Canon BeBit (Japan) has today posted EOS-1D firmare version 1.2.0. This new version of firmware is said to "This is the guide for reducing the noise that is confirmed with dark subject or background with ISO800, 1600, or 3200 high ISO speed shooting. Significant noise reduction is possible by updating the firmware and employing the shooting method recommended in this guide." If it works this is EXTREMELY good news for Canon's EOS-1D, I really loved this camera when I reviewed it but I simply couldn't get past the high ISO banding issue. Assuming this fix works Canon's EOS-1D will simply be the best digital SLR out there. (Note: I have no way of confirming this as I don't currently have an EOS-1D).