New 1DX firmware info by Fred Miranda site member

[wtlloyd]

Alright you mugs, remember you read it here first!

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1344561

 

[lintoni]

Alright you mugs, remember you read it here first!

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1344561

Hmm, they didn't mention firmware 1.3.3 for the 5D3 is available from the same place.
(Actually, a forum member there beat me and posted about the 5D3 in a post to the thread)

http://www.cla.canon.com/cla/en/consumer/products/cameras/eos_cameras/eos_5d_mark_iii#driversAndSoftwareTab

For the 5D3:

Changes Firmware Version 1.3.3 incorporates the following improvement and fix. 1. Improves the AF controllability when shooting in Live View mode with a wide-angle lens (fixed focal length or zoom). 2. Corrects some incorrect indications on the "English" and "Russian" menu screens. Firmware Version 1.3.3 is for cameras with Firmware Version 1.2.3 or earlier. If your camera's firmware is already Version 1.3.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware. When updating the firmware of your camera, please first review the instructions thoroughly before downloading. Note: Once the EOS 5D Mark III camera is updated to Version 1.3.3, it cannot be restored to a previous firmware version (Version 1.0.7 through 1.2.3).

 

[mackguyver]

Very interesting, and I haven't experienced any of these issues, but I wonder what #1 is all about:

1. Improves the AF controllability when shooting in Live View mode with a wide-angle lens (fixed focal length or zoom).

Will they finally fix the cursor (whatever it's called) from snapping back to the middle when you reach the edge of the LV focus area? That's been a pet peeve of mine forever.

 

[wockawocka]

And I was so excited for the eventual release too

 

[raptor3x]

Note: Once the EOS 5D Mark III camera is updated to Version 1.3.3, it cannot be restored to a previous firmware version (Version 1.0.7 through 1.2.3).

IIRC they said the same thing about 1.2.3 but there's no issue with reverting back if you have the older firmware.

 

[arjay]

Alright you mugs, remember you read it here first!

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1344561

Hmm, they didn't mention firmware 1.3.3 for the 5D3 is available from the same place.
(Actually, a forum member there beat me and posted about the 5D3 in a post to the thread)

http://www.cla.canon.com/cla/en/consumer/products/cameras/eos_cameras/eos_5d_mark_iii#driversAndSoftwareTab

For the 5D3:

Changes Firmware Version 1.3.3 incorporates the following improvement and fix. 1. Improves the AF controllability when shooting in Live View mode with a wide-angle lens (fixed focal length or zoom). 2. Corrects some incorrect indications on the "English" and "Russian" menu screens. Firmware Version 1.3.3 is for cameras with Firmware Version 1.2.3 or earlier. If your camera's firmware is already Version 1.3.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware. When updating the firmware of your camera, please first review the instructions thoroughly before downloading. Note: Once the EOS 5D Mark III camera is updated to Version 1.3.3, it cannot be restored to a previous firmware version (Version 1.0.7 through 1.2.3).

On this site, it indicates the release date as 1/29/15 which is *tomorrow*, probably we will see it in other places once it is "released"

 

[lintoni]

Note: Once the EOS 5D Mark III camera is updated to Version 1.3.3, it cannot be restored to a previous firmware version (Version 1.0.7 through 1.2.3).

IIRC they said the same thing about 1.2.3 but there's no issue with reverting back if you have the older firmware.

Correct.

And the Magic Lantern user who initially had trouble 'downgrading‘ his new 5D3 (that arrived with 1.3.3) to 1.2.3 managed to do so, using EOS Utility.

 

[mackguyver]

The updates are both up - the leak was correct. No info on exactly what #1 does. I'm in no rush to update my firmware - will let the guinea pigs go first