Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Canon Rumors – Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip
    • Home
    • Forums
    • Media
    • Contact
    Canon Rumors – Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip
    Home»Canon EOS R»Feature updates coming via firmware for both the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6
    svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PScwIDAgNzI4IDEwMjQnIHhtbG5zPSdodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2Zyc+PC9zdmc+ - Feature updates coming via firmware for both the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6

    Feature updates coming via firmware for both the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6

    By Canon RumorsJuly 13, 2020Updated:July 13, 202074 Comments1 Min Read Canon EOS R
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    It is being reported to myself and others that Canon is going to be releasing feature updates to both the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 via firmware.

    Rumored Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update:

    • FullHD 120p
    • Adding a low bitrate mode for RAW & IPB in all recording modes
    • Canon Log 3

    I do find the mention of FullHD at 120p confusing, as the Canon USA site shows FullHD 120p as a feature already.

    fullhd120 728x163 - Feature updates coming via firmware for both the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6

    The Canon USA Pro Twitter account says it's supported.

    Full HD 120fps is supported. The EOS R5 specification information been updated at: https://t.co/il1l11jr50

    — Canon USA Pro (@CanonUSApro) July 11, 2020

    However, Canon's own specification PDF doesn't mention FullHD at 120p.

    Rumored Canon EOS R6 Firmware Update:

    • Adding All-I for all record modes
    • Canon Log 3

    When these firmware updates are coming is unknown at this time, but I do expect Canon to put some marketing behind any feature updates that may be coming for each camera.

    Go to discussion...

    EOS R5 EOS R6
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleAdorama wants your gear, and they are also offering special financing options for all of the new Canon gear
    Next Article Canon says preorders for the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 have exceeded expectations

    Related Posts

    Current Canon USA rebates on RF lenses

    January 24, 2023

    Canon EOS R5 v1.7.0 update released

    December 7, 2022

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II in stock at B&H Photo

    November 29, 2022

    Save big on refurbished gear at the Canon USA Store for Cyber Monday

    November 28, 2022

    Canon updates their product supply status list

    November 14, 2022

    Canon USA restocks refurbished gear, now includes EOS R5 and EOS R6 with 10% discount

    November 11, 2022

    74 comments

    1. proutprout
      July 13, 2020 at 12:46 pm
      Makes sense when everyone who bought the overheating R5 realize 20 minutes of filming is really not a lot, canon will have to do something about it ! Firmware updates is the best trick to keep idiots believing in the product...
      • Reply
      • 0
    2. RayValdez360
      July 13, 2020 at 12:46 pm
      Damn just rumors. if they add these, they would be the camera GOATS. Whats the CR on these.
      • Reply
      • 0
    3. RayValdez360
      July 13, 2020 at 12:47 pm
      Makes sense when everyone who bought the overheating R5 realize 20 minutes of filming is really not a lot, canon will have to do something about it ! Firmware updates is the best trick to keep idiots believing in the product...
      Most people don't use these types of cameras for long filming periods. They have the cinema line for that.
      • Reply
      • 0
    4. cpreston
      July 13, 2020 at 12:50 pm
      Whats the CR on these.
      This is sourced from EOSHD, so I am going to go with a CR0.
      • Reply
      • 0
    5. pj1974
      July 13, 2020 at 12:54 pm
      I am very hopeful that the 120fps @ 1080p (Full HD) is going to occur.
      In fact, I would have loved it to be 240fps, (with full AF, rapid exposure updates, etc) - because that would be a great tool for slow-mo.

      When I saw the 8k raw video specs, and 120fps @ 4k, I really hoped that it would be at least 120fps @ Full HD... which was a (little) disappointment for me. I won't use 4k often, let alone 8k. But full HD I will use fairly regularly.

      So I certainly hope this information / rumour will become reality!
      • Reply
      • 0
    6. CarlMillerPhoto
      July 13, 2020 at 12:57 pm
      I'd be surprised about Clog3, but HD 120fps in the R5 seems like a good possibility. I've asked a number of Canon reps about it, illustrating how anyone still using a 1080p workflow (honestly quite a lot of people) would be better off with the cheaper R6 than R5.

      Regardless of all the unreasonable complainers, Canon really hit it out of the park with these two bodies. I applaud them.
      • Reply
      • 0
    7. drama
      July 13, 2020 at 1:00 pm
      I'd be surprised about Clog3, but HD 120fps in the R5 seems like a good possibility.

      Agree on both. And as others have said, the overheating is a non-issue that youtubers know get clicks for a week. If you're filming 20 minutes of continuous 8K or 120fps 4K, I would love to know the reason, and why you didn't hire an ARRI for it.
      • Reply
      • 0
    8. Starting out EOS R
      July 13, 2020 at 1:05 pm
      Makes sense when everyone who bought the overheating R5 realize 20 minutes of filming is really not a lot, canon will have to do something about it ! Firmware updates is the best trick to keep idiots believing in the product...
      A little harsh and insulting to anyone who has pre ordered?
      • Reply
      • 0
    9. hoodlum
      July 13, 2020 at 1:06 pm
      Damn just rumors. if they add these, they would be the camera GOATS. Whats the CR on these.

      More than just rumors.

      キヤノン:EOS R5 | 動画撮影

      ミラーレスカメラEOS R5の動画撮影をご紹介しているページです。
      cweb.canon.jp cweb.canon.jp


      Regarding contents under consideration for correspondence with firmware upgrade

      • Full HD/120P recording size support
      • Added low bitrate mode to RAW and IPB for all resolutions and frame rates
      • Canon Log 3
      • Reply
      • 0
    10. ddixon
      July 13, 2020 at 1:14 pm
      The headline is a bit of a stretch. Canon does not say these are coming, merely that they are thinking about it. Still, the fact that they even mentioned it is interesting and I hope these come to pass. You have to think that the sensor can do these, so maybe Canon just did not have time by the announcements to test and verify these.
      • Reply
      • 0
    11. jolyonralph
      July 13, 2020 at 1:15 pm
      Makes sense when everyone who bought the overheating R5 realize 20 minutes of filming is really not a lot, canon will have to do something about it ! Firmware updates is the best trick to keep idiots believing in the product...

      What has been the longest 8K video clip you have shot so far?

      The only time I ever shoot more than about 5 minutes of video in a single shot is when I'm recording a presentation and for that I would use 1080p every time.


      Weird how some people are all "I don't want a camera with video features!" and then later "The video features I didn't want aren't good enough"
      • Reply
      • 0
    12. Aregal
      July 13, 2020 at 1:15 pm
      This is sourced from EOSHD, so I am going to go with a CR0.
      I know he bashes Canon all the time but I do think he does receive their press updates like JaredPolin, Gordon Liang, and others.
      • Reply
      • 0
    13. Stone
      July 13, 2020 at 1:16 pm
      Makes sense when everyone who bought the overheating R5 realize 20 minutes of filming is really not a lot, canon will have to do something about it ! Firmware updates is the best trick to keep idiots believing in the product...

      1080p 120 seems to be an oversight on Canon's part and makes sense to add via firmware update. As for overheating, no one has the camera in hand to report overheating issues other than the Canon Ambassadors and I think 1 reported it.

      What do people want in a ~4,000 hybrid camera? Canon gave users just about everything they asked for and then some, yet some are still not satisfied with a camera they've never held and hasn't had any real world reviews yet. If you need more than 20 minutes of 8K, you should more than likely be shopping for a dedicated professional grade cinema camera and you'll pay minimum 3-5 times as much for a top of the line model. This will be fantastic for small projects and b-roll which is what I think Canon intended.

      I can admit that I was wrong about pricing on the camera and I'm now seriously considering it since my 5DIII has well over 600,000 shutter clicks.
      • Reply
      • 0
    14. degos
      July 13, 2020 at 1:26 pm
      Weird how some people are all "I don't want a camera with video features!" and then later "The video features I didn't want aren't good enough"

      No, those are two non-intersecting sets of people.

      The first set asks: What's the point in pouring all that R&D into the camera if doesn't apparently meet the needs of people who'll actually film in 8K? Just give us an uncompromised stills camera!

      The second set says: why did you hobble a video camera with insufficient cooling just to keep those stills guys happy with weathersealing? Just give us an uncompromised video cam!
      • Reply
      • 0
    15. jolyonralph
      July 13, 2020 at 1:29 pm
      No, those are two non-intersecting sets of people.

      The first set asks: What's the point in pouring all that R&D into the camera if doesn't apparently meet the needs of people who'll actually film in 8K? Just give us an uncompromised stills camera!

      The second set says: why did you hobble a video camera with insufficient cooling just to keep those stills guys happy with weathersealing? Just give us an uncompromised video cam!

      I know! Just find it amusing that despite this being the most revolutionary camera that Canon have launched in years there's no shortage of people complaining.

      Fortunately there's no shortage of people pre-ordering too, so I don't think Canon will be that concerned with the compainers.
      • Reply
      • 0
    16. Darrell Cadieux
      July 13, 2020 at 1:31 pm
      Damn just rumors. if they add these, they would be the camera GOATS. Whats the CR on these.
      Makes sense when everyone who bought the overheating R5 realize 20 minutes of filming is really not a lot, canon will have to do something about it ! Firmware updates is the best trick to keep idiots believing in the product...
      There is no documented overheating problem with these cameras...reason...no one has had one to test! Not one single production model has been tested by an independent reviewer. Stop speading unsubstantiated rumours.
      • Reply
      • 0
    17. amorse
      July 13, 2020 at 1:32 pm
      I'm more wondering if they'll add another option for 4k 24/25/30 that isn't a full downsampling from 8k to avoid the overheating problem. On the surface that makes sense - if people really want to record 4k with no time limit and not melt the camera, why not allow a lower quality video output which doesn't have the same heat generation (if technically possible). Or maybe one of those adaptors referenced on the "what's next" rumour page is that EF adapter cooling system that was patented a while back...
      • Reply
      • 0
    18. Darrell Cadieux
      July 13, 2020 at 1:33 pm
      A little harsh and insulting to anyone who has pre ordered?
      Also unsubstantiated...not one single production R5 has been reviewed.
      • Reply
      • 0
    19. todddominey
      July 13, 2020 at 1:41 pm
      It's a small thing, but I'm hopeful about upgrading the R6 to include ALL-I compression. If the R6 had that, it would be a perfect video camera more in-line with what users really need.
      • Reply
      • 0
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • Next »

    Leave a comment

    Please log in to your forum account to comment

    • Facebook 105K
    • Twitter 65.7K

    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Get the latest news to your inbox

    Resources

    Third-party lenses for the Canon RF mount

    January 19, 2021

    Canon RF lens roadmap

    November 9, 2020
    Latest Announcements

    Canon announces EOS Webcam Utility Pro subscription service

    November 9, 2022

    Preorder: Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM & Canon Speedlite EL-5

    November 1, 2022

    Canon officially announces the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM and Canon Speedlite EL-5

    November 1, 2022

    Venus Optics officially announces the Laowa Argus RF 25mm f/0.95 for APS-C

    October 25, 2022
    Latest Reviews

    Review: Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

    September 13, 2022

    Review: Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

    July 20, 2022

    Review: Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM

    July 20, 2022

    OpticalLimits reviews the Canon EOS RF 16mm F2.8 STM

    February 21, 2022
    Canon EOS R1 Rumor Round-up

    The Canon EOS R1 may not come until 2024

    November 10, 2022145

    We only ever get bits and pieces about the development of the Canon EOS R1,…

    We haven’t forgotten about the Canon EOS R1, and you probably haven’t either [CR2]

    September 22, 2022

    The Canon EOS R1 may not come until the 2nd half of 2023 [CR2]

    June 27, 2022
    Canon EOS R5 S Rumor Round-up

    EOS R camera between EOS R7 and EOS R10 coming [CR3]

    November 28, 202292

    It feels like the old days again, as numerous camera rumors continue to flow in.…

    Canon is gearing up to finally release a high megapixel camera with 100+ megapixels [CR3]

    May 26, 2022

    A high megapixel camera is coming [CR2]

    February 21, 2022
    Canon EOS R50/R100 Rumor Round-up

    Canon teases Canon EOS R8 and Canon EOS R50 announcement happening this week

    February 6, 2023174

    Canon will announce a bunch of products on February 8, 2023. In North America, the…

    EOS R camera between EOS R7 and EOS R10 coming [CR3]

    November 28, 2022

    Canon RF-S 22mm f/2 STM is coming alongside the EOS R50 [CR2]

    November 17, 2022
    Facebook Twitter RSS Discord
    © 2023 Canon Rumors hosting is fully managed by Host Duplex | Design & community services from Audentio

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.