Canon to release new firmware for the EOS R later this month

[YuengLinger]

Would be really fine, if they fix problem with AF light. Mine is using just that led on body, which is useless with big lenses like rf2870. i ve tried flash in hot shoe and also remote trigger. Both isn t working. In menu everything is was working on 1dx, 5d iv and 6d..

Lukas, I took the liberty of starting a new thread for this topic, which I consider very important.

Speedlite AF Assist Beam: Issue for Very Low Light Events

Thank you, Lukas Haupt, for pointing out in another thread (https://www.canonrumors.com/canon-to-release-new-firmware-for-the-eos-r-later-this-month/) the problem of the R not using the 600ex (or 580ex) AF Assist Beam. You are correct. After doing some digging, including the user manual, I now...

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This is an issue I was totally unaware of until you posted, and it will affect my low-light photography. Meaning I have to use the 5DIV in some cases.

 

[mariusz]

Wish they would include intervalometer soon.

I was a bit suprised that EOS R doesn't have one.
Didn't even think about checking it before ordering.

 

[deleteme]

"Apparently the firmware update will correct some wireless flash compatibility issues."

When I use the Godox X2T trigger it changes the ISO to Auto at random times. I am hoping this is the fix.
And no, there is no FW update for the trigger. I have searched.

 

[N-VB]

1.6 is available.
Here is Canon French page, but the firmware is the same for everyone https://www.canon.fr/support/consumer_products/products/cameras/digital_slr/eos-r.html?type=firmware