Canon has announced that there will shortly be firmware updates for a number of its EOS R-series mirrorless and PowerShot digital cameras. With this announcement, Canon reaffirms its commitment to continuous product innovation. The updates have been developed in response to real-world feedback from creators and photographers, and promise to deliver additional features and performance enhancements, helping customers get even more from the cameras they already own. In particular, the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II will gain button customisation for pre-continuous shooting, following feedback from professional sports photographers, colour temperature memory for four K-values, while five of the range feature Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection improvements to make 5GHz available to more applications, and many detailed improvements. All Canon EOS mirrorless cameras will gain improvements in usability and performance, though specific feature updates will vary according to each model. For example, ...
Canon has announced two new video-centric additions to the EOS R mirrorless system: the EOS R6 V camera and the RF 20-50mm f4L IS USM PZ lens. The EOS R6 V sits at the top of Canon's current V-series line-up, offering an advanced tool for serious content creators. Offering a 32.5MP full frame sensor equipped with Canon's latest sensor-based focusing system, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject-based detection, its video-centric design and features offer a user-friendly path into video creation. In addition to being able to detect people, animals and vehicles, the camera also offers Register People Priority, for programming up to ten faces to guarantee that these people are prioritised when shooting. Featuring two record buttons – one on top of the camera and one at the front – and two tripod mounts, one specifically for vertical shooting, it also has a built-in fan to keep the camera cool even when shooting 7K RAW video for extended periods. It offers Open Gate recording for...