New Canon Cinema Line Firmware Updates

Posted on by Josh Simonsen

Canon Just announced new Cinema Line Firmware Updates for C500 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C70, R5C, and the XA60/65/70/75 cameras. Here’s a quick run down of what you can expect.

C500 Mark II & C300 Mark III

  • “Sensor Mode” will be saved to an assignable button on the camera body to quickly change between Full-frame, Super 35mm and Super 16mm crop modes.
  • The Focus Guide box will have two size options: Standard and Large (approximately two times larger than standard).
  • Camera LCD screen will display a playback marker in Media Mode.
  • For the EOS C300 Mark III camera:
    • Cinema RAW Light HQ/ST/LT recording modes will be added.
    • Auto ISO/Gain functions that can be operated from the camera menu, an assignable button, or with a compatible remote-control unit will be added.

Canon Support for EOS C500 Mark II | Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Support for EOS C300 Mark III | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

C70 & R5C

  • Same Focus Guide and playback marker enhancements as the C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III cameras will be added.
  • Option of assigning functions to the select dial on the back of the camera, including AF subject selection, shutter, iris, ISO/gain, and white balance mode will be added.
  • For the EOS R5 C camera, the following will be added:
    • Ability to adjust the thickness of the AF frame, making it easier to see in certain lighting conditions
    • Ability to reset the AF position by pushing the joystick or set buttons
    • When shooting RAW VR content with Canon’s dual fisheye lens, you will be able to record both the peripheral illumination and chromatic aberration data. This will help with processing footage into smoother and even more amazing VR content than before the firmware update.
    • New features from the March 2024 R5 firmware update.

Canon Support for EOS C70 | Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon Support for EOS R5 C | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

XA60/65/70/75

  • Option to view the date and time in the on-screen display (OSD) while recording will be added. White balance will be able to be changed while recording.

Canon Support for XA60 | Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Support for XA65 | Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Support for XA70 | Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Support for XA75 | Canon U.S.A., Inc.