For those who still think Canon is dead, or other bs. Here are some worldwide camera market statistics. They show Canon rules.
Nikkei Asia reports figures elaborated by Techno System Research, a major Japanese marketing research company. This figures look at the worldwide camera market in 2020 (all kinds of cameras). Here are the figures compared to 2019:
Canon 47.9ï¼… (+2.5%)
Sony 22.1% (+1.9%)
Nikon 13.7% (-4.9%)
Fujifilm 5.6% (+0.9%)
Panasonic 4.4% (-0.3%)
Not only Canon dominates the camera market, but was also able to increase by 2.5%. Nikon has a much smaller market share but increased by and lost 4.9% compared to 2019.
Someone jumped the gun to early in Italy. The upcoming Canon XF605 leaked with pictures and description.
An Italian retailer posted a product page about the Canon XF605, a not yet released Canon video camera. The leak was spotted by Nokishita.
Description:
The XF605 is a powerful new camcorder designed for ENG applications and for a wide range of live and recorded productions, including sports, events, documentaries, streaming, and more.
It offers a new level of performance and control to videographers who work solo.
With 15x optical zoom, professional connectivity and advanced autofocus, including eye-detection AF and intelligent head-detection technology for the first time in the XF series, this is a versatile camera that is perfectly suited to studio work or in the field.
Compact in size but equipped with a full range of controls and connections, the XF605 integrates seamlessly into live production and studio environments.
The large 1 “CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV7 processor deliver professional 4K UHD 60P / 50P shooting in XF-AVC and 10-bit 4: 2: 2 MP4 for exceptional image quality and maximum flexibility in post-production.
The XF605 is the first professional camcorder to feature eye-detection AF technology and EOS ITR AF X, an intelligent head-detection technology that enables videographers to achieve optimal results even in the toughest conditions.
Broadcast quality video
The 1 “CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV7 processor work in harmony to deliver 4K UHD 60P / 50P in XF-AVC and MP4 4: 2: 2 10-bit, as well as FHD 120P HFR for exceptional picture quality and flexibility during post-production.
Professional optics and control
Capture the finest details with the L-series 4K lens with 15x optical zoom and independent rings for zoom, focus and aperture control.
There are also three image stabilization modes, plus built-in ND and infrared filters, for added control.
Advanced autofocus
Achieve sharp focus of your subjects’ eyes with eye-detection AF technology and intelligent head-detection technology via EOS ITR AF X, an innovative “deep learning” technology to detect a subject’s head, even when it is not facing the camera.
Connectivity and professional streaming
The XF605 integrates seamlessly into live and studio environments, with 12G-SDI, Wi-Fi and Ethernet for IP streaming. The Content Transfer Mobile app allows you to edit news ML-G2 compliant metadata, transfer footage to your iPhone, and upload directly to FTP servers.
Intuitive controls and customization
Stay in control and customize the XF605 to your needs with independent controls and 11 assignable buttons. An improved touch screen interface allows you to quickly and intuitively control on-screen settings, menu navigation and playback control. A new multi-function slide hitch opens the doors for additional accessories with larger capacities.
Versatile recording options
Capture wide dynamic range in Canon Log 3 for greater flexibility in post-production or shoot directly in broadcast-quality PQ or HLG HDR formats. Simultaneous recording to two SD cards in different formats offers maximum flexibility for production needs.
Shared color science
The XF605 supports the same color matrices as Canon’s EOS R system and Cinema EOS gamut, reducing the time required during post-production to ensure color match between camera shots of different gamuts.
Here is something rather cool, and useful. A comprehensive guide to the best lenses for the Canon EOS M system. Don’t listen to the bullshiteers calling the EOS M system a dead man walking. The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a best seller everywhere, especially in Asia.
Our friends at Mirrorless Comparison posted a long and exhaustive guide to lenses for the Canon EOS M system, made by Canon and third party. Every lens is presented with its pro and cons, and for what application the lens suits best. Zoom lenses, telephoto , wide-angle, macro, portrait and more types of lenses are discussed (speed boosters too). Technical advice is also given, all technical terms are explained.
A yet unreleased Canon video camera with WiFi showed up at a wireless certification authority.
Might this be the Canon XF 605, as Nokishita suggests? We do not know so far. The unknown Canon video camera might get announced this month (August 2021).
We know Canon will soon release a new firmware update for the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6. The upcoming firmware 1.4.0 already shows up in the latest Digital Photo Professional (DPP) and other Canon software.
Canon released new version for DPP (4.15.0), EOS Utility (3.13.30), and Picture Style Editor (1.26.0). Fun fact: all utilities have a release date in the future (8/19/21). Guess that’s the day Canon will release the new firmware updates.
Changes for Digital Photo Professional 4.15.0 for macOS :
- Supports Firmware Version 1.5.0 or later for the EOS-1D X Mark III
- Supports Firmware Version 1.4.0 or later for the EOS R5
- Supports Firmware Version 1.4.0 or later for the EOS R6
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