Canon Patent: RF 9-18mm f/4 Wide Angle Zoom For EOS R System
Here is a new Canon patent application, and it is a rather interesting one. Canon patent application P2022065383 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for a RF 9-18mm f/4 wide angle zoom…
Canon Patent: RF 16-28mm f/2.8, RF 15-28mm f/2.8-4 and RF 15-28mm f/4-5.6 IS
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…
Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS Review (a beauty delivering lovely results)
Here is a Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS review. A rather enthusiastic review, we might add. At a glance: RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame FormatAperture Range: f/4 to f/22Three UD ElementsThree Aspherical ElementsAir-Sphere…
Canon Patent: 60-600mm f/4.5-8, 70-700mm f/4.7-8 And 80-800mm f/5.2-9 For RF Mount
A new Canon patent application for RF mount super telephoto lenses. Canon patent application 2022-53697 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for three super telephoto lenses, all for the RF mount: 60-600mm…
Canon EOS R3 Review For Wildlife Photography (And Best Settings For It)
Here is a new Canon EOS R3 review with an eye on wildlife photography and some suggestions on the best settings for it. Canon EOS R3 at a glance: 24MP…
Canon Patent: Shift-compatible Mount Adapter Supporting Electronic Contacts
Here is a new Canon patent application: shift-compatible mount adapter with support for electronic contacts. Canon patent application P2022052536 (Japan) discusses the technology to implement a shift-compatible mount adapter with…
Canon Patent: Drone Camera Pan/tilt Assembly And Mount
Here is a somewhat different Canon patent application. A drone camera pan/tilt assembly. Canon patent application 2022-046746 discusses methods and technology for a drone camera assembly. [Problem] To provide an…
Canon Patent: Catadioptric Optical System With Image Stabilisation And Inner Focus
A new Canon patent application. It's for a rather complex catadioptric optical system with inner focusing and image stabilisation. Canon patent application 2022-45962A discusses optical formulas for a catadioptric lens.…
Canon Patent: RF 130mm f/2 Lens For The EOS R System
Here is a new Canon patent. A RF 130mm f/2 lens for the EOS R full frame mirrorless system. Canon patent application 2022-043436 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for a RF…
Canon Patent: Shutter Technology To Minimize Vibrations
A new Canon patent, an interesting one. How to reduce the vibrations induced by shutter movement? Canon patent application 2022-039332 (Japan) discusses technologies to reduce "shutter shock", i.e. mechanical vibrations…
Canon Patent: 400mm f/2.8, 500mm f/4 & 600mm f/4 For The EOS R System
Ready for the start of the week, here is a new Canon patent application for RF mount lenses. A new Canon patent application discusses optical formulas for three RF mount…
Canon Patent: RF 80-240mm f/3.5 Zoom Lens For EOS R System
Here is another Canon patent application. This one is for a RF 80-240mm f/3.5 zoom lens. This is not the first patent we feature today. Canon patent application 2022-29115 (Japan)…
Canon Patent: RF 30-600mm f/4-8 Zoom Lens For The EOS R System
Another day, another Canon patent for an RF lens . Canon patent application 2022-29145 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for a RF 30-600mm f/4-8 überzoom lens. PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To…
Canon Patent: Anamorphic Optical System
A new Canon patent application for an anamorphic optical system, i.e. a lens. Canon patent application 2022-26700 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for an anamorphic lens. PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To…
Canon Patent: Touch-enabled Lens Control Unit (adjust aperture and focus
A new day, a new Canon patent application. What about a lens with touch controls? Canon patent application 2022-25673 (Japan) discusses methods and technology for a touch control on a…
Canon Patent: 135mm f/2 1:2 Macro And 200mm f/2.4 1:2 Macro Lenses
And yet another Canon patent application: 135mm f/2 1:2 Macro And 200mm f/2.4 1:2 Macro Lenses. Canon patent application 2022-22595 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for two macro lenses: 135mm f/2…
Canon Patent: Switch Between Electronic And Dot-sight Viewfinder
This seems a rather interesting and innovative Canon patent application. How about switching between dot-sight and electronic viewfinder? Canon patent application 2022-23783 (Japan) discusses methods and technology for a device…
Canon Patent: 400mm f/4 DO IS Extender 1.4x and 600mm f/4 IS Extender 1.4x
A new Canon patent application was spotted. 400mm f/4 DO IS Extender 1.4x and 600mm f/4 IS Extender 1.4x are discussed. Canon patent application 2022-22771 discusses optical formulas for two…
Canon Patent: Externally Connected Camera Cooling Device
Well, that's a somewhat different Canon patent application for once. Canon patent application 2022-21539 (Japan) discusses methods and technology to connect an external camera cooling device. PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED:…
Canon Patent: 200-500mm f/4 and 300-800mm f/8 Lenses
A new Canon patent was spotted. The patent refers to two super zoom lenses. Again, as it seems, for the RF mount Canon patent application 2022/0035144 (USA) discusses optical formulas…