Canon EOS C500 Mark II Firmware Update Version 1.0.6.1 Released

Canon EOS C500 Mark II firmware update version 1.0.6.1 is available for download.

Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds support for the Canon Expansion Unit 3 [EU-V3].
2. Adds Focus Position Guide feature.
3. Adds support for additional commands for Canon IP [XC Protocol].
4. The following features are enabled when the following lenses are attached: CN8×15 IAS S/E1, CN8×15 IAS S/P1, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F, CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L FP
   - Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
   - Displaying T number
   - Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction and Lens Aberration Correction.(EF only
   - Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus (EF only
   - Support for [Dual Pixel Focus Guide](EF only)
5. Enables AF when S&F shooting frame rate is set to 24/25/30/48/50/60/100/120 frames per second.
6. Enables face detection and tracking when S&F shooting frame rate is set from 24 to 120 frames per second.
7. Adds support for 4CH display in audio meter.
8. Improves the retention of the recording settings when switching between normal shooting and S&F shooting.
9. Adds [Canon 709 / BT.709] in Gamma/Color Space in Custom Picture setting.
10. Adds [CMT 709] in LUT and Sub Rec Color Conversion.
11. Adds [G Gain] in White Balance in Custom Picture setting.
12. Adds support for the CFExpress VPG 400 (Video Performance Guarantee).
13. Fixes minor issues when using the CINE-SERVO lens.

Caution:

• Please use an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 512MB or greater to perform the firmware update.
• Firmware version 1.0.6.1 is for updating EOS C500 Mark II cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1 - 1.0.5.1 If your camera's firmware is already version 1.0.6.1., 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.
• Please refrain from loading menu settings generated using the most recent firmware version to a product running an old firmware version, as doing so may affect camera operations.

Get the Canon EOS C500 Mark II at B&H.