Canon C100 Firmware Update

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by Tim FokJuly 1^st, 2013

Canon have released firmware update 1.0.1.1 for the EOS C100, which now features continuous focus tracking of moving subjects and XLR modification.

Our friends over at Planet5D picked up on this first, with one of their moderators commenting on the functionality of the feature:

“OK I downloaded it and installed it on the C100 just before the camera left our building and did some very quick tests using the 18-135mm STM lens. The AF in Focus Lock mode was very fast and smooth. Much better than before.

AF in Continuous mode (which is accessible as a setting in the camera menu) is fully continuous which means it keeps focusing without any interaction.

The One Shot (focus lock) AF mode still requires you to push the Focus button on the front of the camera body.

In my initial test, I was very impressed with the speed and smoothness of the Continuous Focusing. It was very good in very low light, and would probably be even better in good light. It seemed to track a moving person diagonally very well, which is not easy for most contrast detection systems.”

Here is the press release from Canon:

Affected Product

Canon EOS C100 Cinema EOS Camera

Details

Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 incorporates the following additional functions and modifications:

A function has been added which allows automatic continuous focusing and iris setting on a subject in the center of the screen when using the EF-S18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.

The polarity of the XLR terminal has been modified to improve compatibility with external audio devices. The pin configuration has been modified to be consistent with the Instruction Manual.

For details about the new functions, please download the latest version of the C100 User Manual (PDF) .

Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 is for EOS C100 cameras with Firmware Version 1.0.0.1.00. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.0.1.1.00, 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.

Support

The new Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 can be downloaded by clicking here.

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

If you have not already done so, please register your Canon EOS C100 Cinema EOS Camera. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email about future service upgrades.

Thank you,

Customer Support Operations

The XLR modification sounds like a tweak more than a new feature, and whilst the continuos focussing sounds positive in regards to functionality, it’s use in the professional world is likely to be limited. Will you have a use for this feature? What did you hope to see from a C100 firmware update?

The new Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 can be downloaded by clicking here.

via Planet5D