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UPDATE – May 14, 2013: Below you’ll find just very few tests (you’ll find lot more over the net). But at this point we fully agree with and conclude the same that another user has already said: “This proves that Canon has intentionally worsened the video mode of 5D3 to make it look soft and [...]

  Canon has recently released firmware update 1.2.1 for the EOS 5D Mark III. There are currently some reports about “dead” cameras when trying to update the EOS 5D Mark III with an Eye-Fi SD card. In these cases the users never got the option in the menu to update the firmware and press “OK” [...]

  Canon Inc. has officially released the previously and widely announced firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark III: Changes Firmware Version 1.2.1 incorporates the following functional improvements and fixes. 1. Uncompressed HDMI output is now enabled. 2. Enables the center AF point to autofocus when the camera is used with Canon EF lens/extender combinations [...]

UPDATE – April, 2013 #2: The new firmware for Canon EOS 5D Mark III is already available in many Canon Service Centers around the world. You may have the chance to get the update if you take the camera or have a friend there UPDATE – April, 2013: The already announced firmware update is now [...]

The promotion was extended. If you missed it, there is another chance! Canon USA has extended the promotion offering “Double Instant Rebate” on lot of lenses and flashes until July 28, 2012. If you buy any qualifying lens or flash with a qualifying camera you get the “double” instant rebate. But even if you only [...]

Canon has released firmware update version 1.1.3 for the EOS 5D Mark III: Firmware Version 1.1.3 incorporates the following improvements and fixes: Supports the single focal length EF40mm f/2.8 STM lens that is to be released at the end of June 2012. Fixes a phenomenon in which an image may become underexposed when using the [...]

UPDATE – June 19, 2012: Canon EOS 5D Mark III and BG-E11 Battery Grip are currently In-Stock at B&H. UPDATE – June 8, 2012: Canon EOS D Mark III is currently In-Stock at B&H (Limited Quantity!) Check it [HERE]. UPDATE – May 15, 2012: Canon EOS D Mark III is currently In-Stock at B&H (Limited [...]

Canon has released firmware update version 1.1.2 for the EOS 5D Mark III: Changes Firmware Version 1.1.2 incorporates the following improvements and fixes. 1. Supports a new accessory, GPS receiver GP-E2. 2. Fixes a phenomenon where a pink cast may develop over the image when the shutter is completely pressed with the camera’s power turned [...]

  Canon USA has officially published today their resolution about the “top LCD light leak issue” found on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III: Product Advisories To Users of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera Thank you for using Canon products. Concerning the EOS 5D Mark III digital SLR camera, when the [...]

  UPDATE – April 14, 2012: Added additional comments about some options/solutions that Canon could give, check at bottom. ___ If you have been following our previous report “*UPDATE* REPORT: EOS 5D Mark III – Light Leak Issue?” then you already know what this is all about. Thanks to Canon USA for posting their official [...]

UPDATE – April 10, 2012 #2: Updated report by Ron Risman. He demonstrates (video included) how the 5D3 metering is affected under ambient light. It’s already known that you need to cover the viewfinder in bright light conditions since light can get into the metering system, but not so well known that it can also [...]

Contents: Official press release Key Features Price & Availability – Pre-Orders Available! Pictures Specifications The long awaited Canon EOS 5D Mark III has been finally announced! Canon not only announced the new DSLR camera, but also the new Speedlite 600EX-RT flash and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT. ** The EOS 5D Mark III is also available for pre-order! [...]