Canon Ends “Kiss” Camera Lineup In Japan (and “Rebel” lineup too?)
After almost 30 years, Canon is killing the popular "Kiss" camera lineup in Japan (and Asia). The news comes from ITMedia News, and is nicely summed up by Digicame-Info: On…
After almost 30 years, Canon is killing the popular "Kiss" camera lineup in Japan (and Asia). The news comes from ITMedia News, and is nicely summed up by Digicame-Info: On…
A new Canon patent application for another RF mount lens. Canon patent application 2023018429 (Japan, published 2/8/2023) discusses optical formulas for an RF 100-300mm F2.8 x 1.4 extender lens. From…
Only for today (2/6/2023) both B&H Photo and Adorama have a 20% discount (that's $96) on the Metabones EF to RF Mount Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x adapter. At a glance:…
Canon posted their financial results for 2022. Despite haters, doom-predicting Sony-fanatics, chip supply issues, the ongoing war, and whatever, the company is doing fine. As for the camera market, Canon…
That's what a Canon patent application seems to suggest, a 300mm f/2.3 mirror lens. Read on. Canon patent application 2023013456 (Japan, published 1/26/2023) discusses optical formulas for a 300mm f/2.3…
Two Canon patents today, this one and the one featured here. Canon patent application 2023010106 (Japan, published 1/20/2023) discusses optical formulas for what seem to be two possible kit lenses,…
A new Canon patent, and as almost all Canon patents of the last two or three years it is for RF mount lenses. Canon patent 2023005851 (Japan, published 1/18/2023) discusses…
A new Canon patent application for two RF-mount telephoto lenses with extender: 200-400mm F4 x 1.4 and 200-500mm F4 x 1.4. Canon patent application P2022185663 (Japan, published 12/15/2022) discusses optical…
A new Canon patent, and once more more for RF mount lenses (what else?). Canon patent application 2022178447 (Japan, published 12/2/2022) discusses optical formulas for two zoom lenses for the…
A new Canon patent application for a RF 24-120mm f/2.8 IS and RF 85mm f/1.4 IS lenses. Canon patent application 2022175604 (Japan, published 11/25/2022) discusses optical formulas for two RF…
Here is a Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM review. This is one of the less expensive lenses for the RF mount. At a glance: RF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format 29-240mm (35mm…
As usual after a Canon announcement, the interweb of speculations is running hot about what might come next from Canon. There is more gear that is rumored, and here is…
Canon posted their Q3 2022 financial results. Things look pretty good. Canon reports increased unit sales and henceforth increased profits. It doesn't seem the company is struggling. Concerning the camera…
Rather interesting Canon patent for a 28-70mm f/2.8 lens that becomes shorter when zoomed to the telephoto end, i.e. it retracts. Canon patent 2022147945 (Japan, published 10/6/2022) discusses a rather…
Here is a Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM review by one of our favorite gear reviewers. At a glance: RF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format29-240mm (35mm Equivalent)Aperture Range: f/3.5-6.3 to f/40One UD…
A new Canon patent to start a new week. Once more for lenses for the RF mount. Canon patent 2022125455 (Japan, published 8/29/2022) discusses optical formulas for two prime lenses,…
You read it right. This Canon patent application might refer to a selfie stick that automagically adjusts length and angle to take the perfect selfie. Canon patent application 2021040089 (published…
Well, that's an interesting Canon patent application: an air-cooled heat dissipation system that also functions as IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization). Canon patent application 2022137975 (Japan) discusses methods and technology…
Remember the overheating soap opera that came along with the Canon EOS R5? Here is a new Canon patent for a fan aided cooling system for what we think is…
A potentially rather useful Canon patent was spotted: an extension grip that allows for uncomplicated change of the batteries. Canon patent 2022125113 (Japan) discusses methods and technology for an extension…
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