Canon has just unveiled new firmware updates for its flagship hybrid cameras, the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1. The updates include mainly bug fixes but also some welcome improvements—especially for EOS R5 II users, who can now enjoy 23.98fps/24.00fps frame rates with LP-E6NH or LP-E6N batteries. A great way to give a second life to your old batteries!

What's New in Firmware v1.0.2 for the EOS R5 Mark II

• Extended frame rates: 23.98fps/24.00fps are now supported with LP-E6NH and LP-E6N batteries.
• Clearer Wi-Fi status: The FTP transfer icon changes color to display the connection status.
• Enhanced FTP functions: Added options for “Protect Images” and “Rating” during FTP transfers.
• Custom Shooting Mode during writing: You can switch the custom shooting mode even while data is being recorded.
• Improved stability: Various fixes prevent the camera from freezing with certain non-communicating lenses, during image crops during FTP transfers, and improve overall responsiveness.
• Better smartphone compatibility: Fixed a bug causing Err70 with Camera Connect when the smartphone is heavily loaded.
• Refined video stabilization: Fixed stabilization in video mode during diagonal panning.
• Optimized image handling: Resolved issues with batch copying images, unintended triggering of third-party equipment during pre-shooting, and prolonged display after shooting.
• Improved customization experience: Better Look File management, smoother AF frame movements, and inclusion of Custom Pictures in saved settings.
• More stable networking: Improved stability during network communications.

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What's New in Firmware v1.0.2 for the EOS R1

• Clearer Wi-Fi status: The FTP transfer icon changes color to indicate the connection status.
• Enhanced FTP functions: Added options for “Protect Images” and “Rating” during FTP transfers.
• Custom Shooting Mode on demand: Ability to change the custom shooting mode even while images are being recorded.
• Improved stability with certain lenses: Fixed a bug that could render the camera inoperative with certain non-communicating lenses in HDMI output.
• Smoother FTP transfers: Resolved an issue causing the camera to become inoperative during image cropping during FTP transfers.
• Better smartphone error management: Reduced risk of Err70 when using Camera Connect with a heavily loaded smartphone.
• Improved video stabilization: Fixed instabilities in video mode during diagonal panning with certain equipment (monopods, portable rigs).
• More reliable image copying: Fixed an issue preventing the copying of all selected images.
• Better third-party device control: Eliminated an issue where third-party accessories (flash, triggers) could activate during pre-shooting.
• Faster screen shutdown: The screen now turns off more quickly after shooting, even when assigned to a “Screen off” button.
• Optimized Look File management: Prevent the unintended application of Look File settings to multiple custom image profiles.
• Smoother AF performance: Improved AF frame movement when displaying a lot of information and using the multi-controller.
• Complete camera settings: Custom Pictures are now included when saving settings.
• More stable networking: Improved stability during network communications.

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The EOS R1 benefits from most of the same improvements as the R5 Mark II (excluding the specific frame rate support for batteries). Expect clearer Wi-Fi connections, enhanced FTP features, a customizable Shooting Mode adjustable during writing, improved stability with non-communicating lenses, and smoother FTP transfers. Err70 errors are minimized, video stabilization is more reliable, image copying and third-party device operations are optimized, screen shutdown is faster, and Look File and AF frame handling are improved. Lastly, network stability is also enhanced.

In short, these updates bring meaningful improvements, whether to streamline your workflow, enhance camera stability, or make better use of your old batteries. A must-have update for all EOS R5 II and R1 owners!