CanonRumors reports that there will be two camera announcements from Canon next month - EOS 650D DSLR and their new mirrorless solution. Two weeks ago, the first rumored specs for the Canon mirrorless camera indicated that Canon will probably go with an APS-C size sensor.
Canonrumors published the first set of specs for the rumored Canon mirrorless camera: Two cameras G1 X sensor size APS-C a possibility in one camera 14 & 24 megapixels EF compatibility, but not EF mount EVF on one camera 3-5 lenses announced at launch If those specs turn out to be true, Canon’s solution will [...]
A reader sent me his concept renderings of a Canon mirrorless camera. I like the idea of the EVF being mounted over the hot shoe. For more images visit davidriesenberg.com. Canon is the last hope for a full frame mirrorless camera, otherwise I think we have to wait few years until the next generation of mirrorless cameras. As [...]
Canon patents for a 400mm f/4, 200mm f/5.6, 300mm f/4 lenses. The next Canon patent is for a 18-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for a APS-C mirrorless camera:
A reader sent me this picture of what appears to be a smaller Canon lens cap. Does anyone have an idea what kind of Canon product uses this type? The size looks like 2/3 of a regular Canon lens cap. Could this be for Canon’s mirrorless system? Update: this is a rear cap from a [...]
Update: Reuters now has a better translation of the interview. In an interview with DCWatch, Canon executive confirmed that they will be releasing a new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera in 2012. The Google translation is not very clear, but the bottom line is that Canon will not sacrifice quality in order to achieve smaller camera size. Anyone got a better translation?
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