Canon Unveils Future Firmware Plan for EOS-1D X Mark III and EOS R5

Canon announces future firmware plan for EOS-1D X Mark III and EOS R5 cameras.

In addition to the EOS R5 firmware version 1.1.0 and EOS-1D X Mark III firmware version 1.2.0, the company is already working on further future updates in response to feedback about the EOS-1D X Mark III and EOS R5. Canon plans to introduce the following video recording functions via a series of future firmware updates for those models.

The following updates will be available free of charge from the Canon support website in the future. Firmware updates for the EOS R6 are also currently in development, including the fixes found in EOS R5 version 1.1.0 firmware.

From Canon:

In addition to the EOS R5 firmware version 1.1.0, Canon is already working on further future updates in response to feedback on the EOS-1D X Mark III and EOS R5. Canon plans to introduce the following video recording features through a series of future firmware updates for these models:

  • Canon Log 3 option
  • Lower bitrate option for 5.5K RAW video recording
  • Lower bit rate option for all IPB video recording modes

Canon EOS R5

  • Canon Log 3 option
  • Lower bit rate option for 8K RAW video recording
  • Lower bit rate option for all IPB video recording modes
  • Addition of the 119.88 fps option for Full HD (1080p) recording

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