Canon EOS R6 V firmware v1.1.0

Canon · Released Jul 7, 2026 · First seen Jul 22, 2026

v1.1.0 is not the latest firmware for the Canon EOS R6 V: the current version is v1.1.2 (October 13, 2026). Go to v1.1.2

What's in this update

Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:

  1. Adds the ability to set [grid display] during movie recording.
  2. Adds support for external flash units.
  • Flash firing
  • E-TTL balance
  • E-TTL II meter.
  • Slow synchro
  • Flash function settings
  • Flash C.Fn settings
  1. Adds support for the Wireless Remote Contro​ller BR-E2.
  2. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
  3. Fixes an issue that may impact the camera's shooting ability if the auto power-off function is activated during interval timer shooting.
  4. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera to not be recognized when connected to a smartphone via USB.
  5. Fixes an issue that may cause the movie digital IS metadata to be output incorrectly when recording movies at frame rates below 24 fps in [Slow&Fast Motion Movie] mode.
  6. Improves operational stability. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.0, 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. Preparations for a firmware update: After the downloaded compressed file (.zip) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.
  • Extracting the downloaded​ file: Right-click the zip file, and then select Extract All to extract the file. In the folder you downloaded are the firmware (R6V11000. FIR / file size: 65,960,112 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) Firmware Version 1.1.0 is the first update to be released.

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