Canon released Firmware update V1.2.1 to EOS-1D X Mark III camera

Canon has released new firmware V1.2.1 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III body. You can read a real life review of this camera and see the photos from my recent wildlife photography tours of Brazil and Japan.

Firmware Version 1.2.1 incorporates the following fix :

1. Fixes a phenomenon, in which, after updating the camera’s firmware to version 1.2.0, the Smart Controller may respond slowly or not at all on some cameras. *)
2. *) The phenomenon described above may occur in cameras whose first two digits of the serial number are “01” “02” “03” or “04”.

Firmware Version 1.2.1 also incorporates the following fixes and enhancements from Firmware Version 1.2.0 :

Enhancements when using Browser Remote :

1. The image list displayed will be refreshed automatically on the browser.
2. On the shooting screen of the browser, you can set the movie resolution and a high frame rate.
3. On the shooting screen of the browser, you can change the movie shooting mode.
4. On the shooting screen of the browser, Live View will be displayed as soon as you select the movie shooting button.
5. Enhances Auto Focus (AF) for improved face and eye recognition at greater distances.
6. Fixes a phenomenon that may occur during viewfinder shooting, in which the shutter may not be released or the camera may not operate in the following settings:
7. In One-Shot AF mode, when the AF Area Selection Mode is set as Zone AF, Large Zone AF or Automatic Selection AF.
8. In AI Servo AF, when direct AF point selection is made using the smart controller.
9. When the Register/Recall Shooting Function is assigned to the AE Lock button, in the Custom Controls.
10. Connectivity during FTP transmission, has been improved.
11. Improves Wi-Fi connectivity when using the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9.
12. Fixes a phenomenon, in which the card access time may take longer, when using certain CFexpress cards.

Download firmware V1.2.1 at Canon USA

Back from my wildlife photo tour of the Pantanal, Brazil

Back from my wildlife tour of the Pantanal in Brazil over the weekend. The wild fires that devastated parts of the Pantanal were not as bad as I had feared.

It was very hot down there and very few photographers. After all, Brazil has been designated as a Level 4 (Do Not Travel there) country by the US State Department due to the Covid 19 pandemic. I felt very safe down there and almost everyone wears masks and take precautions to avoid spreading the virus further. 

I brought the EOS-1D X Mark III as my primary body and the EOS-1D X Mark II and EOS-1D Mark IV as my backup cameras. You can follow my travels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, see my equipment bag and more of my works on MichaelDanielHo.com

Canon EOS R1 top-of-the-line mirrorless camera coming in 2021

 

My readers know me as The Wildlife Ho-tographer. I have been using Canon gear for over 30 years. You can follow my travels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, see my equipment bag and works on MichaelDanielHo.com

Throughout the decades, I have owned and/or used all the EOS camera lines. I bought my first EOS 1 back in 1989 as my main camera and have upgraded to every model since. Now the EOS-1D X Mark III is my primary body and the EOS-1D X Mark II and EOS-1D Mark IV are my backup cameras.

As you know I am not enamored with mirrorless cameras. When the EOS R was first introduced, I was invited to a VIP preview but found the camera wanting. The latest EOS R5 and R6 are great improvement over the original EOS R but they are not there yet and not wildlife centric cameras.

My biggest dislike of mirrorless camera is their small ergonomic size,  limited battery life and 'slow' EVF as compared to the real time sensation of SLR cameras. The EOS R5's BG-R10 grip solves the battery life problem but I do not like the look of addon grips.

The EOS R1 has a comfortable grip sculptured into the camera body and holds a robust single battery. With the expected first-in-class EVF performance, hopefully with practically no latency and IBIS mated to a mid 20+MP state-of-the-art sensor will most probably make a buyer out of me. However, I will not be buying any RF lenses. My complement of EF lenses have served me well and I do not need another series of lenses to clutter my equipment bags.

Stay tune as I get the latest leaks and information concerning the upcoming EOS R1. If the Japanese government is serious about hosting the Summer Olympics on July 23, 2021, Canon is likely to have a development announcement in early 2021 and possible limited delivery in time for the Olympics. 

Canon announced future EOS-1D X Mark III and EOS R5 camera firmware plans

Canon released new firmware updates to the EOS-1D X Mark III and EOS R5 cameras in August, 2020. In addition, Canon plans further firmware enhancement to support advanced video recording capabilities for both cameras.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. plans to introduce the following video recording functions via a series of future firmware updates :

EOS-1D X Mark III

• Canon Log 3 option will be added.
• A low bit rate option for 5.5K RAW video recording will be added.
• A low bit rate option for all the IPB video recording modes will be added.

EOS R5

• Canon Log 3 option will be added.
• A low bit rate option for 8K RAW video recording will be added.
• A low bit rate option for all the IPB video recording modes will be added.
• A 119.88 fps option for Full HD (1080p) recording will be added.