Canon has released new firmware for its Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 mirrorless cameras. The firmware updates appear to improve autofocus accuracy and enhances the stability of Eye detection and AF tracking.
Canon EOS R5 Firmware Version 1.5.2 Improvements
Firmware Version 1.5.2 incorporates the following enhancement:
- Optimizes AutoFocus accuracy when Canon Extender RF 1.4x or Canon Extender RF 2x is attached to the RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF1200mm F8 L IS USM lenses.
- Enhances the stability of Eye Detection.
- Enhances AutoFocus tracking when shooting moving subjects.
Download firmware v1.5.2 for the Canon EOS R5
Canon EOS R6 Firmware Version 1.5.2 Improvements
Firmware Version 1.5.2 incorporates the following enhancement:
- Enhances the stability of Eye Detection.
- Enhances AutoFocus tracking when shooting moving subjects.
Download firmware v1.5.2 for the Canon EOS R6
Canon EOS R5 vs R6 Comparison
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 |