Canon has released new firmware for the EOS R6 (version 1.4.0) and EOS 1DX Mark III (version 1.5.0). The EOS R6 and 1DX Mark II finally get a couple of features that users have been requesting ever since the cameras were first announced.
EOS R6 Version 1.4.0
So what is new in version 1.4.0? Below you can see:
Firmware Version 1.4.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
- Adds [Canon Log 3] to [Canon Log settings].
- Simultaneous movie recording on card 1 and card 2 has been added
- Improves operation stability when using the RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM and RF600mm F4 L IS USM
- Fixes an issue in which, during HDMI connection, if the camera’s screen turns off, a zebra pattern is displayed via the HDMI output
- Fixes an issue in which sufficient image stabilization effects may not be attained immediately after the start of shooting
The two biggest additions are obviously the addition of Canon Log 3 and the ability to do simultaneous movie recording to two cards.
Firmware Version 1.4.0 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.3.1. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.4.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
EOS 1DX Mark III Version 1.5.0
Firmware Version 1.5.0 for the 1DX Mark III incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
- Adds [Canon Log 3] to [Canon Log settings].
- Support for RAW movies shot with Canon Log 3 and RAW (Light) will be available in a future version of Cinema RAW Development and in Digital Photo Professional software
- Support for the processing of RAW movies shot with Canon Log 3 and the application of Viewing LUT will be available in a future version of Digital Photo Professional software
- Simultaneous movie recording on card 1 and card 2 has been added, however RAW movies and RAW(Light) movies cannot be recorded simultaneously on card 1 and card 2
- Support for the VPG 400(Video Performance Guarantee Profile), a standard based on the CFexpress 2.0 specification, has been added
- Fixes an issue in which there are rare instances where the shooting settings for Still Photo mode are retained when a user switches to Movie mode
The 1DX Mark III, just like the R6, finally gets the ability to capture in Canon Log 3 as well as record video simultaneously to two cards. You do need to be aware that you can’t record canon RAW Lite to two cards at once.
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.
