Update – New Firmware For Canon EOS-1D X Underway?

New Firmware For Canon EOS-1D X Underway?
Image credit: dslr-forum.de

Specs of the firmware 1.2.1 showed up at Canon Rumors. See at the end of the post.

Danke/thank you Heinz!

This comes from a discussion on dslr-forum.de. A user sent in his [shoplink 4119]Canon EOS-1D X (price & specs)[/shoplink] (to CPS) and got it back with a new firmware version, that's 1.2.1 (1.1.1 is the current official version). Then he called Canon service and was told it is a firmware version that is reserved to service and that there are no information about it in the Internet. It delivers some fixes and overall improvements. There are no major changes and minimal difference to release 1.1.1. At least the user who sent in the EOS-1D X has not noticed any changes so far.

The EOS-1D X was sent in for the purpose of fine-tuning the auto focus (he sent in the 1D X and the [shoplink 8658]EF 70-200 2.8 IS II[/shoplink], 1.4x III and 2.0x III extenders). AF is much more snappy now, he writes, but that's plausibly due to the fine-tuned AF.

Here the specs as they are reported on CR:

Canon EOS-1D X Firmware 1.2.1

Release of New Firmware Version 1.2.1, firmware incorporating disablement (operational error prevention) of the Image Size selection button

We are releasing firmware version 1.2.1 for EOS -1D X for service prior to the Web announcement. We are planning to make this firmware available on the Web for download in mid-January 2013.

This firmware update is to improve operational function in response from several professional

photographers that the Image Selection button was pressed without realizing and the image size had been changed. Also, this firmware incorporates quality issue fixes that have been reported from the market.

1. Details of Functional Improvements and Fixes

1-1. The function to disable the Image Size selection button is added.

1-2. Fixes Err 70 and Err 80 which may occur depending on the camera settings, shooting scenes, or the timing of releases. Also, some complained camera freeze when Err 80 occurred.

The above mentioned (1-2) phenomenon occur in very rare instances. In addition with the firmware update for 1-1, the fixes for these phenomena have been incorporated.

a) Err 70

In customization of operational buttons, there were errors in operational program for the exposure level display in the viewfinder when the Main Dial is set to change the aperture value in Manual mode, and may cause Err 70.

b) Err 80

Err 80 may occur depending on the distance to the subject, shooting scenes, or the timing of metering.

This phenomenon occurs in very rare instances due to the error in operational program for metering when shooting a subject at a distance with telephoto lenses with focal lengths of 300 mm or 400 mm.

Canon EOS-1D X price check: [shopcountry 4119]

[via dslr-forum.de, via CR]

 

Canon EOS 6D For $1999, 6D with EF 24-105mm For $2,499

More Canon entry level full-frame DSLR deals for the US.

B&H has the Canon EOS 6D body for $1999 (click here) and the EOS 6D with the  EF 24-105mm f/4L IS for $2499 (click here). In both cases you get a Lowepro camera bag and a Transcend 32GB SDHC memory card. Final price shows up when the item is added to the cart.

Canon EOS 6D specs:

  • 20.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • Includes Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L Lens
  • 3.0″ Clear View High Resolution LCD
  • DIGIC 5+ Image Processor
  • Built-In Wi-Fi and GPS Connectivity
  • Full HD 1080p with Manual Controls
  • 11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type Point
  • 63-Zone Dual Layer Metering Sensor
  • Extended ISO Range of 50-102400
  • Up to 4.5 Full Resolution FPS
[via Photography Bay]

US Deals Round-Up: Canon EOS 6D, EOS 7D, EOS 5D Mark III, and EOS M Bundles

[shoplink 9705 ebay]Deals: CanonEOS 6D, EOS 7D, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS M[/shoplink]

A new kid on the block. Recently, a new eBay seller (qd_us, click here to check it) showed up and gets regularly featured in eBay’s Daily Deals. But: The seller has just 944 ratings (though it is raising and 99.8% are positive). This is not one of my known sellers, so I let it up to you and your guts to take the right choice.

Various bodies and kits are on sale:

  • Canon EOS M body black + EF-M 22mm + EF-EOS M Mount Adapter bundle for [shoplink 9701 ebay]$829 (click here)[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS M body white + EF-M 22mm + EF-EOS M Mount Adapter bundle for [shoplink 9703 ebay]$829 (click here)[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III body for [shoplink 9704 ebay]$2,839(click here)[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 6D body for [shoplink 9705 ebay]$1919(click here)[/shoplink]
  • Canon EOS 7D body for [shoplink 9706 ebay]$1069(click here)[/shoplink]
[shoplink 9701 ebay]Deals: Canon EOS 6D, EOS 7D, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS M[/shoplink] [shoplink 9704 ebay]Deals: Canon EOS 6D, EOS 7D, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS M[/shoplink]

I found some of the deals using slidoo.com, an easy way to search on eBay and to get notified when a given deal shows up.

 

Photographer Takes A Picture A Day For A Year (using Canon gear)

Last year photographer Ridwan Adhami (www.ridzdesign.com) set out to shoot a photograph every single day and post it online with a story attached. He ended up shooting every day of last year with Canon products.

Using Canon camera gear, he was able to complete the project and maintain the utmost of quality no matter what camera or lens he was using. Ridwan used a [shoplink 337]EOS 7D (price & specs)[/shoplink] as primary camera and the [shoplink 246]EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM (price & specs)[/shoplink] as his main lens.  When the lens took a dive and was split in half, he was forced to move to the Canon G11 point and shoot as a backup.

In addition there has been a handful of days using a [shoplink 2431]Canon EOS 5D Mark III (price & specs)[/shoplink] when on assignment, as well as a [shoplink 335]EOS 60D (price & specs)[/shoplink] that he ended up borrowing while the camera and lens where being repaired. Regardless of what camera or lens combo being used, Canon products from the entire range allowed superior control and resulting in amazing image quality across the board.

Now that the year is done and all the images have been posted, Ridzdesign will be creating a coffee table photo book documenting the entire year as well as highlighting camera details and shot information. It will not just be an art book but a reference guide for photography students on the different techniques used to take the variety of images.

Here is the Kickstarter campaign page for the upcoming book: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ridzdesign/ridzdesign-366-a-photo-a-day-2012-limited-edition

Photographer Takes A Picture A Day For A Year

Below is the full list of cameras and lens that ended up being used in this project (you can click on the shopname to see the specs and the price in your country:

Cameras: 

Canon EOS 7D: [shopcountry 337] Canon EOS 5D Mark III: [shopcountry 2431] Canon EOS 60D: [shopcountry 335] Canon PowerShot G11: [shopcountry 9693]

Lenses:

Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8 L: [shopcountry 246] Canon EF 100mm f2.8 L Macro: [shopcountry 129] Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L: [shopcountry 177] Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM: [shopcountry 175] Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II: [shopcountry 173] Canon EF 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS: [shopcountry 313] Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 IS II: [shopcountry 8658]

Flashes:

Canon Speedlite 430EXII: [shopcountry 9691] Canon Speedlite 580EXII: [shopcountry 9690]

A Little Bit Of Everything (Canon Powershot N Coverage)

Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT and ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter Can Be Used In 58 Countries

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In March 2012 Canon published a list of the countries where the [shoplink 9656]Speedlite 600EX-RT[/shoplink] and [shoplink 9657]ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter[/shoplink] can be used. It is all about where you can use devices using 2.4 GHz ISM bands.

The countries:

Australia ,Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam.

Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT price check: [shopcountry 9656]Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter: [shopcountry 9657] [via pixsylated]