Canon R6 I Canon R6 Firmware Update 1.3.0

[Tim Mayo]

Update: This firmware has now been pulled by Canon due to a bug. Further details here.
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The latest version of the firmware for the Canon EOS R6 is now version 1.3.0

Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds [IPB (Light)] to 4K to enable lower bit rate shooting.
2. Adds [Electronic full-time MF] to the AF tab of the menu. When a lens is attached, manual focus adjustment is always possible with both One-shot AF and Servo AF.
3. The transfer time (estimated value) now displays on the camera monitor during FTP transfer.
4. Fixes a phenomenon, in which in rare instances, the camera cannot function normally when the drive mode is set to “High-speed continuous shooting” to shoot still images continuously.
5. Fixes a phenomenon that may corrupt the image displayed in the viewfinder.
6. Fixes a phenomenon in which the power may become suspended when the camera is powered via USB for an extended period of time.

Firmware 1.3.0 can be downloaded from Canon's Support Sites. US / Europe

 

[TMac99]

1. Adds [Electronic full-time MF] to the AF tab of the menu. When a lens is attached, manual focus adjustment is always possible with both One-shot AF and Servo AF.

I installed the new firmware with no issues, but am not understanding the change in functionality provided by this option. I can't detect any difference in operation with this set to either On or OFF. Can anyone help me understand this?

 

[Tim Mayo]

It appears that there is a bug in the new 1.3.0 firmware for the R6 and Canon have decided to pull the firmware. Looks to be mainly affecting video shooters. More info on Canon Rumors: https://www.canonrumors.com/the-new-canon-eos-r6-firmware-v1-3-0-has-been-pulled-globally/