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With some units of the Speedlite EL-5, the battery drains faster when the power is OFF. Even when a battery has been fully charged, it may deplete completely in around two days. Affected units exhibit the number '0' in the fourth digit from the left of the serial number (see below) These units will be inspected/repaired free of charge. This offer runs until 30 September 2026.

 Firmware Version 1.0.1 for the EOS R5 Mark II incorporates the following fixes: 1. Fixes an issue in which movies captured in RAW/SRAW format may not play back properly on applications due to the attached lens and camera not communicating. 2. Improves the stability of the touch operation control when the [Touch control] is set to [Sensitive]. 3. Fixes an issue in which the camera's LCD display may become abnormal after the camera resumes operations from the [Viewfinder off] state. 4. Fixes an issue in which the camera may stop working properly when the shutter button is operated while the BUSY message is being displayed on the screen. 5. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may be displayed when the display mode is switched between the LCD screen and viewfinder while the BUSY message is being displayed on the screen. 6. Fixes an issue, in which the camera's LCD display becomes abnormal after using EOS Utility to capture and import movies. 7. Fixes an issue, in which movies captured u

 Firmware Version 1.3.0 for the EOS R50 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol. 2. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI). 3. The following issues have been fixed. 　3-1. Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used. The firmware can be downloaded at: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/cameras/eos-r/eos-r50.html?type=firmware

 Firmware Version 1.6.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol. 2. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI). 3. The following issues have been fixed. 　3-1. Fixes an issue, in which when SPEEDLITE EL-5, EL-10 is attached, the "Accessory unavailable status" message may be displayed when restarting after the camera has gone into Auto Power Off. (Only occurs with firmware Ver.1.5.0) 　3-2. Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used. The firmware can be downloaded at: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/cameras/eos-r/eos-r10.html?type=manuals

 Firmware Version 1.4.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol. 2. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI). 3. The following issues have been fixed. 　3-1. Fixes an issue, in which when performing continuous shooting using the electronic shutter with both the [High-Frequency Anti-Flicker Shooting] and [OVF sim. view assist] options set to [On], Err 70 may occur. The firmware can be downloaded at: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/cameras/eos-r/eos-r8.html?type=firmware

 Firmware Version 1.9.0  for the EOS R6 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. 2. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported. 3. The following issues have been fixed. 　3-1. Fixes an issue, in which when shooting subjects that are smaller in the frame, the card access indicator blinks and operations can no longer be performed. 　3-2. Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used. The firmware can be downloaded at: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/cameras/eos-r/eos-r6.html?type=firmware