Canon EOS-1D X Firmware Update Gives F8 Autofocus & More…

December 3, 2016October 17, 2012 by Dan Carr

Canon have been listening to the desires of the professional community and implemented a very important firmware update to the EOS-1D X today. With this update the 1D X will now be able to focus with f8 lens combinations such as an 800mm f5.6 + 1.4x extender, or a 400mm f4 DO + 2x extender. This has previously been the case with 1D cameras but for some reason Canon decided to remove it from the 1D, much to many peoples annoyance. The second major fix addresses the illumination of AF points during focus and further details can be found below. …

Canon’s On Screen EOS-1D X User Guides

December 3, 2016July 18, 2012 by Dan Carr

Here’s a little interesting piece of Canon news regarding the EOS-1D X. Canon has launched a series of videos guides which are designed to be played back on the camera. You can download the videos right HERE and then load them onto a memory card to keep out in the field with you or on a trip. The EOS-1D X shares a lot of the functionality of the EOS 5D Mark III and having used that camera for a few months now I can tell you that it is probably the first camera I’ve ever owned where I absolutely NEEDED …