The latest report on 1D Mark III AF issues

joegolf68 wrote in post #3880369
This thread is in my subscriptions list, however, when I open a new post now it is not with nearly as much anticipation as I used to have. BUT, that said, we are getting close to learning about the 1.1.1 results from the pros in Japan. With luck, and lots of engineering, just maybe a fix is just around the corner. Honestly, I believe that by next month at this time, 90% of this issue will be history and almost all the folks here will agree the problem is fixed, or at least no longer unacceptable. Just a hunch, no inside knowledge at all, but I am better than the average bear at guessing these things. I'm sure I have lots of supporters out there hoping I am correct. I just hope that the fix doesn't involve a total recall.

I'm with you on that Joe. It's been a rough road for the past few months and I'm sure that this will be over soon. If there is a recall on the MARK III, I wouldn't mind handing mine in for the fix. It is only right for Canon to do so,so they can keep there customers. Plus, it prevents law suits. That's how I see it. Maybe Blonde can change his mind in not selling his MK III, cuz I keep seeing him post it on sale and than locking it.

mdurisseau wrote in post #3880397
Personally, I would rather see the recall than the constant firmware 'fixes'...

IF a firmware fix does the trick, that is the best for all of us. I hear ya though, if they claim again that a firmware fix will do it and it is only half azzed, than that is worse. I just don't care to go through the hassle of sending my camera in, paying for the mailing, being without my camera, etc. etc., and also, as with those who have already sent tiers in, they came back the same. The best of any solution is it is an actual solution to put this to bed once and for all.

If their "fix" only gets the M3 to work, but the AF is only as good as the M2n, that is not acceptable, but I am worried that this is exactly what is going to happen. Canon might have just tweaked a bit too much out of the existing hardware at this time!

jdizzle wrote in post #3880430
Maybe Blonde can change his mind in not selling his MK III, cuz I keep seeing him post it on sale and than locking it.

i locked it because i have a buyer lined up, he is waiting for finances to clear besides, i always said that i was very undecisive...

GBRandy wrote in post #3880044
Wow, I just sat down with the morning coffee. I check this thread each day in hopes of an answer so I can buy an MKIII...and the thread is buried way back on page 4 of the forum. Looks like even we are giving up on the issue.

Well, I'm kind of in standby mode waiting on some news or on the firmware release. I still have not followed up with Canon after their failed second attempt at fixing me MkIII. I'm certainly not giving up, but maybe giving them one last chance to acknowledge and fix the problem before I pull out the lawyers and sue their ass off for enough money to replace all my Canon gear with Nikon gear.

KAC
P.S. I may be standing by, but I did post a scathing review on Amazon.com based on my experience.

GyRob wrote in post #3880187
i have to much spare time - i check every couple of hours
Rob

I'm the same way, but more of an obsession than too much time.
KAC

jdizzle wrote in post #3880430
Maybe Blonde can change his mind in not selling his MK III, cuz I keep seeing him post it on sale and than locking it.

I hope that he doesn't sell it until we at least hear from the test in Japan. Blonde is capable of speaking for himself (understatement, lol) but I think he still wants the camera as it is truly awesome if they can fix it. He has one foot in the "Damn Canon deserves some pain," and then the camp of "This camera is awesome and if they fix it, I surely don't want to be left without one." I am kind of there myself.

Although I don't want to reward Canon's screw up (not the camera flaw, but their total public relation flaw with us, the consumers) I am just too heavily invested with Canon to go NoInk or anywhere else. Investment includes not just money, but time, effort, learning, etc. So... if Canon doesn't fix this damn thing soon, and I am convinced the 1Ds Mark III works as advertised, I think I will buy one of those and leave this whole issue behind me until the M3n is delivered and tested! Too bad Canon knows we are all invested too highly to change brands. BUT, I will never recommend Canon again to others, and I have personally been responsible for three families to go the Canon route!

Surely Canon not care as long as there are waiting lists for their cameras. Damn. Nikon is close to passing them up, maybe with luck, another company will pass Canon completely and get them off their duffs once and for all. Competition is truly the inspiration for creativity.

joegolf68 wrote in post #3880488
I hope that he doesn't sell it until we at least hear from the test in Japan. Blonde is capable of speaking for himself (understatement, lol) but I think he still wants the camera as it is truly awesome if they can fix it. He has one foot in the "Damn Canon deserves some pain," and then the camp of "This camera is awesome and if they fix it, I surely don't want to be left without one." I am kind of there myself.

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thanks Joe and you are actually pretty much spot on on where i stand. one small correction that i would like to add is that i am also in the camp of "it is time to check other options" and my very minimal canon gear least leaves me in a good place to do that because i can sell all my gear in less than a day...

as for my 2 feet, i would say that one and 3/4 is in the camp of "canon needs to be bashed to a bloody pulp" and 1/3 in the "this camera is awesome"

joegolf68 wrote in post #3880436
IF a firmware fix does the trick, that is the best for all of us. I hear ya though, if they claim again that a firmware fix will do it and it is only half azzed, than that is worse. I just don't care to go through the hassle of sending my camera in, paying for the mailing, being without my camera, etc. etc., and also, as with those who have already sent tiers in, they came back the same. The best of any solution is it is an actual solution to put this to bed once and for all.

If their "fix" only gets the M3 to work, but the AF is only as good as the M2n, that is not acceptable, but I am worried that this is exactly what is going to happen. Canon might have just tweaked a bit too much out of the existing hardware at this time!

a very good point there i too think they will slow the AF down somehow to alow A1SERVO to get a grip with the main subject that the lets it not only get focus but holds it .
If this is the case then we are getting a below spec camera and thats not what we paid for .
im lucky as i still have my mk2 and 5d but if i had sold them to finace the mk3 it would have been a nightmare.
Rob.

GyRob wrote in post #3880576
a very good point there i too think they will slow the AF down somehow to alow A1SERVO to get a grip with the main subject that the lets it not only get focus but holds it .
If this is the case then we are getting a below spec camera and thats not what we paid for .
im lucky as i still have my mk2 and 5d but if i had sold them to finace the mk3 it would have been a nightmare.
Rob.

Which to me would be a call to a class action lawsuit.

KAC

Well it looks as if this is how canon UK are going to try and deal with the AF issues with the MKIII

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=374106

Jaguar wrote in post #3880677
Warehouse Express www.warehouseexpress.c​om the online photographic retailer are hosting a series of seminars across the UK starting on the 11th September in London, the first Module is a presentation by Canon UK on AF focusing and Cfn settings on the 1D Mk III, I am attending and will be asking a lot of questions of the Canon guys, and will be happy to report back, especially if I find any info on firmware 1.1.1

The seminars are free and open to anyone to attend on a first come basis. Any questions on topics other than the fact the camera can't focus, I would be happy to try and cover and report back?

NickR wrote in post #3886742
Well it looks as if this is how canon UK are going to try and deal with the AF issues with the MKIII

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=374106

LOL
Iv just been reading that post -i can see how it may help a very beginner at AF cameras then WHEN there mk3 wont focus right they can blame themselfs.

Rob.

This thread is getting very depressing. I keep hoping for positive news of the AF problem. I now have the money for an MK3. If B&H had them in stock, I would probably be tempted to buy one. Perhaps it is a good thing they are in such short supply. I have had problems with defective Canon equipment in the past. I don't want to be in that position again. I have a lot of empathy for anyone who is having problems with their MK3.

I also have the money sitting waiting to hear from someone ie. Canon or a definitive fix on this.

I will not go through the motions that some folks have gone through sending their MKIII's in only to get them back the same way.

And yet others are quite happy, either having a good camera or not knowing the AF issue exists on their camera.

I am on a waiting list just to see what happens here in Ontario, Canada and if one comes up I will assess at the time whether I accept it or reject it depending where this AF thing goes.

I also have the money for a 400mm lense but won't be buying that either until something gives.

If nothing happens soon then I buy into Nikon, plain and simple.

picworx wrote in post #3887801
If nothing happens soon then I buy into Nikon, plain and simple.

Scarily enough, I think quite a few people are probably thinking the same thing.

picworx wrote in post #3887801
I also have the money sitting waiting to hear from someone ie. Canon or a definitive fix on this.

I will not go through the motions that some folks have gone through sending their MKIII's in only to get them back the same way.

And yet others are quite happy, either having a good camera or not knowing the AF issue exists on their camera.

I am on a waiting list just to see what happens here in Ontario, Canada and if one comes up I will assess at the time whether I accept it or reject it depending where this AF thing goes.

I also have the money for a 400mm lense but won't be buying that either until something gives.

If nothing happens soon then I buy into Nikon, plain and simple.

Dont understand it, you have already a very fine camera!