The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a mid-range full-frame DSLR featuring a 26.2MP sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and a vari-angle touchscreen. It was the first full-frame Canon DSLR with a vari-angle touchscreen.
Product released: June 29, 2017
Latest firmware version
Version 1.2.0, released April 28, 2023
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 15:47 UTC
What's new in version 1.2.0
Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancement: 1. Adds enhanced security for transferring captured images to image.canon. After July 2023, please update to this firmware version so that you will be able to send images to image.canon. If you do not update to this version, an error message will appear when sending images and the image will not be sent. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.2.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a mid-range full-frame DSLR featuring a 26.2MP sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and a vari-angle touchscreen. It was the first full-frame Canon DSLR with a vari-angle touchscreen. It was originally released on June 29, 2017.
What is the latest firmware version of Canon EOS 6D Mark II?
The latest firmware version of Canon EOS 6D Mark II is 1.2.0. It was released on April 28, 2023.
What changed in Canon EOS 6D Mark II firmware version 1.2.0?
Canon EOS 6D Mark II firmware version 1.2.0 includes the following changes: Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancement: 1. Adds enhanced security for transferring captured images to image.canon. After July 2023, please update to this firmware version so that you will be able to send images to image.canon. If you do not update to this version, an error message will appear when sending images and the image will not be sent. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.2.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Where can I download the latest Canon EOS 6D Mark II firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Canon EOS 6D Mark II firmware (version 1.2.0) are on Canon's official release page: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/cameras/eos/eos-6d-mark-ii.html?type=firmware