Canon 1Ds and 1D MKIII AF Service and Firmware!
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 by hfortysixit in Gagets, Photo, Tech
Canon 1Ds and 1D MKIII AF Service and Firmware!
A new Auto Focus fix for both of Canon’s top dog camera bodies? Well it sure is, Canon announced yesterday that the 1Ds and 1D MKIII needs to be sent in to be serviced. Also at the sametime they released a new firmware update for both 1Ds and 1D MKIII.
Phenomenon
If an AF point other than the center AF point is used, focus may become soft.
Affected Products
EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III digital SLR cameras
This firmware update (Version 1.2.5) incorporates the following fixes.
1. Corrects a phenomenon in which a displayed image becomes pitch-black if it is zoomed in on during Live View shooting.
2. Corrects a phenomenon in which “busy” may continue to appear on the camera if the USB cable is disconnected during USB communication.
3. Changes the error indications that are displayed on the camera. The error indications are further clarified to make the causes of errors easier to identify, and so that adequate support can be provided to our customers.
Firmware Version 1.2.5 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.2.3. If the camera’s firmware Version 1.2.5 has already been installed, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
This firmware update (Version 1.1.4) incorporates the following fixes.
1. Corrects a phenomenon in which a displayed image becomes pitch-black if it is zoomed in on during Live View shooting.
2. Corrects a phenomenon in which “busy” may continue to appear on the camera if the USB cable is disconnected during USB communication.
3. Changes the error indications that are displayed on the camera. The error indications are further clarified to make the causes of errors easier to identify, and so that adequate support can be provided to our customers.
The Version 1.1.4 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.2. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.4, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Firmware Version 1.1.4 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.2. If the camera’s firmware Version 1.1.4 has already been installed, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Click HERE for the service notice
Click HERE for 1Ds MKIII firmware
Click HERE for 1D MKIII firmware
Source:[CanonRumors]
