April 2013 firmware update for EOS 5D Mark III

[compupix]

Adorama's website is saying that "a firmware update for EOS 5D Mark III is scheduled to be available in April 2013." What are the rumors for the forthcoming update?

 

[Loswr]

No need for rumors. This was covered in an actual announcement from Canon. The big points are uncompressed HDMI out and f/8 AF capability. Here's Canon's press release.

 

[compupix]

Thanks neuroanatomist.

 

[dlleno]

maybe they will include other goodies too, like 6fps with less than 50% battery and support for the AF assist beam when using flash in low light.

 

[Daniel Flather]

Af @f8 eh? Now I NEED a 600/4 and a 2xTC.

 

[Loswr]

Af @f8 eh? Now I NEED a 600/4 and a 2xTC.

I ordered the 2xIII the day they announced the 1D X firmware update.

 

[sparda79]

6fps with less than 50% battery

Really? There's a restriction when the battery is < 50%?

 

[dlleno]

yes. background reading here

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=11224.0