Canon has spent the last five months hyping up its new sports camera and if there is anything to take away from it now that the R3 has been fully announced, it is that Canon has done a remarkable job closing the technology gap with Sony.
For years now, Sony has been the undisputed champion […]. petapixel.com
Canon Watch is reporting that Canon has developed a new 21mp full-frame sensor and suggests we may see it in an upcoming EOS R camera. Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-10-08 17:15
It looks like Canon is moving forward with their “no-prototype” product development with the purchase of a Fujitsu FX1000 supercomputer. Canon will take delivery of Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-09-25 01:56
It looks like the long-rumored new Speedlite from Canon is finally on the horizon. It has the internal model number DS401231, which Nokishita has found Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-08-21 12:25
Back in May of 2019, Jared Polin of Fro Knows Photo ran a side-by-side Eye AF comparison that showed (to nobody’s surprise) that Sony was the king of Eye Autofocus. But a lot has changed since then, including several firmware updates and an updated focus system from Canon. Is Sony still king? Jared wanted to […] petapixel.com »
2020-08-15 20:26
Canon has reportedly been hit by a devastating ransomware attack. In addition to knocking a long list of Canon websites offline, the attack is said to have resulted in a whopping 10 terabytes of data being stolen from Canon servers. petapixel.com »
2020-08-05 21:57
I have been reminded a couple of times that the image.canon service that launched recently has been down for more than 72 hours now. The Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-08-02 17:24
I’m always trying to find the best ways to communicate with the Canon Rumors community, as everyone has their own preferences. I decided this week Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-08-01 18:27
I'm a photographer that was trained to not rely on image stabilization--and I've seen that this training has helped so much with my photography. Today, all of Canon's RF lenses with image stabilization are getting a new firmware update. thephoblographer.com »
2020-08-01 07:01
Canon has been stealing all of the camera headlines of late thanks to the imminent release of their brand new Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 Full-Frame Mirrorless cameras. Still, another piece of news from the speculation section of the internet is stealing some of their thunder. thephoblographer.com »
2020-07-21 19:00
Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has announced the release of its new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm F0. 95 manual lens for Canon EF-mount cameras. The lens might be similar in specs to its mirrorless counterparts (Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony FE) released back in 2019, but ZY Optics says the lens has a different optical design featuring 12 elements in 6 groups, including one high-refractive element and five ultra-low dispersion elements. dpreview.com »
2020-07-16 18:14
One of the more significant concerns of many a photographer has always been about Canon's APS-C sensors. Though their cameras are dwarfed by the likes of Fujifilm, Sony, and Nikon, they have always marched to their own drumbeat. thephoblographer.com »
2020-07-12 01:00
One of the more significant concerns of many a photographer has always been about Canon's APS-C sensors. Though their cameras are dwarfed by the likes of Fujifilm, Sony, and Nikon, they have always marched to their own drumbeat. thephoblographer.com »
2020-07-12 01:00
It looks like one of the last hurdles to production has been passed, as the Canon EOS R5 has received Bluetooth certification. Nokishita breaks down Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-05-06 01:50
Canon USA has jumped into the battle against the novel coronavirus, announcing that the company’s medical division (Canon Medical Systems Corporation) has started “development of a rapid genetic testing system for the novel coronavirus. petapixel.com »
2020-03-20 18:48
A camera, likely the EOS R5 has shown up for certification according to Nokishita. The certification shows a new battery as we reported previously, it’ll Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-02-27 19:51
The new Canon EOS 850D DSLR camera is the successor to the EOS 77D and 800D models, with both lines merging into one. photographyblog.com »
2020-02-13 07:00
Canon is no stranger to the world of astrophotography and making cameras that have excelled in the genre. The Canon 60Da was the last DSLR that they made, which had a unique Ha (Hydrogen Alpha) filter on the sensor, and it won over the hearts of all astrophotographers who used it. thephoblographer.com »
2020-02-11 14:00
Multiple Canon EOS R users on both the Fred Miranda and DPReview forums are reporting front focusing issues with their brand new RF 70-200mm f/2. 8 lenses, leading some to wonder if Canon has a widespread manufacturing issue on their hands. petapixel.com »
2019-12-12 00:08
One of Canon's biggest strengths has always been their ability to create consistently excellent lenses targetted at professionals, and the Canon RF 85mm f1. 2 L USM is no exception. With their RF Mount system, Canon has chosen to tackle the Full Frame Mirrorless market from the complete opposite direction as Sony did. thephoblographer.com »
2019-11-20 14:00
It has been just over a year since the Canon EOS R arrived on the Mirrorless camera scene. While it may have been lacking features that many expected, over the last 13 months, the EOS R has been updated to the point where it has become a very competent camera. thephoblographer.com »
2019-11-07 23:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_6747480534","galleryId":"6747480534","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Canon very quietly today released a dedicated astrophotography version of its EOS R camera, the EOS Ra. dpreview.com »
2019-11-05 22:35
A report by Digital Camera World earlier this week initially claimed that Canon was ditching JPEGs, replacing them with 10-bit HEIF files in the upcoming Canon 1D X Mark III, and possibly beyond. And while Canon eventually clarified that they are not getting rid of JEPG, the format may be (ought to be?) on its […] petapixel.com »
2019-10-31 23:49
The Canon M Mount has been snickered at by just about everyone except those living in Asia. Cameras like the M100 and the M50 have made Canon's first Mirrorless platform a raging success in Japan, but elsewhere it has not been well received. thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-05 01:00
The Canon M Mount has been snickered at by just about everyone except those living in Asia. Cameras like the M100 and the M50 have made Canon's first Mirrorless platform a raging success in Japan, but elsewhere it has not been well received. thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-05 01:00
One of the most significant innovations when it comes to cameras over the last 5 or so years has been the introduction of in-body image stabilization. Sony, of course, has this technology in their a77 II DSLR, and so did Pentax in the K1, K1 II, but other companies, like Canon, have for some reason overlooked the technology and have instead opted to focus on lens image stabilization. thephoblographer.com »
2019-08-29 19:00
It’s easy to jump on a company or a product for features that it doesn’t have, and on the internet, the negative a lot of Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-08-29 15:55
Canon has released the RF 85mm F1. 2 L USM lens, a medium telephoto lens that's the first RF lens to feature Canon's Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) Optics. It will sell with a recommended price of $2699. dpreview.com »
2019-05-08 17:31
*Update* After speaking with a couple of people, it turns out that this image sensor has no chance of ever making it to a consumer Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-04-23 15:15
DxOmark tested the new Canon EOS-R sensor and found it can in no way come close to the Sony sensors used by the A7III and Z6: At its base sensitivity of ISO 100, the Canon EOS R has a very good dynamic range of 13. sonyalpharumors.com »
2019-03-20 15:30
Sigma has released new firmware updates for a number of its Canon EF mount lenses as well as its Canon EF-E converter and a single Nikon F mount lens. For the Canon EF mount lens included in the update, the firmware mainly addresses compatibility with Canon's in-camera Lens Aberration Correction feature to ensure corrections match the characteristics of each lens and errors don't appear when the feature is enabled. dpreview.com »
2019-03-14 18:41
We’re told that the follow-up to the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has begun field testing with a very small number of photographers and/or engineers. Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-02-21 15:38
Over the last 10 years or so the world of photography has changed immensely. The rise of smartphones and the cameras that they house have had a massive impact on the camera market. As time has gone on, and as smartphone cameras have improved, more and more people are opting to just use the camera in their pockets rather than a dedicated camera. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-29 11:00
BCN rankings have released the latest numbers for the full frame mirrorless camera market in Japan, and Sony’s near 100% market share took a big hit Read more... canonrumors.com »
2018-11-07 23:13
So, the wait is over and Canon has finally revealed the EOS R as its first full-frame mirrorless camera. The photo industry has been quick to splash images and headlines about the EOS R over the internet, but if you dig a little deeper into the specifications, you’ll discover some really impressive engineering and features. digitalrev.com »
2018-09-05 03:00
When I heard about the Rokinon 14mm f2. 8 AF lens, I was a tad shocked. I mean, a new autofocus lens for Canon DSLRs? Really? Why not just continue to focus on mirrorless cameras instead of going for a dying format? Alas, Rokinon has created this lens for DSLR shooters; specifically those that use Canon EF mount cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-04 07:00
Rumor has it that Canon may be pulling out of Photokina 2018 in September. An article over at DIY Photography mentions Elinchrom, Canon and Profoto as companies that may be pulling out of the trade show. canonrumors.com »
2018-04-10 18:21
The Nikkei Asian Review has posted a great article on why Canon will remain relevant during the smartphone photography revolution, and it’s simply because their vast an exception catalog of lenses all 93 EF mount lenses. canonrumors.com »
2018-01-27 00:08
If you’re a Canon shooter who has been waiting for Canon to get serious about mirrorless cameras, here’s some promising news: Canon has reportedly been asking its professionals what they’d like to see in a mirrorless camera. petapixel.com »
2018-01-12 21:52
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_8861276041","galleryId":"8861276041","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Yongnuo has made a name for itself as the go-to brand for cheap photo gear, and that includes several Canon lens alternatives (some seem like outright clones) that sacrifice some quality while slashing 60-80% or even more off the price. dpreview.com »
2017-12-29 19:03
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_8861276041","galleryId":"8861276041","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Yongnuo has made a name for itself as the go-to brand for cheap photo gear, and that includes several Canon lens alternatives (some of which seem like outright clones) that sacrifice some quality while slashing 60-80% or even more off the price. dpreview.com »
2017-12-29 19:03
A lot can be said for Canon’s EOS-M5, which is now just over a year old. The camera in many ways is the APS-C mirrorless camera that Canon should have made in the first place, despite its price tag. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-24 20:00
We’ve received word from various retailers that the Canon EF 85mm f/1. 4L IS USM has started shipping today or tomorrow. Demand is pretty high at the moment, and the first shipment may not cover all the preorders from the big retailers. canonrumors.com »
2017-11-10 01:11
Nokishita has posted an updated list of unreleased Canon that has appeared at a certification authority. Some of these items also appeared back in September. Canon DS 126701 (Rebel 1400D/Kiss X90?) Single-lens reflex camera SKU: 3011C001AA, 3011C002AA, 3011C003AA Made in Taiwan Wi-Fi installed (Bluetooth not installed) Size: W129.0 mm Read more... canonrumors.com »
2017-10-31 18:26
Canon has hit two couple major production milestones today. Specifically, Canon says it has now produced 130 million EF-series interchangeable lenses and 90 million EOS cameras. And in case you're curious, the camera maker revealed that an EOS 5D Mark IV was its 90 millionth EOS camera to go through production, while the 130 millionth interchangeable lens distinction goes to an EF 16-35mm f/2. dpreview.com »
2017-10-18 01:18
Photo by Jakob Owens Canon has revealed that it is building a new semi-automated camera plant in Japan, and that it expects to open the plant in 2019. The factory will be located in the Miyazaki Prefecture on a 300,000 square meter land parcel, marking this the first time Canon has built a new camera production facility in Japan since 2010. dpreview.com »
2017-09-01 18:45
The brand new Canon EOS 6D Mark II has begun shipping along with the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II kit. However, it appears the EOS 6D Mark II w/24-70mm f/4L IS has been delayed. The kit was scheduled to begin shipping on August 4, 2017, however it has been pushed back indefinitely. From Canon: (Google Read more... canonrumors.com »
2017-07-31 23:18
Both Nikon and Canon have warned users that forthcoming DSLRs will be hit by delays: The 100th anniversary edition of the Nikon D5 and the Canon 6D Mark II kit with the EF 24-70mm F4L lens are both going to arrive at your door later than expected. dpreview.com »
2017-07-31 21:29
Both Nikon Japan and Canon Japan have warned users that forthcoming DSLRs will be hit by delays: The 100th anniversary edition of the Nikon D5 and the Canon 6D Mark II kit with the EF 24-70mm F4L lens are both going to arrive at your door later than expected. dpreview.com »
2017-07-31 21:29
Nokishita has posted a bunch of unreleased Canon gear that has appeared for certification. Below is Google translated and I have put what we think each product is. PC2276 (EOS M20) Mirror-less camera Made in Japan SKU: 2209C002AA, 2209C012AA, 2209C022AA, 2209C032AA, 2210C002AA, 2210C012AA, 2210C022AA, 2210C032AA, 2211C002AA, 2211C012AA, 2211C022AA, 2211C032AA Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed PC 2335 Read more... canonrumors.com »
2017-07-14 16:56
Sony’s original Alpha 9 camera has appeared as discontinued through a few retailers, including Adorama, leading to the appearance that the company has retired the sports camera that was originally announced in 2017.