Canon Releases EOS C300 / C300 Mark II Firmware Updates

Canon Cinema EOS C300 (with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF Feature Upgrade applied) v.2.1.8.1.00

Firmware Version 2.1.8.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:

1. With the CN7x17 KAS S/E1 *1, CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS, or CN20x50 IAS H/E1 *1 attached, the following functions are available:
• Autofocus using Dual Pixel CMOS AF is possible (with the exception of CN20x50 IAS H/E1)
• Metadata, such as the model name and focal distance of the lens attached, can be acquired and displayed on the camera. *2
• Peripheral illumination correction is supported. *2
• Aperture can be adjusted manually by operating the camera's Control Dial. *2
• Settings can be made so that the zoom can be operated using the joystick on the grip unit of the camera.
• The zoom/focus*2/iris*2 can be operated using the separately-sold RC-V100 Remote Controller.
• The focus and iris can be operated via Wi-Fi Remote. *2
• The automatic aperture and Push Auto Iris functions can be used.
2. Support for the WFT-E8 has been added.
3. Support for peripheral illumination correction when the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is attached has been added.

*1 The firmware of the lenses also need to be updated.
*2 For CN7x17 KAS S/E1, support has already been provided in Firmware Version 2.1.7.1.00 or later.

Download: Canon EOS C300 Firmware Version 2.1.8.1.00

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Canon Cinema EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL Firmware v.1.1.8.1.00

Firmware Version 1.1.8.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:

For EOS C300 EF only

1. With the CN7x17 KAS S/E1 *1, CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS, or CN20x50 IAS H/E1 *1 attached, the following functions are available:
• Metadata, such as the model name and focal distance of the lens attached, can be acquired and displayed on the camera. *2
• Peripheral illumination correction is supported. *2
• Aperture can be adjusted manually by operating the camera's Control Dial. *2
• Settings can be made so that the zoom can be operated using the joystick on the grip unit of the camera.
• The zoom/focus*2/iris*2 can be operated using the separately-sold RC-V100 Remote Controller.
• The focus and iris can be operated via Wi-Fi Remote.*2
• The automatic aperture and Push Auto Iris functions can be used.
2. Support for peripheral illumination correction when the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM is attached has been added.

For EOS C300 EF/PL

1. Support for the WFT-E8 has been added.

*1 The firmware of the lenses also need to be updated.
*2 For CN7x17 KAS S/E1, support has already been provided in Firmware Version 1.1.7.1.00 or later.

Download: Canon Cinema EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL Firmware v.1.1.8.1.00

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Canon EOS C300 Mark II / EOS C300 Mark II PL Firmware Version 1.0.6.1.00

Firmware Version 1.0.6.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Support for the OLED Electronic Viewfinder EVF-V70 *1 has been added.
2. Shutter Angle Priority has been added. A constant shutter angle can now be maintained, regardless of any other camera settings being changed.
3. Support for the WFT-E8 has been added.
4. Zebra Range Expanded Below 65%.
• The range of the Zebra 1 setting has been expanded to between 5% (±5%) and 95% (±5%) in steps of 5%.
• The range of the Zebra 2 setting has been expanded to between 5% and 100% in steps of 5%.
5. Built-in Mic Audio Off
• The internal microphone on the camera body can now be turned off.
6. In Browser Remote, the focus guide frame can now be displayed.
7. 2K Crop Audio Recording
• Audio can now be recorded when the camera is set in 2K crop mode.
8. Support for CFast cards (VPG130) has been added. *2
9. Support for peripheral illumination & chromatic aberration when the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens is attached, has been added.
10. Metadata related to the XF-AVC range has been corrected.
• The range of Canon Log/Log2/Log3 has been corrected to full range.
11. The quality of autofocus has been enhanced.
12. The operation reliability after changing the recording mode has been enhanced.

*1 When using the EVF-V70, magnification and the function to display the camera's live view image on the Browser Remote screen cannot be used while recording.
*2 For detailed information about CFast cards that have been verified to work with this camera, please visit Canon's Web site.

Download: Canon EOS C300 Mark II / EOS C300 Mark II PL Firmware Version 1.0.6.1.00

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