The latest firmware for the Canon R7 is now version 1.4.0. Find out what’s new below and how to download and install the firmware.
If you find this firmware guide helpful then you might also like our R7 Memory Card Guide where we have tested 23 memory cards in-camera. Or you may want to check out our R7 Accessories Guide.
Canon R7 Forum & Facebook Group
If you are looking for further help and advice on the Canon R7 or would simply like to share your photos and videos, then please head over to our friendly Forum. If you prefer Facebook then we also run the Canon R7 Shooters Group.
What’s New in Firmware Version 1.4.0
Firmware Version 1.4.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
- Adds support for RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.
- Fixes minor issues.
If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.4.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Firmware Download
You can download the latest R7 firmware from Canon’s Support Sites:
Make sure that you download the correct firmware for your computer (Windows or Mac).
How to Update the Canon R7 Firmware
Simply download the firmware update to your computer, copy it over to the root directory of your memory card, then insert the card into your R7 and run the update through the menu.
We will be adding a more helpful guide here soon. Until then please refer to our Canon R6 Firmware Update Guide since this is essentially the same.
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.
Firmware Version 1.3.1
Firmware Version 1.3.1 incorporates the following fix:
- Improves the stability of the touch operation control when the [Touch control] is set to [Sensitive].
Firmware Version 1.3.0
Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
- Adds support for Speedlite EL-5. (*The automatic light intensity adjustment of the AF-assist beam is not supported.)
- Adds support for the RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
- Fixes minor issues.
Firmware Version 1.2.0
Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
- The [User Def.] on [Picture Style] can now be selected in the Cloud Raw image processing settings.
- Fixes an issue that, in rare instances, displays an Error Code 70 when the camera is capturing small subjects.
- Fixes minor issues.
Firmware Version 1.1.0
- Supports Cloud RAW image processing *
* Please note the following:
- It is necessary to purchase a subscription plan for Cloud RAW image processing from Canon. The service will start on July 25.
- Please note that before the firmware is updated, images added using the [Add images to process] option cannot be processed, so please use the [Check/remove selected images] option to cancel image processing.
- Please use the [Add images to process] option again only after having updated the firmware to Version 1.1.0.
Release Firmware Version 1.0.0
Canon R7 Forum & Facebook Group
If you are looking for further help and advice on the Canon R7 or would simply like to share your photos and videos, then please head over to our friendly Forum. If you prefer Facebook then we also run the Canon R7 Shooters Group.
Terry
Can Canon not do an update to allow other lens to work with Canon R7.
I have a Tamron 18-400 lens and the focus just keeps hunting and does not stop.
To update this lens you need to buy a docking unit at a cost of around NZ$400.
Robert Cocker
eos utility EOS r7 1.2.0 to 1.3.0 firmware cannot be downgraded.
Not letting me update my firmware to 1.3.0 keeps saying firmware cannot be downgraded