Product Advisories

Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS C300/C300 PL Cinema EOS Cameras.

Affected Products
Canon EOS C300 Cinema EOS Camera
Canon EOS C300 PL Cinema EOS Camera

Firmware
Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and improvements:

1. Some of the EF lens products that can be mounted on the camera can be controlled more reliably.
2. Corrections to the Spanish and German language texts in the View Assistance function [View Assist.].
3. Efforts to correct image color fringing when a subject is of high contrast have been made.

Note: Firmware version 1.0.7.1.00 incorporates items 2 and 3 above.

The new firmware (1.0.8.1.00) for the EOS C300 camera can be downloaded by clicking here.  For the EOS C300PL camera the new firmware (1.0.8.1.00) can be downloaded by clicking here.

Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 is for EOS C300/EOS C300PL cameras with Firmware Version 1.0.2.1.00 through 1.0.7.1.00. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.8.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

Support
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region. 

Please register your EOS C300 or your EOS C300 PL. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when future firmware updates become available for download.

Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.