Firmware Notice: EOS R8: Firmware Version 1.5.0

Firmware Version 1.5.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

  1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially.
    a. Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
    b. *For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon."
  2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers.
  3. Adds the ability to enable [Exposure Simulation] when a flash unit is attached.
  4. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur during Bluetooth communication due to interference from other Bluetooth devices.
  5. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur when repeatedly shooting in the "High-speed continuous shooting +" mode.
  6. Fixes an issue in which the camera may stop functioning properly when simultaneously using the touch screen and a button assigned to a custom function.
  7. Fixes an issue in which image stabilization may stop working when using an EF lens.
  8. Fixes an issue in which HDMI output may momentarily stop when [Screen Off] is activated in the Power Saving settings.
  9. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.5.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Support

Download Firmware Version 1.5.0 for the EOS R8.

To help obtain optimal performance of this camera, we recommend that you download and install the most recent versions of Canon software and the EOS R8 Advanced User Guide.

Visit the Canon Developer Community for more information on the SDK.

If you have not already done so, please register the EOS R8. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email about future announcements.

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

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

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