Firmware updates for Canon EOS-1D Mark III & IV and EOS-1Ds Mark III

Canon just posted a firmware update for their EOS-1D Mark III, EOS-1D Mark IV, and EOS-1Ds Mark III DSLR cameras.

The new firmware addresses the following two issues:

1. Resolves the following phenomenon: when the camera is not attached to a lens, power consumption may be higher than usual, causing premature battery drain.
2. Resolves a phenomenon in which "Err 70" ("Err 02" on the 1D Mark IV) may be displayed when the shutter is released without a lens attached.

You can download the new firmwares from the Canon USA website:

• EOS-1D Mark III v1.3.2
• EOS-1D Mark IV v1.1.4
• EOS-1Ds Mark III v1.2.3

Nikon posts distortion control data firmware update L1.009

Nikon has released an update of the distortion control data. Distortion control data are used to correct barrel and pincushion distortion during shooting and editing in-camera. The following Nikon cameras make use of distortion control data:

• D90
• D3100 / D3200
• D5000 / D5100 / D5200
• D7000 / D7100
• D600
• D800 / D800E
• D4

You can download the L1.009 firmware update from Nikon here: Mac OS X / Windows.
Installation instructions can be found here: Mac OS X / Windows.

While there is no changelog from the previous (L1.006) version, this new L1.009 version seems to at least have added support for the new AF-S 800mm f/5.6 and its specific TC800-1.25E ED teleconverter.

Canon unveils new EOS 70D camera with dual pixel sensor

Canon today unveiled their newest camera, the EOS 70D. Perhaps the most exciting feature of this new camera is the sensor. Making use of the dual pixel technology allows much faster autofocusing when using live-view as in addition to the relatively slow contrast-detect AF, it can now also make use of the much faster phase-detect AF.

The rest of the specifications of the new Canon EOS 70D are pretty good too. Here are some of the key features:

• 20.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+
• 19 point cross-type AF System and 7 fps shooting^*
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF^**
• Instant sharing and remote control with Wi-Fi
• ISO 12800 (H:25600)
• Vari-angle 7.7cm ClearView II LCD touch screen
• Intelligent viewfinder (98%coverage, 0.95 magnification)
• Full-HD movies (30/25/24fps 1080p, 60/50/30/25/24fps 720p)

^*UHS-I card required for maximum burst duration
^**Dual Pixel CMOS AF is possible over 80 per cent of the width and height of the Live View frame

Firmware update C1.01 for the Nikon D7100

Nikon today released a firmware update for its D7100 camera.

The update addresses the following issues:

• When images captured using a flash in Manual or Repeating flash flash mode were played back with the “Overview” display enabled, flash output level was displayed in the flash compensation portion of the display. This issue has been resolved.
• When the AE/AF lock button was pressed with Special Effects mode enabled, Selective Colour selected, and the view magnified with selective colour options displayed in live view, the image did not change while live view was active. This issue has been resolved.
• An issue that caused the Viewfinder Virtual Horizon to freeze when certain operations were performed has been resolved.
• When images captured with white balance bracketing enabled were played back, a white balance fine-tuning value of 9 (steps) was displayed even for images captured with a fine-tuning value of 10 (steps) applied. This issue has been resolved.
• An issue that prevented cursor movement when certain operations were performed in calendar playback mode has been resolved.
• The size of some text displayed in calendar playback mode has been modified.
• Display of focal lengths in 35mm [135] format recorded in image Exif data has been corrected.
• When movie recording at 1920 × 1080/24p in M exposure mode, subject brightness did not change, even when shutter speed was adjusted. This issue has been resolved.

As always you can download the update from the Nikon support site: EU / USA.

Canon EOS 1D X and 1D C Service Notice

Canon just released a service notice for its EOS 1D X and 1D C cameras.

“Thank you for using Canon products.
This notice is to proactively inform our customers of the details of the phenomena described below along with Canon’s support actions. Because we value the trust our customers have placed in us, we are dedicated to continuously improving product quality and delivering industry-leading service and support. We offer our sincerest apologies to any customer who may be inconvenienced.

Affected Products

• EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera
• EOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera

Phenomena
In some units of the models listed below, there is a possibility that the following phenomena may occur due to wear caused by insufficient lubrication within the camera’s driving mechanism.

1. AF searches but does not lock in on the subject.
   (Caused by minute particles produced by wear mentioned above.)
2. The image shown in the viewfinder is “blurry” or “not steady”.
   (Occurs if wear progresses.)

Potentially Affected Products

1. EOS-1D X: If the sixth digit of the serial number is “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6” or “7”, the phenomena described above may occur.
2. EOS-1D C: If the sixth digit of the serial number is “1”, the phenomena described above may occur.

NOTE: If the camera’s battery compartment contains one of the markings illustrated below, the camera is NOT affected by the phenomena described above even if the sixth digit of the serial number is one of the numbers mentioned above.

Markings of UNAFFECTED cameras

An "A" mark



A black mark on the silver bracket

Support
Potentially affected cameras will be inspected and repaired free of charge. If you own one of the potentially affected cameras please contact our Customer Support Center.

This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.

Please register the EOS-1D X and the EOS-1D C. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when service updates are available.

Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc

Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera
Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone:	1-800-OK-CANON
	1-800-652-2666
TDD:	1-866-251-3752
Email:	carecenter@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: www.usa.canon.com/support

Canon EOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera
Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone:	1-855-CINE-EOS (toll free)
	1-855-246-3367
TDD:	1-866-251-3752
Email:	CinemaEOS@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: pro.usa.canon.com/support

Nikon releases ViewNX 2.7.6 and Capture NX 2.4.3

Nikon just released an update for their ViewNX and Capture NX applications. Only minor fixes in these new releases.

Fixed in ViewNX 2.7.6

• Information for lenses used with the Auto Distortion function under File & Camera Information in the Metadata palette has been updated.
• The destination for the link when the NIKON IMAGE SPACE website is opened from the NIKON IMAGE SPACE area in the Browser palette has been updated from my Picturetown to NIKON IMAGE SPACE.

Fixed in Capture NX 2.4.3

• Information for lenses used with the Auto Distortion function under Camera & Lens Corrections in the Develop section has been updated.

Downloads

You can find the updates at the Nikon support sites:
View NX 2.7.6: EU / USA
Capture NX 2.4.3: EU / USA