1-Ds Mark III firmware update

[Scott Elowitz]

Dear Valued Customer , Please be advised of the availability of a firmware update version 1.0.6 for the EOS-1Ds Mark III digital camera.
This firmware update (Version 1.0.6) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
1. Improves the reliability of communication with some CF cards.
2. Fixes a phenomenon involving color cast and vertical lines appearing in images.
This update is available at: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos1dsm3/firmware-e.html
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon U.S.A., Inc. Customer Support Center
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e-mail: carecenter@cits.canon.com
Firmware updates are coded instructions that can be written into the program memory chips of the camera itself. These updates are normally limited in scope, and improve or correct how the camera performs certain functions. They do not change the specifications of the camera, and cannot modify the hardware (lens, CCD chips, sensors or switches). A firmware update cannot make an older model camera equivalent to the model that "just came out."

[Charles Glatzer]

Scott,

I received this today as well from CPS. I am a bit confused as this firmware number 1.0.6 has already been announced and installed on my cameras.

Chas

[Scott Elowitz]

Just found out that this update cam out 2 months ago and Canon is just getting around to letting people know. Sorry.

[Bob Ettinger]

The only conclusion is that "Canon strikes again" :D Must be related to the new "fix" for the MIII that was disclosed to a few people and nothing more was heard. Canon sure is trying our patience.