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Canon has released the first wave of firmware updates to resolve the Picture Transfer Protocol security flaw identified in Wi-Fi enabled EOS cameras. Firmware is available for the following cameras: EOS 5D Mark III – version 1.3.6 EOS 5D Mark IV – version 1.2.1 EOS 5DS – version 1.1.3 EOS 5DS R – version 1.1.3 EOS-1D X – version 2.1.1   EOS-1D X Mark II – version 1.1.7 Updates for other affected Canon EOS cameras are expected to be released in due course. These follow the firmware update already released for the EOS 80D DSLR camera . Ensure that you read the instructions contained within the downloaded firmware update from the Canon UK website. For more information on how to install firmware, read the EOS magazine article .

Firmware version 1.1.2 incorporates the following improvements and fix for the EOS 5DS and 5DS R cameras: 1. Support has been added for chromatic aberration correction, peripheral illumination correction, distortion correction, and Digital Lens Optimizer when using Digital Photo Professional to process RAW images captured with the following TS-E lenses: TS-E 17mm f/4L, TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II, TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO, or TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which standard exposure may not be obtained, or an irregular exposure may result, when Silent LV (Live View) shooting with the following TS-E lenses: TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO, or TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO. 3. Support for Exif 2.31 has been added. The firmware for the two different camera models is different – make sure you download the correct firmware version for your camera. EOS 5DS You can download firmware v1.1.2 for the EOS 5DS from the following links: EOS ...

Firmware version 1.1.1 has been released by Canon and incorporates the following fixes: 1. Corrects a phenomenon in which shooting may not be completed while using HDR (High Dynamic Range) Mode, when certain combinations of settings are selected. 2. Corrects the phenomenon of Err70 which occurs with certain combinations of settings. 3. Corrects the level display when the camera is held in the vertical orientation with the hand grip pointing downward. 4. Corrects a phenomenon in which, when using certain CF cards, it may take approximately five seconds for the camera to power on depending on when the camera's power switch was turned <ON>. Download firmware v1.1.1 for EOS 5DS This firmware is for EOS 5DS only. Firmware for the Canon EOS 5DS R camera has also been updated, but is available as a separate download from the Canon website . Notes: (1) The firmware cannot be updated when the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 is inserted into the camera. (2) Once the camera is upd...

 Firmware version 1.1.0 is available for the EOS 5DS and 5DS R cameras and adds the following enhancement: 1. Support for the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 has been added. When downloading the firmware update, you should ensure that you are downloading the correct update for your model, as the firmware for the two models is different. Download EOS 5DS firmware v1.1.0 from Canon Download EOS 5DS R firmware v1.1.0 from Canon _____________________________________________________________________________________

Canon has announced the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1, a dedicated Wi-Fi adapter for Canon’s EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R. The new accessory gives you the freedom to transfer shots directly from compatible EOS DSLRs to iOS and Android smart devices and computers whilst on-the-go. It also offers remote shooting, perfect for capturing unique angles, landscapes or wildlife.  Compact connectivity Portable and lightweight, the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 is the size of an SD card and fits into the memory card slot of compatible dual-card slot EOS DSLRs. Photographers can review and display images on a tablet or monitor, upload to the web from smart devices, and save a copy whilst out on location. Take control with remote shooting  With the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 you can also shoot remotely, directly from a smart device running Canon’s Camera Connect app, PC or Mac using EOS Utility software, from up to 10 meters away. It’s ideal for photographing wildlife up close, or wirelessly sh...

Which EF lenses are good enough to match the 50.6 megapixel resolving power of the EOS 5DS and 5DS R sensor? The designers of Canon lenses have obviously been aware of this high-resolution sensor for some time. Canon says that EF lenses introduced since the second half of 2013 will give maximum performance with the new cameras.  Canon has been testing other lenses in its range and has now published a list of lenses which offer the required resolution. You will find details here (scroll down until you reach the heading 'Recommended lenses'): http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/product_finder/cameras/digital_slr/eos_5ds/ Of course, any EF lens will fit the new cameras, but the results might not match the performance of the latest lenses.

Canon is transforming the EOS system with the arrival of the EOS 5DS and the EOS 5DS R – a new breed of ultra-high resolution full-frame DSLRs. Breaking the boundaries of 35mm sensors, the new cameras offer the highest megapixels ever seen in a full-frame sensor, an astonishing 50.6 MP. When nothing but the sharpest image is required, the EOS 5DS R also features a low-pass cancellation filter to maximise the sensor’s resolution and visible image quality. Establishing new standards for full-frame DSLRs The new cameras provide the flexibility to shoot a wide range of scenes and subjects, making them ideal for large format mediums, such as advertising billboards and magazine covers, where every pixel matters. The sensor’s advanced architecture provides ISO 100-6400 sensitivity, expandable to 50-12800, ensuring high quality images with low noise, accurate colours and wide dynamic range. For added flexibility, the resolution enables three in-camera crop shooting modes – 1.3x, 1.6...