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Firmware has been released for the entire EOS R camera range

Firmware has been released for the entire EOS R camera range

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Firmware updates are becoming increasingly common – but it’s rare for a whole range of cameras to be updated at once. However, this applies to the entire Canon EOS R range – including the first ever update to the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II.

The cameras receiving new firmware are the Canon EOS R3, R5, R5 Mark II, R6, R6 Mark II, R7, R8, R10, R50 and R100.

Each of the updates is tailored to the specific camera model, but most revolve around bug fixes, improved user experience and compatibility with the new Canon LP-E6P battery.

The LP-E6P was launched alongside the R5 Mark II at the beginning of the year and was developed specifically to meet the high performance requirements of the new camera. Each iteration of the LP-E6 batteries has been designed to be both forward and backward compatible, but firmware updates like this new one are required.

Canon LP E6P battery on a stone surface in front of green foliageCanon LP E6P battery on a stone surface in front of green foliage

Canon LP E6P battery on a stone surface in front of green foliage

The first R5 Mark II update (v1.0.1) is different from the others as it is the first for the model and includes the recurring early bug fixes such as playback issues and LCD screen freezing.

Unfortunately, while the Mark II didn’t need the update for the new battery (since the battery was designed specifically for the camera), there’s also no update to improve compatibility with third-party batteries.

The complete firmware information and instructions for installing the firmware can be found on the respective download pages. This can be done either by downloading to a memory card or via the Camera Connect app.

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Canon EOS R5 Mark II

The download page links for each update can be found below:

Canon EOS R3 (version 1.8.0)

Canon EOS R5 II (Ver.1.0.1)

Canon EOS R5 (Ver.2.1.0)

Canon EOS R6 (version 1.9.0)

Canon EOS R6 II (version 1.5.0)

Canon EOS R8 (version 1.4.0)

Canon EOS R10 (version 1.6.0)

Canon EOS R50 (version 1.3.0)

Canon EOS R100 (version 1.1.0)

Check out our guides to the best Canon cameras and the best Canon RF lenses.