Here Is The Canon EOS R5 OPTIMUS PRIME Transfomer Version

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Want a Canon EOS R5 that converts to one of the popular transformers, an OPTIMUS PRIME version? You can.

This is a toy product, but someone might want it. From Canon Japan (machine translated, emphasis mine):

In the Transformers’ annual collaboration project, a product that transforms into a robot from the mirrorless camera “EOS R5” released by Canon Inc. has appeared.
The camera state “EOS R5 mode” is reproduced at 80% scale of the actual camera, and the camera body and lens can be removed like the actual camera.
Although it is a toy product that cannot be photographed, it has a finish that reproduces the details of the main body design.

In addition, in the robot mode “Optimus Prime R5” state, it has a symbolic design with a lens on the chest, and the arms are red and the legs are blue, which is the original color of “Optimus Prime”. Matrix and EOS R5 handheld (Mini EOS R5) are included, which is proof of the leader, and can be held in your hand.

More information can be found here and here too. Will be available at the beginning of 2023.

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Canon Releases Another Product Supply Status Notification (EOS R3, R5C, R7, lenses)

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Again Canon released a notification to the public about product supply issues, both for lenses and cameras.

From Canon Japan:

Apology and information regarding product supply status

Updated: August 8, 2022

Thank you for your continued patronage of Canon products.

Currently, we have received more orders than expected for each of the following products, and due to the global supply of parts, delivery delays are occurring. We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers and business partners.
We apologize again for making our customers wait so long. We will continue to take measures for stable product supply so that we can deliver products as soon as possible. Thank you kindly look forward for your understanding.

product nameAbout supply
Canon EOS R3
Canon EOS R5C
Canon EOS R7
RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM
RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM
RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM
Multi-accessory shoe shoe cover
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Multi-accessory shoe shoe cover
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We are planning to ship in order, but it may take longer than usual to deliver.

Canon EOS R7 In Stock At B&H Photo And Adorama

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Both B&H Photo and Adorama have the Canon EOS R7 in stock. For how long, no one knows.

At a glance:

  • 32.5MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 4K60 10-Bit Video, HDR-PQ & C-Log 3
  • 30 fps E. Shutter, 15 fps Mech. Shutter
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 1.6m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • Dual UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Canon EOS R7 in stock at B&H Photo and at Adorama.

More Canon EOS R7 information, reviews and more is listed here.

World-wide order links for the Canon EOS R7: [shoplist 69416]

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Today Only: NiSi 72mm Natural Night Filter – $59.99 (reg. $149.99)

NiSi 72mm

Only for today (8/5/2022) B&H Photo has a 60% discount on the NiSi 72mm Natural Night Filter.

At a glance:

  • Reduces Light Pollution in Night Sky
  • Blocks Yellow Sodium-Vapor Light
  • Blocks Yellow Mercury-Vapor Light
  • Blocks Yellow Light from Low CRI LEDs
  • 2x Filter Factor, 1-Stop Correction
  • H-K9L Optical Glass Construction
  • Nano Coating and Resistance Coating
  • Aluminum-Alloy Filter Ring
  • 72mm Front Filter Threads
  • Plastic Case

Get the NiSi 72mm Natural Night Filter on sale at $59.99. Compare at $149.99.

More selected deals:

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Canon Patent: Eye Control Autofocus For Mirrorless Cameras

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A new Canon patent application about eye controlled autofocus. Two patent applications, to be precise.

Cannon patent application 20220247904 (US) refers to a bigger sized mirrorless camera (like the EOS R3) and Canon patent application 20220247933 (US) to a smaller one. Here is the abstract for the former patent application:

And the abstract for the latter patent application:

More Canon patent applications are listed here. Some particularly interesting patent applications we think might get into production are these:

[via NL]