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    Canon releases firmware 1.8.0 for the EOS R6

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    6. I don't want bug fixes, I want new features ;)
      "Features" look good on a spec sheet, but I buy a camera on the basis of its original specifications, and where firmware updates are concerned, I'd prefer to see bugs ironed out, and improvements to functionality and performance, e.g.

      more accurate and reliable subject recognition
      faster AF acquisition
      stickier AF tracking
      less drain on batteries
      elimination of freezes and lockups

      Note - these are generalised comments, not specific to any particular model.
    7. I’d appreciate if Canon fixes the bug when anytime I take a pic and want to delete it it just says “Sending”.
      So I need to go to the menu, communication and cancel the transfer and turn off auto transfer to image.canon. And then I have to remember to turn it on again when I get home.
      This happens even when I’m not connected to any WiFi.
    8. "Features" look good on a spec sheet, but I buy a camera on the basis of its original specifications, and where firmware updates are concerned, I'd prefer to see bugs ironed out, and improvements to functionality and performance, e.g.

      more accurate and reliable subject recognition
      faster AF acquisition
      stickier AF tracking
      less drain on batteries
      elimination of freezes and lockups

      Note - these are generalised comments, not specific to any particular model.
      I know, I know. I was just being facetious ;)
    9. I'm wondering...don't these cameras need support for the new RF-S lenses as well? I mean, they're compatible.

      Canon added support for the RF-S 55-210mm to the R7 and R10, but not to the R6, or so it seems...
    12. Nice to see that the R6 is still getting firmware updates
      It was released July 2020, less then 3 years ago, so it's a brand new camera, would be strange if it doesn't still receive updates after such a short period after the release; I would expect not less then 5 or 6 years of updates, minimum, of course if and when updates are needed.

      Electronics, and cameras, today are much more complicate and advanced then in the SLR days, so they will need improvement and compatibility updates for a much longer period; Canon will present many more new functions on lenses/strobes/accessories for the R mount, and I expect that all cameras will be regularly updated to take advantage of the new functions, clearly if the hardware and processing power of the camera could support them.
    13. It was released July 2020, less then 3 years ago, so it's a brand new camera, would be strange if it doesn't still receive updates after such a short period after the release; I would expect not less then 5 or 6 years of updates, minimum, of course if and when updates are needed.

      Electronics, and cameras, today are much more complicate and advanced then in the SLR days, so they will need improvement and compatibility updates for a much longer period; Canon will present many more new functions on lenses/strobes/accessories for the R mount, and I expect that all cameras will be regularly updated to take advantage of the new functions, clearly if the hardware and processing power of the camera could support them.
      Sad to say, but I think that's wishful thinking. Once a new iteration of a model is released, Canon will want us to upgrade to get the extra features and functionality. Why would Canon decide to add "free" features to an existing model, when they can get us to pay $xxxx for a new body?
    14. I don't think you both are referring to the same.

      Firmware updates don't always mean new features, but firmware updates are necessary, sometimes. It hasn't been too long since Canon released a firmware update that included several cameras that were already many years old.

      I'm not expecting any more features to be added to my R6, since there's already a new model, but I'm certainly expecting bug fixes and, if it comes to that, security updates.
    15. I don't think you both are referring to the same.

      Firmware updates don't always mean new features, but firmware updates are necessary, sometimes. It hasn't been too long since Canon released a firmware update that included several cameras that were already many years old.

      I'm not expecting any more features to be added to my R6, since there's already a new model, but I'm certainly expecting bug fixes and, if it comes to that, security updates.
      Yes, there will probably be a few very minor bug fixes. In the cases of the R5 and R6, I don't think there are many (any?) bugs left to fix. Touch wood, I've had no freezes with my R5 since 1.6.0. It's quite possible that there could be a few compatibility issues between these cameras and certain future lenses and/or flash units though, and these will clearly be addressed as they arise.

      As for new "features" I doubt very much if the R6 will get any, given that Canon will prefer to sell the R6ii. I'm not expecting the R5ii to be announced any time soon (I think we'll see a hi-res R5s next), so there's still a slim chance that some "enhancements" could be made available for the R5, e.g. user-selectable fps with electronic shutter, and stickier AF tracking.
    16. e.g. user-selectable fps with electronic shutter
      I doubt that will ever happen, even though I’d love to have it on my R6.

      On the R6ii, R3 and (I think) R7, the “slow” drive mode for electronic shutter is 15fps, they’re not even slowing it down to 10fps…
    17. I doubt that will ever happen, even though I’d love to have it on my R6.

      On the R6ii, R3 and (I think) R7, the “slow” drive mode for electronic shutter is 15fps, they’re not even slowing it down to 10fps…
      On the R3 it's 30/15/3 fps: https://cam.start.canon/en/C010/manual/html/UG-04_AF-Drive_0100.html
      On the R6II it's 40/20/5 fps: https://cam.start.canon/en/C012/manual/html/UG-05_AF-Drive_0120.html
      On the R7 it's 30/15/3 fps: https://cam.start.canon/en/C005/manual/html/UG-05_AF-Drive_0130.html
      On the R8 it's 40/20/5 fps: https://cam.start.canon/en/C013/manual/html/UG-05_AF-Drive_0120.html

      The manuals on cam.start.canon get updated with every firmware release and don't require clicking through an obstacle course like the regional Canon sites require.

      And yes, I'd like to have a user selectable option as well.
    18. Hmmm....so it seems the R6ii and the R8 are able to. I didn't know that.

      Notice that for the R7 and R3 the manual doesn't tell which shutter mode is used on low-continuous shooting — I think that's mechanical, like our R6s. I think those two cameras can't shoot continuously at less than 15fps with electronic shutter.


      Having an option to shoot somewhere between 5 to 10fps with ES would be great. Many times I just need those 3 or 4 frames and get 7 or 8 instead.
    19. Hmmm....so it seems the R6ii and the R8 are able to. I didn't know that.

      Notice that for the R7 and R3 the manual doesn't tell which shutter mode is used on low-continuous shooting — I think that's mechanical, like our R6s. I think those two cameras can't shoot continuously at less than 15fps with electronic shutter.


      Having an option to shoot somewhere between 5 to 10fps with ES would be great. Many times I just need those 3 or 4 frames and get 7 or 8 instead.
      Yes, it would be great to have an update providing slow and medium burst speeds with electronic shutter on my R5, but I don't think Canon will do so. It would also be great to have exposure bracketing with electronic shutter, but I can't see that happening either. Canon, are you listening?

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