Canon is upgrading the features on a handful of existing cinema and PTZ cameras, thanks to new firmware. On Thursday, June 5, Canon unveiled new firmware for the Canon EOS C400 and C80 cinema cameras, as well as the PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) series of tracking and livestreaming cameras. Both of the cinema cameras as well as the C70, R5C, and XF605 will also receive updates to comply with the EU Radio Equipment Directive.
The Canon C400, C80, C70, R5C, and XF605 will also get a small update to comply with the EU Radio Equipment Directive, which requires internet-connected devices to follow certain security measures, such as password protection. Canon says that it adds the option to require a security code every time the camera is powered on, requiring a PIN to access the camera. The company says that the security code is an optional feature, and users can turn it off so that the camera doesn’t require a PIN every time.
