The success of Canon’s R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras have exceeded the company’s expectations and it has revised its 2020 fiscal year earnings over initial projections. The company logged net income of more than a quarter of a billion dollars in excess of its original estimations.
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Canon has released its financial results for the second quarter of its 2021 fiscal year (Q2 FY2021), revealing better-than-expected performance, particularly within its imaging division. The data In its investor relations presentation shows Canon’s consumer camera division pulled in 112. dpreview.com »
2021-07-29 16:02
It's no surprise the camera market is in a decline, earmarked by continuously-decreasing unit sales, revenue and operating income. It seems as though no company is safe from the impact of both smartphones and the general decline in demand for DSLRs, but while the numbers are indeed in a freefall, the reality is the actual macro-level outlook is far more nuanced than catchy headlines alone can tell. dpreview.com »
2019-11-15 00:38
UHD-DIGISUPER 51 and 7×10.7 KAS S Lenses Provide Cutting Edge Imagery Solutions for Sports and Event Production MELVILLE, NY, November 6, 2019 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-11-11 21:59
According to a report from Nikkei Asian Review, Canon’s operating profit is set to drop 40 percent this year; double the percentage Nikkei said Canon had anticipated its profits to drop earlier this year. dpreview.com »
2019-07-17 23:13
For all the internet hate Canon gets, they continue to do what you’re supposed to do as a company, sell more things than anyone else, Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-07-08 15:18
Canon Imaging Plaza, an official Canon YouTube channel dedicated to showing off the latest Canon technologies and cameras, has shared a video highlighting the benefits of its new full-frame RF lens mount and the advantages it has over older lens mounts, such as its own EF mount. dpreview.com »
2019-06-17 21:02
As Canon turns its attention to growing its mirrorless camera market share, the company is reportedly sunsetting some of its popular DSLR lines such as the high-megapixel 5DS and 5DS R. And the latest word is that the popular 7D line has also come to an abrupt end. Canon Rumors is reporting that Canon is […] petapixel.com »
2019-05-29 20:43
In addition to a larger diameter mount and additional contacts, one of new features of Canon's RF lenses—and one of its EF to RF adapters—is the Control Ring, a physical dial around the perimeter of the lens that can be customized to control various camera functions including aperture, ISO and shutter speed. dpreview.com »
2019-05-23 18:29
If you’re in the market for a DSLR and have been considering getting an entry-level Canon one to save some dough, here’s something you should know: it seems that Canon is hamstringing its latest low-end cameras to be incompatible with affordable 3rd-party flashes. petapixel.com »
2019-05-03 20:38
The Canon Sure Shot Delsol used solar panels on its front cover to power some of the camera's functions. Solar power drove the AF system, the electro-magnetic shutter unit, film advance and even the flash. dpreview.com »
2019-01-10 23:27
Swiss lens manufacturer Irix has announced its lens lineup is completely compatible with Canon EOS R cameras when attached using Canon's EF to EOS R adapter. In an announcement post on its website, Irix says 'it is possible to control the aperture from the camera' and notes that all metadata is transferred properly from the lens to the camera including focusing distance and other exposure details. dpreview.com »
2018-12-31 18:47
Richard over at Canon News has written an opinion piece about the new Canon RF mount and what it means for the Canon ecosystem. He Read more... canonrumors.com »
2018-09-03 21:05
Samyang has just announced its new Samyang/Rokinon 85mm f/1. 4 full frame autofocus lens for Canon EF-mount cameras. The announcement comes just one week after the company unveiled its new 24mm f/2. petapixel.com »
2018-06-18 19:22
Now that Yongnuo is more established as a third-party lens maker, the company is slowly distancing itself from the lens designs it copied from Canon lenses early on. In addition to replacing its original 50mm f/1. petapixel.com »
2018-05-31 17:17
Canon USA has announced the expansion of its cost-effective, benefit-rich CarePAK PLUS accidental coverage plan. photographyblog.com »
2018-04-30 18:00
Canon recently released this incredibly dramatic 5-minute video to showcase its latest CMOS sensor technologies. The opening question, set to moving music, is: “Have you ever seen a rainbow in the light of the moon?” “A moonbow is a rare phenomenon that can only be seen when the appropriate lunar brightness, angle of elevation, and […] petapixel.com »
2018-04-18 20:53
Canon isn’t only in the business of making DSLR, mirrorless and point-and-shoot cameras. It’s also in the business of making the CMOS sensors inside those cameras—arguably the most important component. dpreview.com »
2018-04-17 22:50
One of the main criticisms that we've seen aimed at the Fujifilm X-H1 since its launch last week is about its size, with lots of online comments that it's just too big for a mirrorless camera. photographyblog.com »
2018-02-22 18:45
Photo by Mario Calvo The 2018 Japan BCN camera rankings are in, and they show that (surprise, surprise) Canon is still veritably dominating the DSLR space with 61. 1% marketshare, only a slight drop from its previous 63. dpreview.com »
2018-01-17 23:02
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Canon's G1 X Mark III is, as the name implies, the third iteration in the company's range-topping large-sensor enthusiast compact series. However, what the name doesn't make clear is that it's a significant departure from its predecessors, in terms of both size and capability. dpreview.com »
2017-10-16 07:00
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
Introduction The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is the company's latest full-frame DSLR aimed at advanced amateurs and enthusiasts, and even professionals looking for a second Canon DSLR body. Its all-new 26MP sensor has Dual Pixel technology for accurate autofocus during live view shooting, and it gains the same 45-point autofocus system from the crop-sensor EOS 80D for viewfinder shooting. dpreview.com »
2017-08-08 17:09
Canon has released its second quarter report, and things are looking better for sales of its mirrorless cameras. With both Canon and the rest of the world having a sense of uncertainty as far as the global economy goes, Canon is looking to continue expanding and scaling its existing businesses to survive the turbulence. “For […] petapixel.com »
2017-07-29 20:25
Canon was producing some impressive superzoom cameras back in 2008. Its PowerShot S5 IS had solid image quality, a capable autofocus system and pleasing color. In September of that year, the company split its superzoom line in two. dpreview.com »
2017-06-15 13:00
There are few companies that are more dominant than DJI in their respective fields, especially in the tech industry. Having swept away competition from all comers thus far, it now appears that one established photography company may be stepping up to the plate to see if it can challenge the dominance of the Shezhen-based giant - Canon. digitalrev.com »
2017-04-06 03:00
Yongnuo has announces its full-frame 85mm F1. 8 lens, for Canon and (eventually) Nikon mounts. This budget-friendly lens, which closely resembles Canon's 85mm F1. 8, first surfaced a couple of months ago. dpreview.com »
2017-02-18 11:01
The Canon 16-35mm F2. 8L II has been one of the most popular and sought after lenses in landscape photography thanks in part to its distinct and gorgeous sunstar. That said, the lens did have its fair share of issues. dpreview.com »
2016-12-13 14:00
Anyone with any significant amount of experience shooting portraits will be familiar with the Canon EF 85mm f/1. 2L II USM. It’s an excellent portrait shooter, but it does have its flaws, especially with autofocus and chromatic aberration. digitalrev.com »
2016-11-21 03:00