Category Archives: Canon

Canon: new high-MP sensor and mirrrorless product(s) are coming soon

Dpreview published their Photokina interview with Canon. Here are some interesting quotes (see also the main points from their interview with Nikon): New high-MP sensor and mirrrorless product(s) are coming soon: Q: Currently no Canon camera offers more than 22MP. Do your DSLR customers ask for higher resolution? A: Yes. We know that many of our customers […]

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Not a rumor: new Canon PowerShot compact camera with a large sensor under development

Canon is now officially working on a new PowerShot compact camera with a large sensor, high zoom capability and compact body as you can see from this official Canon Hong Kong press release (thanks to the anonymous reader who sent me this info):

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Canon is considering a new mount system *UPDATED*

In a recent Photokina interview with DC.Watch, Canon representative mentioned that they are considering and currently doing the research for the development of an entirely new mount system. In the interview the company’s representative also confirmed their future commitment to the current EF-M and EOS M lineups. Update (thanks Mistral75): For those of you who haven’t read the […]

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Canon to release more DO lenses (Diffractive Optics) in the futures, developing a new photo-storage device

Canon is working on a new 100-400mm lens that will replace the current EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L. Many of the future Canon lenses will come with a Diffractive Optics DO element (see previously filed patents): “A new 400mm supertele is just the beginning. Canon also says it plans a replacement for its 100-400mm zoom and new compact […]

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Is that Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens real?

Digicame-info published a picture of a Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens, but is it real? Canon has already filed for a patent for a 11-24 f/4 full frame lens.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera, EF 24–105mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM, EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM and EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lenses announced

Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera The long rumored Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera is now officially announce. The 7D M2 body only will set you back $1,799 ($2,149 with a 18-135mm lens). Here are the main features:

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Canon PowerShot G7 X, N2 and SX60 compact cameras announced

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X features ($699): New 1.0-inch, 20.2 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with Canon’s powerful DIGIC 6 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM for outstanding low-light performance up to ISO 12800, enhanced image quality, and fast operation. A bright f/1.8 (W) – f/2.8 (T), 4.2x Optical Zoom (24mm–100mm), […]

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Canon PowerShot G7 X camera: first picture and specs

After the 7D MkII, here is another Canon leak – the first picture of the new PowerShot G7 X compact camera and the detailed specifications:

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More leaked pictures of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera

Some freshly leaked pictures of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera courtesy of digicame-info (see specifications). For Photokina Canon is also expected to announce new lenses and compact cameras.

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Canon to announce three new compact cameras: PowerShot G7 X, SX60 HS and N2

Canon is rumored to announce three new compact cameras: Canon PowerShot G7 X PowerShot SX60 HS PowerShot N2 (in pink and white) Via Digicame-info

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