Canon Japan has released firmware version 1.1.3 for the EOS-1D Mark III. This update increases the read / write speed when using high speed SD cards, improves auto focus tracking and corrects some bugs with the shutter release and menu languages.

For more information and details on this update, as well as Firmware Update Procedures for upgrading your EOS 1D Mark III firmware to V 1.1.3 visit Canon Japan’s firmware update page.

Firmware specification changes

This firmware update (Version 1.1.3) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

  1. Increases transmission speed when using high-speed SD cards.
  2. Fixes a phenomenon involving not being able to release the shutter.
  3. Improves AF tracking in specific conditions.
  4. Corrects errors in the Spanish and Korean menu screens.