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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 the launch of the RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS USM, marking a new generation of super telephoto zoom lenses. By reimagining the EF 300mm f2.8L IS USM as a zoom lens while aiming for prime level image quality, Canon demonstrates its commitment to expanding the EOS R System and RF lens range for photographers and videographers alike.  The RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS USM offers new levels of flexibility and performance in a compact and lightweight design. With a versatile zoom range, constant aperture of f2.8, a minimum focusing distance of 1.8m with a 0.16x maximum magnification, robust construction, the lens will primarily appeal to professionals who specialise in sports photography – from indoor sports to motorsports. This new lens has a super-compact design and is the lightest zoom lens in its class at 2.59kg – only 190g heavier than the EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM – offering all the flexibility of a zoom matched with the performance of a prime lens. It's also fully c...

The EOS R5 C has been added to Netflix’s list of approved cameras. Approved by the Production Technology Alliance for use on Netflix productions, this brings the number of Canon Cinema EOS camera models approved for use on Netflix productions to eight. Canon Cinema EOS camera models on the Netflix approved camera list include: * Canon EOS R5 C * Canon EOS C500 Mark II * Canon EOS C300 Mark III * Canon EOS C70 * Canon EOS C300 Mark II * Canon EOS C700 FF * Canon EOS C700 * Canon EOS C500

Canon Europe has announced the launch of two Super 35mm lenses for high-end 4K, 8K and HDR cinema productions, which enhances its Flex Zoom line-up. With the ongoing popularity of the Super 35mm sensor, the CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S / SP and CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S / SP are the fastest Super 35mm lenses on the market offering such broad focal lengths1. The CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L, a wide angle 14-35mm zoom lens and the CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L, a mid-focal range lens with a 31.5-95mm zoom range, offer incredible optical performance to support a wide range of uses and shooting scenarios.   CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L key features: 

 • Constant T1.7 aperture across entire focal length 
 • 14-35mm wide angle zoom range  
• Compatible with Canon relay change mount for easy conversion between Super 35mm and Full Frame 
 • Cooke /i Technology™ and ZEISS eXtended Data™ lens communication  
• 11 Iris Blade aperture for beautiful bokeh effect 
 • Interchangeable EF/PL mount options 
 • 3.3kg in weight 
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Firmware version 1.0.3.1 for the EOS R5 C incorporates the following enhancements: 1. Improves the image quality of Canon Log 3 when shooting in XF-AVC or MP4 formats. Precautions • Please use an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 512MB or greater to perform the firmware update. • Firmware update must be performed in VIDEO mode. • After the firmware update has been performed, the camera's menu settings will be reset. It is recommended that, prior to starting update operations, users save their menu settings as settings data to an SD card, separate from the one that will be used to carry out the update. This saved data can be loaded into the camera and the settings can be changed after the update has been completed. For further information on this, please refer to the section in the unit's Instruction Manual titled "Saving and Loading Camera Settings". • The downloaded folder contains the firmware (file name: VSD6.FIM / file size: 91,648,320 byte), and instructions on th...

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...

A few days after firmware version 1.8.0 was released for the EOS R6 it was stopped from downloading. Canon confirmed that Err 70 was being displayed under certain conditions. Customers who have already updated to version 1.8.0 are advised to  update to version 1.8.1, now available. The new firmware fixes the Err 70 issue and minor bugs and includes the following: •  You can trim and resize images while transferring them to an FTP server. For more details and to download the update, visit: www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/cameras/digital_slr/eos-r6.html?type=firmware