New Canon EOS-1D X Firmware Released (center cross-type AF at f/8, and more)

New Canon EOS-1D X Firmware Released

A new Canon EOS-1D X firmware (rel. 1.1.1) has been released. Among the fixes and new features, two stand out and one of them answers a diffuse user complaint:

  • Center auto-focus is cross-type down to f/8 (was f/5.6 with previous firmware)
  • AF points are now shown in red when in AI servo mode

The firmware and an updated manual can be downloaded (click here) from the EOS-1D X page. The product advisory:

Details
Firmware Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

1. Enables the center AF point to autofocus when the camera is used with lens/extender
combinations whose combined maximum aperture is f/8 (f/5.6 without the firmware
update).
* Please see the “Lenses and Usable AF points” section of the revised instruction manual
for more details on the lens & camera combinations.
2. Displays the viewfinder information (such as the AF frames, grid, etc.) in red during
autofocusing in AI Servo AF.
* When shooting in dark environments during AI Servo AF, the AF points can be easily
confirmed.
* During AI Servo AF, the viewfinder will be lit intermittently, not continuously.
3. Corrects a phenomenon in which the metering value of the AE sensor becomes incorrect and the captured images become pitch-black depending on the timing of lens attachment and/or detachment.
4. Fixes a phenomenon in which Err 70 may occur during AEB shooting.
5. Corrects errors in the Arabic menu.
6. Fixes a phenomenon in which the firmware of the lenses cannot be updated normally.

Firmware Version 1.1.1 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.6. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. The firmware update takes approximately seven minutes.

When updating the firmware of your camera, please first go over the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware.

The instruction manual has been revised consistent with the changes outlined in items 1 and 2 listed above. Users are asked to download both the latest firmware and the instruction manual from our Web site.

Canon EOS-1D X price and availability check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA [via Canon USA]

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Canon EOS M Shipping In The USA Delayed To End Of October?

Canon EOS M shipping in the USA delayed to end of October? Yesterday we reported that Adorama and B&H were about to start shipping the Canon EOS M yesterday, October 15th. Today fstoppers reports that they

[…] just received word from B&H that the Canon EOS M, which was expected to ship yesterday, was delayed until October 31. No word on why as of yet, but for those of you expecting the review from us or to pick one up for yourself, you’ll have to wait a bit longer.

Canon EOS M price and availability check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

Canon Product Advisory: WFT-E7B Wireless File Transmitter Rubber Part Is Discolouring (Update)

Canon Product Advisory: WFT-E7B Wireless File Transmitter Rubber Part Is Discoloring

Update: The advisory showed up on Canon USA’s site too. I changed the machine translated text,

Canon Product Advisory: WFT-E7B Wireless File Transmitter rubber part is discolouring. The product advisory come from Canon Japan (translated). The rubber top of the Canon WFT-E7B Wireless Transmitter is loosing colour. This is not the first time Canon has problems with rubber parts. The machine translated advisory:

Phenomenon

The exterior rubber part on some Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7A units may change color (turn white) after a short period of time. Canon USA will replace those rubber parts at no charge to the customer.

Affected Product
The rubber on the top surface of some WFT-E7A units produced in certain lots from April 9 through July 13 may turn white after a short period of time. We have determined after inquiry with the rubber manufacturer and analysis, that the white substance is zinc bis (N,N’-dimethyldithiocarbamate).

Zinc bis is not used in the production of this product. However, the quantity of rubber accelerator used in the affected production lots was slightly higher than usual. As a result the rubber surface may turn white due to a chemical reaction with the rubber accelerator and other substances. High temperature and high humidity may contribute to this condition. Zinc bis (N,N’-dimethyldithiocarbamate), which becomes deposited on the rubber surface, is created as a result of this chemical reaction.

Only certain batches are affected. You can easily check if yours is also affected by checking the serial number: Affected product items have a digit of “1” at the fifth position from the left and the first two left-most digits in the 03-06 range.

Only certain WFT-E7A wireless file transmitter units
produced between April 9 and July 13, 2012 are affected.
If the first two digits of the serial number are “03” through “06” and the fifth digit is “1”, the unit is affected.
03xx1xxxxx, 04xx1xxxxx, 05xx1xxxxx, 06xx1xxxxx  ([x] represents any optional number. )

Canon Product Advisory: WFT-E7B Wireless File Transmitter rubber part is discolouring

If you have one of these transmitters Canon will repair it for free:

Free Repair
Canon USA will replace the rubber part of the affected wireless file transmitters free of charge at our service centers.

We anticipate that our free repair service will start in late October or early November.

Caution on Use
The amount of zinc bis detected during our testing was minimal. Although Canon has not received any reports of injury or allergic reactions regarding this product, it is possible for zinc bis, in the small amount found in the rubber surface of affected units, to cause allergic reactions, such as a rash, when it comes in contact with skin of sensitive persons. In addition, if eyes are rubbed after contact with the substance, symptoms such as red eyes may develop.

As a precautionary measure, thoroughly wash your hands with water if they have come in contact with the rubber surface that has turned white. If any medical symptoms develop, please consult your physician immediately.

Contact Information For Inquiries
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.

Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc

Contact Information for Inquiries

Canon Customer Support Center

Phone:

1-855-214-3277

1-800-652-2666

TDD:

1-866-251-3752

Email:

[email protected]

For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support

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