p.1 #2 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
Interesting as had not seen this.... It's going to have a big spike on support costs for them but when traveling, I kinda like the idea so if the body is stolen, the camera is at least unusable (assuming they do a proper job instead of something that can be bypassed easily).
It's also very odd for Canon to do feature changes in firmware... which is a huge shame for us users.
p.1 #3 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
Put a camera on the back of the camera, and you an use facial recognition for a secure login. Otherwise, a quick genetic microsample from the grip would do the trick.
p.1 #4 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
robstein wrote:
Interesting as had not seen this.... It's going to have a big spike on support costs for them but when traveling, I kinda like the idea so if the body is stolen, the camera is at least unusable (assuming they do a proper job instead of something that can be bypassed easily).
It's also very odd for Canon to do feature changes in firmware... which is a huge shame for us users.
p.1 #5 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
jcolwell wrote:
Put a camera on the back of the camera, and you an use facial recognition for a secure login. Otherwise, a quick genetic microsample from the grip would do the trick.
Put the R3's AF joystick on every camera and unlock with your thumb.
This is not an anti-theft measure, since resetting the camera clears the PIN, but the camera will insist on a PIN the first time it starts after a reset/this firmware update. It can then be permanently turned off.
There’s a thread running over at dpreview.com where people speculate that this is in response to the new EU regulation which requires devices which store a router password to be themselves protected by a password. That seems a reasonable regulation to me and the lack thereof is one reason I have never configured WiFi in my R3. However, if that’s all there is to it a better design would be to gate only the networking functions by password, and allow clearing the networking configuration to clear the password.
The R3 at least has a function where it can save its settings into files on the card (separate files for networking and for everying else). I recommend people do this and copy the files to their computers before applying the update. That way, if the password is lost you can reset the camera and easily restore the settings.
Jul 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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p.1 #7 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
Sounds like a pitb. If it was up to me, there wouldn't be wi-fi in cameras
p.1 #9 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
Funny as I read similar on the Pentax forum. Ricoh the parent company has decided the hardware is basically good enough. By offering firmware updates on paid subscription they can update the camera as newer software advances come about.
Shouldn’t affect me as I’m still using DSLR’s from over a decade ago
p.1 #10 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
melcat wrote:
There’s a thread running over at dpreview.com where people speculate that this is in response to the new EU regulation which requires devices which store a router password to be themselves protected by a password.
p.1 #12 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
EB-1 wrote:
If you check [Do not check from next time], this screen will not be displayed from the next time.
Does this mean no password is needed ever again after that is selected?
EBH
I'm seeing slightly different wording
"If you check "Don't ask again," this screen will not be displayed next time."
So yes, that's how I'm understanding it. However, if you check that, then it seems to defeat the purpose.
I like the idea of some type of security, but I certainly don't want to enter a PIN everytime the camera wakes up.
I can see it now,
Photographer buddy: "Hey! get ready, that eagle is about to snatch up a fish!"
Dave: Hold on, I have to enter my password.
Photographer buddy: Never mind, he nailed it already. Check out these amazing images I got!
Dave: Mother$uc#ing POS!!!
Followed shortly thereafter with the splashing sound of said camera landing far out in the lake.
p.1 #13 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
Yes, especially if one is working with 2-3 bodies on safari. The camera needs to turn on as the camera is brought to the human eye. There are sometimes only a few seconds of opportunities. Canon should place all the security stuff on the radio control. For example, in airplane mode it should not be necessary.
p.1 #14 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
Its not mandatory.
"This password protection is to meet new European Union regulations under the Radio Equipment Directive. The password is meant to protect network protocols such as IP addresses, MAC addresses and other networking systems."
It looks like this is geared more to professionals that may require more network security, it’s not really an “anti-theft” thing.
p.1 #16 · Canon to add passwords to 10 EOS Cams In FW update
I loaded the new 1.1.0 firmware and indeed it had you set up a password/pin in the opening process. Once the pin is selected you turn the camera off. Then when you turn it back on it asks for the pin BUT has a nice little box you can check to "not show again". So it won't be a hassle to deal with once set. I've found NO issues with my R5MkII and that forbidden so called firmware so far. Focus is still perfectly great. Battery life remains excellent and I have no card issues as I use a 512gb Angelbird card which has been completely reliable. Sorry everyone seems to have gotten their undies in a bunch over this new firmware. It seems to have been listed as fixing a boatload of issues but has but a few that don't even apply to MY use of the camera. So I'm a happy camper awaiting the next firmware update.
