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A recent patent illustrating Canon’s advancements in Quad Pixel Autofocus has surfaced on Canon Rumors. The breakdown provided by the source is comprehensive, so it’s recommended to visit their site for a detailed look. Several months ago, we received information indicating significant progress in Quad Pixel Autofocus, slated to be incorporated into the upcoming generation of Canon image sensors. This news has been reaffirmed by a reliable Canon source. While there’s a strong likelihood of Quad Pixel Autofocus being featured in the EOS R5 Mark II, confirmation on this aspect is not as concrete at the moment. A select few…

MELVILLE, N.Y, November 2, 2023 – Canon, a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today a variety of firmware updates for key models in its Cinema EOS line of cameras, including the EOS C500 Mark II, EOS C300 Mark III, EOS C70, EOS R5 C, the XF605 camcorder, as well as select PTZ cameras, expanding the creative and technical choices available for Canon customers. Additionally, Canon announced the new Canon Multi-Camera Control App (the “app”)1. All firmware updates and the app will be available to customers for free download in early December 2023*. Enhancing Value of Cinema EOS Cameras Highlights for…

Canon is expected to announce three lenses on November 2nd. We knew two of them for a while, but now we know the third. Above is a low resolution image of the lens. These are the lenses you can expect to be announced. Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS Oh, and that “Z” apparently standards for power zoom, which would mean the lens is aimed at videographers.

Sony is preparing the announcement of the alpha a9 III, which is sure to be a big camera for the Sony shooters out there. It looks like pricing on the series is going to remain stable, as its rumored the camera will likely launch at $4498 USD on or around November 8. Rumored Sony alpha a9 III specifications 33mp Stacked CMOS Sensor (Full Frame) 40fps in 12-bit RAW 30fps in 14-bit RAW No Mechanical Shutter RAW Video (Resolution unknown) 4K Video at 60fps 1080P Video at 240fps Price $4498 USD

On October 5, Sigma announced the development of a new 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens for both the L-mount and Sony’s E-mount. At the time not much was known specifications wise for the new lens. That has now changed as Sigma has released the specifications. Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sport Specifications Lens construction: 20 elements in 15 groups, 6 FLD, 2 SLD, 3 aspherical elements Filter size: 77mm Dimensions L-mount: φ90.6×205.0mm E-mount:φ90.6×207.0mm Weight L-mount: 1345g E-mount: 1335g Image Stabilization OS2 Autofocus: HLA Aperture Range: f/2.8-/f22 Lens Mount: Sony E, Leica L Teleconverter Compatible on L-Mount The…

Canon seems to have quietly discontinued the EOS M lineup of cameras and lenses, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. The writing has been on the wall since the launch of EOS M50 Mark II, which was barely an upgrade over the best-selling original. Most Canon web sites are showing the cameras and lenses out of stock. Retailers around the world will likely have stock of lenses and cameras for a while. Now is the time to grab any of those EF-M lenses that you may have been thinking about purchasing. There’s nothing wrong with the system if…

Canon Rumors is reporting that Canon will announce two new RF-S lenses along with another L lens before the end of 2023. It’s predicted that one of the lenses will be an ultra-wide zoom for RF-S. I think we will also see a new RF-S prime lens, maybe something like the EF-M 32mm f/1.4. What the next RF L lens will be is unknown, but according to multiple reports the RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM is a likely candidate to be announced.

Canon will likely announce the follow-up to the popular Canon EOS R5 in February of 2024. Specific dealers have been told that February will bring a major camera announcement, which is the same month as the CP+ show in Japan. Dealer NDA’s have not been signed for the announcement, as it is still too early, but Canon is gearing up for a major high-end push in 2024 and they are getting dealers prepared. This is also the time of year when dealers have finalised their holiday buys, especially ahead of Black Friday in November and Christmas season in December. So…

The Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM will likely be the biggest selling L-prime lens when it eventually hits the market. This lens has been rumoured and expected since the RF mount launched 5 years ago. A sales rep that handles some distribution of Canon lenses to certain retailers in a specific country has alluded to the RF 35mm f/1.2L USM, and went as far to say that two versions of this prime lens will be announced before the end of 2023. There are two versions of the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM. Of the two you can spend an extra couple…

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II will surely be the most popular Canon camera release of 2024 and it will be bringing new features and accessories. It is now being said that the Canon EOS R5 Mark II will have a built-in ND filter, which is one of the more requested features that people would like to see in Canon EOS R bodies. The Canon EOS R5 Mark II will also obviously get the latest flash shoe, but I have also heard that there will be other new accessories for the camera. One of which will help deal with heat…