Canon to announce ‘major’ new firmware for the EOS R1 & EOS R5 Mark II ahead of CP+

[mmmm]

The only workaround I read about (and just tested) is clicking the "AF selection" button on the back at the top right, then clicking "set". This will temporarily re-enable the exposure simulation until you half-press the shutter button.

Thanks for that info. I’ll try that tomorrow. Assuming one hasn’t reconfigured the buttons I suspect? What body did you test it on?

 

[Karm]

Thanks for that info. I’ll try that tomorrow. Assuming one hasn’t reconfigured the buttons I suspect? What body did you test it on?

Tested on an R1, but I read it for the R5. And yes I assume that is without custom buttons. Maybe you'd have to reassign that functionality somewhere to use it.

 

[jam05]

A "major" update is a "New" feature and not minor bug fixes or an added minor fps or display overlay. CR is beginning to have 95% copy and repost from other rumor sites and very little actual Canon stuff. Whats up with that admin?

 

[mmmm]

Tested on an R1, but I read it for the R5. And yes I assume that is without custom buttons. Maybe you'd have to reassign that functionality somewhere to use it.

Gosh. Well - that works. And yes, with the default button config only. But actually I just realised the exposure comp button in the top does the same thing. Pressed it by mistake and realised. I never use it as it’s not reassignable and I never use exposure comp. So thanks! Your solution helped me find a better one!

 

[mmmm]

A "major" update is a "New" feature and not minor bug fixes or an added minor fps or display overlay. CR is beginning to have 95% copy and repost from other rumor sites and very little actual Canon stuff. Whats up with that admin?

I suppose that's why they put the major part in quotes

 

[mpmark]

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This is where I looked. I couldn't find it... mode dial is set to "M".

Please excuse me hijacking the thread

You're showing a R5 menu, the option is only available on R5ii and R1, the two cameras this thread is talking about.

 

[mpmark]

Did you look into customise buttons? Choose a button and try to change it via that menu

The people coming in here and trying to find this in their R5 won't, it's only R5ii and R1

 

[koenkooi]

I have another one: being able to assign “measure flicker frequency, enable HFAF, adjust shutterspeed” to a single button. Having to go multiple levels deep into the menu (even with My Menu) and having to click OK 3 times is unnecessarily tedious.

I found out that lights from the same brand, but different models use very different dimming frequencies

 

[Del Paso]

I know firmware can't fix it.
But am I the only R5 II user getting mad at that f*****g dioptre adjustment whenever I put on gloves in cold weather?
Same issue for most R bodies.
Why is there no way to keep it locked unless using glue (that's what I do)?
Why not imitate the Leica SL series, for instance? You adjust, push the button back in, et voila!

 

[neuroanatomist]

I know firmware can't fix it.
But am I the only R5 II user getting mad at that f*****g dioptre adjustment whenever I put on gloves in cold weather?
Same issue for most R bodies.
Why is there no way to keep it locked unless using glue (that's what I do)?
Why not imitate the Leica SL series, for instance? You adjust, push the button back in, et voila!

You need to upgrade your R5 II to an R1, where the diopter dial must be pulled out to unlock it. Unfortunately, that’s a somewhat costly firmware upgrade.

 

[john1970]

You need to upgrade your R5 II to an R1, where the diopter dial must be pulled out to unlock it. Unfortunately, that’s a somewhat costly firmware upgrade.

That is definitely a costly firmware upgrade! Hopefully in the future Canon makes the lockable diopter dial available on the R5 series.

 

[mmmm]

That is definitely a costly firmware upgrade! Hopefully in the future Canon makes the lockable diopter dial available on the R5 series.

I believed that’s exactly what they have done on the r5ii, but obviously not

 

[Del Paso]

You need to upgrade your R5 II to an R1, where the diopter dial must be pulled out to unlock it. Unfortunately, that’s a somewhat costly firmware upgrade.

The cost is not the issue, but my carrying mode. Peakdesign clips on each backpack strap. Each with a camera, right hand: RF 100-500, left hand: Leica M +35mm or EOS (to be defined + 15-35)
Otherwise, I would "long ago" have been an R3 owner, and have bought an R1 , despite its unusable horrible only 24MP.
I'm quite happy with 45MP, but I wouldn't say I need them.
But I miss the R3/R1 ergonomics, to me, they matter much more than a few MP more...
And presently, good old 3M have excellent adhesives...also for this stupid stills/video switch.
Yet, the R5 II is a great camera!
Edit: I forgot! The R1's world best EVF! This is a feature that really matters!

 

[Del Paso]

I believed that’s exactly what they have done on the r5ii, but obviously not

3M VHB tape helps!
Remove the rubber eyepiece, put VHB on the adjuster, press it firmly (!!!) on, and reinstall the eyepiece.
Solved (the primitive Canon way)

 

[mpmark]

That is definitely a costly firmware upgrade! Hopefully in the future Canon makes the lockable diopter dial available on the R5 series.

I don't see the issue, I set it and forget it. Why do you keep needing to adjust and why are you fingers always near it that it loses its place?

 

[Del Paso]

I don't see the issue, I set it and forget it. Why do you keep needing to adjust and why are you fingers always near it that it loses its place?

Ever used gloves? It happens all the time!

 

[mmmm]

Ever used gloves? It happens all the time!

I have never even used a diopter nor accidently adjusted one on any camera, mountain snow gloves or not

 

[Del Paso]

I have never even used a diopter nor accidently adjusted one on any camera, mountain snow gloves or not

But I did, and very often!
What bothers me mustn't necessarily disturb you.

 

[mmmm]

But I did, and very often!
What bothers me mustn't necessarily disturb you.

No, don’t misunderstand, I’m not trying to be a ****, merely pointing it out!

 

[David - Sydney]

A "major" update is a "New" feature and not minor bug fixes or an added minor fps or display overlay. CR is beginning to have 95% copy and repost from other rumor sites and very little actual Canon stuff. Whats up with that admin?

"Major" is a weird concept for Canon after that they suggested that a full number firmware upgrade (2.0.0) for the R5 should have new features when it had very minor additions.
"Simple" (users always think that they are simple to implement) things like removing 30minute recording time, optional eShutter rates, eShutter sound, 14 bit eShutter with reduced burst rate, high res mode with raw output files, rate button remappability, etc would have been nice.
That said, the R5ii was available ~6 months later.