New AF fix and Firmware Update for Canon EOS 1D and 1Ds Mark III

Canon announced a new AF fix for the Canon EOS 1D and 1Ds Mark III cameras that does require sending the camera body in to Canon. Information on this new fix can be found here.

Additionally, Canon has a fix for the err99 warning that some users might be experiencing.

Finally, Canon has released new firmware for the Canon flagships, version 1.2.5 addresses:

1. Corrects a phenomenon associated with image display during Live View shooting. Corrects a phenomenon in which a displayed image becomes pitch-black if it is zoomed in during Live View shooting.
2. Improves reliability of USB communication. Corrects a phenomenon in which “busy” may continue to appear on the camera, if the USB cable is disconnected during USB communication.
3. Changes the error indications that are displayed on the camera. In previous firmware, if an error is detected “Err 99″ is displayed on the camera in most cases.
4. adds new error codes.

Firmware updates: 1D Mark III | 1Ds Mark III

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