I'm new to following rumors about firmware and camera releases, so I am wondering (you could call it wishful thinking) what the chances are that there are some hidden improvements in the 1.4.0 firmware that Canon will enable in 1.4.1 soon after the R3 is released? My line of reasoning is:
- The 1.4.0 update has been scheduled for summer (July/August) for some time
- The R3 was originally due to be released sooner (perhaps April when the development announcement was made)
- Canon developed the 1.4.0 firmware at the same time as the R3 firmware, with new features added to both (where possible)
- Canon don't was to spoil the surprise of all the new features in the R3 before it is announced
- Canon did not want to delay the 1.4.0 firmware update
- Canon disabled the new features in 1.4.0 and will enable in 1.4.1
The obvious example is the electronic shutter sound (seen, or rather heard, in a YouTube video). If the R5 can make an annoying beep when it acquires focus, I'm sure it can emit a satisfying purr when it unleashes 20fps! There may be countless other new features in the R3 that can be enables in the R5 with new firmware, we are yet to discover
Clearly any one of my assumptions could be wrong, but it is plausible to me at least!