Canon has released a new firmware update for the C70 that adds 4K RAW internal recording at up to 59.94P, as well as a couple of other features.
C70 users can now record 4K RAW internally in Canon’s Cinema RAW Light. You can also record XF-AVC proxies at the same time.
Above you can see what resolutions and frame rates you can record in Canon’s Cinema RAW Light. You have the option of recording 4096 x 2160 in RAW ST or RAW LT. You can only record 4K DCI at 59.94p or 50p in RAW LT. RAW ST is only available in frame rates up to 29.97p.
The data rates are still pretty reasonable for recording in both RAW ST and RAW LT.
You can also record 2048 x 1080 RAW at up to 59.94p in a cropped Super 16mm mode. In this Super 16mm mode, you have the choice of recording RAW HQ, RAW ST, or RAW LT.
Above you can see what type of proxy clips you can simultaneously record when capturing internal RAW.
Above you can see the ISO/Gain settings when recording RAW.
You are going to need a reasonably fast SD card to record 4K Cinema RAW Light. A V90 card is required if you want to record internal RAW. I think a lot of people thought that the C70 wouldn’t be able to record RAW internally given the fact that it uses SD media.
Full Firmware Details
Firmware Version 1.0.3.1 incorporates the following fix and enhancements:
Adds support for the Cinema RAW Light recording modes
Resolution: 4096 x 2160, 2048 x 1080
Bit Depth: 12 bit
Frame rate: 59.94P, 50.00P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25.00P, 24.00P
Adds [Frame Recording] modes
Adds [Interval Recording] modes
For further information, please refer to the latest version of the camera’s Instruction Manual that is released with the firmware update.
Caution:
- Firmware version 1.0.3.1 is for updating EOS C70 cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1 – 1.0.2.1. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.3.1, 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.
Preparations for a firmware update:
- Please use a commercially available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 512MB or greater to perform the firmware update.
- After the firmware update has been performed, the camera’s menu settings will be reset. It is recommended that, prior to starting update operations, users save their menu settings as settings data to an SD card, separate from the one that will be used to carry out the update, before starting update operations. This saved data can be loaded into the camera and the settings can be changed after the update has been completed. For further information on this, please refer to the section in the unit’s Instruction Manual titled “Saving and Loading Camera Settings.”
- The downloaded folder contains the firmware (file name: VQB3.FIR / file size: 62,578,240byte), and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish and Simplified Chinese). Before starting the firmware update operations, please be sure to carefully confirm your understanding of these instructions.
The following items are required to perform this firmware update:
- Camera Body EOS C70
- A computer (OS requirements: macOS 11, 10.15 – 10.12)
- SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card with a capacity of 512MB or more (commercially available)
- An SD card reader/writer (commercially available) or an SD card slot built into the computer
- A fully charged battery pack for the camera
- The firmware (the downloaded file)
You can download the new firmware here.
