Canon has announced a firmware update for the EOS 1D C cinema camera. Firmware version 1.4.0 provides for the following fix:
Fixes a phenomenon which occurs when the “Shutter button half-press” menu item, configured in “C.Fn5: Operation”>”Custom Controls Menu”, is set to metering start only; depending on when the shutter button is half-pressed, it may initiate AutoFocus.
Firmware updates for the EOS 1D C must be performed by Canon. See the following info from Canon for updating your EOS 1D C in the US:
“Canon USA will perform this firmware update on the EOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera free of charge. Shipping and handling charges may apply. Please contact the Canon Customer Support Center for details.
This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
Please register the EOS-1D C. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when future firmware updates become available for download. If you already registered, please ensure you are opted-in to receive the notification.
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc”
| Contact Information for Inquiries | |
| Canon Customer Support Center | |
| Phone: | 1-855-CINE-EOS (toll free) |
| 1-855-246-3367 | |
| TDD: | 1-866-251-3752 |
| Email: | CinemaEOS@cits.canon.com |
| For additional support options: pro.usa.canon.com/support | |