EOS-1D X and EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens, both delayed

Canon UK released a press release where it says that both the EOS-1D X and the new EF 24-70mm F2.8L will be delayed to June-July. No reason is given for the delay, except that there is a delay of the start of mass production. Canon USA confirmed the delay.

Updated sales start dates for the EOS-1D X and EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens

London, UK, 12 April 2012 – Canon would like to advise of updated sales start dates for the previously announced EOS-1D X and EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens, due to a delay to the start of mass production. The EOS-1D X will now be available to buy from mid-June 2012, and the EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens from early-July.

We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to customers.

Does the EOS 5D Mark III have a light-leaking problem?

This is an issue that is heavily discusses in forums and on the web. People are reporting that their 5D Mark III’s are leaking light through the LCD panel on the top of the camera body. The leak seems to affect metering. There is a way to test if your body has the problem: put the cap on the body and cover the viewfinder, then put the cam in “P” mode at ISO 800 and turn on the LCD backlight. If the leak is present, the shutter speed will change after having turned on the backlight. Unfortunately there is more. The same issue seems to show up if a flashlight is firing on top of the LCD panel. And finally: there is also some people reporting that direct sunlight or strong light coming from top to down is also affecting the metering. I have two videos explaining the issue.

The test procedure summarized:

  • Remove lens and place the body cap on the camera
  • Apply the viewfinder cover on the viewfinder (to block any light from entering the camera)
  • Set ISO to 800 and camera mode to “P” (should set a shutter speed of approx. 10 sec)
  • Either turn on a flashlight near the top LCD panel or turn on the backlight for the top LCD panel
  • If light-leaking is present, the shutter speed will change to 5-8 seconds

Here the videos…

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