Canon Rumor: No More EOS R5 Mark II In 2023 But A huge firmware update Instead

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It seems we will not see the Canon EOS R5 Mark II in 2023. Instead we will see a massive firmware update for the EOS R5, says the same source.

For some time it was suggested with some confidence that Canon might announce the EOS R5 Mark II in 2023. Nope, says the source, and adds that we will see a huge firmware update for the EOS R5, so that it stays “viable through 2023“.

The rumored firmware update for the EOS R5 might bring the following:

  • Lens breathing correction
  • Pre-shooting buffer
  • Removal of 30 minutes record limit
  • Vehicle tracking AF mode (bikes, trains & planes)
  • Additional tracking for more animals
  • More new and unspecified features

As the most attentive readers might already have seen, the features in the list above are all already implemented in the EOS R6 Mark II.

Not surprisingly, the EOS R5 Mark II is now rumored for 2024, as is the EOS R1, after years of “imminent release” rumors.

Stay tuned…

Source: Canon Rumors

Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM Review (one of the most exciting lenses in the system)

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Here is a Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM review in video format. This seems to be a little and affordable lens ($279( that is getting lots of positive reviews.

At a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

DPReview TV posted their Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM review. You can watch it in the video below. They say (emphasis mine):

When it was first announced, we were surprised by how small and affordable the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM was. Ever since, we’ve wanted to try one out and we finally had a chance! Canon’s RF mount may boast plenty of fancy, expensive optics, but this might be one of the most exciting lenses in the system. 

More Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM review stuff is listed here.

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM (sells at $279): [shoplist 67369]

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New Canon Firmware For EOS R6, EOS R7, EOS R10 And EOS-1D X III

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New Canon firmware for four cameras has been released. I found it on Canon Japan’s site and hence I am linking it because it’s not available yet on the Canon USA or EU sites (will be later on).

Download EOS-1D X Mark III Firmware Version 1.7.0 from Canon Japan:

  • [Save/load communication settings to card] has been added to the menu. Network settings can now be inherited between cameras of the same model.
  • You can now trim and resize images while transferring them to the FTP server.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download EOS R6 Firmware Version 1.8.0 from Canon Japan:

  • You can now trim and resize images while transferring them to the FTP server.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download EOS R7 Firmware Version 1.3.0 from Canon Japan:

  • Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. *Not compatible with the auto-dimming function of the AF auxiliary light.
  • Supports RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download EOS R10 Firmware Version 1.3.0 form Canon Japan:

  • Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. *Not compatible with the auto-dimming function of the AF auxiliary light.
  • Supports RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Canon Might Announce New Cinema Gear Ahead Of NAB 2023

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NAB 2023 is in April 2023. Canon might announce new Cinema gear.

Rumor has it that Canon might be set to release new Cinema gear ahead of NAB 2023. These are the products Canon is said to announce before NAB 2023:

  • Canon Cinema EOS C200 Mark II
  • Canon Cinema EOS C700 Mark II
  • RF Mount Cinema Prime Lenses

Moreover, the RF mount could become the standard mount type for future Cinema cameras, starting with the Cinema EOS C200 Mark II.

Stay tuned…

Source: Canon Rumors

Time To Browse Canon’s Refurbished Listings, And Hunt For Deals

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I never get tired to repeat it: the best Canon deals are to be found in the Canon Store’s refurbished gear listings. Canon just restocked it.

All refurbished gear sold in the Canon Store comes with Canon warranty, and is absolutely trustworthy. Have a look at these listings, and don’t be surprised if the best deals are gone – they never last long.

An example: The refurbished Canon EOS 6D Mark II is on sale at $1,259.

Check all refurbished and discounted offerings here:

More selected deals:

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Review (a camera that impresses every time you use it)

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Here is an exhaustive Canon EOS R6 Mark II review.

At a glance:

  • 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 4K60 10-Bit Internal Video, C-Log 3
  • External 6K ProRes RAW Recording
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 12 fps Mech. Shutter, 40 fps E. Shutter
  • Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 3″ 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Dual UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

DPReview posted their full Canon EOS R6 Mark II review. They gave it a Gold Award and a 91/100 score. From their conclusion:

The feature that really sets it apart from its contemporaries is its ability to shoot at up to 40fps and to pre-buffer bursts, to help you capture the key moment. Its rolling shutter means these modes aren’t ideal for capturing very fast movement, but it’s good enough to be genuinely useful. It doesn’t suddenly make it a mini EOS R3, but it further expands the types of photography the R6 II can accommodate.

Quite apart from the specs and capabilities, the EOS R6 II is simply a very nice camera to use. Its menus are long, but its grip is comfortable, its controls well placed, and a great deal of consideration has clearly been given to how many control points it needs. It feels like a well-honed tool, refined by people who’ve spent a lot of time using cameras.

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Overall, though, it’s a camera that impresses every time you use it and, up against some of the best cameras you can buy, that counts for a lot.

Read the review at DPReview…

More Canon EOS R6 Mark II review coverage is listed here.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II world wide orders: [shoplist 70314]

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