Canon EOS C70 firmware

Firmware history

1. Version 1.1.4.1 Latest Released Jul 22, 2026 First seen Aug 20, 2026
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   Firmware Version 1.1.4.1 incorporates the following fixes and

   enhancements

   1. Adds compatibility with the "CINE-SERVO" cinema lenses "CN30×40 IAS J/R1" (RF mount) and "CN30×40 IAS J/P1" (PL mount). When connected to external devices using the XC protocol, if the T value is 10 or greater, only the integer part is displayed on the external devices.
   2. Fixes an issue that may interfere with the camera's ability to connect to an FTP server.
   3. Improves operational stability. For details, please refer to the user manual (latest version) for this product. Caution:

   • Please use an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 512MB or greater to perform the firmware update.
   • Firmware version 1.1.4.1 is for updating cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1 - 1.1.3.1. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.1.4.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.
   • Please refrain from loading menu settings generated using the most recent firmware version to a product running an old firmware version, as doing so may affect camera operations. Preparations for a firmware update: After the firmware update has been performed, the camera's menu settings as well as the Custom Picture settings will be reset. It is recommended that, prior to starting update operations, users save their menu and Custom Picture settings as settings data to an SD card, separate from the one that will be used to carry out the update. This saved data can be loaded into the camera after the update has been completed. For further information on this, please refer to the section in the unit's Instruction Manual titled "Saving and Loading Camera Settings". The downloaded folder contains the firmware (file name: VQB16. FIR / file size: 67,300,352 byte), and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish and Simplified Chinese). Prior to starting the firmware update operations, please be sure to carefully review and confirm your understanding of these instructions. Regarding the Software Included in this Firmware: The software included in this firmware is comprised of software modules developed by both Canon and third parties. Software Developed by Canon and Free Software: Software developed or created by Canon and accompanying document is protected by copyright law, terms of an international con​vention and any other governing laws. This product uses software modules under copyright by third parties and distributed as free software. Some of these software modules are subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) or any other license. Display of License Information of Free Software Modules Included in this Firmware: The license information required to be displayed for the free software modules included with this firmware is saved in the download file. To check the free software module licenses, please refer to the "eosc70-ossinfo.pdf". Obtaining Source Codes of Free Software: Some free software modules require the acquisition of the source code in order to distribute the executable form of those software modules. To obtain the source code for the software modules, please refer to the "eosc70-ossinfo.pdf". The following items are required to perform this firmware update:

   1. Camera Body EOS C70
   2. A computer
   3. SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card with a capacity of 512MB or more (commercially available)
   4. An SD card reader/writer (commercially available) or an SD card slot built into the computer
   5. A fully charged battery pack for the camera
   6. Compact power adapter bundled with the camera
   7. The firmware (the downloaded file) History: Firmware Version 1.1.3.1 1. View Assist can now be applied and adjusted during playback.
   8. It is now possible to change the LUT applied during playback.
   9. Enables display of the information below on [DISP Level 2].

   • Recording Format - Main Resolution - Sensor Mode - Digital IS - Gamma/Color Space

   4. Optimizes Focus peaking to reduce interference from noise at high sensitivity settings.
   5. The "CN5x11 IAS T/R1" (RF mount) CINE-SERVO cinema lens now supports the following features:

   • Metadata (Focal Length, T number, lens model name) - Displaying T number.
   • Periph. Illum. Corr.
   • Chromatic Aberr. Corr.
   • Distortion Aberr. Corr.
   • Dual Pixel CMOS AutoFocus Compatibility - [Focus Guide] Compatibility - Supports Decimal Point Display of Focal Length

   6. When registering a Look File, it is now possible to refer to the description in the Look File and reflect it in the Custom Picture settings.
   7. Improved operational stability.​
   8. Fixes an issue that may result in an error during a firmware update when performing the update via the Automatic Firmware Update function. #1 to #7 were added in Version 1.1.2.1. #8 was added in Version 1.1.3.1. Firmware Version 1.1.2.1 1. View Assist can now be applied and adjusted during playback.
   9. It is now possible to change the LUT applied during playback.
   10. Enables display of the information below on [DISP Level 2].

   • Recording Format - Main Resolution - Sensor Mode - Digital IS - Gamma/Color Space

   4. Optimizes Focus peaking to reduce interference from noise at high sensitivity settings.
   5. The "CN5x11 IAS T/R1" (RF mount) CINE-SERVO cinema lens now supports the following features:

   • Metadata (Focal Length, T number, lens model name) - Displaying T number.
   • Periph. Illum. Corr.
   • Chromatic Aberr. Corr.
   • Distortion Aberr. Corr.
   • Dual Pixel CMOS AutoFocus Compatibility - [Focus Guide] Compatibility - Supports Decimal Point Display of Focal Length

   6. When registering a Look File, it is now possible to refer to the description in the Look File and reflect it in the Custom Picture settings.
   7. Improved operational stability. Firmware Version 1.1.1.1 1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially.

   • Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
   • For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.

   2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers. Firmware Version 1.1.0.1 1. Enables the playback of RAW clips in Media mode with Lens corrections such as Distortion Aberration Correction.
   3. Enables the display of the digital tele-converter icon on [Main Recording Displays] of [DISP Level 2].
   4. Adds the ability to apply Full-Screen display to an external display according to [OSD Output] setting when using [Peripheral Border Display].
   5. Adds the [Motion Vector For Digital IS] menu option. Default [Disable]* [Disable]: Prevents a phenomenon that may cause the image to shake along with the subject when recording a subject (such as a person or an animal) with a large amount movement.
   6. Adds support for the RF-Mount Cinema Lens: CN7x17 KAS T/R - Periph. Illum. Corr.

   • Magn. Ratio Chromatic Aberr. Corr.
   • Distortion Aberr. Corr.
   • Displaying T number.
   • Enables the remote operation from the camera, RC-V100, RC-IP100, RC-IP1000, Canon Multi-Camera Control and Remote Camera Control Application.
   • Enables the zoom operation by joystick on camera body.
   • Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus - Support for [Focus Guide].
   • Support for [Push Auto Iris].

   6. Fixes minor issues. Firmware Version 1.0.9.1 1. Adds the following size option to the Focus Guide function:

   • Normal/Large 2. Enables the following functions to be assigned as options to the Select Dial:
   • Shutter - Iris - ISO/Gain - White Balance Mode - White Balance (K) - White Balance (CC) - Select Subject.

   3. Enables the Shutter Speed option to be assigned to the Front Control dial, the Rear control dial, and Control Ring.
   4. Enables the display of Markers during playback.
   5. Enhances security for FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Security) connections.
   6. Fixes minor iss
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2. Version 1.1.3.1 Released Jan 19, 2026 First seen Jul 10, 2026
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   Firmware Version 1.1.3.1 incorporates the following

   enhancements

   1. View Assist can now be applied and adjusted during playback.
   2. It is now possible to change the LUT applied during playback.
   3. Enables display of the information below on [DISP Level 2]. -Recording Format -Main Resolution -Sensor Mode -Digital IS -Gamma/Color Space
   4. Optimizes Focus peaking to reduce interference from noise at high sensitivity settings.
   5. The "CN5x11 IAS T/R1" (RF mount) CINE-SERVO cinema lens now supports the following features:

   • Metadata (Focal Length, T number, lens model name) - Displaying T number.
   • Periph. Illum. Corr.
   • Chromatic Aberr. Corr.
   • Distortion Aberr. Corr.
   • Dual Pixel CMOS AutoFocus Compatibility - [Focus Guide] Compatibility - Supports Decimal Point Display of Focal Length

   6. When registering a Look Fil​e, it is now possible to refer to the description in the Look File and reflect it in the Custom Picture settings.
   7. Improved operational stability.
   8. Fixes an issue that may result in an error during a firmware update when performing the update via the Automatic Firmware Update function. #1 to #7 were added in Version 1.1.2.1. #8 was added in Version 1.1.3.1. For details, please refer to the user manual (latest version) for this product. Caution: -Please use an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 512MB or greater to perform the firmware update. -Firmware version 1.1.3.1 is for updating cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1 - 1.1.2.1. If your camera's firmware is already version 1.1.3.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.

   • Please refrain from loading menu settings generated using the most recent firmware version to a product running an old firmware version, as doing so may affect camera operations. Preparations for a firmware update:
   • After the firmware update has been performed, the camera's menu settings will be reset. It is recommended that, prior to starting update operations, users save their menu settings as settings data to an SD card, separate from the one that will be used to carry out the update. This saved data can be loaded into the camera and the settings can be changed after the update has been completed. For further information on this, please refer to the section in the unit's Instruction Manual titled "Saving and Loading Camera Settings".
   • The downloaded folder contains the firmware (file name: VQB15. FIR / file size: 67,241,728 byte), and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish and Simplified Chinese). Prior to starting the firmware update operations, please be sure to carefully review and confirm your understanding of these instructions. Regarding the Software Included in this Firmware: The software included in this firmware is comprised of software modules developed by both Canon and third parties. Software Developed by Canon and Free Software: Software developed or created by Canon and accompanying document is protected by copyright law, terms of an international convention and any other governing laws. This product uses software modules under copyright by third parties and distributed as free software. Some of these software modules are subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) or any other license. Display of License Information of Free Software Modules Included in this Firmware: The license information required to be displayed for the free software modules included with this firmware is saved in the download file. To check the free software module licenses, please refer to the "eosc70-ossinfo.pdf". Obtaining Source Codes of Free Software: Some free software modules require the acquisition of the source code in order to distribute the executable form of those software modules. To obtain the source code for the software modules, please refer to the "eosc70-ossinfo.pdf". The following items are required to perform this firmware update:

   1. Camera Body EOS C70
   2. A computer 3.SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card with a capacity of 512MB or more (commercially available) 4.An SD card reader/writer (commercially available) or an SD card slot built into the computer 5.A fully charged battery pack for the camera 6.Compact power adapter bundled with the camera 7.The firmware (the downloaded file) History: Firmware Version 1.1.2.1 1. View Assist can now be applied and adjusted during playback.
   3. It is now possible to change the LUT applied during playback.
   4. Enables display of the information below on [DISP Level 2]. -Recording Format -Main Resolution -Sensor Mode -Digital IS -Gamma/Color Space
   5. Optimi​zes Focus peaking to reduce interference from noise at high sensitivity settings.
   6. The "CN5x11 IAS T/R1" (RF mount) CINE-SERVO cinema lens now supports the following features:

   • Metadata (Focal Length, T number, lens model name) - Displaying T number.
   • Periph. Illum. Corr.
   • Chromatic Aberr. Corr.
   • Distortion Aberr. Corr.
   • Dual Pixel CMOS AutoFocus Compatibility - [Focus Guide] Compatibility - Supports Decimal Point Display of Focal Length

   6. When registering a Look File, it is now possible to refer to the description in the Look File and reflect it in the Custom Picture settings.
   7. Improved operational stability. Firmware Version 1.1.1.1 1.Improves security features. A password must be set initially.

   • Adds the ability to review the history of any changes made to the password, network information, or other settings.
   • For more information, please refer to the 'Setting a Password' section in the Advanced User Guide on cam.start.canon.

   2. Enables firmware updates to be performed when the camera is connected to the internet and new firmware is made available on Canon servers. Firmware Version 1.1.0.1 1. Enables the playback of RAW clips in Media mode with Lens corrections such as Distortion Aberration Correction.
   3. Enables the display of the digital tele-converter icon on [Main Recording Displays] of [DISP Level 2].
   4. Adds the ability to apply Full-Screen display to an external display according to [OSD Output] setting when using [Peripheral Border Display].
   5. Adds the [Motion Vector For Digital IS] menu option. Default [Disable]*[Disable]: Prevents a phenomenon that may cause the image to shake along with the subject when recording a subject (such as a person or an animal) with a large amount of movement.
   6. Adds support for the RF-Mount Cinema Lens: CN7x17 KAS T/R - Periph. Illum. Corr.

   • Magn. Ratio Chromatic Aberr. Corr.
   • Distortion Aberr. Corr.
   • Displaying T number.
   • Enables the remote operation from the camera, RC-V100, RC-IP100, RC-IP1000, Canon Multi-Camera Control and Remote Camera Control Application.
   • Enables the zoom operation by joystick on camera body.
   • Support for Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus - Support for [Focus Guide].
   • Support for [Push Auto Iris].

   6. Fixes minor issues. Firmware Version 1.0.9.1 1.Adds the following size option to the Focus Guide function: -Normal/Large 2.Enables the following functions to be assigned as options to the Select Dial: -Shutter -Iris -ISO/Gain -White Balance Mode -White Balance (K) -White Balance (CC) -Select Subject.
   7. Enables the Shutter Speed option to be assigned to the Front Control dial, the Rear control dial, and Control Ring.
   8. Enables the display of Markers during playback.
   9. Enhances security for FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Security) connections.
   10. Fixes minor issues. Firmware Version 1.0.8.1 1.The following features are enabled when the following lens is attached: CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S - Displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.

   • Displaying T number.
   • Periph. Illum. Corr.
   • Magn. Ratio Chromatic Aberr. Corr.
   • Support for [Focus Guide].

   2. Adds support for the following RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses: CN-R14mm T3.1 L F CN-R20mm T1.5 L F CN-R24mm T1.5 L F CN-R35mm T1.5 L F CN-R50mm T1.3 L F CN-R85mm
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