Canon has announced new firmware updates for its 4K PTZ Remote Camera Systems. The new firmware updates are said to deliver new advanced functionality and improve performance.
All Canon IP-enabled PTZ cameras, including the CR-N700, CR-N500, CR-N400, CR-N350, CR-N300, CR-N100, and CR-X300, as well as the RC-IP1000 controller, are receiving updates. Select PTZ cameras are receiving significant new features that include On-board recording and Face Registration Auto Tracking
CR-N700 & CR-N400 On-Board Recording
Internal SD card recording will now be available on the CR-N700 and CR-N400 PTZ models. Internal Recording supports formats such as MXF-based XF-AVC and the MP4 format. While recording on an SDXC card, the update will support recording 4K 60p at up to 600 Mbps. Recording can be triggered through the RC-IP1000 controller, the camera’s Web-UI, or applications such as the Remote Camera Control Application and Multi-Camera Control Application. Switching the camera into Media mode puts the camera into a playback mode that allows for review of recorded videos from the camera’s Web-UI or on the RC-IP1000 Remote Camera Controller’s screen. Recorded video files can also be uploaded to an FTP server while in media mode, either one-by-one or by uploading all recorded content on the SD card.
CR-N700, CR-N400, & CR-N350 Face Registration Auto Tracking
Coming to the CR-N700, CR-N400, and CR-N350 PTZ models is a new Face Registration Tracking feature within the paid version of Canon’s Auto Tracking Application. The new Registered Face Tracking system automatically detects, identifies, and begins tracking the face with the highest priority. This update also includes increased framing steps.
Additional auto tracking updates include a new Integration between Presets and Auto Tracking that allows for Auto Tracking settings to be linked to presets and recalled together. By registering Auto Tracking settings optimized for different shooting scenarios in advance, users can quickly switch to the most appropriate tracking configuration when executing a preset.
Canon is also expanding functionality on the RC-IP1000 Remote Camera Controller, an advanced PTZ controller enabling fast operation of multiple Canon PTZ cameras. Stream Deck support expansion introduces Independent Camera Control, allowing users to execute presets on secondary PTZ cameras without switching control off the currently controlled camera. Control of Auto Tracking, Auto Loop, and Trace functionality is also being added as available buttons.
Additionally, the firmware update adds support for the Canon EOS C50 cinema camera.
Availability
The firmware updates for Canon’s PTZ cameras are currently scheduled to be available by October 2026.
