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RF lenses firmware updates

 Canon has released firmware updates for five RF mount lenses. RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS USM version 1.0.6 1. Improves focus, making it more easily achievable, even when performing fast zooming operations. 2. Improves the Panning Assist control feature for 2nd and subsequent images captured during continuous shooting when using the electronic shutter. RF 400mm f2.8L IS USM version 1.0.6 1. Improves the Panning Assist control feature for 2nd and subsequent images captured during continuous shooting when using the electronic shutter. RF 600mm f4L IS version 1.0.6 1. Improves the Panning Assist control feature for 2nd and subsequent images captured during continuous shooting when using the electronic shutter. RF 800mm f5.6L IS USM version 1.0.4 1. Improves the Panning Assist control feature for 2nd and subsequent images captured during continuous shooting when using the electronic shutter. RF 1200mm f8L IS USM version 1.0.4 1. Improves the Panning Assist control feature for 2nd and subse
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More EOS firmware updates

Canon released a number of firmware updates in March 2024, as follows: EOS R3 – version 1.7.1 1. Enables servo zooming to be remotely controlled from EOS Utility or Camera Connect when Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2/PZ-E2B is attached to a compatible lens. 2. Enables up to 2 TB to be used on CFexpress cards larger than 2 TB. 3. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera, in rare instances, to stop functioning when using GPS. 4. Fixes an issue that may display Error Code 70 when performing anti-flicker shooting at a shutter speed of 1 second or higher. 5. Enhances security for FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Security) connections. 6. Fixes an issue in which Mobile File Transfer may not function when connecting the camera to an iPhone compatible with USB 3.0 and higher. 7. Fixes an issue that, under specific circumstances, may prevent the image from being displayed in the viewfinder or on the screen causing the camera to stop operating, or Error Code 70 may be displayed. 8. Fixes minor issues. EOS

Canon firmware updates for mirrorless cameras

Firmware updates have been introduced for a number of Canon mirrorless cameras. The main feature is support for the RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens, plus fixes for minor issues. The new firmware updates are: EOS R3 - 1.6.0 EOS R6 Mark II - version 1.3.0 EOS R7 - version 1.4.0 EOS R8 - version 1.2.0 EOS R10 - version 1.4.0 EOS R50 - version 1.1.0 The firmware can be downloaded at: canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/cameras/eos/

Canon End of Year Double Cashback

Canon cameras, lenses and printers are available with double cashback until 2 January 2024 (16 January 2024 on selected products). Claims must be submitted by 16 February 2024. Products include EOS DSLR cameras, EOS R cameras, EF and RF lenses and portable printers. Examples include EOS-1D X Mark III (save £900), EOS 5D Mark IV (save £720) and EOS R5 (save £300). Full details are at: https://www.canon.co.uk/offers/sale/

Canon test drive

 Canon's free 48-hour Test Drive service is being extended over the Christmas period, giving you more time to put the kit through its paces. Choose 21 December 2023 as the start date for your test drive and the end date will automatically extend until 1 January 2024 (with collection on 2 January 2024). For Test Drive details see: www.canon.co.uk/testdrive

A trio of innovative lenses from Canon

Canon has announced three new lenses for the EOS R mirrorless camera system, expanding the range of optics available for enthusiast and professional photographers, videographers and filmmakers alike.   • RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM is a super-telephoto lens that looks like an L-series, is robust like an L-series, but without the L-series price tag. Ideal for enthusiast nature and sports photographers, the RF 200-800mm is the longest reaching zoom for the EOS R system, which can be extended even further with the use of Canon's teleconverters, the Extender RF 1.4x and 2x. It offers image stabilisation with a benefit of 5.5 stops, which increases to 7.5 stops when used with compatible IBIS (in-body image stabilisation) equipped cameras. Weighing just over 2kg, and with a trumpet-type design, this lens can be used handheld to capture distant and otherwise inaccessible subjects. RRP: £2299.99 / €2619.99 Full specifications and press release for the RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM lens   • R

Canon launches the ultra-wide angle RF 10-20mm f4L IS STM lens

Canon has announced a new ultra-wide angle lens for the EOS R mirrorless camera system. The first L-series lens to feature a Stepping Motor (STM), the RF 10-20mm f4L IS STM offers the widest angle yet for the RF mount (bar the specialist Dual fisheye lens) along with near-silent operation. Taking its cue from the professional EF 11-24mm f4L USM lens, this new design shaves 2cm in length and width off the dimensions, as well as more than 50% of the weight. Coming in at 570g, the RF 10-20mm f4L IS STM lens is compact and easily handholdable even for challenging conditions, thanks to the latest Peripheral Control Image Stabilisation (IS) technology and 5-stop optical image stabilisation, which increases to 6 stops when combined with a camera with in-body image stabilisation (IBIS). The optical design of the lens overcomes the potential problems of such wide angle focal lengths, with the use of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD), Super UD and GMo aspherical lenses, plus various lens coatings to red