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miketerndrup · ‎04-01-2023

Hey everyone I have yet to update the Firmware available for EOS R6 is it safe to update? and can I use the canon connect to do it and what do I need to do?

shadowsports · ‎04-01-2023

Greetings Mike,

Firmware v1.8 1 is available. (Completely safe)

https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/Cameras/EOS-Digital-Cameras/4082C002#idReference=software-driver...

The download for windows or Mac is available at the link above. Complete instruction are included with the download.

Let us know if you have any questions.

~Rick
Bay Area - CA

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miketerndrup · ‎06-04-2023

How long do I have I am busy using my camera right now

Tronhard · ‎06-04-2023

It took me approximately 12 minutes to do the 1.8.2 firmware update, and I have had no issues. It does not appear to be a critical update, so you could do it when you are not busy with your camera.

cheers, TREVOR

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shadowsports · ‎06-04-2023

Just an update. v1.8.2 is available now.

https://www.usa.canon.com/support/canon-product-advisories/Firmware-Notice-EOS-R6-Firmware-Version-1...

~Rick
Bay Area - CA

~R5 C (1.0.6.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, +RF 1.4x TC, +Canon Control Ring, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve ~Windows11 Pro ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8
~CarePaks Are Worth It

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