Canon brewing yet another autofocus fix for EOS-1D Mark III?

Unfortunately, details are extraordinarily scant at the moment, but it appears that Canon is readying one more fix for the EOS-1D Mark III, which has been plagued with an autofocus issue for what seems like ages. Apparently, the forthcoming fix -- which could involve hardware and / or firmware alterations -- will make improvements even over last year's tweak. Reportedly, the firm's AF engineers are confident that they have now realized the "root cause" of the problem, hinting that this solution may in fact be the last. Per usual, there's been no clues handed out as to when users will actually be notified that a fix is available, but we're sure official word will stream out soon enough if there's anything to this.

[hp540 @ Feb 4th 2008 12:47PM]

Maybe while they're at it, they can release a new 5D as well.

[sergiulucian @ Feb 4th 2008 12:56PM]

If a 5D successor didn´t show up at PMA i guess will have to wait a little more.

[Dan Tentler @ Feb 4th 2008 2:06PM]

Huh. Is it me or are digital cameras getting huge again?

[Shaocaholica @ Feb 4th 2008 2:17PM]

They've always been this huge for the professional (D)SLR segment. They don't necessarily need to be this huge but they are.

[David @ Feb 4th 2008 2:15PM]

it's you.

the 1 series has always been that size.

the 1D3 is actually lighter than previous models.

[ulanbator @ Feb 4th 2008 2:57PM]

Still waiting for the 5D MKII....

[sanctified @ Feb 4th 2008 3:34PM]

Yep, many people are waiting for the next 5D... Including me...