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Canon has announced new firmware for a wide array of Cinema cameras. The EOS R5 C, EOS C50, EOS C70, EOS C80 and EOS C400 will all get feature updates. I do love that Canon is still working to improve older cameras like the EOS C70 and EOS R5 C.
I'm not jealous or anything, it's not like I want any improvements to the EOS R1. I don't think I have heard anyone that is looking for new feature updates for the EOS R5 Mark II. </s>
Two cameras in one: photo + cinema
Super35 dual gain output (DGO) sensor
7K full-frame CMOS sensor
45MP stills, full-frame 8K CMOS sensor
DCI 4K 60p, UHD 4K 120p / 2K 180p
7K 3:2 open gate, UHD 4K120
Photo/video switch changes settings menu
Canon Log 2, 3, PQ & HLG HDR recording
Dual-base ISO: 800 and 6400
JPEG/C-RAW, 12-bit Cinema RAW Light
RF mount / EF with optional adapter
Full-size HDMI output, DIN timecode port
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with eye detection
DIGIC DV7 processor, XC protocol
Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II
CFexpress Type-B and SD UHS-II slots
16+ stops total dynamic range
Top handle with XLR audio inputs
Dual-slot record, unlimited record time
Built-in ND filters / auto ISO & gain
Adjustable-speed zoom rocker
Timecode DIN port, multifunctional shoe
Dual Pixel CMOS AF & EOS iTR AF X
Simultaneous crop recording
4-channel audio with XLR adapter
1 BNC timecode / 2 mini-XLR audio inputs
Frame.io camera-to-cloud integration
13 buttons can be reassigned
Dual SD card slots, LUT/Long GOP support
CFexpress Type-B and SD card slots
Major Firmware Highlights
- Improvement in Live Production Power: The EOS C400 camera now supports Auto Exposure Ramping Compensation to overcome iris ramping, compensating for light-loss during zooms.
- Remote Operation Enhanced Connectivity: New USB control protocols for the EOS C400, C80, and C50 cameras allow for remote operation of REC Start/Stop, Iris, Shutter, ISO, and Focus functions.
- Stream Reliability: Improved SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) workflows feature auto-reconnection capabilities if a streaming signal is momentarily lost.
- Enhanced User Interface: A new “Level” display on select models changes color when the camera is perfectly leveled, speeding up setup for gimbal and tripod work.
Firmware Release Date
The new firmware for the above cameras will come at some point between June and September of 2026.
I could definitely see it being used for Planet Earth type of stuff. They needed something like this to get that amazing birds of paradise footage.