Canon EOS R5 and R6 Firmware V1.5.0 Updates Released
Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R6 here , which was a very exciting news for R5 and R6 owners.
You can find the download links and the list of fixes and ehhancements below.
Download Firmware v1.5.0 for the Canon EOS R5
Firmware Version 1.5.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
Improves head detection performance to support helmets or goggles in winter sports.
Adds [Vehicles] selection to [Subject to detect] selection in the [AF] tab to support the detection of automobiles and motorcycles in motorsports. Adds [Spot detection] when [Vehicles] is selected as the helmet of the driver or rider*.*Detection may not be possible for ordinary passenger cars or bicycles, or for motorcyclists performing stunts or kicking up dirt and dust.
Improves detection performance for eye detection when:
Adds support for torso detection of a person. If the eyes, face or head are hidden or cannot be detected, a person’s torso will be detected and tracked continuously.
Adds the ability to import manual white balance (MWB) data from the Quick Control screen when capturing still images.
Eliminates the center press operation of the multi-controller to prevent accidentally transferring images during FTP transfer.
Adds the ability, when using EOS Utility or Browser Remote for remote shooting with two cards inserted, to set the recording method and to select which card to be recorded to.
Adds [Suppress lower frame rate] to [Smooth] in [Disp. performance], enabling the shooting screen to be displayed with less drop frame rate even in dark locations.
Adds support for the RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens.
Changes the default value of [FTP server] → [Passive mode] to [Enable].
Improves operation stability during FTP transfer.
Optimizes controls of In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) when using specific EF lenses not equipped with the image stabilization function.
Fixes an issue, in which noise occurs along the edges of bright subjects when using Canon Log for movie recording.
Firmware Version 1.5.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.4.0. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.5.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
The User Manual on our website has been updated accordingly. Please download the User Manual as well as the latest firmware. You can download it from the official website.
Download Firmware v1.5.0 for the Canon EOS R6
Firmware Version 1.5.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
Improves head detection performance to support helmets or goggles in winter sports.
Adds [Vehicles] selection to [Subject to detect] selection in the [AF] tab to support the detection of automobiles and motorcycles in motorsports. Adds [Spot detection] when [Vehicles] is selected as the helmet of the driver or rider*.
*Detection may not be possible for ordinary passenger cars or bicycles, or for motorcyclists performing stunts or kicking up dirt and dust.
Improves detection performance for eye detection when:
Adds support for torso detection of a person. If the eyes, face or head are hidden or cannot be detected, a person’s torso will be detected and tracked continuously.
Adds the ability to import manual white balance (MWB) data from the Quick Control screen when capturing still images.
Eliminates the center press operation of the multi-controller to prevent accidentally transferring images during FTP transfer.
Adds the ability, when using EOS Utility or Browser Remote for remote shooting with two cards inserted, to set the recording method and to select which card to be recorded to.
Adds [Suppress lower frame rate] to [Smooth] in [Disp. performance], enabling the shooting screen to be displayed with less drop frame rate even in dark locations.
Changes the default value of [FTP server] → [Passive mode] to [Enable].
Improves operation stability during FTP transfer.
Optimizes controls of In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) when using specific EF lenses not equipped with the image stabilization function.
Fixes an issue, in which noise occurs along the edges of bright subjects when using Canon Log for movie recording.
FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON Model Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R6 Sensor Resolution 45.0 MP 20.0 MP Announced Date 2020-07-09 2020-07-09 Camera Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless Sensor Type CMOS CMOS Sensor Size Full frame Full frame Sensor Sensitivity ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 102400) ISO 100 - 102400( expands to 50 - 204800) Lens Mount Canon RF Canon RF Image Stabil. Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) Eye Tracking Focus Weight 738g 680g Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm 138 x 98 x 88mm Weather Sealing Focus Points 5940 6072 Min AF Detecting Range -6eV -6.5eV Animal Eye Tracking Focus Bracket Minimum Shutter 30 sec 30 sec Maximum Shutter 1/8000sec 1/8000sec Maximum Shutter Electronic 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec Continuous Drive 12.0fps 12.0fps Max Video Reso 8192 x 4320 3840 x 2160 Video fps at Max 30p,24/23.98p 60p,30p, 23.98p Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 High Speed Video 120fps 120fps Max Video Mbps 2600 470 Max Video Color Depth 10bit 10bit Storage Slot 2 2 UHS Support UHS-II UHS-II Battery Life 320 360 Battery Model LP-E6NH LP-E6NH RAW Video Webcam Anti Flicker Microphone Port Headphone Port Wifi Weather Sealing Timelapse Screen Type Fully articulated Fully articulated Top LCD LCD Size 3.20" 3.00" Screen dots 2100000 1620000 Touch Screen Viewfinder Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100% Viewfinder Magnification 0.76x 0.76x Viewfinder Resolution 5,760,000 3,690,000 Selfie Friendly Screen High Resolution Mode AF Joystick Bluetooth Vehicle Tracking Price Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo
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