R5 - Rumored new firmware

[Kayaker72]

I do not usually post about rumors, but this was interesting.

To make the R5 "viable" for another year, the rumor is that it will receive a major firmware update that will include a few new features. What caught my eye was what I consider the #1 thing I would want from the RAW that could be adjusted by firmware, RAW Burst Mode (here called "Pre-shooting Buffer"). The R3 has it, the M6II has it, even my M6 II has it. But not the R5. This would be a very nice feature and one that I would use fairly often. As others mentioned in the comments, I would share the hope of getting additional options to 20 fps for electronic shutter, something like 5/10/20 fps would be great.

Everything else, we'd have to wait and see.

[Rogue]

Did you read about the R5 maybe getting pixel shift? If true, it would bring the R5 to 180MP.

[Kayaker72]

Did you read about the R5 maybe getting pixel shift? If true, it would bring the R5 to 180MP.

Yes, I did see that. Speculation was we might see this firmware update before NAB 2023, so about a month away.

[Rogue]

Yes, I did see that. Speculation was we might see this firmware update before NAB 2023, so about a month away.

Everything I've read about the possible update sounds promising. Hopefully it won't break the camera!

[Busted Knuckles]

I wonder if some of the birds sit still enough for pixel shift?? Make for some interesting large scale prints.