Canon has released firmware v1.2.0 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

[Canon Rumors Guy]

Canon has released a firmware update for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III.
Firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes:

Enhancements when using Browser Remote:

The image list displayed will be refreshed automatically on the browser.
On the shooting screen of the browser, you can set the movie resolution and a high frame rate.
On the shooting screen of the browser, you can change the movie shooting mode.
On the shooting screen of the browser, Live View will be displayed as soon as you select the movie shooting button.


Enhances Auto Focus (AF) for improved face and eye recognition at greater distances.
Fixes a phenomenon that may occur during viewfinder shooting, in which the shutter may not be released or the camera may not operate in the following settings:

In One-Shot AF mode, when the AF Area Selection Mode is set as Zone AF, Large Zone AF or Automatic Selection AF.
In AI Servo AF, when direct AF point selection is made using the smart...

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[blackcoffee17]

They could have improved the video format / framerate menu, just like on the R5.

 

[landon]

Any news on C70/C50 announcement? This week perhaps? Thanks.

 

[marathonman]

They could have improved the video format / framerate menu, just like on the R5.

Honestly can't believe they didn't take that quick win.

 

[BeenThere]

why does Canon not add the Animal Eye AF to the 1DX Mark III ? I do not understand since the R5 has this feature already.
Therefore the 1 DX Mark III falls behind the R5 for the Wildlife Photographer ;o(((

There will need to be a few good reasons to buy the RX1.

 

[Joules]

why does Canon not add the Animal Eye AF to the 1DX Mark III ? I do not understand since the R5 has this feature already.
Therefore the 1 DX Mark III falls behind the R5 for the Wildlife Photographer ;o(((

They could only add it to the LiveView. And while they may still do it, I think it makes sense to keep the AF quality in the OVF not to far behind LiveView.

 

[arthurbikemad]

Upgraded my Mk3 last night, was shooting the kids in low light with my 35II, tbh I was not blown away by the new eye AF...