R5C 8K 60p RAW w/ JUST an LPE6P via FW update!

[TyHarper]

Wow, so looks like a new FW update in December will allow the R5C to do 8k 60p RAW with no external power and JUST the LP-E6P battery: https://www.canon.co.uk/press-centre/press-releases/2024/11/firmware-updates-add-extensive-new-funct...

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

Very nice of you to share this.  

I purchased a few E6P's but only because of the increase when recording 4K 24p.  You don't need firmware to start taking advantage of this now.  😀

These are from the November 6th announcement:

• Support for RF17-120 CINE-SERVO lens and compatibility with the RF70-200 F2.8 L IS USM Z zoom lens and the RF24mm F1.4 L VCM and RF50mm F1.4 L VCM hybrid lenses. (Self explanatory)

• Option for camera output to mirror the camera’s LCD display. (Waiting to see what's going to be added)

• Displays digital tele-converter icon when activated. (I believe this is going to be one-touch digital-tele activation.  LCD already displays 1x,2x,3x) 

• New subject tracking trigger. (I guess this is going to add a button customization for activating this feature.)

• AF frame can be moved in the display by dragging or sliding to the desired location.  (This exists with button customization, so I want to see how it changes)

[TyHarper]

Yes but bcuz it wasn't really publicized as a feature (and seemingly only mentioned last month on the Canon UK site) there are a lot of people, particularly those who don't use 8K 60p often (like myself) who had no idea it was available until someone in an FB group flagged it earlier today. 

[shadowsports]

Greetings ,

I'm like you then, a 4K man.  🙂. It's going to be a great enhancement however.

[rcheung07]

Thank you for the info and thank you Canon for keeping us R5C users incredibly happy and loyal. Let's get bluetooth working on Cinema OS.

[xtrememarco]

The new firmware is here and it works with 8K60p only with the internal Battery (Must be the "P" Battery)

Thanks Canon!!!!! 😍