Nikon working on full-frame mirrorless camera, patents suggest (and where is Canon’s?)

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Patent for 50mm f/0.9 lens

While the Canon community is eagerly waiting to know more (or at least something really reliable) about the long rumored (and much wished) Canon full-frame mirrorless camera (all rumors), we learn that Nikon is also working on such a camera.

Two Nikon patents for 50mm f/0.9 and 35mm f/1.2 lenses specifically designed to be featured on a full-frame mirrorless camera have been spotted. It is a hint that Nikon has such a camera on a blueprint at least.

We found similar patents filed by Canon in the past (1 | 2), and even a patent for an EF/EF-S adapter for a full-frame mirrorless camera. I just wish we would know something more. The latest rumor regarding Canon’s full-frame mirrorless camera is here, I sum it up:

  • Different sources and sites were reporting that early prototypes exist, at least to be tested inside Canon’s labs. This intel came in 2016 and early 2017.
  • Canon is possibly working on a full-frame mirrorless camera with EF mount. There have been rumors saying that Canon is delaying this camera because of issues in implementing the EF mount. There is a lot of talk about this. If Canon manages to engineer a full-frame mirrorless camera with EF mount, thus allowing us to use our beloved EF lenses on a smaller and hopefully performing body, it will be a winner. Imagine what you could do with a MILC that goes along with your EF lenses. There is serious a chance we may see this.
  • The latest bit of info I got suggests Canon will announce a full-frame mirrorless camera with a sensor having a resolution of 36-38MP.
  • A possible announcement date is around Photokina 2018, which happens in September.
  • And for all those 4K fans out there: we have been told that, yes!, most likely it will feature 4K video.

Do you think we will see a Canon full-frame mirrorless camera in 2018?

  • Yes (56%, 195 Votes)
  • No (44%, 156 Votes)

Total Voters: 351

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Future Canon PowerShot cameras rumored to feature APS-C sensors [CW3]

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Next PowerShot G1 X to feature an APS-C sensor?

We reported that we were told the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III might have an APS-C sensor instead of the 1.5″ sensor used so far on the series. We got this hint from two different, albeit new sources.

A new rumor suggests that Canon may produce more PowerShot cameras with an APS-C sensor in the future.

The next iterations of the PowerShot [shoplink 30519]G3 X[/shoplink] and [shoplink 35613]G5 X[/shoplink] are named. Speculation goes that even smaller PowerShot cameras like the [shoplink 35614]G9 X[/shoplink] and [shoplink 37472]G7 X[/shoplink] series may feature an APS-C sensor, which is a bit of a stretch in my opinion.

This is entirely possible. It’s since a while that people are asking (hoping) Canon would feature larger sensors in their pretty powerful and popular PowerShot cameras. However, it may also be nothing but wishful thinking. Given how much Canon likes to segment their offerings it wouldn’t be surprising if the latter hits the mark. Maybe it will happen. If it does, it would allow Canon to reenforce their market position in this category.

The PowerShot G1 X Mark III is expected to be announced soon, though I do not have a clear hint about the date. It showed up at a registration authority, and this is usually a sign that the announcement isn’t that far away.

We keep you posted, stay tuned.

Deal: Canon PIXMA MG7720 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer – $69.99 (reg. $99.99, today only)

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Canon PIXMA MG7720 At a glance:

  • Print, Scan, Copy
  • Max Resolution: 9600 x 2400 dpi
  • Max Printable Area: 8.5 x 14″
  • Print Speed:15 ipm Black / 10 ipm Color
  • Optical Scan Resolution: 2400 x 4800 dpi
  • Max Scan Size: 8.5 x 11.7″
  • Automatic Duplex & CD/DVD Printing
  • 3.5″ Touchscreen LCD
  • Card Slot & NFC Support
  • USB 2.0, Ethernet & Wi-Fi Connectivity

B&H Photo has the Canon PIXMA MG7720 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer on sale at $69.99. Compare at $99.99. Black or white color option available. Free shipping, today only.

Today’s Gold Box and one day only deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, B&H Photo, eBay, Adorama, and refurbished lenses and DSLRs at Canon Store.

Canon EOS M100 user manual available for download

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Canon EOS M100 at a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Up to 6.1 fps Shooting and ISO 25600
  • Creative Assist and Self Portrait Mode

The user manual for the brand new Canon EOS M100 can be downloaded from Canon New Zealand’s site.

The EOS M100 will start shipping arounbd October 19, 2017. Pre-order are open, starting at $599:Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon | Canon Store

If you want to pre-order outside the USA, have a look at the list below.

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Canon joins private sector in Japan to establish rocket launching sites, report

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Image courtesy of Canon

Next step in Canon’s race to the space. Our previous reports about Canon’s space efforts. Canon also build its own micro satellite with Canon EOS 5D Mark III cameras on board.

Nikkei Asian Review reports:

TOKYO — Japan’s first private-sector effort to build rocket-launching facilities is underway as new aerospace legislation paves the way for meeting growth in demand for small observation satellites.

Canon Electronics, a Canon unit, has joined IHI subsidiary IHI Aerospace, construction company Shimizu and the state-owned Development Bank of Japan to establish joint venture New Generation Small Rocket Development Planning. The new company had begun scouting potential sites nationwide by Tuesday, aiming to shorten the list in time to embark on operations in fiscal 2018 at the earliest, following government checks.

The government has led Japanese space development. Launches have generally been at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Tanegashima or Uchinoura space centers in Kagoshima Prefecture in the south.

Read the report at Nikkei Asian Review…