Firmware

The software your camera runs on is called firmware. An update can add new features or fix bugs.

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How important is a firmware update for your camera?

How important is a firmware update for your camera?

| Nando Harmsen | 2,279 views | 1 comment

The digital camera you use is essentially a computer. Software is needed to make your camera work. Like all software, updates are sometimes available. This is called a firmware update. Do you need to install it? Or not?

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Nikon Zf gets new features with firmware upgrade

Nikon Zf gets new features with firmware upgrade

| Elja Trum | 2,762 views | 0 comments

Good news for Nikon Zf owners. Nikon has released new firmware for the retro-styled camera, adding extra functions at no cost. These include features for autofocus, connectivity and video.

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New Canon firmware for the EOS R3 and EOS R5

New Canon firmware for the EOS R3 and EOS R5

| Nando Harmsen | 2,918 views | 2 comments

New firmware has been released for the Canon EOS R3 and EOS R5. The updates are not very significant and are not immediately necessary for everyone. Check the changes to find out whether they are relevant to you.

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Update your Canon EOS R5 and get 400-megapixel photos

Update your Canon EOS R5 and get 400-megapixel photos

| Nando Harmsen | 3,647 views | 2 comments

Canon has released a firmware update that makes it possible to take super-resolution photos with the Canon EOS R5. Instead of 45 million pixels, you now get a photo with 400 million pixels.

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Firmware update for the Canon EOS R3

Firmware update for the Canon EOS R3

| Nando Harmsen | 2,463 views | 0 comments

The Canon EOS R3 is known as a fantastic camera for action and sports photography. The latest firmware update adds a number of interesting options. The firmware can now be downloaded.

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New firmware update for Canon mirrorless cameras

New firmware update for Canon mirrorless cameras

| Nando Harmsen | 3,542 views | 3 comments

Canon has released new firmware for the EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS R3 mirrorless cameras. One of the more important new features is a solution for overheating. But the firmware offers something special for the EOS R3.

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New firmware for filmmakers with the Canon R6 and 1D Mark III

New firmware for filmmakers with the Canon R6 and 1D Mark III

| Nando Harmsen | 3,801 views | 0 comments

Do you have a Canon EOS R6 or an EOS 1Dx Mark III, and do you shoot video? Then Canon's new firmware update, released on 8 July, is very interesting for you. It gives you access to the long-awaited C-log 3.

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New firmware for the Canon EOS R5, R6 and 1D Mark III

New firmware for the Canon EOS R5, R6 and 1D Mark III

| Nando Harmsen | 3,858 views | 0 comments

Canon has released a new firmware update for three cameras. This firmware update mainly expands the video features of the Canon EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS 1D Mark III. If you own one of these cameras, you can install the update now.

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