*UPDATE* Canon EOS-1D X Firmware Update Addresses f/8 & Red AF Points in AI Servo

[Drizzt321]

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Yes, there's no reason why the 5D3 can't have the same..BUT i highly doubt Canon will do it for the 5D3..that way if you REALLY want it, you gotta buy a 1DX…smart marketing from Canon i must say..

possilby on the f/8 side of things you may be right. but not for the red AF points...as that's a work around to correct something that is clearly an issue for many photographers.

Unfortunately you're probably right on the f/8 AF side, people will still have to keep doing the work-arounds. For the red AF points, they better bring that to the 5d3. Target market is wedding & others who shoot in dim lighting. The 5d3 is a prime choice for many of them.

 

[rpt]

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Hopefully they will get this out for the 5DIII as well.

+1 for the 5DIII. Urgently needed. This has been a feature on every EOS body up to the 5DIII and 1DX, so I don't think they will make it a "premium" feature exclusive to the 1DX. I hope there is no technical problem with implementing it on the 5DIII.

+1000
More for the f8 AF. My need that is...

 

[Sitting Elf]

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If I'm reading this right, I will now be able to extend my EF100-400 f/5.6 with a 1.4 extender, giving me effective 560mm at f/8... AND will now autofocus on my 1DX???

Is this right?

 

[AprilForever]

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Indeed. Now, may the 7D mark II do the same...

 

[tron]

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Oh Yes! and.. Oh No! I have a 5DIII and I am getting impatient already ...

 

[facedodge]

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Obviously, there are a lot of 5D3 users reading this website... I am one more...

Tell you what though, I'd trade exposure compensation with Auto ISO for Red illuminated AF points.

I've already become accustomed to the work around by hitting the M-Fn button when I lose the point.

 

[AvTvM]

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i want it for my 7D as well. Both features, f/8 cross-type center AF and red-lit AF-üpoints in servo AF.

Come on Canon, its only firmware .. dole it out. And make it quick!

 

[tron]

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Finally, a thread that unites us all ;D

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

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Thank you Canon.
But makes me wonder why this was not provided initially.
Beter late than never...

+1.

I literally almost bought the Kenko 1.4x yesterday, to try out with the 100-400mm for those times when I can't bring the 600/4 II. Now that the Canon 1.4xIII will soon give me AF, I've just ordered the 2xIII (to replace my 2xII) for use with the 600/4 II.

Side note - the Kenko remains a viable option for those with a 70-300 L, which is physically incompatible with the Canon TCs.

My Kenko 1.4X TC is still within the return window, but I'll keep it. As noted, it works at f/8 with many lenses that do not accept a canon TC, and even focuses at f/8 with my old 10D!
I do hope they release a similar fix for the 5D MK III, but they will likely delay, if only to find out about any bugs once a large number of users have the firmware.

 

[mrsfotografie]

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+1 on 5D3 getting the red.

I don't think Canon will 'premiumize' this and withhold it from the 5D3. It's a clear miss on a pro body, and people will clearly not pay 2x the 5D3 price to get red AF points. I'm confident this will be rolled out to 5D3 as well.

My only fear is that they haven't released it at the same time because the difference in the extra processor for 1DX allows for recalculating exposures with the red AF point. Hoping someone with more technical knowledge can allay my fears.

I don't think that's an issue as the metering still takes place with the AF points off:

To preserve exposure-metering accuracy, illumination is intermittent, not continuous.

 

[RLPhoto]

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Now nikon no longer has the F/8 AF advantage anymore. 8)

 

[EYEONE]

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It is possible to see f/8 AF for the 5D3 considering the D800 has it.

I hope to see a 4K firmware for the 1DX soon. The 1DC is identical internally to a 1DX.

Why on earth would they do that? :

 

[Erik S. Klein]

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I'm anxiously awaiting this update. TBH I don't really have an issue with F8 autofocus although I'm happy it's fixed for those who do. I also didn't really suffer from the AF point color issue but I will change to bright red when I can.

But I did report a couple of minor bugs to Canon and I want to see if those were addressed this time around...

 

[Loswr]

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If I'm reading this right, I will now be able to extend my EF100-400 f/5.6 with a 1.4 extender, giving me effective 560mm at f/8... AND will now autofocus on my 1DX???

Is this right?

That's correct - and I'll be using it that way. Plus, my 600/4 II will now AF with the 2x extender, and from the TDP ISO 12233 charts, the 600 II + 2xIII gives IQ a little better than the 800/5.6 + 1.4xIII, plus it's a little longer (1200mm vs. 1120mm).

All around, I'm a happy camper.

Now nikon no longer has the F/8 AF advantage anymore. 8)

They still have many more AF points available with an f/8 lens. Just sayin'.



Note that the press release was available this morning, but it has now been pulled from the Canon USA Press Releases page, and the firmware link is still not active.

Seems like this was not ready for release from embargo yet (maybe planned for announcement closer to PhotoPlus?), and someone goofed and let it slip out early (or it was an intentional leak).

Still, this means we should see it sometime soon. Later today, or if not, in a few days.

 

[Bombsight]

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YES!!!!!

 

[bkorcel]

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Still waiting for the port to the 5DIII. Sigh! Time to call Canon again and rattle their cage a bit.

 

[tron]

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Now nikon no longer has the F/8 AF advantage anymore. 8)

Well, D4 and D800 already have F/8 AF . We'll see about Canon (1Dx only or both 1Dx and 5DIII)

 

[tron]

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Canon 5DIII is a very new camera. We have hope... :

 

[jrista]

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Well, it's good to hear they finally added f/8 support. It is nice that AF Expansion mode will work around the center f/8 AF point as well. Not quite as good as Nikon's 51pt f/8 AF option, but a step in the right direction. I hope the 5D III gets the same improvements...would only be minimally competitive.

 

[Loswr]

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Not quite as good as Nikon's 51pt f/8 AF option

Erm, you mean 15pt f/8, don't you? Sure, one f/8 cross-type point with 4 surrounding single-line f/8 points isn't as good as three full columns of cross points, but let's not inflate Nikon's system, mmmm'k?