Canon has responded to the “light leak” issues affecting the EOS 5D Mark III digital SLR camera. Products whose sixth digit in the serial number is 1 or 2 are affected. (e.g. “xxxxx1xxxxxx”　or “xxxxx2xxxxxx” ([x] represents any optional number). Canon claims that the “light leak” problem will not affect your captured images. However, they are offering to inspect cameras free of charge starting mid-May. Residents of the United States and Puerto Rico should register their EOS 5D Mark III and sign up for the email notification. Canon will then notify you when service updates are available.

“In extremely dark environments, if the LCD panel illuminates, the displayed exposure value may change. However, based on the results of extensive testing this change in exposure value will not noticeably affect the captured image. If you would like Canon to inspect your camera, we will provide this service free of charge upon request beginning …