Canon Firmware Updates For Cinema EOS and XC Family Now Available

April 6^th, 2017

Canon Firmware Updates For Cinema EOS and XC Family Now Available

by Nic DivischekApril 6^th, 2017

New Canon firmware updates for their Cinema EOS cameras as well as the XC family are now available. These includes the Canon EOS C100, Canon EOS C100 Mark II, Canon EOS C700 as well as the XC10 and XC15. Here are all the details of the latest Canon Firmware Updates.

Canon C100

The Canon firmware update features improved functionality when using the following lenses: CN7x17 KAS S/E1, CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS S or CN20x50 IAS H/E1
- Saving and displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.
- Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction.
- Manual Iris control via the camera’s control dial on the grip.
- Zoom operation via the joystick on the camera.
- Control of focus, zoom and iris using the Remote Controller RC-V100 (sold separately).
- Automatic aperture and push auto iris functions.
- Operation of REC start/stop via the lens’ grip unit.
It also adds Peripheral Illumination Correction for the following lenses:
- EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
- EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Download Canon Cinema EOS C100 Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00

Canon C100 Mark II

Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00 enables Shutter Angle Priority. This means a constant shutter angle can now be maintained, regardless of any other camera settings being changed. The firmware has also added support for Peripheral Illumination Correction when using the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.

Download Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C100 Mark II Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00

Canon EOS C700

Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

Adds the following new recording modes: 4.5K RAW and Apple ProRes in CDX-36150
- Raw Format
- Media: Capture Drive 2.0 (Resolution / Max. Frame Rate)
- [4.5K] 4512×2376 / 100 fps
- [4.5K Cinescope] 4512×1920 / 120 fps
- [2K Crop] 2048×1080 / 240 fps- ProRes Format
- Media: Capture Drive 2.0 (Resolution / Codec / Max. Frame Rate)
- 4096×2160 / ProRes 422 HQ / 60 fps
- 3846×2160 / ProRes 422 HQ / 60 fps
- 2048×1080 / ProRes 422 HQ / 120 fps
- 2048×1080 / ProRes 4444 XQ / 60 fps
- 2048×1080 / ProRes 4444 / 60 fps
- 1920×1080 / ProRes 422 HQ / 120 fps
- 1920×1080 / ProRes 4444 XQ / 60 fps
- 1920×1080 / ProRes 4444 / 60 fps
- 2048×1080 (Crop) / ProRes 422 HQ / 240 fps
- 1920×1080 (Crop) / ProRes 422 HQ / 240 fps
Allows CDX-36150 firmware to be updated through the camera menu.
Fixes communication with the Remote Controller RC-V100.

Download Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C700 / EOS C700 PL Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00

Canon XC10 and XC15

Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 for the Canon XC10 and Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 for the Canon XC15 adds support for VPG (Video Performance Guarantee) 130 standard for CFast cards.

Download Canon XC10 Firmware Version 1.0.3.0

Download Canon XC15 Firmware Version 1.0.1.0

Canon ME20F-SH

The following features are enabled for the CN-E18-80mm and T4.4 L IS KAS S:
- Saving and displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens when attached.
- Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction.
- Manual Iris control via the camera’s joystick.
- Control of focus, zoom and iris using the Remote Controller RC-V100 (sold separately).
- One shot autofocus.
- Automatic aperture and push auto iris functions.
- Operation of REC start/stop by the optional ZSG-C10.
Three camera modes have been added:
- Tv: Shutter speed is selectable. Iris, Gain and ND Filter are set automatically.
- Av: Iris is selectable. Shutter speed, Gain and ND Filter are set automatically.
- AGC: Shutter speed and Iris are selectable. Gain and ND Filter are set automatically.
- ND Filter can also be set manually.
Adds Peripheral Illumination Correction for the following lenses:
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
- EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
- EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Adds chroma-key correction function.
Adds three white balance modes when the camera is set to Auto: custom White Balance Set, Preset and Color Temperature.
Adds 25PsF on output format.
Adds [59.94P(i)] and [50.00P(i)] output setting for monitor terminal.