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    Canon has released Canon EOS R1 Firmware v1.0.1

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    Canon has released firmware v1.0.1 for the EOS R1. This update ads minor features as well as a bunch of bug fixes. We don’t expect any significant features to be added until mid Q1 of 2025. Though there could be additional bug fixes before then.

    Canon EOS R1 Firmware v1.0.1

    1. The Wi-Fi connection status is now identifiable by the color of the [FTP Transfer Icon].
    2. Adds [Protect Images] and [Rating] during FTP Transfer.
    3. Adds the ability to change [Custom Shooting Mode] while writing images to the media (BUSY).
    4. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become inoperable if a lens that does not communicate with the camera is attached when repeatedly shooting while using HDMI output.
    5. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become inoperable if an image is cropped while other images are being transferred to an FTP server.
    6. Fixes an issue in which Err70 may occur when using an application software such as Camera Connect, and the load on the smartphone increases.
    7. Fixes an issue in which image stabilization may become unstable in movie mode when panning diagonally while using some stabilization rigs (such as monopod or handheld rigs).
    8. Fixes an issue in which all images may not be copied when copying multiple selected images in the camera.
    9. Fixes an issue in which another manufacturer devices (such as strobe or remote camera trigger) may work during pre-continuous shooting.
    10. Fixes an issue that may, immediately after shooting, cause the screen to take a long time to turn off when using a button that has been assigned the “Screen off” function.
    11. Fixes an issue in which Look File settings may apply to multiple custom picture files.
    12. Fixes an issue in which the AF frame movement may not be smooth when several shooting information items are displayed and the multi-controller is operated.
    13. Implements a fix to include custom pictures when saving camera settings.
    14. Improves operation stability during network communication.

    Download Canon EOS R1 firmware v1.0.1 on the Camera Connect app or Canon HK

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    11 comments

    2. Not that I need anything in this update, but I have been very lax about firmware updates for all of my Canon gear. My R8 still throws a warning when I put the RF 10-20/4 on it.

      I have had wifi issues to FTP, so hopefully this helps.
    4. I see the R52 and R1 firmwares' details are mostly identical. Hoping this means both will get panning assist if either gets panning assist. R3 got panning assist via firmware update version 1.40 (19 months after R3 release).
    6. MIne took several minutes but finished w/o issue.
      I also had FTP synch issues in arenas with congested, slow networks, so hope acquiring signal is faster and the connection is more stable now - will be shooting in arena with only basic WiFi tomorrow so will be able to test outside of home network and will report back if it helps.....
    9. Well not only did the firmware update install go rather quickly for me, but using the R1 (and R5m2) with the new firmware FTP protocols in a stadium with only modest WiFi (SpeedTest = 110 down, 70-80 up), I was able to shoot / cull / upload my selects in real time via FTP (granted JPG files only) flawlessly. Shooting a VB match with both bodies (95% R1, it is just SO GOOD with action priority and the files are smaller), I was able to send 20 + files to my personal FTP server in real-time during the first set, then do a quick download/LR edit in between the first 2 sets and was able to add my cutlines and upload to my editor so much faster than before, and I was still able to shoot the end of set 2! All this with both bodies simply reconnecting to stadium Wifi without any prompting (after the initial setup pre-game of course).

      SOO much more efficiently than the R3 or even the out of box R1 firmware. Not sure what they did, but this new firmware is so much more stable for my use case!

      You may wonder, why bother, why not just download straight from camera (via cable or camera card)? Well when seconds count, not needing the camera or computer or Photomechanic to do the "filter by selects", AND not having to attach a cable, or pull a card is just better with less wear / tear.
      The alternate step of downloading from my server is at least as fast, and I have already made my selections, so I can just start my quick edits and add my captions.

      I've also tried the EOS Utility, Image Capture (MAC OS), Canon Camera Connect app, and the Canon Content Transfer apps, but those connections to the camera are still just to slow, so hopefully those connections will become quicker, more stable with future firmware updates, but for now, FTP is my new workflow when Wifi is availlable and I am on deadline.

      BTW, the OOC large JPGs which are transferred via FTP are 8-10 Mb files and they clean up really nice. I also shoot RAW to my second card just in case I need to really push/pull an image or if white balance gets off, but so far, the R1 JPGs are the best OOC JPGs I have ever used (7d2, 1DIV, 1X, 1X 2, 5d3, r5, r3...). Never thought I'd go back to JPG, but until FTP can handle the much larger files more quickly, I will shoot both but use JPG when time is critical.
    10. The R1 v1.0.1 only shows up on Canon USA if I select Linux as my OS, but after doing so it offers the MacOS (.dmg) version of the download. Odd, but the byte count matches that of the download from Canon HK so whatever.

      3 camera and 6 lens firmware files downloaded and ready to install. Laissez les bons temps rouler.

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