If you were an early adopter of Canon’s EOS-1D Mark III and have been experiencing any type of autofocus problem, you may want to take a look at Rob Galbraith’s web site. He has been leading a testing and reporting crusade on what seems to be an autofocus deficiency in bright light situations. As of October 17th Canon will be offering a hardware fix to solve an AI Servo autofocus problem.
Though Canon doesn't admit this harware fix solves the specific problem that Rob has been following, it is clear that cameras first off the production line will need to be sent back to Canon for repair.
For a full account of what’s involved with this fix and an interview with Chuck Westfall, Canon USA’s Director of Media and Customer Relationship, check out Rob’s recent analysis of the EOS-1D Mark III autofocus performance fix.
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Oct 20, 2007 11AM #
Yes, I can't wait for this fix, it's the only blight on a very fine camera.
Oct 20, 2007 11AM #
I'm a bit dissapointed with Canon. I was about to go out an get this camera, but found out about this autofocus problem. I mean, it's a $4500 camera! Come on Canon. Yes, it's a very beautiful camera with tons of high power features, but imagine the inconvenience of having to send your camera in, and blowing a shoot because of the autofocus problem.
Hopefully Canon will get it right...or I might have to move to Nikon.
Oct 20, 2007 11AM #
In fairness to Canon, this issue does not affect every single MarkIII and even Canon (and a LOT of other MarkII owners) has pointed that out. This received a lot of attention from a couple of high-profile photographers, but hundreds of MarkIII owners including myself have not had the problem. We just don't get the press that Rob Galbraith does.
Oct 20, 2007 11AM #
I am indonesian photographer,I own mark III also and since i buy this camera,I never had problem with auto focus.maybe its different problem because i purchased my camera in Asia ? i mean the problem is only for european serial number ? anyway canon or nikon its only tools.we can solve it with creativity.thanks
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