Rumors of a new Canon EOS R mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor surfaced online again. There is also the possibility that Canon will start using the brand new Sony IMX571 26MP back-illuminated APS-C sensor in one of their upcoming cameras (not sure if it will be a DSLR or a mirrorless with RF mount).
BCN Ranking published their latest full-frame mirrorless camera market data for the Japanese market. In the first graph, you can how Sony’s nearly 100% market share fell down to 67% after the announcement of the Nikon Z7 and Canon EOS R (Sony in blue: 67%, Nikon in green: 10.4%, Canon in red: 22.1%): The second graph […]
Canon filed a patent (20180314060) for a new RF wide-angle full-frame mirrorless zoom lens. As it is typical with lens patents, three different calculations were presented – 14-21mm f/1.55, 12-20mm f/2.0 and 16-32mm f/2.8:
Canon announced their Q3 2018 financial results:
Canon is rumored to announce a new PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera in early 2019. The current Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II camera ($649) has already been listed as discontinued in several stores (the model was announced in February 2017). Here is a set of rumored Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera specifications:
The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM full frame mirrorless lens is now shipping and it’s currently in stock at B&H Photo and Fotohanskeuzekamp. Canon 50mm f/1.2 R lens unboxing and review videos:
Lensvid published their interview with Mike Burnhill from Canon Europe, here is the recap (more interviews can be found here):
Dpreview published their interview with the engineering and management team that work on the new Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera ($2,299) and the Deputy Senior General Manager was quoted saying “We want to surprise and astonish you, so please expect big things“:
The Canon EOS M5 APS-C camera, one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in Japan, is now $400 off (discounted price: $579, original price: $979) and some retailers even offer additional free accessories: Adorama B&H Amazon The Canon M5 + 15-45mm lens kit is also $400 off: Adorama | B&H | Amazon. The Canon […]
