New firmware is now available for the Canon EOS C400, EOS C80, and EOS C50. This update introduces new workflow enhancements, including USB-C camera control, improved level indicator visibility, SRT auto-reconnection, and more.
The new firmware update allows the USB-C connection to pass control data between the camera and an externally connected device like a laptop, master control unit, or specific third-party controllers. Control is now possible over Recording trigger, Autofocus Controls, Manual Focus Adjustment, and Exposure settings. You will need to check with your specific device manufacturer, like Atomos, as to whether their product currently supports the use of this control data.
Canon EOS C50
- Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C50 Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 [macOS]
- Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C50 Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 [Windows]
Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
1. Adds [Ease In / Ease Out] to [Digital Zoom Speed]. When set to On, this setting smooths the transitions at the start and end of digital zoom operations.
2. Enables operation of the following camera functions from an external device via USB connection when the power switch is set to [VIDEO] and the camera is in camera mode:
- Start/Stop Recording
- One-Shot AF
- Manual Focus Adjustment
- Iris
- Shutter Speed
- ISO Speed
3. Changes the color of the level indicator when the orientation of the camera is level.
4. Enables automatic reconnection attempts during SRT protocol streaming if the connection is lost, continuing for the duration specified in the [SRT: Reconnection Timeout] setting.
5. View Assist can now be applied and adjusted during playback.
6. Supports the following transmission methods in the CV Protocol: -Broadcast -Multicast (Same segment only.)
7. Adds a communication setting menu, making it now possible to select OpenLensIO-Equiv. Model.
8. When registering a Look File, it is now possible to refer to the description in the Look File and reflect it in the Custom Picture settings.
9. Fixes an issue that may cause certain CFexpress cards to be unable to format in the camera.
10. Fixes an issue that may cause Digital IS metadata to not be output correctly under the following settings: [Recording Mode] set to [Slow & Fast Motion], the frame rate set to lower than 24P, and [Shutter Manual] to [Angle] with an angle of 180.00° or below.
11. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera to not be recognized when connected to a smartphone via USB.
12. Improves operational stability.
Canon EOS C80
- Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C80 Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 [macOS]
- Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C80 Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 [Windows]
Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
1. Enables operation of the following camera functions from an external device via USB connection when the power switch is set to [CAMERA], and the camera is in camera mode:
- Start/Stop Recording
- One-Shot AF
- Manual Focus Adjustment
- Iris
- Shutter Speed
- ISO Speed
2. Changes the color of the level indicator when the orientation of the camera is level.
3. Enables automatic reconnection attempts during SRT protocol streaming if the connection is lost, continuing for the duration specified in the [SRT: Reconnection Timeout] setting.
4. Fixes an issue that may interfere with the camera’s ability to connect to an FTP server.
5. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera to not be recognized when connected to a smartphone via USB.
6. Improves operational stability.
Canon EOS C400
- Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C400 Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 [macOS]
- Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C400 Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 [Windows]
Firmware Version 1.0.6.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:
Enables operation of the following camera functions from an external device via USB connection when the power switch is set to [CAMERA] and the camera is in camera mode:
- Start/Stop Recording
- One-Shot AF
- Manual Focus Adjustment
- Iris
- Shutter Speed
- ISO Speed
- Changes the color of the level indicator when the orientation of the camera is level.
- Enables automatic reconnection attempts during SRT protocol streaming if the connection is lost, continuing for the duration specified in the [SRT: Reconnection Timeout] setting.
- Fixes an issue that may interfere with the camera’s ability to connect to an FTP server.
- Fixes an issue that may cause the camera to not be recognized when connected to a smartphone via USB.
- Improves operational stability.
