Canon Firmware Updates: EOS C300 Mark II / C300 Mark II PL, C200 / EOS C200B, XF405 / XF400, VIXIA GX10

Canon has released firmware updates for several of its video cameras.

Canon EOS C300 Mark II / C300 Mark II PL Firmware v.1.1.1.1.00

Firmware Version 1.1.1.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:

  • Retrieval of lens metadata, such as focal length, is now supported during XF-AVC recording.
  • Sensitivity adjustment has been added for the LM-V1 LCD Monitor.
  • Auto IRIS support has been added for the following lenses:
    • EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
    • EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

  • Fixed a phenomenon in which the CFast card recording and/or REC OUT terminal output footage may be momentarily distorted when the shooting frame rate is set to 120fps in the [Slow & Fast Motion (crop)] recording mode on cameras running Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 or later.

Caution:

  • You cannot perform the firmware update using CFast 2.0 cards. Please use a commercially available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 64MB or more for the firmware update.
  • Firmware version 1.1.1.1.00 is for updating Cinema EOS C300 Mark II cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1.00 - 1.1.0.1.00. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.1.1.1.00, 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.
  • For further information, please refer to the latest version of the camera’s Instruction Manual that is released with the firmware update.

Download: Canon EOS C300 Mark II / C300 Mark II PL Firmware v.1.1.1.1.00



Canon EOS C200 / EOS C200B Firmware v.1.0.3.1.00

Firmware Version 1.0.3.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:

  • XF-AVC format recording has been added*1*2*3*4.
  • Retrieval of lens metadata, such as focal length, is now supported during XF-AVC recording.
  • Hybrid Log Gamma HDR ITU-R BT.2100 output has been added.
  • Sensitivity adjustment has been added for the LM-V1 LCD Monitor.
  • LPCM 24-bit audio recording has been added when recording in the Cinema RAW Light format*5.
  • 4X magnification has been added.
  • A PsF output function from SDI and HDMI has been added during progressive internal recording.
  • A digital tele-converter function has been added (1.5x, 3.0x, and 6.0x).
  • Auto IRIS support has been added for the following lenses
    • EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
    • EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

  • Peripheral illumination/chromatic aberration correction has been added for the following lenses
    • EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
    • EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM
    • EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
    • EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
    • EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

  • The reproducibility of bright areas has been enhanced when the gamma setting is from Normal 1 to 4.
  • Browser remote setting options are retained after switching off the camera.

*1 Please use the following software applications:

  • Canon XF Utility 3.3 for Windows/macOS
  • Canon XF Plugin 3.3 for Avid Media Access (Windows/macOS)

*2 You will need to format the SD cards completely with the camera before recording.
*3 For detailed information about SD cards that have been verified to work with this camera, please visit Canon's Web site.
*4 Canon has verified that clips shot with this firmware version can be imported directly intoApple’s Final Cut Pro X version 10.4.1.
*5 Please use the following software applications:

  • Cinema RAW Development 2.2 for Windows/macOS
  • Canon RAW Plugin 2.1 for Avid Media Access (Windows/macOS)
  • Canon RAW Plugin 1.1 for Final Cut Pro X

Caution

  • You cannot perform the firmware update using CFast 2.0 cards. Please use a commercially available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 64MB or more for the firmware update.
  • Firmware version 1.0.3.1.00 is for updating Cinema EOS C200 cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1.00-1.0.2.1.00. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.0.3.1.00, 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.

Download: Canon EOS C200 / EOS C200B Firmware v.1.0.3.1.00



Canon XF405 / XF400 Firmware v.1.0.1.0

Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 incorporates the following enhancements:

  • XF-AVC format recording has been added *1* 2* 3* 4.
  • The flicker reduction function has been added
  • Enhances menu operations so that the Browser Remote setting options are retained after switching off the camera.

*1 Please use the following software applications:

  • Canon XF Utility 3.3 for Windows/macOS
  • Canon XF Plugin 3.3 for Avid Media Access (Windows/macOS)

*2 You will need to format the SD cards completely with the camera before recording.
*3 For detailed information about SD cards that have been verified to work with this camera, please visit Canon's Web site.
*4 Canon has verified that clips shot with this firmware version can be imported directly intoApple’s Final Cut Pro X version 10.4.1.

Caution:

  • Please use a commercially available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 64MB or more for the firmware update.
  • Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 is for XF405/XF400 camcorders with Firmware Version 1.0.0.x. If your camcorder's firmware is already Version 1.0.1.x, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camcorder is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.
  • In the detail, Please refer to the latest user's manual that we will release at the same time of firmware release.

Download: Canon XF405 / XF400 Firmware v.1.0.1.0



Canon VIXIA GX10 Firmware v.1.0.1.0

Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 incorporates the following enhancements:

  • The flicker reduction function has been added.
  • Enhances menu operations so that the Browser Remote setting options are retained after switching off the camera.

Caution

  • Please use a commercially available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 64MB or more for the firmware update.
  • Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 is for VIXIA/LEGRIA GX10 camcorders with Firmware Version 1.0.0.0. If your camcorder's firmware is already Version 1.0.1.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camcorder is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.
  • In the detail, Please refer to the latest user's manual that we will release at the same time of firmware release.

Download: Canon VIXIA GX10 Firmware v.1.0.1.0

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Posted: 4/5/2018 9:27:45 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
Posted to: Canon News    Category: Canon Firmware Updates
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