Somebody else confirms it in the thread, as well. (Not sure why the *navy* would know first, but the confirmation is from Italy). Also, a few days ago, somebody posted a rumor from a spanish site saying about the same thing.
I hope, they will enable the joystick to choose the AF point with the new FW. Now, that would be really sweet! What AF issues do they have to fix anyway ?
Somebody else confirms it in the thread, as well. (Not sure why the *navy* would know first, but the confirmation is from Italy). Also, a few days ago, somebody posted a rumor from a spanish site saying about the same thing.
It probably sets the AF at infinity for naval purposes.
AGeoJO wrote:
What AF issues do they have to fix anyway ?
I'm not sure.
I finally got to try mine in bright sunlight (though not that warm) a few weekends ago.
Didn't notice the camera being any worse than the 1D-2, really (which doesn't mean that it didn't miss shots, for sure).
About the only real difference I noticed was that the 1D-3 seemed to have a lot harder time ACHIEVING focus with a busy background in AI-Servo when tracking. But if I'd already acquired focus before the bird flew into a busy background, it did OK maintaining focus. As long as I could keep the camera on the bird, that is.
Here's one I'm particularly proud of (500/4 IS + 1.4x TC) . . . 100% crop.
I have just spoken to my Canon Pro Dealer in the U.K. who said he had received this email from Canon U.K. today (apologies for "copy & paste", I could not attache the Wordpad document):
Canon (UK) Ltd
Woodhatch
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 8BF
29 April, 2008
Dear Business Partner,
RE: New firmware update for EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III
On 30 April, Canon Europe N.V. will release a firmware update which further improves the AF performance of the EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III under certain shooting conditions and adds new features for custom functions. Top professional photographers, working in extremely challenging conditions gave us the feedback that led to these improvements.
New shipping information with regards to the cameras including the new firmware update is expected to be available to you shortly. The boxes will include a leaflet providing information on the firmware update plus new features for custom functions.
Please be informed that users, as always, easily have access to the firmware update via the technical support site on the Canon website or via HYPERLINK "http://www.canon.com/eos-d/index.html" http://www.canon.com/eos-d/index.html.
Canon will continue to listen to feedback from our customers and spares no effort to give its products the highest possible performance.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate in contacting your Canon Account Manager.
Colin Key wrote:
I have just spoken to my Canon Pro Dealer in the U.K. who said he had received this email from Canon U.K. today (apologies for "copy & paste", I could not attache the Wordpad document):
Canon (UK) Ltd
Woodhatch
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 8BF
29 April, 2008
Dear Business Partner,
RE: New firmware update for EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III
On 30 April, Canon Europe N.V. will release a firmware update which further improves the AF performance of the EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III under certain shooting conditions and adds new features for custom functions. Top professional photographers, working in extremely challenging conditions gave us the feedback that led to these improvements.
New shipping information with regards to the cameras including the new firmware update is expected to be available to you shortly. The boxes will include a leaflet providing information on the firmware update plus new features for custom functions.
Please be informed that users, as always, easily have access to the firmware update via the technical support site on the Canon website or via HYPERLINK "http://www.canon.com/eos-d/index.html" http://www.canon.com/eos-d/index.html.
Canon will continue to listen to feedback from our customers and spares no effort to give its products the highest possible performance.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate in contacting your Canon Account Manager.
AGeoJO wrote:
I hope, they will enable the joystick to choose the AF point with the new FW. Now, that would be really sweet! What AF issues do they have to fix anyway ?
Joshua, I hope they disable the AF as well, it can choose between 45 and single, only problem is when held it try's to focus as well. we don't need that
Good news, I hope
Edited by 72chevelle454 on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:38 AM GMT
Somebody else confirms it in the thread, as well. (Not sure why the *navy* would know first, but the confirmation is from Italy). Also, a few days ago, somebody posted a rumor from a spanish site saying about the same thing.
Here is my post a few days ago from a Spanish website.
Colin Key wrote:
I wonder why this Spanish website seems to be privileged with this information and everyone else is saying nothing - seems very odd to me.
Colin
This could be a holdover from pre-internet days. In the "dark ages", companies often tested products in small, somewhat isolated markets. If the test went bad, nobody else would hear about it. Face it, if it were not for the internet, we would not be aware of this story.
Today, you can't get away with that. The internet is everywhere and move stories like this much faster. That is why many things are labeled as rumor. They pop up so fast, even the company invovled is not able to stay ahead of it. An interesting social phenomenon.
Canon might still not understand how quickly this information travels.
nathanlake wrote:
Face it, if it were not for the internet, we would not be aware of this story.
Oh yes we would. I got this information from my dealer by telephone at lunchtime today (while I was making a telephone order and confirming my CC details) and he volountairily said that he had received the email from Canon UK about the new firmware for the 1D Mk III and 1DsMkIII and, while we were speaking on the phone, sent me a copy via email.
I just wonder why this Spanish outfit has the info and people like Chuck "dooh-dah" (Canon USA) has said nothing.
Canon "Global" seems to be in a total "effing" mess.
Somebody else confirms it in the thread, as well. (Not sure why the *navy* would know first, but the confirmation is from Italy). Also, a few days ago, somebody posted a rumor from a spanish site saying about the same thing.
I would guess that any organization that bought a lot of 1DMIII bodies would be informed of this release. It just so happens that someone in the Navy talked about it.
Colin Key wrote:
Oh yes we would. I got this information from my dealer by telephone at lunchtime today (while I was making a telephone order and confirming my CC details) and he volountairily said that he had received the email from Canon UK about the new firmware for the 1D Mk III and 1DsMkIII and, while we were speaking on the phone, sent me a copy via email.
I just wonder why this Spanish outfit has the info and people like Chuck "dooh-dah" (Canon USA) has said nothing.
Canon "Global" seems to be in a total "effing" mess.
Colin
The dealer was informed via EMAIL? I rest my case. As for Chuck. He might not be authorzed to talk about it yet. That is what happens when you get just so close to the source.
nathanlake wrote:
The dealer was informed via EMAIL? I rest my case. As for Chuck. He might not be authorzed to talk about it yet. That is what happens when you get just so close to the source.
Sorry, forgot that you are still using "carrier pigeons" over there. As to Chuck, I think his problem is that he is too close to the sauce.
