While not as prolific at releasing firmware updates as, say, Blackmagic Design, which seems to have an update for DaVinci Resolve almost every other week these days, when companies like Canon do decide to release firmware updates for some of their more popular cinema cameras, it’s usually because they have something good to share.

And that appears to be the case with these firmware updates for the Canon EOS C50, C80, and C400 models. These firmware updates are set to include notable workflow enhancements, including external camera control features, as well as streaming reliability fixes and other improvements.

Here’s what you need to know.

Canon Firmware Updates

As mentioned above, these firmware updates are for three of Canon’s more popular cinema cameras. The firmware updates are set to add some new features and improvements, as well as make some minor fixes.

The big news here is the new USB-C camera control, improved visibility of the level indicator light, user interface changes, SRT auto-reconnection, and other much-requested operational fixes and updates.

Here are the firmware update breakdowns and links for each of the three cameras mentioned above.

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Canon EOS C50

Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds [Ease In / Ease Out] to [Digital Zoom Speed]. When set to On, this setting smooths the transitions at the start and end of digital zoom operations.

2. Enables operation of the following camera functions from an external device via USB connection when the power switch is set to [VIDEO], and the camera is in camera mode:

  • Start/Stop Recording
  • One-Shot AF
  • Manual Focus Adjustment
  • Iris
  • Shutter Speed
  • ISO Speed

3. Changes the color of the level indicator when the orientation of the camera is level.

4. Enables automatic reconnection attempts during SRT protocol streaming if the connection is lost, continuing for the duration specified in the [SRT: Reconnection Timeout] setting.

5. View Assist can now be applied and adjusted during playback.

6. Supports the following transmission methods in the CV Protocol: -Broadcast -Multicast (Same segment only.)

7. Adds a communication setting menu, making it now possible to select OpenLensIO-Equiv. Model.

8. When registering a Look File, it is now possible to refer to the description in the Look File and reflect it in the Custom Picture settings.

9. Fixes an issue that may cause certain CFexpress cards to be unable to format in the camera.

10. Fixes an issue that may cause Digital IS metadata to not be output correctly under the following settings: [Recording Mode] set to [Slow & Fast Motion], the frame rate set to lower than 24P, and [Shutter Manual] to [Angle] with an angle of 180.00° or below.

11. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera to not be recognized when connected to a smartphone via USB.

12. Improves operational stability.

Download Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C50 Firmware Version 1.0.4.1

Canon EOS C80

Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Enables operation of the following camera functions from an external device via USB connection when the power switch is set to [CAMERA], and the camera is in camera mode:

  • Start/Stop Recording
  • One-Shot AF
  • Manual Focus Adjustment
  • Iris
  • Shutter Speed
  • ISO Speed

2. Changes the color of the level indicator when the orientation of the camera is level.

3. Enables automatic reconnection attempts during SRT protocol streaming if the connection is lost, continuing for the duration specified in the [SRT: Reconnection Timeout] setting.

4. Fixes an issue that may interfere with the camera’s ability to connect to an FTP server.

5. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera to not be recognized when connected to a smartphone via USB.

6. Improves operational stability.

Download Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C80 Firmware Version 1.0.6.1

Canon EOS C400

Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

Enables operation of the following camera functions from an external device via USB connection when the power switch is set to [CAMERA] and the camera is in camera mode:

  • Start/Stop Recording
  • One-Shot AF
  • Manual Focus Adjustment
  • Iris
  • Shutter Speed
  • ISO Speed
  • Changes the color of the level indicator when the orientation of the camera is level.
  • Enables automatic reconnection attempts during SRT protocol streaming if the connection is lost, continuing for the duration specified in the [SRT: Reconnection Timeout] setting.
  • Fixes an issue that may interfere with the camera’s ability to connect to an FTP server.
  • Fixes an issue that may cause the camera to not be recognized when connected to a smartphone via USB.
  • Improves operational stability.

Download Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C400 Firmware Version 1.0.6.1

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