Archive for: EOS 5D Mark III
Official Service Advisory Notice
This service notification e-mail contains important information about your EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR/EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera. Please note that product service announcement e-mails contain advisory or informational content that may be critical to the proper operation of your product, including safety, update, and instructional messages. Please carefully review the information in this e-mail as it relates to your Canon product.
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Affected Products
- EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera
- EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera
Details
Depending upon the shooting conditions, it may take slightly longer for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X digital SLR cameras to acquire focus when using the Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam, compared with that of the EOS 5D Mark II and EOS-1D Mark IV digital SLR cameras using the Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam.
We are developing a solution to enhance the focusing feature for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X and plan to release a firmware update based on following estimated schedule:
- EOS 5D Mark III: (estimated) Late April, 2013
- EOS-1D X: (estimated) Late May, 2013
Support
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III $3149 | Canon EOS-1D X $6728
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First spec list in a long time
We received our first spec list for a Canon EOS 7D Mark II (we’re calling it that for now) from a known source in a while this weekend. Most people are now saying that this camera is probably being announced at the end of summer, with availability almost right away like the EOS 5D Mark III.
It was also mentioned that their could be as many as 3 prototype configurations of the camera out there, and this one of them.
Specifications
- 24.1mp APS-C Sensor
- Dual DIGIC V
- 10fps
- Dual Memory Card Slots (Unknown configuration)
- 61 AF Points (I wonder if we’ll get red focus points in AIS?)
- 3.2″ LCD
- Build quality like 5D3
- GPS & Wifi
- $2199 ($500 more than the 7D at launch, I’d like to see such a camera come in under $2000)
- ISO Performance to get close to the 5D3
- “Lots of video features”
As we’ve been told before, this camera will basically be a mini EOS-1D X, and with that, comes a price increase. It was also stressed that about the only spec that may change is the sensor, as they have a few APS-C sensors available. I wonder about the megapixel count, though if Canon gets back to making industry leading sensors, I have no doubt 24mp could be a real winner.
Canon EOS 7D $1199 at BuyDig.com
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From BuyDig
BuyDig has the following deals on Canon gear.
BuyDig is currently showing as the cheapest authorized dealers for Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon bodies. There is currently no information about new Canon USA rebates, so these may be the best prices for a while. You may need to add the item to your cart to see the sale price and extras.
Canon EOS 6D Body $1879
Free Stuff Included: Canon bag, Adobe Elements 11 & USA Shipping)
Canon EOS 6D w/24-105 f/4L IS $2449
Free Stuff Included: Canon bag, Adobe Elements 11 & USA Shipping)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body $2999
Free Stuff Included: Memory Card & USA Shipping
Canon EOS 5D Mark III w/24-105 f/4L IS $3499
Free Stuff Included: Memory Card & USA Shipping
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens $319
Free USA shipping
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A new EOS-1 body in 2014
The latest we and others are hearing is that a large megapixel camera from Canon won’t be coming until 2014. This coincides with information that Canon would be releasing 3 DSLRs in 2013 and none of them outside of the APC-S segment.
Prototype cameras with sensors beyond 40mp do exist and are in the hands of very exclusive testers. However, we’re also told that a few lenses in the lineup will need updating before a large megapixel camera hits the market for Canon. No specific lens was mentioned, but I would imagine a full frame ultra wide zoom is one of those lenses.
From the same source as above, 4 new EF lenses will be coming in 2013.
Canon’s announcement date for a new EOS-1 may be dependant on when Nikon announces the rumoured 36mp D4x, Nikon cannot have two such cameras on the market while Canon remains quiet in my opinion.
EOS 5D X?
A faster update? One suggestion from a known source is that Canon has loose plans to replace and/or update the EOS 5D Mark III quicker than the previous iterations. Could we see one some time in 2014? I would think a direct replacement would be unlikely, however a small, high performance & higher megapixel DSLR would probably have a place in the market.
*Notice how I didn’t say “EOS-3D :)”
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New firmware coming
Canon has posted a article in their forum indicating that a firmware fix for the 5D Mark III and the 1dx is being tested to speed up autofocus when using the AF assist liight on a Canon Speedlight. Many users have noted that focus is slow to be achieved compared with older models. A quote from their post is given below.
“Canon has confirmed that, depending upon the shooting conditions, it may take slightly longer for the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X digital SLR cameras to acquire focus when using the Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam, compared with that of the EOS 5D Mark II and 1dx digital SLR cameras using the Speedlite’s AF Assist Beam. We are developing a firmware update to enhance the focusing feature for the EOS 5D Mark III and the EOS-1D X. The schedule for release of this firmware update will be announced shortly.”
http://forums.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS/5D3-AF-assist-beam-slower-focus/m-p/13107#M1450
From eBay UK
I’m told this is a great deal in the UK for an EOS 5D Mark III w/24-105 f/4L IS kit at £2499. A few people have bought from these guys and give a glowing review.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III w/24-105 f/4L IS Kit for £2499
Thanks Richard
From BigValueInc
Again, Big Value Inc is selling the Canon EOS 5D Mark III body for $2599 including shipping within the United States.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2599 via eBay (Save $400)
About Big Value Inc Sales
We have received word that some people are getting grey market cameras from previous sales. While I have known grey market cameras to still be covered under warranty, I can’t guarantee that to be the case for everyone. Canon Rumors has never received a single complaint about Big Value Inc, however I think it’s still important to share this information.
From Get It Digital
You can also get the 5D Mark III body from Getitdigital via eBay for $2799. These folks have near perfect feedback.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III for $2799 via eBay (Save $200)
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Via eBay
BigValueInc is selling the Canon EOS 5D Mark III body for $2599 via eBay, quantity is limited. Free shipping within the USA.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body for $2599
Warranty Information
It has been asked a lot as to whether or not these cameras have a warranty that Canon will honour. The simple answer is yes, these cameras have a full one year Canon USA warranty.
Unofficial Price Drop?
It seems B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon have all dropped the price of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III body to $2999. You can see the price if you add to cart at all 3 stores.
EOS 5D Mark III $2999 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama
It looks like the lawyers have figured out a way to skirt the terms of MMAP pricing. :)
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From Magic Lantern
A busy week for the folks at Magic Lantern. First they hack the EOS-M, now they have made available the alpha 3 version of the 5D Mark III firmware.
The following feature detail is from a1ex from the Magic Lantern team
The most important change is a card test executed at startup. My 16GB (Kingston 266x) card has problems, and I’m trying to diagnose the issue: maybe it’s just my card, or maybe it’s related to this. If the test fails on your camera, please report.
There are also a few handy tweaks:
- Histogram and waveform moved to bottom
- New experimental display for focus peaking (extreme sharpness)
- 16:9 bars for anamorphic preview
- Focus box moves faster (not yet customizable)
- After taking a picture and pressing Zoom In right away, you can scroll through pictures
- Saturation boost when adjusting white balance
- Warnings for bad settings (e.g. if you set picture quality to JPEG instead of RAW by mistake)
- Dim the red LED while recording (make it less distracting)
Download Alpha 3 for the 5D Mark III | Visit Magic Lantern
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