Canon has announced new firmware updates for the EOS R3, EOS R5 and EOS R6.
EOS R3 firmware v1.20 sets new standards for high speed, while the EOS R5 firmware v1.60 extends recording times, and the EOS R6 firmware v1.60 streamlines workflows.
EOS R3 firmware v1.20
With the new custom high-speed continuous shooting setting, users can capture at frame rates from 30fps up to 195fps, at full resolution in JPEG, HEIF or RAW.
EOS R3 users will also be able to capture Full HD movies at up to 240p.
The v1.20 update also simplifies operation and enables users to cut down the time between capture and publication. Featured in the newly launched EOS R7, Cloud RAW Image Processing will now be available in the EOS R3, applying sophisticated deep learning processing which is claimed to improve the resolution and sharpness, whilst also reducing the potential for moire in images. This also supports neural network imaging processing that provides AI-based noise reduction without the loss of detail. The EOS R3 also gains in-camera compositing (focus stacking) of images taken with focus bracketing, to create images with a great depth of field and sharpness. This function is also possible when used with the Speedlite EL-1.
In response to feedback, users can now assign a 1.6x crop or other crop ratios to a custom button on the EOS R3.
The EOS R3, EOS R5 and EOS R6 now include wobble correction within the Digital Movie IS function. This correction is in addition to the conventional shift correction of Digital Movie IS, for much more stable shooting. A time-lapse movie function has also been added to the EOS R3, with the ability to retain time lapse movie settings if the camera is powered down accidentally.
The EOS R3 v1.20 firmware update will be available to download next week.
EOS R5 v1.60 firmware
The v1.60 firmware for the EOS R5 now gets Auto Power Off Temperature which (depending on conditions) enables longer recording times to be achieved.
8K 30P Auto power off temperature – Standard (same as previous 1.5.2 firmware)
· Full Sensor Width: 20 minutes
· Full Sensor Width RAW: 20 minutes
· Auto power off temperature – High (New in Firmware v1.6.0)
· Full Sensor Width: 45 minutes
· Full Sensor Width RAW: 45 minutes
4K 60P Auto power off temperature – Standard (same as previous 1.5.2 firmware)
· Full Sensor Width: 35 minutes
· APS-C crop (5.1K oversampled): 25 minutes
· Auto power off temperature – High (New in Firmware v1.6.0)
· Full Sensor Width: 60 minutes or longer
· APS-C crop (5.1K oversampled): 50 minutes
