Canon release NEW R7 Firmware Update 1.6.0 | HOW TO update your Camera & Should you DO IT

[@TheNaturalAngle]

Thanks for the update. Gonna do that right now.

[@RichardBirchett]

No worries my friend, hope it goes okay. Cheers Rich 👍

[@NikCan66]

Always great to watch.

[@RichardBirchett]

Cheers matey, Rich 👍

[@momanyi4]

Thanks to Canon R7 firmware update to 1.6.0 was successful and good No issues just simple process

[@RichardBirchett]

Thats great to hear, I've found the AF to be much improved. Cheers Rich 👍

[@momanyi4]

Amazing

[@martynhall1752]

Hi Rich I agree with you on this I will do mine tomorrow, I haven’t received any messages from canon usually I do it on canon connect app on iPad Pro🤞but I think your way is better, hopefully it will be ok thank you for letting us know. All the best Martyn

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Martyn, It's strange that we didn't receive anything from Canon, still it's always good to double check and one of the reasons I did the video just to help others. Fingers crossed it will, all the best Rich

[@martynhall1752]

@@RichardBirchett I will send canon a email and probably see if I can register see if that works 🤔I did have a problem earlier part of the year when I had the r7 on high speed silent shutter l was at lackford lakes nature reserve, never done hide photography before so I put it on silent shutter/ high speed in respect for other people in the hide (non photographers)and out of 2500 photos about twenty where any good , I’m hoping this update may well sort it out. Martyn

[@mvp_kryptonite]

No issues so far and installed via SD. No real difference upgrading via the connect app either. Now patiently waiting for the mark 2 body. Would love eye control and a stacked sensor along with a battery grip

[@RichardBirchett]

Great that it's been problem free, tested mine more today and it's been fine. CC App is good but I much prefer the old way, less room for error. Yeah, so miss the battery grip! Cheers for watching, Rich 👍

[@adrianlynch9435]

I modified a Canon BG-E2 battery grip to fit to my R7. took the stalk off, made a plate for the hole, also had to make another plate that has 2 bits that stick up (rear sits in the screen finger slot and the other at the front near the MF/AF switch to stop the grip rotating). Then wired the battery grip shutter button (both 1/2 press and full press) into a 2.5mm remote shutter lead and now my R7 has a battery grip with focus/shutter button. No battery ability though and to change the battery I have to unscrew the grip or charge via USB C.

[@elainejacobson536]

Can I do this using a USB-A or USB-C cord instead of the memory card? My LG Gram laptop doesn't have the right size slot for the SD card that came with my Canon R7 camera. Or should I try an older laptop?

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Elaine, Personally it's not a method I would use and it's not recommended by Canon so if you can buy a card reader I would do so, much easier and safer than trying to by USB, better data transfer rate and a more stable way to update firmware. Hope that helps. Rich 👍

[@andrewnoden9117]

Hi Richard Andrew here in Ottawa Actually received Canon notifications for the R6 and the R7 on Friday 27 sept 1st R 6 update in many months and actually annoyed with Canon as some functionality on the R7 is not in the R6 around focus stacking Why should I upgrade to a R6 mk2 , please let Canon know Thanks Richard and hope we may get to meet Cheers Andrew

[@RichardBirchett]

Hey Andrew, I'm glad you got the notifications from Canon, strange that I didn't I shall look in to that! Indeed and I'll mention it. That would be great, always nice to meet new like minded people. Have a good day and thanks for watching. Rich 👍

[@jacekfreyer2784]

I read that some people's AF performance improved after upgrading to 1.60, but there is nothing in the upgrade description about improving AF performance...?

[@RichardBirchett]

Yeah, mine has improved much more in the AF department. Sometimes smaller fixes are put in but not always declared and are classed as minor fixes so I am led to believe. Certainly happy with 1.6.0. cheer R

[@dstembo]

New to your channel, really good information about updating r7. I've checked mine and it's using ver 1.3.2. Daft question but do I need download all the updates to get to ver 1.6.0 or just the latest version? Thankyou for your time

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi there and thanks for watching and subscribing to the channel. No need to download all the updates one by one, the latest one contains all the fixes from previous updates. Just make sure you have a fresh battery, use program 'P' mode and update it as per instructions contained within the update PDF document, or you can use the App and do it, I like the old school way as it's much safer in my opinion. Thanks again and have a great weekend. Rich 😀

[@lanep4322]

Successfully updated my R7 from 1.5.0 to 1.6.0 today. My R7 has weird issues in which it will randomly stop reading from the memory card and sometimes freezes trying to read from the card (this is with 1.5.0). Previously I had removed and reformatted both cards (Sony Tough M SDXC UHS-II V60 128gb), changed from write 1 photo, write 2 video to write to both, worked for several weeks no issue then suddenly started doing it again yesterday. The camera freezes and becomes unresponsive trying to read an image and only shutting it down and removing the battery frees it up. This time I swapped both cards around and seems to be working again without issue. I doubt 1.6.0 will address this. Doesn't seem like it is the cards to blame, I have no idea. Since 1.6.0 no issues but we'll see if this card reading freeze up happens again.

[@lanep4322]

I also was not notified by Canon of this release. On the Canon USA website it was also placed BELOW the firmware 1.5.0 download on the page. You wouldn't have seen it if you are used to just looking at the top of the list, you would have only seen 1.5.0. Very strange. I only saw 1.6.0 because I scrolled down to see what the release date of the previous firmware update was.

[@RichardBirchett]

Sorry to hear about the Card freeze issues, haven't heard of that one before but I hope it gets sorted soon. Nothing more frustrating than having issues like that when out in the field shooting wildlife or any other genre. Cheers Rich

[@RichardBirchett]

Me neither, seems odd! That's quite annoying as well, hence why I still use Canon Europe as their page is far better than the US and Asia. Cheers Rich

[@musicman8942]

There's been 2 different 1.5.0 updates. I updated my R7 to 1.5.0 and then a couple of weeks later I saw there was a 1.5.0 update with a later release date than the previous 1.5.0. No mention from Canon about the first update but did get an email from Canon about the second 1.5.0 update with the later release date.

[@frankanderson5012]

I believe this update is across the board with most of R range of Canon Cameras so not specific to the R7. The description is exactly the same for the R7 and at least R6 and R5.

[@RichardBirchett]

Oh okay, I've not checked that due to not owning them, with the R3 there are some additional things that are applicable to the R3 only. Thanks for your comments it's good to know. Cheers Rich

[@alansach8437]

Isn't this just so you can use the newer battery designed for the R5ii? Not likely to use the new battery, so...

[@RichardBirchett]

@@alansach8437 that’s one of the updates, there are other fixes too 👍

[@cloudpandarism2627]

oh wait what? gonna check that out since i still have the cam stuck on shutter while focusing. lets hope this will finally fix it!

[@cloudpandarism2627]

update done. i will write something here if my R7 works fine... or burn down 👍🏻😹 whatever comes first

[@RichardBirchett]

Oh dear! fingers crossed it does. R👍

[@RichardBirchett]

🙏🙏👍

[@cloudpandarism2627]

@@RichardBirchett reporting back after a day of full auto bird shooting with like 1000 photos. cam not on fire and everything seems to be perfect. the auto shutter firing way after releasing it when i push the autofocus button seems to be fixed. but i will test that more before i believe it.

[@RichardBirchett]

@@cloudpandarism2627 That's great to hear that it's working as it should. best of luck with further tests. Cheers R

[@spiritualhealingminds]

Me second R7 camera that gets shutter problems after firmware update. Now when the focus cant find a eye to lock on the shutter fails....

[@RichardBirchett]

That's not so good, have you spoken to Canon and are you still under a warranty? R

[@julianluisviera-gu3qr]

Muchas gracias. Me vengo a enterar al otro lado del mundo el finwarre dela cámara canon.me la compré Hase un me con. La versión 1.4.0 y le puse la de tu vídeo anterior 1.5.0 y ahora le pongo ese último 1.6.0😂si es para bien todos bueno cuántos más habrá en el futuro.me pregunto que me habré comprado .....con lo bien que estaba yo conmi90D😅

[@RichardBirchett]

Muchas gracias por mirar Julian, qué tengas un lindo día Rich 😀👍

[@eskrima1]

Do I need to have all the previous updates installed before installing this version?

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi there, No, just install the latest and it will update all the previous firmwares, no need to do each one up to the current one. 👍

[@eskrima1]

@@RichardBirchett thank u. Hoping it solves the spotty focusing issues.

[@RichardBirchett]

@@eskrima1 🙏👍

[@eskrima1]

This is what I’m getting. It won’t let me update

[@eskrima1]

I get the update firm ware screen but it won’t let me select Ok

[@dialectixemcee2428]

I dont see 1.6 to download anywhere just 1.5, might not be available in the US

[@RichardBirchett]

Hey, I've checked and it is available in the link in my vlog description, cheers Rich

[@Those_Weirdos]

Didn't they only release the 1.5.0 firmware because most other cameras got updates, and people were whining about the R7 not getting one?

[@RichardBirchett]

They did, still think it had issues according to Canon hence why they brought out another one in 1.6.0. Found this update way better. 😃

[@edwardugolini7081]

Followed steps and downloaded firmware onto card. Running MacOS version 14.6.1 so selected correct version of firmware from Canon site. It prompted, "Update Firmware? 1.5.0 to 1.5.0? EOSR7150.fir. No other choices given. Hit the update Yes and when completed it said Update is complete. 1.5.0 to 1.5.0. What am I missing here?

[@RichardBirchett]

Nothing, all good updated firmware installed. 👍

[@musicman8942]

Saw in another video about the 1.6.0 update that there was an increase in ISO to something like 208400. True or what?

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi there, Thanks for watching, the max ISO for the R7 is 51,200 in expanded 'H' mode. Cheers R👍

[@musicman8942]

@@RichardBirchett with the 1.6.0 update? The fellow in this video says the 1.6 update gives the aforementioned 204800 ISO kzbin.info/www/bejne/faLWfGSFl6uCeac

[@RichardBirchett]

@musicman8942 I’ve not see this increase and I’ve got 1.6.0 and I’ve only got 51,200. I’d never shoot this high on the R7 so makes little difference to me. Thanks for highlighting it though. R

[@musicman8942]

@@RichardBirchett I'm hesitant do do the 1.60 update until someone else comes up with an explanation of the supposed high ISO deal. I don't need it either but the only thing I'd really would like is improved AF especially if it works for critter (birds/cats/etc.) capture

[@RichardBirchett]

@musicman8942 fair enough, drop canon an email and they’ll tell you I’m sure. If you don’t need it why bother, down to personal choice. Cheers R

[@shahg5524]

Why not update through the canon app on mobile instead of downloading and moving files on SD card ?

[@RichardBirchett]

Hey there, I'm just a bit old skool and like the more manual way, granted the App is much easier but I like to physically do it. Cheers for checking it out. Rich 👍

[@alansach8437]

Been updating with the SD (or flash) card since the early days of digital. I wouldn't know how to do it otherwise! What mobile app? How? Didn't even know it's possible. There are no instructions for this on the site that I've seen! Anyway.....that's why!

[@bengazzara1324]

Why not upgrade a new version of the R7 !!!!!!!!

[@RichardBirchett]

Good question, maybe it’s coming! Who knows👍

[@sjphotography08]

The screen on R7 shows update firmware from 1.1.0 to 1.6.0 but it just freezes, OK is disabled

[@RichardBirchett]

Did you use the wheels and buttons and touchscreen is disabled for firmware updates just in case you touch the screen during the update 👍

[@wasil3k]

Next time You can use camera connect app, easiest way :)

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks for that, I've used it before but prefer the old school way just in case of internet failure during mid install! I've heard people have had a few issues that way, although unlikely it's better for me. Cheers for watching. Rich 👍

[@wasil3k]

@RichardBirchett Didn't know that, thanks !:)

[@RichardBirchett]

@wasil3k no worries 👍

[@jameskoeq]

Anyone has the turn-on problem. I updated my R7 with the window firmware in the SD card. After I hit the "OK" during the installing, It turned off. I never could turn it on anymore.

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi James, Not experienced that at all, did you have a full battery? And did you press any buttons during installation? Cheers R👍

[@martynwhitlam5886]

i tried to update the firmware from 1.5>1.6. All worked ok, up to the point the camera said firmware update complete, press OK to continue. I pressed ok, the camera shut down and won't restart. No lights, nothing. I've removed battery, cards, lens. Nothing, the camera is completely dead. I've sent to canon now for repair and it needs a new PCB apparently. I've gone from a working camera in mint condition to a dead camera through this upgrade. The camera is out of warranty and now facing a large repair bill. Beware of this upgrade as it's killed my camera....

[@RichardBirchett]

Hi Martyn, That's such a shame to hear and what a nightmare! You'd think if that PCB failure was due to the firmware update they would sort it out for you free of charge, what a pain! This is the first one of heard of. I hope you get it sorted as soon as possible. Cheers Rich

[@martynwhitlam1571]

Just an update on my camera since the failure. Canon have responded and the main PCB needs changing. They have kindly offered to replace at no cost even though the camera is outside of warranty. Thank you canon for your great customer service, although no clear answer on why the update fried the main PCB. I hope everyone else has no issues...

[@RichardBirchett]

@@martynwhitlam1571 Thanks Martyn, so good that Canon have decided to do this for you, great customer service and was probably a one off. Fingers crossed you get it back soon and get back out with it. Cheers Rich

[@Rob.1340]

👍📷😎

[@RichardBirchett]

@@Rob.1340 cheers for watching Rob👍

[@pascaleymard1330]

Attention ! If you have a Sigma EF 120-300 f2.8 DO NOT UPDATE THE FIRMWARE TO 1.6 ! !

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks for that Pascal, what happens if you do? Cheers R

[@pascaleymard1330]

@@RichardBirchett I spent part of the night and all of my day doing cross-testing. When I connect my Sigma 120-300 f2.8 to my Canon R7 the screen displays f00, the AF does not work, I cannot trigger and the zoom motor makes a strange noise (tick..tick..tick ...). However, the zoom worked perfectly BEFORE the firmware update (I was in 1.5). So I tested on another Canon R7 this afternoon in firmware 1.6 and same result. I found a friend equipped with a Canon R7 with firmware 1.2 and it works perfectly!!! Morality up to firmware 1.5 the Sigma 120-300 f2.8 works perfectly but BECAUSE OF THE 1.6 UPDATE it no longer works! ! It’s a SHAME! ! !

[@RichardBirchett]

@pascaleymard1330 That’s a real shame, have you contacted Canon? And also is it possible to try another sigma 120-300 lens from a shop or friend to see if theirs is the same? Might be worth it 👍

[@pascaleymard1330]

@@RichardBirchett No need to test another Sigma zoom... I did cross tests all day and the Sigma zoom works perfectly on a Canon R7 in firmware 1.2! ! and it worked perfectly on MY R7 up to firmware 1.5!! so my Sigma works perfectly.

[@rui7773]

@@pascaleymard1330, obrigado pela informação, tenho a Sigma 600 C. Deixa cm tá!