Firmware 1.2.1 for the 5D Mark III in the Wild

[sanj]

It's curious why, if they're updating bodies in their Service Centers with this new firmware, they haven't already posted it on their website. I have a big shoot coming up this week, and would have liked to run the camera through its paces with this new code. Oh well.

A very valid point. One can hand off a Beta, but you would not update somebody's software (or firmware) without their consent. In fact if a company updated somebody's software without their consent even if it was released, they could be sued...

That said, I am sure there are new versions are in the wild. There has to be a larger group doing a Beta test before release. If they shifted the date till the end of this month, there has to be a reason to re-validate the working of a fix (or three).

Wondering why you say this. Who would be upset to have a newer/better firmware?
And how are you and your lovely wife?

 

[sanj]

I waited almost 9 months ... so I can wait another 9 days ... No need for me to send it to Canon service center

True unless someone was going on a photo trip just this very day..

 

[eml58]

I waited almost 9 months ... so I can wait another 9 days ... No need for me to send it to Canon service center

Indeed!

"This too shall Pass"

 

[Rienzphotoz]

I waited almost 9 months ... so I can wait another 9 days ... No need for me to send it to Canon service center

True unless someone was going on a photo trip just this very day..

True ... but I wonder how many Canon service centers actually return the camera in 1 day.

 

[rpt]

It's curious why, if they're updating bodies in their Service Centers with this new firmware, they haven't already posted it on their website. I have a big shoot coming up this week, and would have liked to run the camera through its paces with this new code. Oh well.

A very valid point. One can hand off a Beta, but you would not update somebody's software (or firmware) without their consent. In fact if a company updated somebody's software without their consent even if it was released, they could be sued...

That said, I am sure there are new versions are in the wild. There has to be a larger group doing a Beta test before release. If they shifted the date till the end of this month, there has to be a reason to re-validate the working of a fix (or three).

Wondering why you say this. Who would be upset to have a newer/better firmware?
And how are you and your lovely wife?

I'll PM you. Erica and I were talking about you yesterday.

In the software world "newer" is not always "better".

I guess the next time I leave my camera with Canon I will read the fine print carefully

 

[macrodust]

According to the OP over at dpreview who got back his camera with Firmware v1.2.1, the AF points do NOT illuminate...

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

I waited almost 9 months ... so I can wait another 9 days ... No need for me to send it to Canon service center

True unless someone was going on a photo trip just this very day..

....which will be the case for some.
....or perhaps planning to shoot some natural world event where timing matters to within plus or minus 1-2 days and April 30th falls a few days beyond (and which won't occur again for another 365 days, assuming the person is again even in a location where such event happens a year from now).

So I don't see the need to start getting on the people saying they were urgently wanting it or trying to find out if a drive to their local service center could help. Just because 9 days means nothing to you doesn't mean it means nothing to others.

 

[Bosman]

It's curious why, if they're updating bodies in their Service Centers with this new firmware, they haven't already posted it on their website. I have a big shoot coming up this week, and would have liked to run the camera through its paces with this new code. Oh well.

A very valid point. One can hand off a Beta, but you would not update somebody's software (or firmware) without their consent. In fact if a company updated somebody's software without their consent even if it was released, they could be sued...

That said, I am sure there are new versions are in the wild. There has to be a larger group doing a Beta test before release. If they shifted the date till the end of this month, there has to be a reason to re-validate the working of a fix (or three).

Canon always updates firmware when its is sent in.

 

[emko]

It's curious why, if they're updating bodies in their Service Centers with this new firmware, they haven't already posted it on their website. I have a big shoot coming up this week, and would have liked to run the camera through its paces with this new code. Oh well.

A very valid point. One can hand off a Beta, but you would not update somebody's software (or firmware) without their consent. In fact if a company updated somebody's software without their consent even if it was released, they could be sued...

That said, I am sure there are new versions are in the wild. There has to be a larger group doing a Beta test before release. If they shifted the date till the end of this month, there has to be a reason to re-validate the working of a fix (or three).

Canon always updates firmware when its is sent in.

yea someone will sue Canon for giving them the ability to AF at F8.

 

[rpt]

It's curious why, if they're updating bodies in their Service Centers with this new firmware, they haven't already posted it on their website. I have a big shoot coming up this week, and would have liked to run the camera through its paces with this new code. Oh well.

A very valid point. One can hand off a Beta, but you would not update somebody's software (or firmware) without their consent. In fact if a company updated somebody's software without their consent even if it was released, they could be sued...

That said, I am sure there are new versions are in the wild. There has to be a larger group doing a Beta test before release. If they shifted the date till the end of this month, there has to be a reason to re-validate the working of a fix (or three).

Canon always updates firmware when its is sent in.

yea someone will sue Canon for giving them the ability to AF at F8.

I asked for that didn't I.

 

[sanj]

It's curious why, if they're updating bodies in their Service Centers with this new firmware, they haven't already posted it on their website. I have a big shoot coming up this week, and would have liked to run the camera through its paces with this new code. Oh well.

A very valid point. One can hand off a Beta, but you would not update somebody's software (or firmware) without their consent. In fact if a company updated somebody's software without their consent even if it was released, they could be sued...

That said, I am sure there are new versions are in the wild. There has to be a larger group doing a Beta test before release. If they shifted the date till the end of this month, there has to be a reason to re-validate the working of a fix (or three).

Canon always updates firmware when its is sent in.

yea someone will sue Canon for giving them the ability to AF at F8.

I asked for that didn't I.

Burst out laughing

 

[verysimplejason]

Have they fixed the AF issue when using assist beam? Can someone please confirm? Thanks!

 

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<p><strong>5D Mark III’s running the new firmware


</strong>We’ve received <a href=\"http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/51317926\" target=\"_blank\">various reports</a> that EOS 5D Mark III’s that have come back from Canon service in the last week are running firmware 1.2.1.</p>
<p>So I guess if you can’t wait until the 30th of April, you can drop your camera off to Canon!</p>
<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">c</span>r</strong></p>

Is there any proof of this, or is it just "various reports" ?

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Have they fixed the AF issue when using assist beam? Can someone please confirm? Thanks!

AFAIK, the following is what they are updating:

✔ Uncompressed HDMI Output Support
When shooting video, HDMI Output makes possible the recording of high-definition uncompressed video data (YCbCr 4:2:2, 8 bit) from the EOS 5D Mark III to an external recorder via the camera’s HDMI terminal.

✔ This enhanced capability facilitates the editing of video data with minimal image degradation for greater on-site workflow efficiency during motion picture and video productions.

✔ Video being captured can be displayed on an external monitor, enabling real-time, on-site monitoring of high-definition video during shooting.

✔ Improved AF Functionality – Even when the EOS 5D Mark III is equipped with an extender and lens making possible a maximum aperture of f/8, the firmware update supports AF employing the camera’s central cross-type points (currently compatible with maximum apertures up to f/5.6).

✔ This firmware update will allow users to take advantage of AF when shooting distant subjects, benefitting sports and nature photographers, particularly when using telephoto lenses.

Word on the street is that "Canon 5D Mark III firmware update will also come packed with several bug fixes. One of them will allow the camera to focus faster when using the Speedlight AF Assist Beam, while other details remain unknown for now".

 

[digital paradise]

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer?pageKeyCode=prdAdvDetail&docId=0901e024807f5f70

 

[westr70]

I just got my camera back from the Irvine Service Center today, 4/25/13, and it still had the same firmware in it........1.1.3. I sent it in for sensor cleaning and asked them to update the sensor and they said they would do it...... I didn't write it in the service request though.

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

OK I was an idiot. Yes! It does deliver full-size clean HDMI out! You need to hit INFO a bunch of times while in video mode to bring up a special full size mode! Thank god.

 

[rpt]

I just got my camera back from the Irvine Service Center today, 4/25/13, and it still had the same firmware in it........1.1.3. I sent it in for sensor cleaning and asked them to update the sensor and they said they would do it...... I didn't write it in the service request though.

Not surprised.

I believe that even if you did, they would not load it unless it was "released". But then that is just my opinion...

 

[Krob78]

All the same, think I'll wait..

 

[rpt]

All the same, think I'll wait..

Just a few more days...