I don’t see where they added firmware support for physically compatible EL-5 flash to the R5 C. WTF, Canon?
Thats right. They never did. The MFS is extremely underutilized on this body. The Tascam XLR audio input is about all you get. Support for the EL-5 never happened, and it doesn't look like it will happen for the EL-10 either. No idea why. I'm still using an old flash.
No wireless controls for R5C is crazy given they are already in the photo side. Even allowing video to be transferred on the photo side would be something. Sigh
I never understood this either. you cannot even use the CC APP for simple control, start or stop recording. I never expected transfer ability. You have to buy the $1k battery grip with ethernet and use browser remote which is ridiculous. I suspect its all related to power consumption, but with USB-C PD or V-Mount it shouldn't be an issue.
I've made multiple feature requests the last 2 years. We did get the ability to disable channel 3/4 audio on the internal mics when using an external mic. I never really cared about being able to use the Quick Control dial for subject selection or ISO, but I'll take it. It does make sense after the subject tracking (face and head detection) additions were added. The focus guide was already good. I've never seen what the one on the C500 looks like. I want to know what other stuff will be included that comes in part from the v2.0 R5 march update.
1. Enables servo zooming to be remotely controlled from EOS Utility or Camera Connect when Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2/PZ-E2B is attached to a compatible lens.
-This was expected for the 24-105Z and zoom motor add-ons
2. Enables up to 2 TB to be used on CFexpress cards larger than 2 TB. - My videos aren't this large, so I don't use this this support.
3. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera, in rare instances, to experience a delayed restart after the camera has gone into Auto Power Off.
- I've never experienced this.
4. Fixes an issue that, under specific circumstances, may prevent the image from being displayed in the viewfinder or on the screen causing the camera to stop operating, or Error Code 70 may be displayed. - Never experienced this either
5. Fixes minor issues.
The R5 C is still a great camera. I knew what I was buying and am grateful for the additions, but I do believe Canon could do more.
