Canon R5 Canon EOS R5 Firmware update (1.7)

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For those that haven’t already found out. A new firmware is now available for your EOS R5.

Firmware version 1.7.0 incorporates the following fixes:

  1. Fixes an issue that, in rare instances, may result in the camera not operating normally when capturing small subjects.
  2. Fixes minor issues.
Firmware version 1.7.0 is for cameras with firmware up to version 1.6.0. If the camera's firmware is already version 1.7.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
 
I installed the V1.7 to my R5 yesterday. I always hold my breath when doing these upgrades - hoping I don't mess it up somehow. But, all went well. I tested it with just a few photos today (taking close focus photographs of blooms on my flowering plum tree) -- everything seems to work fine. I'll give it a better test tomorrow when I'm spending the day in nature with camera in hand. A few people have written that they couldn't find the upgrade -- I registered my camera with Canon and they send me an email when an update is available. The email has a direct download link, that takes you to the Canon website. The tricky part (not hard) is making sure you chose the right download for your computer (Apple v Microsoft) and selecting your operating system.
 
I installed the V1.7 to my R5 yesterday. I always hold my breath when doing these upgrades - hoping I don't mess it up somehow. But, all went well. I tested it with just a few photos today (taking close focus photographs of blooms on my flowering plum tree) -- everything seems to work fine. I'll give it a better test tomorrow when I'm spending the day in nature with camera in hand. A few people have written that they couldn't find the upgrade -- I registered my camera with Canon and they send me an email when an update is available. The email has a direct download link, that takes you to the Canon website. The tricky part (not hard) is making sure you chose the right download for your computer (Apple v Microsoft) and selecting your operating system.
So, will you be updating to the most recent firmware update, 1.8.1? Works fine with my R5. No problems encountered.
 
I can’t fig
So, will you be updating to the most recent firmware update, 1.8.1? Works fine with my R5. No problems encountered.
I don’t see a way to edit the post … and I’m out the door in a minute. Thanks for your comment. 👍🏻😊
 

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