Category Archives: Canon

Canon released firmware update 1.0.5 for the 7D Mark II

By PR admin | Published: September 9, 2015

Canon released firmware update 1.0.5 for the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera that incorporates the following fixes and improvements:

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Canon working on 8k Cinema EOS system camera, 8K reference display and 120MP SLR camera

By PR admin | Published: September 8, 2015
Canon 120MP SLR camera

Canon announced that they are currently working on a new 8K Cinema EOS system camera, 8K reference display and a 120MP SLR camera that is probably based on the 120MP CMOS APS-H sensor that was announced back in 2010. Here are the released prototype pictures of the products under development: Full press release:

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New lens patents: Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS II USM and Fuji/Zeiss 50mm f/2.8 macro

By PR admin | Published: September 8, 2015

Canon has a new patent application for a EF 35mm f/2 IS II USM lens. More information is available at Photographybay. The next patent is interesting – it’s a combined application between Fujifilm and Zeiss for a 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens designed for APS-C cameras.  

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Canon develops 250MP APS-H CMOS sensor, the world’s highest pixel count for its size

By PR admin | Published: September 6, 2015

Canon announced the development of a 250MP APS-H-size CMOS sensor (29.2 x 20.2 mm, 19,580 x 12,600 pixels). Back in 2010 Canon made noise with a 120MP CMOS APS-H sensor. Full press release:

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The latest Canon patents

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2015

→ Canon has a patent for an expending the camera’s LCD screen by rotating the controls to the side. → New Canon patent for a 15-53mm f/2.8-4 lens.

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Lee Filters announced new SW150 Mark II filter system for the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens

By PR admin | Published: September 4, 2015

After the Nikon version, Lee Filters announced new SW150 Mark II filter system for the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens:

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Canon EOS M3 mirrorless camera now available in the US

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2015

As previously reported, the Canon EOS M3 mirrorless camera now available in the US. Shipping will start in early October. For pricing on the different EOS M3 kits combination, check the listings at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. Canon EOS M3 highlights: 24.2 Megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS Sensor, with a sensitivity range from ISO 100 to 12,800 (expandable […]

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Canon explains their new Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) camera lens optical element

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2015

With the new EF 35mm F/1.4L II USM Canon introduced a newly developed camera lens optical element called Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) that enables extremely high levels of chromatic aberration correction:   Additional information from the press release:

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Canon EF 35mm F/1.4L II USM lens announced

By PR admin | Published: August 27, 2015

Canon officially announced their EF 35mm F/1.4L II USM lens. The price of the lens in the US is $1,799 and pre-orders are currently opened at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. Shipping will start on October 4th. Here are few sample images and the full press release:

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Additional information on the upcoming Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens

By PR admin | Published: August 26, 2015

Additional information on the upcoming Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens:

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