The following video presents Canon EOS R/RP Firmware Update Coming Soon:
“A new firmware update for the Canon EOS R and RP cameras will be available for free in the coming weeks, providing a significant autofocus performance boost to help you better view, track and capture subjects.“
UPDATE: September 30, 2019
Canon Firmware Updates (09/26/19) for EOS R (Ver. 1.4.0) and EOS RP (Ver. 1.3.0) are now available for download:
Canon recently announced a new, free downloadable firmware update which will be released in late September for the the Canon EOS R and EOS RP full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The update will improve the following three main functions:
- Eye detection AF
- AF frame display delay
- Subject identification
The firmware update aims to add detection of the subject’s eye when the subject is at a distance, improve overall AF frame tracking for moving subjects, as well as improve initial subject recognition and start tracking when subjects are at a distance.
Those interested can download the update for their respective system via the EOS R and EOS RP support pages.
The following video presents Discover the New Canon EOS R System with Rudy Winston:
“Find out all the great benefits and future possibilities the EOS R System has to offer with this insightful video hosted by Canon U.S.A. Technical Advisor, Rudy Winston.“
The following video presents Step into the creative world of Canon EOS RP:
“Expanding the Canon EOS R System range – the EOS RP is a small, light and practical full-frame mirrorless camera making creativity on the go easy. The Canon EOS RP puts the power of the EOS R System into a lightweight body – perfect for travel, landscape, and portrait photography as well as videography.
We invite you to join photographers Gergo Kazsimer and Jitka Smelhausova as they take the camera on a trip to South Africa. See how they utilised the world’s fastest autofocus, enabling them to focus anywhere in an instant to create impressive photographs.
The camera enables you to explore Canon’s full portfolio of EF and EF-S lenses, including the new RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM. For videographers looking for a portable and easy-to-use camera, the EOS RP enables you to make high-quality, 4K movies on-the-go.
The vari-angle touch screen gives you quick access and control of your content. Its smart Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity enable you to shoot, share and stay connected as you control your camera from your smart device.
EOS RP Key Features:
– 26.2 Megapixel full frame CMOS sensor
– Lightweight body with magnesium alloy chassis
– Dual Pixel CMOS AF
– 4K Movie
– DIGIC 8 processor
– Three EF-EOS R adapter options enabling compatibility with EF and EF-S lenses
– Wi-Fi and Bluetooth“