Canon Retro Camera, In The Spotlight Again

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What does people with too much money and who is into photography love most? Right, an overpriced retro camera that looks like camera looked 50 years ago.

An article posted by French site Phototrend appears to reenforce the possibility of such a Canon camera. During the CP+ 2025 event, Phototrend conducted an interview with Canon’s executive team, including Go Tokura, Manabu Kato, Yasuhiko Shiomi, and Tetsushi Hibi. A significant topic discussed was the potential development of mirrorless cameras with a vintage aesthetic, especially with the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Canon AE-1 in 2026.

High Demand for Vintage-Looking Cameras

Manabu Kato acknowledged the considerable demand for vintage-looking cameras but emphasized that creating such a design isn’t straightforward. He highlighted the importance of considering the overall system, including lenses and accessories, to ensure cohesive design and functionality. Kato also mentioned that while Canon values ergonomics and operability – such as grip comfort and button placement – achieving this in a vintage design presents challenges. However, he assured that Canon is attentive to market desires and is exploring possibilities, balancing technological feasibility with business viability.

Balancing Retro Design with Modern Functionality

The discussion highlighted the complexities of integrating retro design elements into modern cameras. While a vintage appearance appeals to many users, ensuring that such designs meet contemporary ergonomic standards and functionality is challenging. Canon’s commitment to user-friendly designs means that any potential vintage-style camera would need to harmonize classic aesthetics with modern usability.

Canon’s Considerations for Future Developments

Canon’s leadership emphasized their awareness of the growing interest in retro-style cameras. They are actively considering how to incorporate these design elements into future products without compromising on the performance and ergonomics that users expect. This approach ensures that any new developments align with both market trends and Canon’s standards of excellence.

In summary, while Canon recognizes the high demand for vintage-looking cameras, they are carefully evaluating how to integrate such designs into their lineup. The goal is to blend classic aesthetics with modern functionality, ensuring that any new products meet both the nostalgic desires of users and the practical requirements of contemporary photography.

Are you into retro-looking digital cameras?

Is Canon Set To Announce An EOS RV, And What Is It?

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A new Canon rumor emerged from the interweb of noisy rumor mills, along with a likely AI-made picture that we won’t repost here. Is a Canon EOS RV on the way?

Canon EOS RV: A New Addition to Canon’s APS-C Lineup

Canon is rumored to introduce the EOS RV, expanding its APS-C mirrorless camera range. This marks a significant shift in Canon’s lineup, as the company is expected to launch three new camera segments, spanning both APS-C and full-frame sensors. Additionally, the newly introduced PowerShot V1, featuring a 1.4″ sensor, could represent a fourth segment in Canon’s evolving catalog.

What to Expect from the Canon EOS RV

Although official specifications are yet to be revealed, it is suggested that the EOS RV may share similarities with the PowerShot V1. A key question remains: which sensor will Canon choose? While the 24.2MP APS-C sensor from the EOS R50 and R10 is a possibility, enthusiasts hope for a resolution boost, perhaps aligning with the 32.5MP sensor from the EOS R7. If the 1.4″ PowerShot V1 sensor is derived from the R7, it would make sense for Canon to maintain consistency across models.

Possible Features and Enhancements

  • Active Cooling: The leaked images (if they are the real thing) indicate a large vent on top of the camera, suggesting that the EOS RV might incorporate an active cooling system similar to the PowerShot V1.
  • Video Capabilities: If Canon adopts the EOS R7 sensor, the EOS RV could offer 4K60 10-bit video without a crop, unlike the EOS R10 and PowerShot V1. Competing models like the Sony ZV-E10 II already provide crop-free 4K60, making it crucial for Canon to stay competitive.
  • Stabilization: While Sony’s ZV-E10 II features in-body stabilization, the PowerShot V1 relies on lens-based stabilization. It remains to be seen if the EOS RV will incorporate IBIS, which would be a valuable addition for photographers and videographers alike.
  • New RF-S Lenses: The EOS RV appears to feature an unreleased compact lens, possibly a wide-angle zoom. Canon is reportedly planning a trio of APS-C power zoom lenses, potentially competing with Sony and Nikon’s offerings.
  • Optional EVF: A hot shoe-mounted EVF could be in the works, potentially an upgrade over the existing EVF-DC1, making it a compelling option for photographers who miss the EOS M6 Mark II form factor.

When to Expect More Details

Canon has yet to announce an official launch date, but rumors suggest an imminent reveal. More details, including confirmed specifications and release timelines, are expected soon. The EOS RV could be a game-changer in Canon’s APS-C lineup, offering a strong alternative to rival mirrorless cameras in the segment.

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Canon Patent: 21mm F8 And 26mm F8 Pancake Lenses

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A noteworthy Canon patent application was published on March 8, 2025. This patent details an innovative optical system designed for full-frame pancake lenses, specifically “21mm F8” and “26mm F8.” These ultra-compact lenses aim to deliver high optical performance while maintaining a slim form factor, making them particularly appealing for photographers seeking portability without compromising image quality.

Patent Overview

  • Publication Number: P2025029311
  • Release Date: March 6, 2025
  • Title: Optical System and Imaging Device Having the Same
  • Application Date: August 21, 2023
  • Applicant:
    • Identification Number: 000001007
    • Company Name: Canon Inc.

The patent describes a compact optical system engineered to provide superior optical performance, addressing challenges commonly associated with small form-factor lenses.

Background

In imaging devices, there is a growing demand for lenses that balance compactness with exceptional optical quality, ensuring sharpness from the center to the periphery of the frame. However, conventional designs, such as those outlined in prior patents, often suffer from optical aberrations, including pincushion distortion, leading to reduced performance at the edges of the image. This new optical system seeks to overcome these limitations by offering a refined design that enhances image quality across the entire frame.

With this development, Canon appears to be pushing the boundaries of lens miniaturization while maintaining high standards of optical performance, potentially expanding creative possibilities for photographers and videographers alike.

Example 1

  • Focal length: 21.45
  • F-number: 8.00
  • Half angle of view: 45.25
  • Image height: 21.64
  • Overall length: 27.17
  • Back Focus: 16.13

Example 2

  • Focal length: 26.25
  • F-number: 8.00
  • Half angle of view: 39.49
  • Image height: 21.64
  • Overall length: 31.98
  • Back focal length: 20.42

Canon Rumored To Announce The PowerShot V3 In 2025

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A fresh new Canon rumor from a relentless rumor mill. Is a PowerShot V3 coming?

Canon has taken an unusual approach to launching its latest camera, the PowerShot V1, by introducing it first in Asian markets. While the global debut is slated for March, with availability expected in April, Canon has already provided select U.S. retailers with an early preview. Though the reasoning behind this staggered rollout remains unclear, speculation abounds.

Looking further ahead, Canon is preparing to unveil another addition to the PowerShot series—the PowerShot V3—anticipated in the latter half of 2025. Positioned as the lineup’s dedicated superzoom model, it won’t follow in the footsteps of Nikon’s P1100, which features an extreme 3000mm lens paired with a small sensor.

While official specifications remain under wraps, insiders suggest the PowerShot V3 will house the same 1.4-inch sensor as the PowerShot V1. This sensor is rumored to be derived from the 32MP sensor found in Canon’s EOS R7. The camera will reportedly feature a 20x zoom lens, likely offering a 24mm-480mm (35mm equivalent) focal range. This setup should deliver a balanced mix of versatility and image quality—unlike the overly ambitious, low-quality zooms seen in Nikon’s P1xxx series.

With this upcoming release, Canon aims to refine the superzoom category while maintaining better optical integrity, ensuring that photographers get both reach and quality in a single package.

All Canon rumors are listed here.

[via CR]

Canon Very Quietly Announced The PowerShot V1

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Well this might have been the most discrete camera announcement in Canon’s history. Canon will release the PowerShot V1, a compact digital camera that enables easy, professional video and still image shooting, in late April 2025.

B&H Photo will notify you when the PowerShot V1 is available. For more information check this page at Canon Japan.

Press release by Canon Japan (machine translated);

The PowerShot V1 is the second compact digital camera in the PowerShot V series, which allows users to enjoy full-scale video shooting, following the Vlog camera PowerShot V10 (released in June 2023). Compared to the 1.0-type sensor installed in a normal compact digital camera, the 1.4-type CMOS sensor is about twice the area, achieving high image quality and high sensitivity. In 35mm equivalent, it covers a zoom range equivalent to a focal length of about 16mm to 50mm, and is compatible with a wide range of scenes such as selfies with multiple people, snapshots, and Vlogs. In addition, it combines the functions required by creators, such as high-performance AF and a variety of shooting modes, with a compact body, making it easy to shoot full-scale videos and still images. Canon will continue to expand its models that can both shoot full-scale videos and still images to meet the needs of a variety of users.

An integrated lens camera that combines professional photography performance with a compact body

The combination of a 1.4-inch CMOS sensor with a maximum effective pixel count of approximately 22.3 million pixels , the first Canon compact digital camera to be equipped with the DIGIC X image engine, achieves a maximum standard ISO sensitivity of 32,000 (when shooting still images). Canon’s proprietary AF system, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for PowerShot , also achieves high-speed, high-precision AF. Furthermore, the inclusion of the Eye Detection function makes it possible to detect the eyes of animals, whose movements are difficult to predict, in addition to people, making it easy to focus when shooting. With full-fledged shooting performance packed into a compact body, you can carry it around with you on trips and enjoy shooting.

Video recording functions that allow for greater freedom in video expression, including the incorporation of a cooling fan

The camera is equipped with a cooling fan inside, which efficiently releases heat, reducing the impact of temperature rise on video recording time. In addition to realizing 4K crop/60P video recording, it supports “Canon Log 3”, allowing recording with rich 10-bit gradation and excellent color reproduction. Furthermore, shooting modes such as “Review Video”, which is suitable for product reviews, and “Image Stabilization Video”, which is effective for handheld shooting, *5 make video recording comfortable.

High-speed continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second ensures you never miss a subject, and still image shooting functions enable a wide range of creative expression

When using the electronic shutter, continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second is possible, making it possible to capture fast-moving subjects. In addition, the camera automatically recognizes the scene and supports difficult scenes such as night scenes and backlit scenes with the “Advanced A+” mode, and “Creative Filters” allow for impressive shots such as diorama and toy camera style shots, and many other functions that enable rich photographic expression.

Are These The Canon PowerShot V1 Specifications?

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A set of alleged specifications for the rumored Canon PowerShot V1 surfaced on the web.

The Canon PowerShot V1 has been getting a lot of attention recently, and new details are emerging. Unlike typical launches, Canon Japan is said to first announce the PowerShot V1 as a development announcement before CP+, with a full reveal expected later in March. This approach seems like a new strategy for Canon, though some details may have been lost in translation.

The PowerShot V1 is expected to launch at $899 USD, a reasonable price considering the camera’s larger sensor size for a compact model. Canon will also offer a range of accessories for the PowerShot V1, although specifics are not yet available. There may be a “creator” bundle introduced as well.

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot SX70 HS are set to be discontinued in the first half of 2025, so the PowerShot V1 should hit the market in March or April this year. Additionally, Canon might unveil a few “concept” PowerShot cameras at CP+.

And here are the rumored PowerShot V1 specifications:

  • 24MP CMOS (Canon Made)
  • 1.4″ 3:2 Sensor
  • DIGIC X Series
  • DPAF
  • Multi-Function Shoe
  • Approximently 16-50mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 3″ LCD (1 Million Pixels)
  • Articulating Screen
  • 4K Video (Slight crop for aspect ratio)
  • 4K 60P / 1080 120P (Unconfirmed)
  • Vertical Video Capable
  • New Streaming Features (No detailed information)
  • RAW, C-RAW, Dual Pixel RAW
  • H.265 / HEVC
  • C-Log 3 / HDR PQ
  • A full line of accessories
  • February/March 2025
  • Price: $899 USD

[via CR]