Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Canon EOS 6D Mark II firmware

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Latest firmware for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II is v1.2.0 (April 28, 2023).

Specifications

EOS 6D Mark II specifications

Body type
Mid Size SLR
Resolution
26.2 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 24 mm
Processor
DIGIC 7
ISO range
100–40000
Fastest shutter
1/4000
Burst rate
6.5 fps
Battery life
1200 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Video
MPEG4, H.264
Mount
Canon EF
Weight
765 g
Dimensions
144 × 111 × 75 mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Price at launch
$1999

Changelog

EOS 6D Mark II firmware changelog

  1. v1.2.0 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 1.2.0 Latest Released Apr 28, 2023 First seen Jul 5, 2026
    Show release notes

    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. Preparations for a firmware update: After the downloaded compressed file (.dmg file) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.
    • Extracting the downloaded file: The downloaded folder is automatically extracted, and a fir​mware folder is created. If the download folder cannot be automatically extracted, double-click the folder. In the folder you downloaded are the firmware (6D200120. FIR / file size: 30,546,512 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese). Before starting the firmware update operations, please be sure to carefully review the instructions to confirm your understanding of the firmware update procedures. (The following is the history of past firmware updates.) Changes in Version 1.1.1:
    1. Updated language display​ed in the menu to improve readability. Changes in Version 1.1.0:
    2. Enables NFC connection with smartphones running Android 10 operating system.
    • For Android running v6.0 or later, use Camera Connect v2.7.10 or later.
    • For Android running v5.0 or older, use a connection method other than NFC.
    1. Enables support for the .CR2 image file format on image.canon. Changes in version 1.0.5:
    2. Corrects a PTP communications vulnerability.
    3. Corrects a vulnerability related to firmware update. Changes in version 1.0.4:
    4. Corrects a phenomenon in which in rare instances, the operation buttons and some touch panel functions do not respond. Changes in version 1.0.3:
    5. Corrects an erroneous display that appears when some third-party accessories are attached.
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