These Are The Upcoming Canon RF-S 18-45mm IS STM and RF-S 18-150mm IS STM Lenses

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More leaks ahead of tomorrow’s Canon announcement. Images of the Canon RF-S 18-45mm IS STM and RF-S 18-150mm IS STM lenses have leaked.

Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:

  • Lens configuration: 7 elements in 7 groups
  • Shortest shooting distance: 0.20m (AF) / 0.15m (MF)
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.16x (AF) / 0.26x (MF)
  • Filter diameter: 49mm
  • Size: φ69.0 × 44.3mm
  • Weight: 130g
Canon RF-S 18-45mm IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm IS STM

Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM:

  • Lens configuration: 17 elements in 13 groups
  • Shortest shooting distance: 0.17m (AF) / 0.12m (MF)
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.44x (AF) / 0.59x (MF)
  • Filter diameter: 55mm
  • Size: φ69.0 × 84.5mm
  • Weight: 310g
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s announcement (May 24, 2022).

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Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10 Discussed By The Northrups

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A week to go before the announcement of the Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10. Here, a short video where both cameras are talked about.

Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss specifications and possible features of the Canon EOS R10 and Canon EOS R7.

The Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10 are going to be announced on May 24, 2022, along with other gear. Here is what to expect:

  • EOS R7 body
  • EOS R7 18-150mm Kit
  • EOS R10 body
  • EOS R10 18-45mm Kit
  • EOS R10 18-150mm Kit
  • RF-S 18-45mm IS
  • RF-S 18-150mm

We also know some specifications for both cameras.

EOS R10 specifications:

  • 24.2MP
  • 15-23 fps (Mechanical/Electronic)
  • 1x UHS-II
  • HDR PQ

EOS R7 specifications:

  • 32.5mp APS-C Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • 15-30fps (mechanical/electronic)
  • 2x UHS-II supported
  • 4K @ 60/50fps (NTSC/PAL)
  • 1080p @ 120/100fps (NTSC/PAL)
  • C-Log 3/HDR PQ
  • In-Body IS

Sta tuned, more to come soon.

Canon MILCs Are King In Japan In April 2022

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Canon cameras rock, we know it all to well. However, it’s always nice to see a confirmation.

According to the statistics collected by Map Camera, Canon’s EOS RP and EOS R6 and EOS R5 are in the first 4 ranking for mirrorless market shares in April 2022 in Japan. The Canon EOS RP?, you might wonder.

  1. Canon EOS RP
  2. Canon EOS R6
  3. FUJIFILM X-E4
  4. Canon EOS R5
  5. Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH6
  6. OM SYSTEM OM-1
  7. Nikon Z9
  8. Nikon Z fc
  9. Nikon Z6II
  10. SONY FX3

The Canon EOS RP was released in 2019, so it’s a bit surprising to see it ranked first.

Stay ready for the big Canon announcement next week, on May 24, 2022.

Latest Luminar NEO Update Introduces Mask Feature (powered by artificial intelligence)

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Luminar NEO update 1.0.6 is out, and it brings the mask feature to the AI-powered photo editing software.

At a glance, here is the new mask feature:

  • Automatically mask up to 9 types of elements in a click: humans, transport, buildings, water, etc.
  • Apply any powerful Neo tool to the selected mask: Denoise, StructureAI, EnhanceAI
  • Create custom Presets with MaskAI and apply changes only to the desired area
  • Fine-tune with the Paint, Gradient, or Radial Mask if needed, retaining full control over the result

Learn more about Luminar NEO and the latest update here. I use Luminar NEO for editing along with Excire Foto for management (it’s discounted for a few more days).

Jim Nix talks about Luminar NEO update 1.0.6 in the video below.

Canon Dominates The Mirrorless Market In Japan (in Q1 2022)

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Canon appears to be the undisputed mirrorless market leader in Japan. That’s what the latest BCN report suggests.

According to the aggregate data from January 1st to March 30th, 2022, Canon ranks in the first three positions of mirrorless market shares in Japan:

  1. Canon EOS Kiss M2 Double Zoom Kit White
  2. Canon EOS Kiss M2 Double Zoom Kit Black
  3. Canon EOS RP / RF24-105 IS STM Lens Kit
  4. Sony α6100 Double Zoom Lens Kit Black
  5. Sony α7 IV
  6. OLYMPUS PEN E-PL10 EZ Double Zoom Kit White
  7. EOS Kiss M Double Zoom Kit White
  8. Sony α6400 Double Zoom Lens Kit Silver
  9. Nikon Z 50 Double Zoom Kit
  10. LUMIX G100 Standard Zoom Lens Tripod Grip Included

Note that the first two positions are hold by the Canon EOS M5 Mark II (named EOS Kiss M2 in Japan), a camera (and line-up) that some people can’t wait to see disappear. Nope, me says. Even the upcoming release of the EOS R7 and EOS R10 won’t mean that the EOS M system will disappear any time soon.