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EOS R6 Mark II Firmware Version 1.7.0

13th May 2026

Firmware Version 1.7.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes.

* When using Camera Connect, please delete the camera's information from your smartphone's Bluetooth device list, then re-pair the devices.

1. Adds [Wi-Fi freq. band] to [Communication Settings], allowing the user to select the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz band when transferring from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi.

2. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (CCAPI).

3. Fixes an issue that may cause image transfers to an FTP server to fail and for Err41 to be displayed.

4. Fixes an issue that may cause Err49 to be displayed repeatedly during communication with an SFTP server.

5. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera to not be recognized when connected to a smartphone via USB.

6. Fixes an issue that may cause a horizontal line to appear momentarily in the viewfinder.

7. Improves other system stability.

If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.7.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Please perform the firmware update with only a 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 the Firmware Update:
In the folder you downloaded are the firmware (R6217000.FIR / file size: 76,866,784 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.

Firmware download link:
https://www.canon.com.au/cameras/eos-r6-mark-ii/support?option=drivers