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Canon press release just announced new 5D Mark III uncompressed HDMI 4:2:2 firmware with a April 2013 eta.

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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 23, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced a new firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR camera that significantly improves the camera's performance and usability. In response to requests from professionals working in the fields of cinema and television production, the firmware update enables the use of uncompressed HDMI Output support, making possible more efficient video editing and monitoring procedures. Additionally, the upgrade supports the advanced needs of photographers through improved AF performance when capturing still images.

Uncompressed HDMI Output Support
When shooting video, HDMI Output makes possible the recording of high-definition uncompressed video data (YCbCr 4:2:2, 8 bit) from the EOS 5D Mark III to an external recorder via the camera's HDMI terminal. This, in turn, facilitates the editing of video data with minimal image degradation for greater on-site workflow efficiency during motion picture and video productions. Additionally, video being captured can be displayed on an external monitor, enabling real-time, on-site monitoring of high-definition video during shooting.

Improved AF Functionality
Even when the EOS 5D Mark III is equipped with an extender and lens making possible a maximum aperture of f/8, the firmware update supports AF employing the camera's central cross-type points (currently compatible with maximum apertures up to f/5.6). Accordingly, the update will allow users to take advantage of AF when shooting distant subjects, benefitting sports and nature photographers, particularly when using telephoto lenses.

The new firmware update will be available, at no charge, in April 2013 from the Canon U.S.A. website and can be downloaded by end users or through Canon Factory Service Centers.
 

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Presumably the Uncompressed HDMI Output Support means without the overlays which is really nice but it's not so nice to have to wait at least another six months for this upgrade.

Terry Nixon said:
The new firmware update will be available, at no charge, in April 2013 from the Canon U.S.A. website and can be downloaded by end users or through Canon Factory Service Centers.
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To say nothing of the fact that "uncompressed HDMI support" is a misnomer because all HDMI out is uncompressed video. Does it mean proper 4:2:2 color spacing, in 1080i with correct pulldown, and no overlays? If I could easily plug into a Nanoflash and get noticeably better resolution and 4:2:2 color space, I'd definitely take a second look.
 
Thinking about the move to a MK3 (from MK2) at about that time, so very intertesting. More for full HD monitoring than going external recorder route.
 
terry nixon said:
uncompressed hdmi output support
when shooting video, hdmi output makes possible the recording of high-definition uncompressed video data (ycbcr 4:2:2, 8 bit) from the eos 5d mark iii to an external recorder via the camera's hdmi terminal.
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exciting!
 
Gary Huff said:
To say nothing of the fact that "uncompressed HDMI support" is a misnomer because all HDMI out is uncompressed video. Does it mean proper 4:2:2 color spacing, in 1080i with correct pulldown, and no overlays? If I could easily plug into a Nanoflash and get noticeably better resolution and 4:2:2 color space, I'd definitely take a second look.
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That's precisely what it means, from what I can read. Too bad it is 6 months off....
 
I doubt it. I suspect they are providing this to the MKIII as a way to stratify the camera line with premium features. It's also quite possible that the lower tier 6D lacks the processing hardware to enable uncompressed 4:2:2 out.
 
Who cares guys.....Clean HDMI with no overlays was the top feature I wanted on the 5D3 and I can wait.

Fantastic....From reading all the Forums about how it was a tactic to cripple high end features so people would buy their new High End models.....I never though Canon would listen to their userbase on this.
 
It doesn't take six months to write a few lines of code that should have been written in the first place! Shame Canon. :nads:
 
Is LiveView still active with uncompressed HDMI going out? That is really key.

Also what's with April 2013? By then we should be looking past 1080@30p "cough cough"
 
EIREHotspur said:
Who cares guys.....Clean HDMI with no overlays was the top feature I wanted on the 5D3 and I can wait.

Fantastic....From reading all the Forums about how it was a tactic to cripple high end features so people would buy their new High End models.....I never though Canon would listen to their userbase on this.
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They have to listen because Nikon provided this feature in the D800 eons ago.
 
ectobuilder said:
Is LiveView still active with uncompressed HDMI going out? That is really key.

Also what's with April 2013? By then we should be looking past 1080@30p "cough cough"
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April was always probably in their game plan.
They probably had to announce because Magic Lantern forced their hand by announcing they had an alpha version with clean HDMI out 2 days ago (even if is still based on the old output resolution - so pillarboxed and too small, but only a matter of time before bringing Full HD to it).
The logic behind announcing now being, why would ML devote resources to it if it's going to be offered by Canon anyway?
Thus it actually ends up buying them time to sell their other products according to game plan.
It also protects brand loyalty and protects against price drops.
 
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Canon should have just released the firmware NOW. Stop playing that game. Never heard of a 6-month future firmware upgrade announcement, it's actually comical.
 
Canon C100 is not yet available. It will be available in November. So the difference is more of 4 months. Canon will give a firmware that is tried and tested. Once in a while there may be bugs, however, it wants to do a thorough job. If a camera has to be used in a professional production environment, then the damage to reputation of Canon would be tremendous even if the camera firmware freezes or misbehaves only once. Certain other companies love to market it differently, however, Canon being a conservative company will not send you beta versions of firmwares. It has suffered enough in the past due to problems related to still photo AF of Canon 1D Mark III.

Also, Canon has launched C100 as a dedicated video camera. For some productions, it is important to have a dedicated video camera rather than a DSLR.

Some people love to criticise Canon. After gradual unfolding of its Cinema range, Canon is now in a better position to understand the market and Canon is now becoming pretty aggressive. It is good for the customer.
 
Why are you so negative? Canon has always updated it's firmwares slowly (remember the original 24fps firmware for the 5d mark II? That took a long while).
 
indiawilds said:
If a camera has to be used in a professional production environment, then the damage to reputation of Canon would be tremendous even if the camera firmware freezes or misbehaves only once.
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An external HDMI recording option misbehaving even once? If you're in a "professional production environment", HDMI external recording is one of the worst options you can pick.
 
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