The long awaited firmware for the Cinema EOS C300 and Cinema EOS C300 Mark II has been released.</p>
<p>Please be sure to download the appropriate firmware for your Cinema EOS C300, as there is a version for cameras with and with Duel Pixel AF.</p>
<p>All of the firmware links are after the break.</p>
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<p><strong>Canon Cinema EOS C300 (with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade applied) v.2.1.8.1.00 </strong>
Firmware Version 2.1.8.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:</p>
<ol>
<li>With the CN7x17 KAS S/E1 *1, CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS, or CN20x50 IAS H/E1 ¹ attached, the following functions are available:
<ul>
<li>Autofocus using Dual Pixel CMOS AF is possible (with the exception of CN20x50 IAS H/E1)</li>
<li>Metadata, such as the model name and focal distance of the lens attached, can be acquired and displayed on the camera. ²</li>
<li>Peripheral illumination correction is supported.²</li>
<li>Aperture can be adjusted manually by operating the camera’s Control Dial.²</li>
<li>Settings can be made so that the zoom can be operated using the joystick on the grip unit of the camera.</li>
<li>The zoom/focus*2/iris*2 can be operated using the separately-sold RC-V100 Remote Controller.</li>
<li>The focus and iris can be operated via Wi-Fi Remote.²</li>
<li>The automatic aperture and Push Auto Iris functions can be used.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Support for the WFT-E8 has been added.</li>
<li>Support for peripheral illumination correction when the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is attached has been added.</li>
</ol>
<p>*1 The firmware of the lenses also need to be updated.
*2 For CN7x17 KAS S/E1, support has already been provided in Firmware Version 2.1.7.1.00 or later.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/cinema-eos/eos-c300/eos-c300#drivers_downloads_tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Download Canon EOS C300 Firmware Version 2.1.8.1.00</a> </strong>
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<strong>Canon Cinema EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL Firmware v.1.1.8.1.00 </strong>
Firmware Version 1.1.8.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:</p>
<p>For EOS C300 EF only</p>
<ol>
<li>With the CN7x17 KAS S/E1 *1, CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS, or CN20x50 IAS H/E1¹ attached, the following functions are available:
<ul>
<li>Metadata, such as the model name and focal distance of the lens attached, can be acquired and displayed on the camera.²</li>
<li>Peripheral illumination correction is supported.²</li>
<li>Aperture can be adjusted manually by operating the camera’s Control Dial.²</li>
<li>Settings can be made so that the zoom can be operated using the joystick on the grip unit of the camera.</li>
<li>The zoom/focus*2/iris*2 can be operated using the separately-sold RC-V100 Remote Controller.</li>
<li>The focus and iris can be operated via Wi-Fi Remote.²</li>
<li>The automatic aperture and Push Auto Iris functions can be used.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Support for peripheral illumination correction when the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is attached has been added.</li>
</ol>
<p>For EOS C300 EF/PL</p>
<ol>
<li>Support for the WFT-E8 has been added.</li>
</ol>
<p>*1 The firmware of the lenses also need to be updated.
*2 For CN7x17 KAS S/E1, support has already been provided in Firmware Version 1.1.7.1.00 or later.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/cinema-eos/eos-c300/eos-c300#drivers_downloads_tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Download Canon Cinema EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL Firmware v.1.1.8.1.00</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS C300 Mark II / EOS C300 Mark II PL Firmware Version 1.0.6.1.00 </strong>
Firmware Version 1.0.6.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:</p>
<ol>
<li>Support for the OLED Electronic Viewfinder EVF-V70 *1 has been added.</li>
<li>Shutter Angle Priority has been added. A constant shutter angle can now be maintained, regardless of any other camera settings being changed.</li>
<li>Support for the WFT-E8 has been added.</li>
<li>Zebra Range Expanded Below 65%.
<ul>
<li>The range of the Zebra 1 setting has been expanded to between 5% (±5%) and 95% (±5%) in steps of 5%.</li>
<li>The range of the Zebra 2 setting has been expanded to between 5% and 100% in steps of 5%.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Built-in Mic Audio Off
<ul>
<li>The internal microphone on the camera body can now be turned off.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>In Browser Remote, the focus guide frame can now be displayed.</li>
<li>2K Crop Audio Recording
<ul>
<li>Audio can now be recorded when the camera is set in 2K crop mode.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Support for CFast cards (VPG130) has been added.²</li>
<li>Support for peripheral illumination & chromatic aberration when the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens is attached, has been added.</li>
<li>Metadata related to the XF-AVC range has been corrected.
<ul>
<li>The range of Canon Log/Log2/Log3 has been corrected to full range.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The quality of autofocus has been enhanced.</li>
<li>The operation reliability after changing the recording mode has been enhanced.</li>
</ol>
<p>*1 When using the EVF-V70, magnification and the function to display the camera’s live view image on the Browser Remote screen cannot be used while recording.
*2 For detailed information about CFast cards that have been verified to work with this camera, please visit Canon’s Web site.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/cinema-eos/eos-c300-mark-ii/eos-c300-mark-ii#drivers_downloads_tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Download Canon EOS C300 Mark II / EOS C300 Mark II PL Firmware Version 1.0.6.1.00</a></strong></p>
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