The Canon EOS R1 is Canon's professional flagship mirrorless camera, succeeding the EOS-1D X series with a stacked full-frame CMOS sensor, up to 40fps electronic shutter, and AI-powered subject recognition autofocus. It is designed for elite sports, photojournalism, and professional event photography demanding the highest speed and reliability. Firmware updates deliver performance refinements and expanded feature support.
Product released: November 21, 2024
Latest firmware version
Version 1.2.0, released November 6, 2025
What's new in version 1.2.0
Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Adds support for the EOS Multi Remote, a remote shooting system for professional photographers. For an overview and specifications of EOS Multi Remote, please refer to the Canon website: https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=emr 2. Fixes an issue in which image transfers to an FTP server may fail, displaying Err41. 3. Fixes an issue that, in rare instances, may prevent certain CFexpress cards from being formatted in the camera. 4. Improves other system stability. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.2.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Please perform the firmware update with only the firmware file to be updated stored on the memory card. Notes: Users manual in the WEB is updated accordingly. Please download the manual as well as the latest firmware. You can download it from the official WEB site.