New Firmware Updates on Multiple Canon Products

Ryley Schmidt
New Firmware Updates on Multiple Canon Products

Attention Canon users! Your cameras are about to get even better! Canon has announced a plethora of firmware updates for multiple Canon cameras. If you are the happy shooter of an EOS R3, EOS R5, EOS R7, EOS R8, EOS R10, EOS R50, EOS R50V, PowerShot V1, or a PowerShot V10, keep on reading to see what new updates are coming your way. 

EOS R3 Firmware Update Version 1.9.0

  1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially.
    • Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
    • *For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.
  2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers.
  3. Adds a function that simultaneously protects images when they are rated.
  4. Adds the ability to use up to 8TB of CFexpress cards.
    • Note:
      • Cards larger than 8TB require low-level formatting by the camera.
      • Cards larger than 8TB are treated as 8TB cards.
      • Cards larger than 2TB cannot be used for firmware updating.
  5. Adds to lower the image capture frame rate to help prevent overheating when connected to CR-A100 in extended remote shooting.
  6. When transferring images with voice memos via FTP, the transfer order priority has now changed with voice memo (Wav) file being sent first followed by image file.
    • If a voice memo is added to an image queued for transfer, the image and voice memo are now sent last.
  7. Improves AF tracking performance during zooming in still photo shooting with compatible lenses.
    • Compatible lenses (as of July 16, 2025):
      • RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z (ver.1.1.0 or later)
      • RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
      • RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM (ver.1.0.8 or later)
  8. Adds the ability to enable [Exposure Simulation] when a flash unit is attached.
  9. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur during Bluetooth communication due to interference from other Bluetooth devices.
  10. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur when repeatedly shooting in the "High-speed continuous shooting +" mode.
  11. Fixes an issue in which image stabilization may stop working when using an EF lens.
  12. Fixes an issue in which HDMI output may momentarily stop when [Screen Off] is activated in the Power Saving settings.

Click here to download EOS R3 Firmware Update Version 1.9.0 [Windows]

Click here to download EOS R3 Firmware Update Version 1.9.0 [macOS]

EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 2.2.0

  1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially.
    • Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
    • *For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.
  2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and if new firmware is made available on Canon servers.
  3. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
  4. Adds a function that simultaneously protects images when they are rated.
  5. Adds the ability to use up to 8 TB of CFexpress cards.
    • Note:
      • Cards larger than 8 TB require low-level formatting by the camera.
      • Cards larger than 8 TB are treated as 8 TB cards.
      • Cards larger than 2 TB cannot be used for firmware updating.
  6. Adds compatibility for Peripheral Coordinated Control with RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM lens.
    • With RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM, Peripheral Coordinated Control only applies to still photo shooting.
  7. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur during Bluetooth communication due to interference from other Bluetooth devices.
  8. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur when repeatedly shooting in the "High-speed continuous shooting +" mode.
  9. Fixes an issue in which HDMI output may momentarily stop when [Screen Off] is activated in the Power Saving settings.

Click here to download EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 2.2.0 [Windows]

Click here to download EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 2.2.0 [macOS]

EOS R7 Firmware Update Version 1.7.1

  1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially.
    • Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
    • *For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.
  2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers.
  3. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become unresponsive after simultaneously pressing a button assigned to [One-Shot AF→Servo AF] and the shutter button.
  4. Fixes an issue in which image stabilization may stop working when using an EF lens.

Click here to download EOS R7 Firmware Update Version 1.7.1 [Windows]

Click here to download EOS R7 Firmware Update Version 1.7.1 [macOS]

EOS R8 Firmware Update Version 1.5.0

  1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially.
    • Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
    • *For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.
  2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers.
  3. Adds the ability to enable [Exposure Simulation] when a flash unit is attached.
  4. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur during Bluetooth communication due to interference from other Bluetooth devices.
  5. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur when repeatedly shooting in the "High-speed continuous shooting +" mode.
  6. Fixes an issue in which the camera may stop functioning properly when simultaneously using the touch screen and a button assigned to a custom function.
  7. Fixes an issue in which image stabilization may stop working when using an EF lens.
  8. Fixes an issue in which HDMI output may momentarily stop when [Screen Off] is activated in the Power Saving settings.

Click here to download EOS R8 Firmware Update Version 1.5.0 [Windows]

Click here to download EOS R8 Firmware Update, Version 1.5.0 [macOS]

EOS R10 Firmware Update Version 1.7.0

  1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially.
    • Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
    • *For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.
  2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers.
  3. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become unresponsive after simultaneously pressing a button assigned to [One-Shot AF→Servo AF] and the shutter button.
  4. Fixes an issue in which image stabilization may stop working when using an EF lens.

Click here to download EOS R10 Firmware Update Version 1.7.0 [Windows]

Click here to download EOS R10 Firmware Update Version 1.7.0 [macOS]

EOS R50 Firmware Update Version 1.4.0

  1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially.
    • Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
    • *For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.
  2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers.
  3. Adds support for the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE lens.
  4. Adds support for the RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens.
  5. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur during Bluetooth communication due to interference from other Bluetooth devices.
  6. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur when repeatedly shooting in the "High-speed continuous shooting +" mode.
  7. Fixes an issue in which image stabilization may stop working when using an EF lens.
  8. Fixes an issue in which HDMI output may momentarily stop when [Screen Off] is activated in the Power Saving settings.

Click here to download EOS R50 Firmware Update, Version 1.4.0 [Windows]

Click here to download EOS R50 Firmware Update Version 1.4.0 [macOS]

EOS R50V Firmware Update Version 1.1.1

  1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially.
    • Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
    • *For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.
  2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers.
  3. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur during Bluetooth communication due to interference from other Bluetooth devices.
  4. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur when repeatedly shooting in the "High-speed continuous shooting +" mode.
  5. Fixed an issue where frame rates (119.9P [NTSC] and 100.0P [PAL]) and bit rates that should not have been selectable were incorrectly displayed in the [Streaming size] settings screen during live streaming via HDMI connection.

Click here to download EOS R50V Firmware Update Version 1.1.1 [Windows]

Click here to download EOS R50V Firmware Update Version 1.1.1 [macOS]

PowerShot V1 Firmware Update Version 1.1.0

  1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially.
    • Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
    • *For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.
  2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers.
  3. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur during Bluetooth communication due to interference from other Bluetooth devices.

Click here to download PowerShot V1 Firmware Update Version 1.1.0 [Windows]

Click here to download PowerShot V1 Firmware Update Version 1.1.0 [macOS]

PowerShot V10 Firmware Update Version 1.3.0

  1. Adds [Auto pwr off temp.] to the menu to allow selection of [Standard] or [High] for auto power off due to high card temperature.
    • *When [Auto pwr off temp.] is set to [High], the available movie recording time may be extended.
    • Note that the camera's internal temperature tends to rise more than when the [Auto pwr off temp.: Standard] is set.
  2. Adds Movie/still photo switch to quickly switch between movie shooting mode and still photo shooting mode.
  3. Uploading Images to cloud service and Manual/Software URL menu options have been changed.
    • *Please note that the menu options vary depending upon the region you live in.

Click here to download PowerShot V10 Firmware Update Version 1.3.0 [Windows]

Click here to download PowerShot V10 Firmware Update Version 1.3.0 [macOS]