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In developing the new firmware upgrade, Canon relied on feedback from photographers, and the result was new functions that certainly generate anticipation.
According to Canon, continuous-shooting mode will in future possess greater flexibility through a larger buffer with a capacity of 25 RAW shots or 130 JPEG images.
In the area of RAW shots, additional editing methods are integrated. Image errors such as lens vignetting, distortions, and chromatic aberrations can, according to Canon, be corrected during capture. Then, after capture, it is also possible to adjust parameters for white balance, sharpness, and preset picture styles, after which the newly created image is stored separately as a JPG file. Photographers can use the metadata system, which is also being added, directly during a photo session or immediately afterward to rate the shots in advance. The metadata can be read in programs such as Apple Aperture, Adobe Lightroom, and Bridge.
If images are intended to be made available for transport over the Internet, the new firmware enables the file size to be reduced directly in the camera without external intermediate storage.
Another feature, which some users view critically, includes the possibility of adding geo-tags to images by means of the Canon GPS receiver GP-E2. These so-called geo-tags consist of longitude and latitude as well as location information.
With the new upgrade, the Auto ISO settings enable the photographer or filmmaker to set the maximum ISO value in the range from 400 to 6,400 to reduce image noise. Depending on the shooting situation, this can be adjusted again.
Movie mode literally shines with new functions. In addition to the capability to record 1,920 x 1,080p Full HD material, 16-bit digital stereo sound is recorded. Signal sampling is 48 kHz and the sound level can be controlled in 64 steps. An additionally integrated filter removes interfering noises such as wind noise and the like.
