First there was Magic Lantern. Then the Magic Screw. Now there is a Magic Official Firmware Update. Behold, the ‘overheating’ on the EOS R5 is finally fixed 2 years after release. Unluckily for those who paid full price for the camera during the past 2 years, they haven’t been fully able to use the advertised capabilities of the hardware they paid $4K for! Then this week, it was drawn to my attention on the EOSHD Forum that Canon had quietly released new firmware for the EOS R5 this week. EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 1.6.0 22nd July 2022 Firmware Version 1.6.0 incorporates the following enhancements: 1. Adds [Auto Power Off Temp.: Standard/High] to the menu for movie recording. When [High] is selected, the camera will not automatically turn off when the temperature of the camera body and card become high, which may allow for longer movie recording than before, depending on the shooting conditions. Continue reading 2 years later – Canon quietly removes fake overheating limits of EOS R5 in firmware update at EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and Camera Reviews....
Published By: EOSHD.com blog - Saturday, 23 July, 2022