Canon Firmware Updates for the EOS C500 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C70, and XA75/70/65/60 Now Available

Firmware Update

by Jeff LochJuly 9^th, 2024

Last month, Canon announced multiple firmware updates for the EOS C500 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C70, R5 C, and XA75/70/65/60. All of these firmware updates are now available to download. So, let’s take a closer look at these!

June 2024 was quite a busy month for Canon, especially with the release of their newest RF-mount cinema camera, the EOS C400, which features a 6K Full Frame image sensor and can record in Cinema RAW Light at up to 6K/60P onto CFexpress memory cards. It also features a new 3.5″ full touchscreen LCD monitor, along with HDMI and SDI output ports.

However, Canon didn’t forget their loyal customers and announced many firmware updates for their cinema EOS cameras and the XA lineup.

Firmware updates for the Canon EOS C300 Mark III and EOS C500 Mark II

Let’s start with the latest firmware update, version 1.1.2.1 for the EOS C500 Mark II and 1.0.8.1 for the EOS C300 Mark III. Both firmware updates add [Sensor mode] as an option for assignable buttons. This lets you quickly and efficiently switch between Full Frame and Super35/Super16mm crop modes without navigating through the camera menu. Also, a new Normal or Large Focus Guide size option has been added for both cameras, as well as the display of Markers during playback.

For EOS C300 Mark III users, multiple new Cinema RAW Light recording modes will now be available, including RAW HQ, RAW ST, and RAW LT. Canon also added an Auto ISO/Gain function and enhanced security for FTPS connections.

Firmware updates for the Canon EOS C70 and EOS R5 C

Firmware update version 1.0.9.1 for the Canon EOS C70 adds the same Focus Guide/FTPS/Markers display during playback as the EOS C300 Mark III. You can also assign the Select Dial to adjust some settings, such as your shutter speed, aperture, ISO/gain, white balance mode, and subject selection. Last but not least, the Shutter Speed option can now be assigned to the Front and Rear Control dial, as well as your lens’ control ring.

For the EOS R5 C, the firmware update version 1.0.7.1 allows you to select between three different AF Frame thicknesses – Normal, Slightly Thick, and Thick -, reset the AF position by pushing the joystick or set buttons, and record both the peripheral illumination and chromatic aberration data when shooting RAW VR content with the Canon RF 5.2mm F/2.8L dual fisheye lens.

Firmware updates for the Canon XA75/70 and XA65/60

Lastly, firmware update version 1.0.1.0 for the Canon XA75/70/65/60 adds the ability to change the White Balance during recording and the ability to display the OSD data (date/time) during recording.

Price and availability

All these firmware updates are available to download now on Canon’s website, free of charge.

What do you think about these firmware updates? Have you already updated your camera? What feature do you feel is still missing from your Canon camera? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments down below!