Category Archives: Canon

The latest patents from Canon, Ricoh and Apple

By PR admin | Published: April 20, 2016

Ricoh files a patent for a 200mm f/2.8 full frame lens (for Pentax K-1). Canon EF-M 16-80mm f/2-6 STM lens patent. Canon EF-M 9-18mm f/3.5-4.5 STM APS-C mirrorless lens.

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Canon ME200S-SH camera, CN-E 18-80MM lens and firmware updates announced

By PR admin | Published: April 13, 2016

Canon ME200S-SH multi-purpose video & still camera Technical specs Press release Price: $4,999 Canon Compact-Servo 18-80mm T4.4 EF Lens Technical specs Press release Price: $5,225 Canon also announced several firmware updates for these cameras (press release):

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Canon test equipment stolen in Spain, new 14mm f/2.8 lens on the way?

By PR admin | Published: April 12, 2016

A reader sent me this story – a German photographer testing new Canon gear got robbed in Spain: “When he returned to his parking space in the Avenida Olof Palme, he saw from afar that the rear window smashed and the rear seat was folded. From the trunk valuable cameras and filters have been stolen. Among a […]

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The latest patents: Canon 35mm f/1.4, Sigma 200mm f/2 and more

By PR admin | Published: April 10, 2016

Canon 35mm f/1.4 lens: Canon’s patent for improved image stabilization (IS): Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS HSM Sports lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS HSM lens:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 9, 2016

→ The Venus Optics Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens is now available for pre-order (Sony E+A, Nikon and Pentax mounts). → Check out the latest RockyNook photography books. You can still get 40% off with coupon code “PHOTORUMORS“. → We must be getting closer to the announcement of the new Fuji X-T2 camera: the X-T1 is $300 […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 3, 2016

Massive Fujifilm Firmware Release Pentax K-1 updates (user manual, sample photos and more) http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-to-release-super-telephoto-zoom-in-2016-cr2/ An entire Nikon museum collection is for sale on eBay The Huawei P9 smartphone will come with Leica Summarit H 1:2.2/27 ASPH lens

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Almost every camera brand will get a price increase in Canada tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: March 31, 2016

The price increase (10%-25%) of photo gear in Canada I reported few weeks ago is starting tomorrow and will include almost all major brands like Nikon, Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Fuji, Pentax/Ricoh and Olympus. Check amazon.ca or your local store for more info.

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Canon continues to maintain the number one marketshare spot

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2016

Canon continues to maintain the number one spot in global marketshare for 13 consecutive years from 2003 to 2015 (based on a survey by Canon):

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