
Canon released its FY2025 financial results – here is the section for the Imaging Business:

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 […]

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 […]

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:

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

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

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: