AI-powered everything seems to be the hot stuff that gets anything tech-related going these days, especially photography. We've come to an age where an AI can tell you if your photos will make you Insta-famous or colorize your old black and white photos.
Canon seems to be pushing the boundaries of photography with a patent application that involves research into an AI-powered camera control system. . thephoblographer.com
In 2024, Canon ranked ninth in the number of patents registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), placing it in the world’s top 10 for 41 consecutive years, according to IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, a US-based patent research firm. canonrumors.com »
2025-01-20 16:07
The thermal hurdles engineers must overcome become even more significant as cameras get increasingly more robust video recording features. A new Canon camera patent hopes to overcome these concerns through a relatively compact active cooling system to keep internal recording media cool. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-10-08 01:08
About 4 years ago, Canon trolled me with a series of patent applications describing a handheld interchangeable lens camera attached to a handheld gimbal system. It appeared as if Canon was thinking about taking the EOS-M in a different direction. canonrumors.com »
2024-08-23 10:27
In this patent application (2024-111453), Canon explores the super telephoto zooms that ended up with the Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM. However, there are some other interesting designs in here worth exploring so let's go through them and you'll have to tell me if Canon should have gone for broke and made a 200-1000mm. [...] Source canonrumors.com »
2024-08-19 08:32
If there's one thing I've heard mention quite a bit is people's wish for a long focal length macro lens. In this patent application (2024-103311), Canon is exploring just that. I haven't seen many patent applications in this category, so maybe it's a sign of good things to come. According to Canon; In optical systems [...] Source canonrumors.com »
2024-08-01 10:41
In this patent application (2024-099414), Canon is showing off some interesting embodiments to some inner zoom / inner focus lenses for both full frame and crop cameras. The half-image heights are smaller for both full frame and APS-C and curiously, for all focal lengths. canonrumors.com »
2024-07-25 12:50
In this series of patent applications, Canon is looking at getting a better handle on the thermal state of the camera to be able to more effectively determine what the rise of temperature over time will be. canonrumors.com »
2024-07-03 11:53
At first, when I was writing up this patent application (2024-082112), I was leaning toward what others are mentioning on the internet that these are for ILC (interchangeable lens cameras) but after reading more, and looking at the back focus distances involved, I think it's more likely that these are for a compact rangefinder styled [...] Source canonrumors.com »
2024-06-19 08:20
In this patent application (2024-078721), Canon is showing off some embodiments of some smaller standard F2. 8 zooms. While at first glance, this seems unlikely we should also keep in mind that Tamron's smaller 28-70 F2. canonrumors.com »
2024-06-13 17:09
This is the patent application (2024-079936) that shows off the Canon RF 24-105 F2. 8 Z lens, so it's unknown if this was a one-and-done patent application and the rest of the embodiments will never come out. canonrumors.com »
2024-06-13 16:30
In this patent application (2024-076793), Canon shows off some embodiments of some lenses with internal zoom and focusing. The first embodiment that I'm going to talk about is a constant 60mm in lens length and a constant F4 aperture 12-30mm lens. canonrumors.com »
2024-06-08 19:08
This is an intriguing patent application (2024-074321) because there are a few different embodiments that deserve a closer look than I originally thought reading through it. First, the 20-60mm F2. 8 would cover a lot of focal length bases for me. canonrumors.com »
2024-05-31 06:57
In this patent application (2024-073200) Canon is looking at improving the racking of the lens from near to far to find focus quicker. As you may be aware, major defocus happens when the contrast is too far out of focus that it's just soft with no visible contrast. When this happens, it's nearly impossible for [...] canonrumors.com »
2024-05-30 06:43
In this patent application (2024-072582) Canon discusses improving the magnets that drive the motors on various lenses that attach to the camera. This is to prevent the magnetic flux from causing image artifacts especially at high ISO when the sensor is operating at a extremely high level of amplification and thus, sensitivity. I seem to [...] canonrumors.com »
2024-05-29 05:59
In this patent application (2024-071858) Canon looks to improve the operation of IBIS on your cameras near and dear to your heart. While we'll never know if this patent will end up in the R1 or the R5 Mark II, all these types of patents silently make the little improvements that ultimately add up to [...] canonrumors.com »
2024-05-28 14:36
Canon has always delivered great bang for the buck lenses on top of the fabulous L lenses that we enjoy, so it's no surprise that we see a new patent application dealing with the lower end of the spectrum. canonrumors.com »
2024-05-28 10:09
This is more for your curiosity because this isn't for an upcoming product, but one in which has already been released by Canon. But some of you may be interested in seeing some of the background that goes into making such a lens in the Canon universe. canonrumors.com »
2024-05-12 15:54
There's always the feeling I get when the amount of patent applications start to reach a tempo that perhaps it's a sign that Canon is about to do something. Mind you, Canon has trolled me in the past with this, so anything is possible. canonrumors.com »
2024-04-25 12:15
We will be releasing an upcoming series of articles on infrared photography that I've been slowly working through the last few weeks, and this amusingly popped up in the list of patent applications published. canonrumors.com »
2024-04-17 11:59
In this patent application (2024-043295), Canon is concerned about the AF performance of fast tilt-shift lenses. It seems that the incidence angle of light hitting the pixel will cause issues with AF performance around the periphery – especially when the plane of focus is tilted. canonrumors.com »
2024-04-01 07:40
In this patent application (2024-039230), Canon is looking at methods of cooling a hybrid speedlite capable of both continuous and flash lighting. As with most speedlites in the modern era, heat is the biggest problem facing speedlites. canonrumors.com »
2024-03-22 12:37
In this patent application (2024-025100), Canon describes the optical formulas of some pretty impressive zoom lenses. In this patent, we see the impressive Canon RF 24-105 F2. 8L IS USM Z embodiment, and it's just as impressive as the lens is in real life. canonrumors.com »
2024-02-26 07:29
Reading through this patent application (2024-022343) was a “huh, I never thought of that” moment. Canon in this patent is concerned that when some of its high-speed sensors go full out, they draw too much current from the battery causing the voltage to dip. canonrumors.com »
2024-02-17 04:56
Okay, I know this is beating a dead horse as a matter of fact, the horse has been beaten to death, dragged off, and turned into glue already. But when I saw this patent application from Sigma today, and tossed it over to Craig, his response was “Well, don't expect Canon to ever do a [. canonrumors.com »
2024-01-26 10:41
Back in the Canon EOS EF days, Canon made several large super zooms, mainly the Canon EF 100-300mm f/5. 6L, and the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3. 5-5. 6L USM. But outside of the consumer Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6. canonrumors.com »
2024-01-18 09:41
In this patent application, Canon is illustrating some smaller primes. Since these designs are relatively simplistic, they could be good “bang for the buck” lenses as long as you are not expecting pristine resolving power, as they don't optically fill the entire image circle but rely on software stretching. canonrumors.com »
2023-12-27 14:43
When we were first discussing the series of patent applications on motorized tilt-shift lenses for the RF mount, one of my musings was the ability to use this to automate stitching and various shooting at different shifts and tilts. canonrumors.com »
2023-12-20 11:40
Over the years I've seen some crazy designs patented by Canon and applications like this one are fun to read. I mean, here's a patent application where someone was told. “Go nuts, see what you can do”. canonrumors.com »
2023-12-01 16:04
Do you remember those two patent applications here and here that we talked about Canon looking at doing motorized tilt and shift with the possibility of fine AF control as well? Well, those patent applications were based on a different kind of tilt-shift lens, which involved moving elements instead of shifting and swinging the entire [. canonrumors.com »
2023-11-09 18:00
In this Canon Patent Application (2023-153460) Canon discusses both the need and the method of changing focusing during shift or tilt operations. As with the other patent applications in this series, I should first mention that the tilting and shifting discussed seem to be internal and done by moving optical elements. canonrumors.com »
2023-10-18 12:26
We recently discussed the patent here that talked about a motorized tilt-shift lens. It was my imagination that Canon could expand the functionality far beyond simply lens control. Well, it turns out the smart minds at Canon thought the same. canonrumors.com »
2023-10-04 11:36
Canon has published a series of 3 patent applications at the same time dealing with super-telephoto zooms. I know we have recently covered a similar patent application not so long ago, and that usually precludes me from writing up yet-another-article on this. canonrumors.com »
2023-09-28 14:08
This Canon patent application delves into the operation of a motorized tilt-shift lens for what appears like the Canon RF mount. Tilt-shift lenses have complicated and fragile mechanics, and removing some of the fiddly nature from these lenses would help in the field if the ergonomics of controlling the lens were fair. canonrumors.com »
2023-09-28 13:18
There are times I see a cool patent, and look at it and can't for the life of me explain what it does. I still may have gotten this one wrong, but I don't think so. I actually sat on this patent all weekend and even forced Craig into an Irish triple expresso before finally [. canonrumors.com »
2023-09-25 09:24
In this Japan Patent Application, JP 2023-118490, Canon is investigating creating smaller built in teleconverters for use in lenses that we would normally not expect to see a teleconverter installed in. canonrumors.com »
2023-08-25 09:23
Our earlier report of a new ultra wide angle RF L lens coming in the first half of 2023 gets a related patent application for a similar optical formula, along with others. asobinet found and first reported on this patent. canonrumors.com »
2023-01-18 16:14
Here is an interesting patent that we never thought we’d see from Canon. This one is for a “selfie stick” with all sorts of controls. Read more... The post Patent: Canon takes the selfie stick to the next level appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
2022-09-27 12:01
Atypically in patent embodiments, it’s usually difficult for super-telephoto zoom lens to take full advantage of the RF mount. One reason is that you simply Read more... The post Canon applies for High Magnification Super Telephoto Zoom Patent appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
2022-04-06 04:40
As discovered by CanonNews while this is hardly new technology that will shock the industry, it’s intriguing that Canon spent what seems to be a Read more... The post Canon Patent Application for Drone Camera Gimbal appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
2022-03-24 12:44
In this patent, discovered by CanonNews, Canon is applying for a hybrid optical and electronic rangefinder viewfinder. It would also have the ability to switch Read more... The post Canon applies for a hybrid viewfinder patent appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
2022-02-08 18:37
Canon continues to patent optical formulas for fast RF mount prime lenses. This patent deals with limiting aberration fluctuation when focusing. Canon is currently missing Read more... The post Patent: Canon continues to develop fast RF prime lens optical formulas appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
2021-12-27 22:16
Canon News has uncovered a patent for a Canon RF 17-70mm f/4-5. 6 BR optical formula. This is a pretty detailed patent, and kind of interesting Read more. . . The post Patent: Canon RF 17-70mm f/4-5. canonrumors.com »
2021-11-25 17:36
Canon News has uncovered a Canon patent showing off some focal reducers in their latest round of patents. This patent is for RF mount Cinema Read more... The post Patent: Focal reducers for RF cinema applications appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
2021-10-21 23:15
Canon News has uncovered a new optical formula patent for a Canon RF 28-70mm f/2. 8. Canon seems to have worked quite hard at reducing the Read more. . . The post Patent: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2. canonrumors.com »
2021-10-07 16:48
I have reported many times about a small and affordable Canon RF 100-400mm zoom lens, and another patent for such an optical formula has appeared. Read more. . . The post Patent: Canon RF 100-400mm f/5-7. canonrumors.com »
2021-08-12 15:56
Canon Inc. has filed a patent application for more optical formulas of fast RF prime lenses, this time an RF 28mm f/1. 4L USM and an Read more. . . The post Patent: Optical formulas for an RF 28mm f/1. canonrumors.com »
2021-08-12 15:48
A patent application for some wide-angle fast prime optical designs has been uncovered by Canon News. Included in this patent are optical formulas for an Read more. . . The post Patent: Canon RF 24mm f/1. canonrumors.com »
2021-08-05 18:14
Canon News has uncovered a patent for more fast prime optical formulas. This patent deals with reducing weight and size for such lenses. Canon News Read more. . . The post Patent: Canon RF 20mm f/1. canonrumors.com »
2021-05-06 19:47
Keith at Northlight has uncovered a patent showing optical formulas for three fast prime lenses, most notably a Canon RF 130mm f/1. 4L USM. On my Read more. . . The post Patent: Canon RF 130mm f/1. canonrumors.com »
2021-04-29 16:20
A new optical formula patent showing off some ultra-wide prime lenses for the RF mount has been uncovered by Canon News. An ultra-wide prime lens Read more. . . The post Patent: Canon RF 12mm f/2. canonrumors.com »
2021-03-25 19:01
High frame rates can help in some ways, but they're no substitute for spatial awareness and being one step ahead of the game when you're working as a sports photographer. We look at some of the best who we've spoken to over the years.
The Sony a9 series is innovative — but it’s also overkill if you don’t photograph sports or wildlife. That’s changing with the Sony a9 III, however, because of a feature called a global shutter. A first for full-frame cameras, the global shutter inside the Sony a9 II solves a few issues that plague photographers beyond just capturing fast action.
Since we began the site, our objective here at The Phoblographer has been to help people feel good while educating them about the world and the photo industry. To achieve that, the team works hard to bring you its views, as well as the work of photographers within the community.
"It is a crazy good camera in a tiny package," professes Australian professional photographer Adam Pretty, about Panasonic's Lumix S5 digital camera. He was approached by the company to produce a set of promotional images for this camera, and Adam decided to go with skateboarding as the choice of sport to photograph with it.
"In the end, we are all just human beings, and that’s often forgotten with athletes. That is also the case as a photographer," says Dutch photographer Yannick Schurwanz. He was a former competitive athlete when an injury forced him to the sidelines for a few weeks.
We are big fans of the Sony a9 series of cameras here at The Phoblographer. These specialty cameras have continually blown us away with their impressive specs and the results they can help produce in real-world scenarios.
Sony, as usual, made huge waves when they first introduced the a9 in 2017. They entered the sports market that had been dominated by both Canon and Nikon for decades, and they staked their claim as a serious player in this field.