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Canon has released a minor firmware update overnight for the Canon R5, while the Canon R6mkII also received an update a couple of weeks ago.

At time of writing, the Canon AU site hasn't updated / added the firmware for the R5 or R6mkII so you can find the updates on the Canon UK site.

Firmware update for : R5 V1.9.0 
                                   R6mkII V1.2.0

Canon R5 Firmware Version 1.9.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Adds the ability to erase voice memos added to images and to add voice memos to protected images. 
2. Adds enhanced security when transferring images via FTPS transfer.
3. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
4. Fixes an issue, in which, after touchscreen operation, in rare circumstances, the camera operations cannot be performed, and even if the camera is operated, [BUSY] appears on the screen.
5. Fixes minor issues.

Canon R6mkII Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:

1. Adds support for the RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens.
2. Adds enhanced security when transferring images via FTPS transfer.
3. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI).
4. Fixes minor issues.

Many Canon R5 users have been eagerly waiting for a major update to add many of the new features found in the Canon R6mkII.

Canon rumours website has mentioned there would be two firmware updates for the R5 before the end of 2023, with the major firmware being 2.0. So if V1.9.0 is the first one, perhaps V2.0 is a possibility.

Fingers crossed this will happen. Many R5 users feel that with the release of the R5mkII being in the near(ish) future, the major update may never even happen. Time will tell.