Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III firmware

Canon · EOS-1Ds Mark III · EOS-1Ds Mark III · Body

Latest firmware for the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is v1.2.3 (July 23, 2013).

Specifications

EOS-1Ds Mark III specifications

Body type
Large SLR
Resolution
21.1 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor size
36 × 24 mm
ISO range
100–1600
Fastest shutter
1/8000
Burst rate
5 fps
Storage
Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Mount
Canon EF
Weight
1385 g
Dimensions
150 × 160 × 80 mm
Weather sealed
Yes

Changelog

EOS-1Ds Mark III firmware changelog

  1. v1.2.3 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 1.2.3 Latest Released Jul 23, 2013 First seen Jul 10, 2026
    Show release notes

    Details: Firmware Version 1.2.3 for the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III camera incorporates the following fixes:

    1. Resolves the following phenomenon: when the camera is not attached to a lens, power consumption may be higher than usual, causing premature battery drain.
    2. Resolves a phenomenon in which "Err 70" may be displayed when the shutter is released without a lens attached. Firmware Version 1.2.3 is for EOS-1Ds Mark III cameras with firmware version 1.2.2 or earlier. If your camera's firmware is already Version 1.2.3, it is not necessary t​o update the firmware. Before updating your camera's firmware, please review the instructions thoroughly. Preparations for the Firmware Update: Windows After the downloaded compressed file (.zip) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.
    • Extracting the downloaded file: Right-click the zip file, and then select Extract All to extract the file. The extracted folder contains the firmware (file name: 1DS30123. FIR / file size: 10,533,852 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF​ file in two languages: English and Japanese). Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully read through the firmware update procedures. (Revision History) Q: Are the previous versions of firmware included in version 1.2.3? A: Yes, the following improvements from the previous versions are included. Changes in Version 1.2.2 1. Enables the center AF point to autofocus when the camera is used with the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X lens and an Extender, whose combined maximum aperture is f/8. Changes in Version 1.2.0 1. It has become compatibleEnables compatibility with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 II, which was released in late December, 2009.
    • Changes from previous versions (Ver. 1.2.0 or before) are included.
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