Canon has released a pair of new firmware updates for the Canon EOS R6 and the Canon EOS 1DX Mark III. And while the features they bring aren’t unexpected for a camera like the 1DX Mark III, they’re a welcome surprise for the EOS R6 that seems to be Canon announcing that the EOS R6 is classed as a serious professional camera. While both firmware updates contain fixes for their respective bodies, both of them add two new features to both cameras. First, they get the ability to shoot video in Canon Log 3, but now they’re also both able to shoot video to two cards simultaneously, letting you make your backups as you go.
Canon EOS R6 Firmware v1.4.0
As well as adding the new features, the v1.4 update for the EOS R6 fixes a number of issues users had experienced, including issues with the HDMI connection as well as problems with stabilisation and general operation with specific long lenses.
Canon EOS 1DX Mark III Firmware v1.5.0
For the EOS 1DX Mark III, Canon seems to be laying the groundwork for future Cinema RAW developments that will come to the camera and Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software. Likewise, you’ll get the simultaneous card recording, although you can’t shoot raw movies on both cards at the same time. Hopefully, you’ll be able to at least shoot proxies to the second card. Both firmware updates are available to download from the Canon website now. You can find EOS R6 firmware v1.4.0 here and EOS 1DX Mark III firmware v1.5.0 here, for both Windows and Mac.
