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Firmware Version 1.9.0 for the Canon EOS R3 camera incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially. •Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings. *For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon . 2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers. 3. Adds a function that simultaneously protects images when they are rated. 4. Adds the ability to use up to 8TB of CFexpress cards. Note - Cards larger than 8TB require low-level formatting by the camera. - Cards larger than 8TB are treated as 8TB cards. - Cards larger than 2TB cannot be used for firmware updating. 5. Adds to lower the image capture frame rate to help prevent overheating when connected to CR-A100 in extended remote shooting....

  Firmware Version 1.8.0 for the EOS R3 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Adds [Protect Images] and [Rating] during FTP Transfer. 2. Adds the ability to select [Wired] as a connection option when [Airplane mode] is set to [On]. 3. The following issues have been fixed. 　3-1.Fixes an issue, in which when Wi-Fi is disconnected, Err 70 occurs. 　3-2.Fixes an issue, in which when shooting subjects that are smaller in the frame, the card access indicator blinks and operations can no longer be performed. 　3-3.Fixes an issue, in which while operating both the touch function on the LCD monitor and a customised button, and then performing shooting, operations can no longer be performed. 　3-4.Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with the [Highlight Tone Priority] option set to [ON], focus may not be achieved when certain ISO speed settings are used. The firmware can be downloaded at: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consu...

Firmware updates have been introduced for five Canon EOS cameras.  EOS-1D X Mark III: firmware version 1.8.0 1. Adds the ability to register the focus position in the preset functions of the CR-A100 Camera Remote Application. When used with the Robotic Camera System CR-S700R, it helps the user to focus on the intended subject distance when shooting. 2. Adds the ability to erase voice memos added to images and to add voice memos to protected images. 3. Adds enhanced security when transferring images via FTPS transfer. 4. Fixes minor issues. Info and downloads EOS R3: firmware version 1.5.1 1. Adds the ability to register the focus position in the preset functions of the CR-A100 Camera Remote Application. When used with the Robotic Camera System CR-S700R, it helps the user to focus on the intended subject distance when shooting. 2. Adds the ability to erase voice memos added to images and to add voice memos to protected images. 3. Adds the ability to check the time in the viewfinder...

Firmware Version 1.4.1 for the EOS R3 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Adds support for Speedlite EL-5.* *The automatic light intensity adjustment of the AF-assist beam is not supported. 2. Adds [Register people priority] to the camera menu. Pre-registered people can now be detected and tracked with priority.** ** This feature may not operate if faces are too small to detect, in profile or turned at an angle or partially hidden; for scenes where the subject is moving; or due to certain shooting environments. 3. Adds [Save/load comm. settings on card] to the camera menu. Network settings can now be transferred between cameras of the same model. 4. Adds [Panning Assist] to the camera menu. When a compatible lens is used for panning shots, image stabilization and subject blur correction are applied during the exposure. 5. Improves the Auto White Balance (AWB) setting to reduce the time it takes for the AWB result to be reflected in the camera's viewfinder's di...

Canon Europe today announces firmware updates for the EOS R3 and EOS R5 in response to feedback and requests from users. For the EOS R3, firmware version 1.4.0 means capturing fast-moving subjects is easier than ever before with Panning Assist, while firmware v1.8.1 for the EOS R5 offers enhanced resolution. Canon also announces new features coming to its Mobile File Transfer app, making it even more user-friendly and adaptable to workflows. With the Panning Assist function, image stabilisation and subject blur correction can be applied during exposure. This improves the number of successful panning shots a photographer can capture, while using shutter speeds up to two stops slower than previously possible, with the ability to retain sharp details. It’s not just lightning-fast motorsport shots that this upgrade supports. EOS R3 users can now pre-register up to ten people so that their faces can be detected and tracked based on a priority set in the camera. This is especially useful whe...