Firmware update for selected Canon camcorders – users see improvements and features, including new recording formats
Canon Europe announces a collection of firmware updates for several of its camcorders. Users of the XF405 / XF400 (Firmware 1.0.5.0), XA55 / XA50 (Firmware 1.0.1.0), XA40 (Firmware 1.0.1.0), Canon 4K Legria HF G60 and HF G50 (Firmware 1.0.1.0) will all receive detailed firmware updates that will enhance creative ability, image quality and functionality. Previously only able to record in MP4 150Mbs, users of the XA40 can now enjoy the professional format of XF-AVC via the update. The added recording format features additional metadata, giving users greater creative ability in post-production. The following XF-AVC recording modes have been added to the XA40: · 4K UHD – 3840x2160 - 29.97P / 23.98P / 25P · FHD – 1920x1080 – 59.94i / 59.94p / 50i / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 23.98p All camcorders with available firmware updates will see a new feature, n...