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EOS Webcam Utility has now moved out of its BETA testing stage. It is free-to-download software that allows you to connect your compatible Canon EOS or PowerShot camera to a PC or Mac, where it will be recognised as a USB webcam.  Now you can experience high-quality virtual meetings and video conferencing through your Canon camera. With businesses seeking new ways to improve their employees' video conferencing experience, Canon’s EOS Webcam Utility solution addresses the soaring demand for web cameras in 2020, with just a USB connection and a compatible Canon camera required. This simple-to-use, free software can be downloaded from the Canon website and configured in minutes with a video conferencing application.  The software, currently supported by Windows, will also be compatible with the MacOS operating system (date to be confirmed).  *UPDATED NOVEMBER 2020* – full Mac version now available. This Canon software brings high image quality during important video conferencing for t

 Canon is offering up to £200 cashback on selected products this autumn, including: EOS R (£150 cashback) EOS RP (£60 cashback) EOS 5D Mark IV (£180 cashback) EOS 6D Mark II (£90 cashback) RF 24-70mm f2.8L USM (£200 cashback) RF 85mm f1.2L (£200 cashback) RF 50mm f1.2L (£200 cashback) RF 24-240mm f4.5-6.3 IS USM (£70 cashback) EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM (£90 cashback) EF 24mm f1.4L II USM (£150 cashback) EF 35mm f1.4L II USM (£150 cashback) EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM (£80 cashback) EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM (£80 cashback) Speedlite 600EX-RT (£100 cashback) Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (£30 cashback) You can claim cashback when you purchase any of these products between Thursday 10 September 2020 and Thursday 6 October 2020. Claims must be submitted before midnight on Monday 30 November 2020. Full details of the caskback and how to claim are at  Canon Autumn 2020 cashback

Canon has released firmware version 1.1.1 for the EOS R6 camera which incorporates the following fixes and enhancements: 1. A messaging is displayed when [HDMI display: Camera+External monitor] and [Overheat control: on] settings are both enabled.   2. When the RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM is attached, an image stabilisation (IS) effect of approximately six stops* is achieved through collaborative control with the in-lens image stabilisation. 3. Fixes a phenomenon in which the IS capabilities may be degraded when performing continuous shooting in cases where the RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM lens is attached to the EOS R6 running firmware version 1.1.0.  4. When using certain RF lenses for movie shooting, the in-lens image stabilisation mechanism has been improved.   5. Fixes a phenomenon in which the "Slow Synchro" setting screen is not accurately displayed, when the language is set to English.  6. Fixes a typo displayed on the communication setting screen, when the

Canon has released a further firmware update for the EOS R5. Firmware version 1.1.1 incorporates the following fix and enhancement: 1. When the RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM lens is attached, an image stabilisation effect of approximately six stops* is achieved through collaborative control with the in-lens image stabilisation. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the IS capabilities may be degraded when performing continuous shooting in cases where the RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM lens is attached to the EOS R5 running firmware version 1.1.0. *Focal length 500mm, Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. You can download the update from Canon's support website . This firmware update is for cameras equipped with firmware versions up to 1.1.0 and includes previous improvements and fixes. If your camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.1, this update is unnecessary. When updating the firmware of your camera, please first review the instructions