I have been using both the 5D3 and 1DX since they were released as an event shooter and have been suffering through the slow AF lock in low light with IR assist on BOTH cameras. The recent firmware upgrade on the 5D3 worked like a charm and I am now...
I can absolutely confirm a vast improvement in AF lock after the firmware upgrade, but it's specifically when using the IR assist. I've never had any issues with my 5D3 and 70-200 combo with either the old or new version of that lens and I shoot lot...
I shot a mitzvah and a wedding this weekend with an upgraded 1DX and a 600EX-RT flash with mostly low-light setting and I can confirm a substantial improvement with the speed of autofocus lock. It's soooo nice to have make my subjects wait any more ...
I shot two gigs last night in very low light with the upgraded 5D3 and I am extremely happy. The new speed to locl AF makes it feel like a different camera -- probably up to half the time to lock than before I upgraded. I can't vouch for any of the...
Just installed the 1.2.1 firmware update in my 5D3 and it does seem to focus more quickly in low light with the IR assist. I have a gig tomorrow and will be able to confirm after that. I would REALLY like to know when this will be fixed on the 1DX...
I did a quick scan of the posts and I didn't see anyone mention that this problem also occurs on the 1DX. I am a professional event shooter, so I am always trying to lock focus on subjects in dim situations and the added lag time for both the 5D3 an...