Category Archives: Canon

Weird: Meike to announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II lens for Canon EF mount

Meike is rumored to announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II lens for the Canon EF mount. This is a strange move when third-party lens manufacturers are trying really hard to get approval to produce mirrorless lenses for the Canon RF mount: Viltrox is rumored to release new lenses for Canon RF mount

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Canon is considering outsourcing the production of lower-end (entry-level) products to external partners

In a recent interview with Nikkei, Canon’s Chief Financial Officer stated that the company is considering outsourcing the production of lower-end (entry-level) product models to external partners. Cameras and printers could be among the products affected. This is part of a broader review of manufacturing and sales structures aimed at improving efficiency and profitability. The […]

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Viltrox is rumored to release new lenses for Canon RF mount

Viltrox is rumored to release new lenses for Canon RF mount. I contacted Viltrox directly, and they responded that they recently officially launched new 1.33x anamorphic lenses for Canon RF-mount with an authorized approval. However, licensing for other RF-mount lenses has not yet been officially approved, but they are still working on it. Stay tuned […]

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The latest Canon camera registrations

Here are the latest Canon camera registrations that are not yet officially announced, courtesy of CanonAddict:

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Canon is rumored to register a new high-end EOS camera

Canon is rumored to be registering a new high-end EOS camera with dual-band Wi-Fi 6. The camera is currently undergoing wireless certification in Asia (China). This wireless system was previously used in the Canon EOS R1 and Canon R5 II (now $500 off). The following are some possibilities of what this new came may be:

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Malikie is suing Canon over Wi-Fi in cameras and printers

Malikie is suing Canon over Wi-Fi in cameras and printers. Here is the recap of the Malikie Innovations v. Canon Patent lawsuit:

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The latest financial results from Tamron, Sony, Nikon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Canon, Leica, and OM System

Here are the latest financial results from Tamron, Sony, Nikon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Canon, Leica, and OM System:

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Canon announced RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens shortages

Canon announced shortages of the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens “due to the large number of orders we have received“. Check availability of the new 45mm lens at:  B&H Photo, WEX Photo, and Foto Erhardt. Here is the full text of the apology notice:

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The latest financial results from Nikon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Canon, Leica, and OM System

Here are the latest financial results from Nikon, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Canon, Leica, and OM System:

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Canon EOS R6 Mark III camera and RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens officially announced

  The previously rumored Canon EOS R6 Mark III camera is now officially announced: ⇒ Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt ⇐ Additional information:

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