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Canon has released firmware version 1.2.1 for the EOS R3 – its current flagship full frame mirrorless camera – in response to user feedback and requests. UPDATE: Firmware version 1.2.0 originally offered the improvements below, but was  pulled shortly after release as a bug which affects the mode dial was identified. Most notably, the frame rate of the R3 for both stills and video has been significantly enhanced. A new custom high-speed setting allows for still images to be shot continuously at up to 195 frames per second (fps) at full resolution in JPEG, HEIF or RAW. For video, it's possible to shoot at 240p in high frame rate mode in Full HD, which can be used for smooth slow motion. There are other improvements, such as in-camera focus stacking for images taken using the Focus Bracketing feature, plus access to Canon's new Cloud RAW processing feature and the ability to assign crop ratios to a custom button. See below for the full list of fixes and features being added with

Canon has released new firmware for the EOS R7 and EOS R10 APS-C mirrorless cameras. This update adds a singular function – the option to use Canon's new Cloud RAW processing service which also launches today. Firmware version 1.1.0 incorporates the following enhancement: 1. Supports Cloud RAW image processing.* It is necessary to purchase a subscription plan for Cloud RAW image processing from Canon. The service will start on 25 July 2022. *Please note that before the firmware is updated, images added using the [Add images to process] option cannot be processed, so please use the [Check/remove selected images] option to cancel image processing. Please use the [Add images to process] option again only after having updated the firmware to Version 1.1.0. Download EOS R10 update Download EOS R7 update

Canon has released new firmware for the EOS R5 and EOS R6 full frame mirrorless cameras in response to user feedback. A video feature borrowed from the EOS R3 – Auto Power Off: Temp – can be added to the EOS R5 via this firmware. This enables longer recording times, with the High setting roughly doubling the length of footage (subject to conditions). The EOS R5 and R6 both gain the ability to convert multiple HEIF images to JPEG in-camera, whilst the Movie Digital IS feature has been improved in response to feedback that the edges of captured video in selfie mode with a wide-angle lens were shaky. EOS R5 Firmware version 1.6.0 for the EOS R5 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Adds [Auto Power Off Temp.: Standard/High] to the menu for movie recording. When [High] is selected, the camera will not automatically turn off when the temperature of the camera body and card become high, which may allow for longer movie recording than before, depending on the shooting con

Canon has announced the launch of two new affordable full frame RF lenses: the RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM and RF 15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM. The RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM is a compact and versatile wide-angle 24mm prime lens. Weighing just 270g and featuring a gear type STM motor which enables fast and quiet focusing, the RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM is ideal for travel and landscape photographers. It's equipped with image stabilisation – offering up to 5-stop benefit – making it a versatile tool for both stills and video, whether in low light or for hand-held close-ups. With a minimum focusing distance of 14cm (0.5x magnification), this lens offers huge creative potential in a small package. Press release and full specifications of the RF 24mm f1.8 MACRO IS STM lens The RF 15-30mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM is an ultra-wide-angle lens, useful for capturing the full context and scale of subjects such as buildings and stunning natural landscapes. It has a 5.5-stop optical Image Stabilizer (IS) which