New Security Enhancement Being Rolled Out Via Firmware - Power On Password

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

Canon has begun to implement a new [optional] security feature.  This is being introduced with new firmware.  This password protection is to meet new European Union regulations under the Radio Equipment Directive. The rollout is staggered.

Compatible EOS R Cameras (this is subject to change)
EOS R1
EOS R3
EOS R5 Mark II
EOS R5
EOS R6 Mark II
EOS R7
EOS R8
EOS R10
EOS R50
EOS R50V

Information about the feature is available below (example R50v).  The process will be the same for any body that receives the feature via firmware that includes the enhancement.

See Setting A Password in the link below.

https://cam.start.canon/en/C021/manual/html/UG-01_Preparations_0050.html#Preparations_0050_5

You  can check if a new firmware version includes the enhancement by reading the release notes.  See more download info.

Improves security features. A password must be set initially.
•Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
*For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.

Note that firmware updates are cumulative so once you install at minimum a version that includes the enhancement, it will be present moving forward. 

Please note that using this feature is optional. After setting a PIN you can opt out of using the feature which means you will not have to enter a password to use the camera when it is turned on or resumes from sleep.  

Select do not ask again to disable the feature.

[Icedragonrkrh]

Not a happy camper!!!  Tried to remove this new **bleep** password and all it did was RESET THE ENTIRE CAMERA!! Not happy with Canon ATM.  Thanks for nothing!!!

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

The security enhancement is covered in the user guide for your body as well as the in the video I referenced in this thread.  It's not necessary to remove the PIN (which resets the camera) and is explained.  You can simply check the box "Do not ask again", change the password to something else or change the Pword Request from Enabled to Disabled in the menus.  None of these options reset the camera.