It's here, Firmware Version 1.2.1 is now available to download for your Canon 5D MKIII, which among many updates, enables the center AF point to autofocus when the camera is used with Canon EF lens/extender combinations whose combined maximum aperture is f/8, enables uncompressed HDMI output, and improves the speed of the camera's focus when using a Canon Speedlite AF-assit beam.
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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 whose combined maximum aperture is f/8.
3. Improves the speed of the camera’s acquisition of focus when using a Canon Speedlite’s AF-assist beam.
4. Fixes a phenomenon in which the LCD monitor may freeze and display Err 70 or Err 80 when a still photo is taken during Live View or in movie shooting mode.
5. Fixes a phenomenon that may occur when the continuous shooting priority setting is enabled for multiple exposures, such that, after the sixth image is taken, there is a slight pause before the remainder of the sequence is completed.
6. Fixes a phenomenon in which the viewfinder display shows incorrect information during AEB shooting.
7. Communication with the WFT-E7 Wireless File Transmitter has been improved.
8. When images have been successfully transferred with the WFT-E7 Wireless File Transmitter through the FTP protocol, an “O” will be displayed. When images have not been successfully transferred with the WFT-E7 Wireless File Transmitter through the FTP protocol, an “X” will be displayed.
9. Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera may not function properly when an Eye-Fi card is used.
10. Fixes a phenomenon in which the focal length value listed in the Exif information is not displayed correctly for images shot with the EF 24-70mm F4L IS USM lens.
11. Fixes a phenomenon in which the lens firmware cannot be updated properly.
12. Corrects errors in the Arabic language menu.
13. Fixes a phenomenon in which the camera changes the AF microadjustment value to -8.
14. Fixes a phenomenon in which the on-screen guidance cannot be fully displayed when setting the maximum limit value for the “Setting the ISO Speed Range for Auto ISO” option.
* Items No.1 through 12 have been incorporated into firmware version 1.2.0.
* Items No.1 through 14 have been incorporated into firmware version 1.2.1.
Firmware Version 1.2.1 is for cameras with firmware version 1.2.0 or earlier. If the camera’s firmware is already version 1.2.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware
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Geez ! Quite a few 'phenomenons" for a camera. Must be from Mars:)
I was thinking the exact same thing while reading that list.
lol
I'm guessing uncompressed HDMI out is pretty much wonderful when shooting video, especially when using an external recorder!
Tested this out over the past few days; so far there is nothing amazing to report. A little better in the blacks and highlights, but nothing significantly better than card recorded h264 files. I'm using a BlackMagic Hyperdeck Shuttle in ProRes HQ. Have I have more testing to do so I haven't given up hope yet.
There is one big problem however, no audio over HDMI (and I haven't found any menu settings that will alleviate this--if anyone has please let me know!). This makes syncing multiple camera shoots a serious pain. Recording audio and video would require an external recorder with analogue audio inputs like a Sound Devices Pix240 which is significantly more expensive than a BM hyperdeck, atomos ninja, or otherwise ($345 vs. $2800 for the hyderdeck vs pix 240).
The speed with which it captures a photo with the speedlight auto-assist beam is WAY improved! What I've been most excited about.