Canon Inc. has announced that the company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) have maintained the number one share of the global market for 22 consecutive years from 2003 to 2024. Canon’s EOS series of interchangeable lens digital cameras is an imaging system based on the basic concept of 'Speed, Comfort and High Image Quality' for which the company has developed proprietary key components, including CMOS image sensors, the DIGIC image processors, and interchangeable lenses. Putting together a wide-ranging product line-up – from high-performance flags ..read more

Canon has today announced the introduction of a brand new ultra-wide zoom lens for the EOS R mirrorless system. Compact and lightweight for a lens of this type, the RF 16-28mm f2.8 IS STM lens is physically similar to the RF 28-70mm f2.8 IS STM and uses a retractable design to reduce its size when stored away. The lens offers 5.5-stops of optical image stabilisation, which increases to 8 stops when used on a camera with in-body image stabilisation. It's weather-resistance, despite not being an L-series lens. Designed with two Aspheric lens elements and four Ultra-low dispersion elements, t ..read more

 Firmware Version 1.0.2 for the EOS R5 Mark II incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Incorporates support for frame rates of 23.98fps/24.00fps when using the LP-E6NH and LP-E6N battery. 2. The Wi-Fi connection status is now identifiable by the color of the [FTP Transfer Icon]. 3. Adds [Protect Images] and [Rating] during FTP Transfer. 4. Adds the ability to change [Custom Shooting Mode] while writing images to the media (BUSY). 5. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become inoperable if a lens that does not communicate with the camera is attached when repeatedly shootin ..read more

 Firmware Version 1.0.1 for the EOS R1 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. The Wi-Fi connection status is now identifiable by the color of the [FTP Transfer Icon]. 2. Adds [Protect Images] and [Rating] during FTP Transfer. 3. Adds the ability to change [Custom Shooting Mode] while writing images to the media (BUSY). 4. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become inoperable if a lens that does not communicate with the camera is attached when repeatedly shooting while using HDMI output. 5. Fixes an issue in which the camera may become inoperable if an image is cropped wh ..read more

Moments after the RF-S 3.9mm lens was launched back on 10 June 2024, a second announcement was released by Canon USA, with details of the RF-S 7.8mm f4 STM Dual lens which – it said – would be a world-first dedicated, interchangeable lens for capturing spatial video specifically for viewing via Apple Vision Pro. The time has now arrived for Canon UK to officially announce this lens. Designed for the growing generation of VR headset users who are looking to create their own content, the RF-S 7.8mm f4 STM DUAL lens is compatible with the EOS R7 at launch, making an affordable combination when ..read more

Canon has announced three new lenses for its EOS R mirrorless system which are designed to seamlessly bridge the worlds of stills and video for today's multimedia professionals. Its hybrid lenses – first launched with the RF 24-105mm f2.8L IS USM Z lens – combines Canon's optical development from different areas – photography, video and broadcast – into lenses which allow users to switch between video and stills without compromising on either front or on features. According to Canon, approximately 80% of hybrid shooters have come from a photography background, with around 65% of photographers ..read more

The EOS R5 camera has a new firmware version available which primarily makes it work with the new battery pack, LP-E6P. Firmware version 2.1.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Enables functions to be used without limitation in conjunction with the new Battery Pack LP-E6P. This makes it possible to shoot at the same continuous shooting speed as when using LP-E6NH. In-camera charging of LP-E6P is also supported. 2. Adds [Protect Images] and [Rating] during FTP Transfer. 3. The following issues have been fixed. 　3-1. Fixes an issue, in which when Wi-Fi is disconnected, Err 7 ..read more

  Canon has announced its intention to add new lenses to its hybrid RF L-series range on 30 October 2024, teasing with the image above. Canon’s hybrid lenses are a range of RF L-series primes and zooms designed for high performance stills and video capture. They are able to perform multiple roles and harness technology from Canon’s broadcast, cinema and existing RF lenses to make for a truly versatile range. The first two lenses in the range are the RF 24-105mm f2.8L IS USM Z, launched in November 2023, and the RF 35mm f1.4L VCM lens, announced earlier this year in June. Keep an eye out ..read more

 Firmware Version 1.0.1 for the EOS R5 Mark II incorporates the following fixes: 1. Fixes an issue in which movies captured in RAW/SRAW format may not play back properly on applications due to the attached lens and camera not communicating. 2. Improves the stability of the touch operation control when the [Touch control] is set to [Sensitive]. 3. Fixes an issue in which the camera's LCD display may become abnormal after the camera resumes operations from the [Viewfinder off] state. 4. Fixes an issue in which the camera may stop working properly when the shutter button is operated while th ..read more

 Firmware Version 1.6.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Adds the ability to select [WPA2] and [WPA3] as a secured protocol. 2. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (EDSDK/CCAPI). 3. The following issues have been fixed. 　3-1. Fixes an issue, in which when SPEEDLITE EL-5, EL-10 is attached, the "Accessory unavailable status" message may be displayed when restarting after the camera has gone into Auto Power Off. (Only occurs with firmware Ver.1.5.0) 　3-2. Fixes an issue, in which when performing shooting in high-speed continuous shooting + mode with ..read more