the fool details below.

EOS R6 Firmware 1.1.1

Firmware (Version 1.1.1) brings the following improvements and fixes:

  • It is now possible to set [Overheat control: On] when choosing to display an image via the HDMI output while also displaying an image on the camera screen.
  • Temperature detection and shooting time limits when video shooting has been improved. In addition, the total shooting time when the short-time recording and power-on/off are performed repeatedly at room temperature has also been improved.
  • When the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM is attached, image stabilization of 6.0 steps is now possible when used in conjunction with the optical image stabilization mechanism of a compatible lens.
  • When the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM is attached, the IS performance during continuous shooting may deteriorate with firmware Version 1.1.0. This phenomenon has been corrected.
  • Improved the image stabilization when shooting movies using some RF lenses.
  • When the display language “English” is set: The information display on the “Slow Synchro” setting screen has been corrected.
  • Improved the connectivity during FTP transfer.
  • Corrected the phenomenon that the movie recording time is not displayed correctly if “Date/Time/Area” is not set.

EOS R5 Firmware 1.1.1

  • When the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM is attached, image stabilization of 6.0 steps is now possible when used in conjunction with the optical image stabilization mechanism of a compatible lens.
  • When the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM is attached, the IS performance during continuous shooting may deteriorate with firmware Version 1.1.0. This phenomenon has been corrected.

Beyond that, Canon has scheduled a special product launch event for September 24th starting at 2PM (CEST). Canon Vision will be focussed on the broadcast market with multiple Q&A sessions, short film screenings, an in-depth look into Canon’s latest products, and more.

The company has also teased a new cinema camera that will be unveiled during the event, so mark the date and stay tuned for more details as they emerge!

[source: Canon]

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