Canon Q1 2022 Financial Results – Imaging Sector Doing Good

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Canon published their Q1 2022 financial results. Nothing special here. Things are good for Canon.

From the presentation material, referring to the imaging sector:

Demand, mainly coming from professionals and advanced amateurs, continues to be strong as full-frame mirrorless cameras released by each company stimulates the market. As a result, we expect the 2022 market to grow by 5% compared to last yearto 5.65 million units, which also includes some carry over from last year due to supply shortages.

In the first quarter, unit sales of interchangeable-lens cameras were below those of last year due to product supply shortages. However, sales increased due to a rise in average selling prices, as we prioritized the supply of high-end models such as the EOS R5 and EOS R6, and also due to a significant increase in sales of RF lenses.

For the full year, even as the shortage of parts continues, we will continue to increase our product supply by using parts secured through purchases from new suppliers or by switching to alternative parts. At the same time, we will work to achieve our aim of sales and profit growth, fulfilling backorders to sell 3 million units, 10% more than last year.

This year as well, we will promote the enhancement of our lineup of camera bodies and interchangeable lenses, which include two new Super-telephoto fixed focal length RF lenses announced in February. As long telephoto lenses with focal lengths of 1200 mm and 800 mm, these lenses are extremely compact and lightweight,features that are expected to contribute to more people purchasing them.Going forward, we will continue to enhance the overall value of the R system,including bodies and lenses to solidify our position as a top manufacturer ofmirrorless cameras.

You can download all the Q1 2022 financial results material from here.

The White Unicorn Is Delayed Again (Canon EOS R7 with APS-C sensor)

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Here are the latest about the Canon EOS R7, the white unicorn in the Canon rumors domain.

Rumored since the beginning of the EOS R era, the Canon EOS R7 is said to get announced within a few months, and then gets delayed again. We heard it being in the hand of selected photographers and undergoing field testing, then we heard it will be the next camera Canon is going to announce. But now we are told that it will come not earlier than Q4 2022.

The Canon EOS R7, featuring an APS-C imaging sensor, is a camera Canon will make sooner or later (likely, but we are still a bit skeptical). So why not start a rumor as early as possible. As bad as it can go, sooner or later the rumor will happen to be real. So far it has just been a continuous delaying of the possible announcement date.

Moreover, so far no specifications. Stay tuned for the next rumor. All Canon EOS R7 rumors are listed here.

Source: Canon Rumors

Today Only: Kingston 32GB Canvas Select Plus Memory Card (2-Pack, adapter) – $7.99 (reg. $11.99)

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Only for today (April 22, 2022) B&H Photo has a 33% discount on Kingston 32GB Canvas Select Plus UHS-I microSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter Kit (2-Pack).

At a glance:

  • 32GB Capacity per Card
  • UHS-I / V10 / U1 / A1 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 100 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 10 MB/s
  • Records Full HD Video
  • Water / Shock / Vibration / X-Ray Proof
  • Temperature Proof
  • Includes microSD to SD Adapter
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Get the Kingston 32GB Canvas Select Plus UHS-I microSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter Kit (2-Pack). on sale for $7.99. Compare at $11.99.

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Canon Patent: RF 16-28mm f/2.8, RF 15-28mm f/2.8-4 and RF 15-28mm f/4-5.6 IS

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A new Canon patent, once again for RF mount lenses. Some interesting lenses, we might add.

Canon patent application 2022063727 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for three RF mount lenses:

  • RF 16-28mm f/2.8
  • RF 15-28mm f/2.8-4
  • RF 15-28mm f/4-5.6 IS

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a zoom lens having a wide angle of view, easy to manufacture, and having little aberration fluctuation due to scaling.

In the zoom lenses disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, in order to satisfactorily correct distortion and curvature of field, aspherical lenses having a large uneven thickness and a large diameter are added to the first lens group and the second lens group. Is used. As a result, it is difficult to manufacture a zoom lens.

The present invention provides a zoom lens capable of satisfactorily correcting distortion and curvature of field while having a wide angle of view and being easy to manufacture.

Example 1

  • Focal length: 16.45-27.50
  • F value: 2.88
  • Half angle of view: 52.71-38.49
  • Image height: 19.00-21.64
  • Overall length: 134.57-119.35
  • Back focus: 14.07

Example 2

  • Focal length: 15.40-27.50
  • F value: 2.88-4.04
  • Half angle of view: 54.50-38.66
  • Image height: 19.00-21.64
  • Overall length: 114.50-110.87
  • Back focus: 14.15

Example 3

  • Focal length: 15.40-27.50
  • F value: 4.00-5.60
  • Half angle of view: 54.51-38.94
  • Image height: 19.00-21.64
  • Overall length: 103.50-103.50
  • Back focus: 14.20

The Canon patent was spotted by Asobinet. More Canon patent applications are listed here. Some particularly interesting patent applications we think might get into production are these:

Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS Review (solid lens for the money, D. Abbott)

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Here is another Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS review, by one of our favorite gear reviewer. Although it is not an “L” tier lens, the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS gets a lot of very positive reviews.

At a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/5.6 to f/45
  • One UD Element, One Aspherical Element
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • Nano USM AF Motor
  • Maximum Magnification: 0.41x at 400mm
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Dustin Abbott posted his exhaustive Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS review. From Dustin’s conclusion:

[…] a truly portable lens that brings this incredible focal range into the kind of size and weight combination that many more photographers can cope with.

[…] For the money, this is a solid lens. It definitely has its limitations, but it pulls off this challenging focal range in a pretty convincing faction…and that small size might mean that even those with deeper pockets might pick one up just for the sake of its portability. This is a solid move for Canon, and the RF 100-400 IS is a lens I suspect will sell very well for them.

[…] it will also work fine for those that shoot action, birds, or wildlife in reasonably good light. The autofocus is quick and quiet, and I had no problem locking onto subjects. Just be realistic about the kinds of lighting situations that you’ll be able to get enough shutter speed to stop action, and you’ll be fine. I can see this lens being a “bridge” lens for many – the telephoto option they can afford now while they save (or hope) for a more premium option in the future. For the money, this is a solid lens.

As usual Dustin Abbott’s reviews come with sample images, comparison charts, and all the information you might want to know. Dustin’s reviews are what I look for when I am about to purchase new gear. As usual Dustin Abbott also releases a complete video review. See below.

More gear reviews by Dustin Abbott are listed here. You can follow Dustin Abbott on Twitter, YouTube, or on his website.

More Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS review stuff is listed here.

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Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L or f/1.4L Eventually Coming Summer 2022?

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Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L is rumored almost since the beginning of the EOS R system era. And it’s rumored for a good reason: their is no doubt Canon will eventually release this lens, sooner or later.

The Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L got a new mention, and it’s suggested the lens is already in the “hands of testers and marketing folks and recently appeared in an internal dealer roadmap”. There is a bit of uncertainty if it will be f/1.2 or f/1.4, though. Why not both?

All Canon rumors are listed here. Stay tuned.

Source: Canon Rumors