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Canon logo. Canon releases firmware updates for both Mark III dSLRs
By Zig Weidelich, The Imaging Resource
(Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 08:03 EDT)

Canon has released firmware version 1.1.2 for the EOS-1Ds Mark III digital SLR, as well as firmware version 1.2.3 for the EOS-1D Mark III digital SLR. Available now via Canon Japan's website, the updates incorporate a number of new features and improvements.

EOS-1Ds Mark III:
This firmware update (Version 1.1.2) incorporates the following improvements.

  1. Includes the following new features that were frequently requested by customers to the new firmware.
    • Direct selection of AF points by the Multi-controller is added to C.Fn III-9.
    • Alternate access to Exposure compensation is added to C.Fn IV-3.
  2. Improves the stability of AF accuracy in AI servo AF when shooting extremely low-contrast subjects.

The Version 1.1.2 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.6. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Visit the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III firmware download page for the download and instructions.


EOS-1D Mark III:
This firmware update (Version 1.2.3) incorporates the following improvements.

  1. Includes the following new features that were frequently requested by customers to the new firmware.
    • Direct selection of AF points by the Multi-controller is added to C.Fn III-9.
    • Alternate access to Exposure compensation is added to C.Fn IV-3.
    • With the camera's External Speedlite control menu, Flash function settings can be used to set the Wireless setting and Zoom.
  2. Improves the stability of AF accuracy in AI servo AF when shooting extremely low-contrast subjects.

The Version 1.2.3 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.3. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.2.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Visit the Canon EOS-1D Mark III firmware download page for the download and instructions.

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