EOS R6 after Firmware upgrade to 1.6 I face autofocus challenges

[ishay]

I have upgraded my EOS R6 to firmware 1.6, since the upgrade I face some challenges with the autofocus 

1. Sometime the system cannot focus at all

2. The face and eye detection are not working as it was before the upgrade

3. The option to force the system to focus on specific object has changed (not in a good way) 

[ishay · Accepted solution]

Camera reset has resolved the autofocus problems 

[Waddizzle]

Do you have an issue that needs to be reported directly to Canon?  This is merely a user forum and is not affiliated with Canon Support.  

When you contact Canon they will ask you questions, probably beginning with what lens(es) are you using with the camera.  If you using a mount adapter for EF lenses, they will certainly ask about that.  Be sure that you are using a Canon mount adapter, not a third party one.

[rascher]

Hello ishay,

Canon is improving the intelligent detection focus system. It needs to improve a lot, but a lot to become an efficient and reliable focusing system.

[Tronhard]

"It needs to improve a lot, but a lot to become an efficient and reliable focusing system."
I am surprised a this: after a series of updates to the firmware my R5 and two R6 units track really well.  I also use Fuji X-T4 units (with latest FW) and they are far less effective.  No: they are not 100% successful, but I would challenge anyone to find any camera maker had has one that is.  There are too many variables.

[rascher]

Everyone has their own opinion....

[Tronhard]

Absolutely, and I certainly respect yours! 🙂

[rascher]

ishay,

Try downgrading the firmware if possible.

[Waddizzle]

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@rascher wrote:

ishay,

Try downgrading the firmware if possible.

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That is not possible to do.  Canon firmware canon be rolled back to an earlier version.

[rascher]

I can downgrade with my 5D mk3

[Tronhard]

@ishay: I think this is an issue to escalate to Canon tech support.  Call 1-800-OK-CANON and have a chat to them