Subject: Firmware Limitations with Canon R3 / R5C and EL-1 Flash – Feedback Request
Dear Canon Global Support Team,
I am a professional photographer using the Canon R3 and Canon R5C camera bodies along with the Canon EL-1 Speedlite flash. While I am generally satisfied with the system's performance, there are two recurring software limitations that significantly hinder my workflow:
1. High-Speed Sync (HSS) must be manually re-enabled each time the flash is attached or the camera is turned on.
This is disruptive in fast-paced environments. Competing systems retain the HSS setting automatically. It would be very beneficial if Canon firmware allowed this setting to persist.
2. Exposure Simulation is disabled when the flash is connected.
In many creative lighting situations, I still need to evaluate the ambient exposure before firing the flash. Disabling Exposure Simulation by default when a flash is attached restricts this ability. Other brands like Nikon, Fujifilm, and Sony allow users to override this.
Both issues appear to be software-related and should be adjustable via firmware updates. I sincerely hope Canon considers offering users more flexibility with these functions in future releases.
I remain committed to the Canon ecosystem, but improvements like these would greatly enhance usability for working professionals like myself.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Kind regards,
Fatih Akbörü
