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Canon has released various firmware updates for its EOS R system, which primarily make the R-series cameras compatible with recently released products, such as the Speedlite EL-1 and selected new RF lenses announced this year. EOS R5 and R6 Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. When using high-speed or low-speed continuous shooting modes, in Drive Mode with [High Speed Display: OFF], the visibility of the subject within the frame has been improved when shooting moving objects. During continuous shooting black frames will be inserted between frames in the viewfinder and live view. This will improve the visibility of moving subjects in live view and in the viewfinder. 2. Adds the [Auto] setting to the [Viewfinder brightness] menu that will brighten and dim based on ambient light conditions. 3. Enables 2nd curtain shooting sync during radio transmission wireless flash shooting when the Speedlite EL-1 flash is attached to the camera. 4. Enables manual

Canon UK has announced its latest cashback offers, which run from 16 November 2020 to 8 January 2021. Claims must be submitted by 5 Febraury 2021. Offers include: EOS R - £220 cashback EOS RP - £110 cashback EOS M6 Mark II - £85 cashback EOS 5D Mark IV - £215 cashback EOS 6D Mark II - £125 cashback EOS 90D - £105 cashback RF 28-70mm f/2. L USM - £200 cashback RF 85mm f/1.2L - £200 cashback RF 50mm f/1.2L - £180 cashback RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM - £125 cashback RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM - £125 cashback RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM - £125 cashback EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM - £90 cashback EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM - £150 cashback EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM - £150 cashback EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM - £125 cashback EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM - £125 cashback EF 16-35mm f/2.8L IS USM - £125 cashback For a full list of cashback items, which includes printers and compact cameras, plus details of participating retailers, FAQs, terms and conditions, visit: https://www.canon.co.uk/cashback/current-cashback/

  Canon has released firmware update 1.0.9 for the EF 400mm f4 DO IS II lens. This fixes a phenomenon which, in rare cases, causes the IS mechanism to make the image jump. The firmware can be downloaded here .

Canon is steadily fulfilling its 2020 lens roadmap, with the announcement of two new RF lenses for the EOS R full frame mirrorless system – the RF 50mm f1.8 STM lens and the RF 70-200mm f4L IS USM lens . The RF 50mm f1.8 STM lens is the modern mirrorless take on the popular 'nifty fifty' EF 50mm f1.8 STM lens. It's small and lightweight and features a brand-new optical system. The RF 50mm f1.8 STM’s large aperture and PMo aspherical lenses are optimised for superb image quality even at the maximum aperture, with better separation between the subject and background. It has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m – 5cm closer than the existing EF version – allowing objects to be photographed even closer with a shallow depth-of-field. The 7-blade circular aperture – inherited from the EF 50mm f1.8 – can be used for a defocused background or foreground, as well as beautiful bokeh. The RF 50mm f1.8 STM also features Super Spectra Coating technology, creating a harmonised colour bal

Firmware version 1.1.0 for the EOS 6D Mark II incorporates the following enhancements: 1. Enables NFC connection with smartphones running Android 10 operating system.   *For Android running v6.0 or later, use Camera Connect v2.7.10 or later. *For Android running v5.0 or older, use a connection method other than NFC.   2. Enables support for the .CR2 image file format on image.canon. The firmware can be downloaded here.

Firmware version 1.3.0 for the EOS 5D Mark IV incorporates the following enhancements and fix: 1. Enables NFC connection with smartphones running Android 10 operating system.   *For Android running v6.0 or later, use Camera Connect v2.7.10 or later. *For Android running v5.0 or older, use a connection method other than NFC.   2. Enables support for the .CR2 image file format on image.canon. 3. Fixes a phenomenon in which some camera operations may not be possible or an error may occur after an insufficient flash output is produced when shooting with the flash. The firmware update can be downloaded here.