Canon EOS R6 v1.7.0 update released

[Canon Rumors Guy]

Canon has released a minor firmware update for the Canon EOS R6. This firmware includes the following fixes. Download firmware v1.7.0 for the Canon EOS R6

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[bbasiaga]

I was jut thinking it was time to go to 1.6! lol. Guess I'll wait a while and see how this goes for people. I did notice when i went to 1.5.whatever that sometimes the HUD in the EVF didn't wake up. the EVF was working, but the focus box and other display info would take a while to pop up, like maybe 5 seconds or something. The funny thing was the AF system was working, because I could hit the shutter and get in-focus shots. I wonder if 1.6 or 1.7 fix that issue....

Brian

 

[Skyscraperfan]

In thought the R6 would finally get some features from the R6 Mark II that could be done with firmware if Canon really wanted.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the R6 still focuses at the background during a video, if the subject leaves the frame.

 

[koenkooi]

In thought the R6 would finally get some features from the R6 Mark II that could be done with firmware if Canon really wanted.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the R6 still focuses at the background during a video, if the subject leaves the frame.

Yes, the R6II will also focus on the background out of the box, unless you select 'Detect only': https://cam.start.canon/en/C012/manual/html/UG-05_AF-Drive_0050.html

 

[scyrene]

I wouldn't expect them to add any features, so it's useful as I don't think I can update the firmware without a computer; all the same, I'd have loved the focus stacking ability from the newer models.

 

[AlanF]

I wouldn't expect them to add any features, so it's useful as I don't think I can update the firmware without a computer; all the same, I'd have loved the focus stacking ability from the newer models.

If you ever want to update now or in the future, just mail me a cheap sd card and I'll download the firmware onto it and send it back. PM me for my address.

 

[Dragon]

I wouldn't expect them to add any features, so it's useful as I don't think I can update the firmware without a computer; all the same, I'd have loved the focus stacking ability from the newer models.

You have an R6 and over 3,000 posts on this site and you don't have a computer??????

 

[bbasiaga]

I wouldn't expect them to add any features, so it's useful as I don't think I can update the firmware without a computer; all the same, I'd have loved the focus stacking ability from the newer models.

Genuinely curious....what do you do with the photos you take if you don't have a computer to store/edit them?

 

[jdavidse]

I wouldn't expect them to add any features, so it's useful as I don't think I can update the firmware without a computer; all the same, I'd have loved the focus stacking ability from the newer models.

You can download and install firmware from the Canon Connect app

 

[danfaz]

You can download and install firmware from the Canon Connect app

Yep, did this last night, super easy!

 

[scyrene]

Genuinely curious....what do you do with the photos you take if you don't have a computer to store/edit them?

I'm keeping them on the SD card. The minority I share online are edited on the camera and/or uploaded to my phone for finishing and then posting. It's not ideal for the long term but it's the best I can do.

 

[scyrene]

You can download and install firmware from the Canon Connect app

Thanks! I'll check that out

 

[scyrene]

You have an R6 and over 3,000 posts on this site and you don't have a computer??????

My last computer died a couple of years ago and I can't afford to replace it. For most of my photographic "career" I had one, of course. I take far fewer images with a camera now, so storage is much less of an issue; incidentally I have an R6 because I traded in my old DSLR gear so it cost me nothing, and I wanted to see if it could rekindle my interest - if not I would get rid and just use my phone. Still undecided on that. But a phone can handle most of the organising and editing. Not my preference but sufficient.

 

[scyrene]

If you ever want to update now or in the future, just mail me a cheap sd card and I'll download the firmware onto it and send it back. PM me for my address.

Thanks! That's very kind. Tbh I don't have any issues with the current version (1.5.2); I'll see if the app can do it as suggested here.

 

[scyrene]

I did it, really quick and easy! Thanks everyone.

 

[DougR]

I tried your link to the 1.7.o and it looked suspicious. I checked Canon's web site and it only shows the 1.6.0 version.

 

[Dragon]

I tried your link to the 1.7.o and it looked suspicious. I checked Canon's web site and it only shows the 1.6.0 version.

The update was on Canonusa today. I installed it this morning. I just checked and it is still there https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/eos-r5 . You have to verify your OS version before the site will let you access the files.

 

[BudgieB]

I wouldn't expect them to add any features, so it's useful as I don't think I can update the firmware without a computer; all the same, I'd have loved the focus stacking ability from the newer models.

I have just updated from 1.6 to 1.7 through my phone, using the Canon connect app.
Also focus stacking was available with 1.6 firmware.

 

[scyrene]

I have just updated from 1.6 to 1.7 through my phone, using the Canon connect app.
Also focus stacking was available with 1.6 firmware.

Focus bracketing, or "depth compositing"?

 

[neuroanatomist]

Focus bracketing, or "depth compositing"?

The post you replied to stated ‘focus stacking’ which is synonymous with depth compositing. I think you are conflating those terms with ‘focus bracketing’, which is collecting multiple focal planes (a necessary prerequisite to stacking/compositing them).