EOS 5D Mark III firmware update 1.2.1

It’s here! We’ve known about it for ages, but only now has Canon decided the time is right to make it available. This update brings a couple of new features to the EOS 5D Mark III that will suit everyone – whether you shoot stills or video, there is something here to help you. For a recap on what was due, have a look at this post, when we covered the pre-announcement.

Our cameras have been updated, so keep an eye out for our views on the changes – I’ll be trying out the uncompressed video out with an Atomos Ninja 2 this week, just to see what it’s like. Having used it with an EOS-1Dc while on safari in Kenya recently, it really did help the workflow.

Stay tuned for more!

Follow this link to download the firmware update.

EOS 5D Mark III firmware update due on 30th April 2013

Canon USA web site says EOS 5D Mark III firmware update is coming on 30th April 2013

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