Canon EOS Ra
firmware v1.8.0
Canon · Released Jun 9, 2021 · First seen Jul 5, 2026
v1.8.0 is the latest firmware for the Canon EOS Ra, released June 9, 2021.
What's in this update
Firmware Version 1.8.0 incorporates the following
enhancements
- Improves color balance when the RF50mm F1.8 STM lens is attached to the EOS Ra camera.
- Support has been added for the following lenses*:
- RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM - RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM *With Firmware Version 1.7.0 and later. This firmware update is for cameras equipped with firmware up to Version 1.7.0. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.8.0, this update is unnecessary. When updating the firmware of your camera, please first review the instructions thoroughly. Once the EOS Ra is updated to Firmware Version 1.8.0 (or later), it cannot be restored to a previous firmware version (Version 1.0.0 to 1.7.0). Q&A: 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 firmware folder is created. If the download folder cannot be automatically extracted, double-click the folder. In the folder you downloaded are the firmware ( EOSRA180. FIR / file size: 34,018,176 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 check the procedure in accordance with the instruction. (The following is the history of past firmware updates.) Q: Are the improvements from previous firmware versions included in Firmware Version 1.8.0? A: Yes, the following improvements from the previous version are included. Changes in version 1.7.0:
- Support has been added for the following lenses:
- RF600mm F11 IS STM - RF800mm F11 IS STM - EXTENDER RF1.4× - EXTENDER RF2×
- The operation of playing back through the multi-function bar has been improved.
- Please refer to the latest version of the camera's Instruction Manual that is released with the firmware update.
- Support for the Battery Pack LP-E6NH has been added. Changes in version 1.6.0:
- Support for the RF85mm F1.2L USM DS lens has been added.
- Incorporate the function of EOS R firmware version 1.4.0.
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