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Canon EOS-1D Mark III Auto-Focus Fixed?

Mark Goldstein | Digital SLR Cameras | March 11, 2008 | 1 Comments

Canon EOS-1D Mark IIIAfter the much-publicized problems with the Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR’s auto-focus system, Canon USA are now claiming that the camera has “performed better in our tests than all previous EOS camera models.”

“After the AF mirror Adjustment, including the updated firmware version 1.1.3, the EOS-1D Mark III AF function performed better in our tests than all previous EOS camera models. Canon strives at all times to continuously improve our products in order to provide our customers with the best performance and value. We are aware that some customers have raised questions about the performance of the EOS-1D Mark III AF system under certain conditions.  We will continue to investigate, and look for opportunities to improve, the performance of the AF system to ensure the satisfaction of all of our customers.”

Website: Canon USA - Updated Service Notice: EOS-1D Mark III: AF Mirror Adjustment Problem



 

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#1 Roy

This was on Rob's Site days ago.

Do we believe them though?

Users on other forums don't seem to think so.

4:58 pm - Tuesday, March 11, 2008

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