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Canon 1Ds MKIII and 1D MKIII firmware updates!

April 30, 2008 hfortysixit Comments off

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Canon 1Ds MKIII and 1D MKIII firmware updates!

Canon 1Ds MKIII firmware:
This firmware update (Version 1.1.2) incorporates the following improvements.

1. Includes the following new features that were frequently requested by customers to the new firmware.
1. Direct selection of AF points by the Multi-controller is added to C.Fn III-9.
2. Alternate access to Exposure compensation is added to C.Fn IV-3.
2. Improves the stability of AF accuracy in AI servo AF when shooting extremely low-contrast subjects.

The Version 1.1.2 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.6. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Canon 1D MKIII firmware:
This firmware update (Version 1.2.3) incorporates the following improvements.

1. Includes the following new features that were frequently requested by customers to the new firmware.
1. Direct selection of AF points by the Multi-controller is added to C.Fn III-9.
2. Alternate access to Exposure compensation is added to C.Fn IV-3.
3. With the camera’s External Speedlite control menu, Flash function settings can be used to set the Wireless setting and Zoom.
2. Improves the stability of AF accuracy in AI servo AF when shooting extremely low-contrast subjects.

The Version 1.2.3 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.3. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.2.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Horrific crash at Le Mans Series at Mozna 2008

April 30, 2008 hfortysixit Comments off

Horrific crash at Le Mans Series at Mozna 2008.

Stephane Ortelli 38yrs of age from Monaco has a horrific crash at Monza. From the crash Stephane Ortelli only came away with a broken ankle. Not too bad considering how the prototype gets airborne and tumbles over and over. Watch and be amazed!