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Canon EOS Ra Firmware 1.8.0

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Last updated: February 13, 2024 / Published: December 10, 2020 by Timothy Mayo

The latest version of the firmware for the Canon EOS Ra is now version 1.8.0

What’s New in Firmware Version 1.8.0

Firmware Version 1.8.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:

  1. Improves color balance when the RF50mm F1.8 STM lens is attached to the EOS Ra camera.
  2. Support has been added for the following lenses:
    • RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
    • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Firmware Download

You can download the latest firmware from your local Canon support website. The below links will take you to the correct page to download the firmware. Make sure that you download the correct firmware for your computer (Windows or Mac).

  • USA: Canon Ra Firmware Download Page
  • UK: Canon Ra Firmware Download Page

How to Install the Firmware

Updating the firmware for the Canon Ra is a very straight forward and painless process, especially compared to Sony firmware installs.

When you download the firmware it will include a PDF guide on how to install the firmware, you can also download this guide here.

There are two methods described in this guide, I’d recommend using the card reader in your camera.

Previous Firmware Versions

Improvements from previous firmware versions are always included in the latest firmware version. So even if you have missed a couple of firmware versions, you only ever need to install the latest version.

Changes in version 1.7.0

  1. Support has been added for the following lenses:
    • RF600mm F11 IS STM
    • RF800mm F11 IS STM
    • EXTENDER RF1.4×
    • EXTENDER RF2×
  2. The operation of playing back through the multi-function bar has been improved.
  3. Support for the Battery Pack LP-E6NH has been added.

Changes in version 1.6.0

  1. Support for the RF85mm F1.2L USM DS lens has been added.
  2. Incorporate the function of EOS R firmware version 1.4.0.

Canon RF Forum & Facebook Group

If you are looking for further help and advice on Canon R Series cameras or would simply like to share your photos and videos, then please head over to our friendly RF Forum. If you prefer Facebook then we also run the Canon RF Shooters Group.

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About Timothy Mayo

I love shooting wildlife the most but will happily point my camera at pretty much anything. I started RFShooters.com with my amazing sister Emma to share our own adventure with the Canon R Series. At present I own the R5 + RF 100-500 lens. I also run a similar site for Sony Alpha Shooters and also shoot with a Sony A1. I find new camera technology fascinating so I unfortunately suffer from a very bad case of GAS! You can follow me on Instagram if you wish! Although I don’t post as often as I should.

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