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Firmware update version 1.0.4 for the RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM and firmware update version 2.01 for the RF 24-105mm f4L IS USM have been released. These updates incorporate the following enhancement: - Reduces colour unevenness when capturing images using long (Bulb) exposure mode with the EOS Ra. ( Manual focus cannot be activated during exposure. And performing zoom operations during exposure, the subject may be out of focus.) The firmware version of the lens can be checked from the camera's menu screen. You can download the firmware update from the  Canon website  – select the tab for RF lenses and select the relevant lens from the list.

Canon has released firmware version 1.0.1 for the BG-E22 battery grip (compatible with EOS R and EOS Ra) incorporates the following fix: 1. In some cases the battery may not be charged through the BG-E22 when using the PD-E1 USB power adapter depending on the condition of the battery being used. The firmware update can be downloaded free of charge from the Canon website . Firmware Version 1.0.1 is for battery grips with firmware Version 1.0.0. If the battery grip's firmware is already Version 1.0.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. When updating the firmware of the battery grip, please review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.

Canon has announced the EOS Ra – its first full frame camera for astronomical photography. The EOS Ra stands unique in the market – unlike other full frame astro cameras, it is portable and has no need for external power and connection to a computer, resulting in exceptional image quality of visible reality but also of deep space photography with a wide range of optical devices. The camera shares features with the September 2018-launched EOS R. The EOS Ra inherits the camera’s fast autofocus, the ability to focus in light conditions as low as -6EV, a 35mm full frame CMOS sensor with approximately 30.3 million effective pixels and a DIGIC 8 image processor. While boasting this advanced and cutting-edge optical technology, the EOS Ra is modified, developed in direct response to the specific needs of astrophotographers looking to capture the unique colour of deep space and constellations. Featuring a new infrared blocking filter (IR filter) allowing even higher hydrogen alpha (H...

Canon has released a minor update to its RAW editing software, Digital Photo Professional (DPP). Version 4.11.0 adds support for the two new cameras in the EOS system, the EOS Ra and EOS M200. To download the latest version of Digital Photo Professional (and other Canon software), visit the Support section of the Canon website and select your camera. https://www.canon.co.uk/support/