Major feature and bug fix update for the Canon Cinema EOS C500 Mark II

Canon has released a new feature and bug fix firmware update for the Canon Cinema EOS C500 Mark II.

Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following enhancements:

• Adds support for the Canon Expansion Unit 3 [EU-V3].
• Adds Focus Position Guide feature.
• Adds support for additional commands for Canon IP [XC Protocol].
• The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN8×15 IAS S/E1, CN8×15 IAS S/P1, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L FP
  • Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
    • Displaying T number
    • Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Lens Aberration Correction.(EF only)
    • Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus (EF only)
    • Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide](EF only)
• Enables AF when S&F shooting frame rate is set to 24/25/30/48/50/60/100/120 frames per second.
• Enables face detection and tracking when S&F shooting frame rate is set from 24 to 120 frames per second.
• Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.
• Improves the retention of the recording settings when switching between normal shooting and S&F shooting.
• Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] in Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.
• Adds [CMT 709] in LUT and Sub Rec Color Conversion.
• Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture setting.
• Adds support for the CFExpress VPG 400 (Video Performance Guarantee).
• Fixes minor issues when using the CINE-SERVO lens.

Download firmware v1.0.6.1 for the Canon Cinema EOS C500 Mark II

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