Canon gave us another significant firmware upgrade Version 1.0.8.1. Here is what you get. These are just the notes. I’ll follow up after testing.
Firmware Version 1.0.8.1 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:
1. Adds the following size option to the Focus Guide function:
-Normal/Large
2. Enables the display of Markers during playback.
3. Enables the following functions to be assigned as options to the Select Dial:
-Iris
-Shutter
-ISO/Gain
-White Balance Mode
-White Balance Mode (K)
-White Balance Mode (CC)
-Select Subject
4. Enables the Shutter Speed option to be assigned to the Top Grip control dial, the Top control dial, and Control Ring.
5. Enables the AF frame position to be reset by pushing the Joystick. (Video Mode)
6. Adds the following thickness option to the Continuous AF frame:
-Normal/Slightly Thick/Thick.
7. Adds supports for the lens correction function that is included with EOS VR Utility Version 1.4 or later.
8. Fixes minor issues.
9. Fixed an issue in which, when quickly switching from Video mode to Photo mode without stopping at with specific lenses attached, the LCD monitor may go black for approx. 30 seconds, during which the camera becomes unresponsive.
* 1-8 are the changes in Version 1.0.7.1, and 9 is the addition in Version 1.0.8.1.
For details, please refer to the user manual (latest version) for this product.Caution:
– Please use an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 512MB or greater to perform the firmware update.
– Firmware version 1.0.8.1 is for updating EOS R5 C cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1 – 1.0.7.1.