Canon has released firmware updates for five RF mount lenses. RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS USM version 1.0.6 1. Improves focus, making it more easily achievable, even when performing fast zooming operations. 2. Improves the Panning Assist control feature for 2nd and subsequent images captured during continuous shooting when using the electronic shutter. RF 400mm f2.8L IS USM version 1.0.6 1. Improves the Panning Assist control feature for 2nd and subsequent images captured during continuous shooting when using the electronic shutter. RF 600mm f4L IS version 1.0.6 1. Improves the Panning Assi ..read more

 Canon released a number of firmware updates in March 2024, as follows: EOS R3 – version 1.7.1 1. Enables servo zooming to be remotely controlled from EOS Utility or Camera Connect when Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2/PZ-E2B is attached to a compatible lens. 2. Enables up to 2 TB to be used on CFexpress cards larger than 2 TB. 3. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera, in rare instances, to stop functioning when using GPS. 4. Fixes an issue that may display Error Code 70 when performing anti-flicker shooting at a shutter speed of 1 second or higher. 5. Enhances security for FTPS (File Transfer ..read more

Firmware updates have been introduced for a number of Canon mirrorless cameras. The main feature is support for the RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM lens, plus fixes for minor issues. The new firmware updates are: EOS R3 - 1.6.0 EOS R6 Mark II - version 1.3.0 EOS R7 - version 1.4.0 EOS R8 - version 1.2.0 EOS R10 - version 1.4.0 EOS R50 - version 1.1.0 The firmware can be downloaded at: canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/cameras/eos ..read more

Canon cameras, lenses and printers are available with double cashback until 2 January 2024 (16 January 2024 on selected products). Claims must be submitted by 16 February 2024. Products include EOS DSLR cameras, EOS R cameras, EF and RF lenses and portable printers. Examples include EOS-1D X Mark III (save £900), EOS 5D Mark IV (save £720) and EOS R5 (save £300). Full details are at: https://www.canon.co.uk/offers/sale ..read more

 Canon's free 48-hour Test Drive service is being extended over the Christmas period, giving you more time to put the kit through its paces. Choose 21 December 2023 as the start date for your test drive and the end date will automatically extend until 1 January 2024 (with collection on 2 January 2024). For Test Drive details see: www.canon.co.uk/testdrive ..read more

Canon has announced three new lenses for the EOS R mirrorless camera system, expanding the range of optics available for enthusiast and professional photographers, videographers and filmmakers alike.   • RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM is a super-telephoto lens that looks like an L-series, is robust like an L-series, but without the L-series price tag. Ideal for enthusiast nature and sports photographers, the RF 200-800mm is the longest reaching zoom for the EOS R system, which can be extended even further with the use of Canon's teleconverters, the Extender RF 1.4x and 2x. It offers image ..read more

Canon has announced a new ultra-wide angle lens for the EOS R mirrorless camera system. The first L-series lens to feature a Stepping Motor (STM), the RF 10-20mm f4L IS STM offers the widest angle yet for the RF mount (bar the specialist Dual fisheye lens) along with near-silent operation. Taking its cue from the professional EF 11-24mm f4L USM lens, this new design shaves 2cm in length and width off the dimensions, as well as more than 50% of the weight. Coming in at 570g, the RF 10-20mm f4L IS STM lens is compact and easily handholdable even for challenging conditions, thanks to the late ..read more

Canon has announced that it has reached two major production milestones this year, having manufactured a total of 110 million EOS interchangeable-lens cameras by March 2023 and 160 million RF- and EF-series interchangeable lenses in May 2023.  An EOS R6 Mark II – released in December 2022 – was the 110 millionth EOS-series camera produced, while an RF 100mm f2.8L MACRO IS USM – released in July 2021 – became the company’s 160-millionth interchangeable lens. The EOS system

 EOS stands for Electro Optical System. It's also the name of the Greek goddess of the dawn. Canon’s EOS system deb ..read more

Canon has released minor firmware updates for the EOS R6, R6 Mark II and R7 cameras. Firmware version 1.8.2 for the EOS R6 incorporates the following fixes: 1. Improves the stability of the touch operation control when the [Touch control] is set to [Sensitive]. 2. Fixes minor issues. Download update for EOS R6 Firmware version 1.1.2 for the EOS R6 Mark II incorporates the following fixes: 1. Improves the stability of the touch operation control when the [Touch control] is set to [Sensitive]. 2. Fixes an issue that may result in only one battery being charged when the BG-R10 Battery Grip is a ..read more

You can claim money back on selected Canon cameras, lenses and printers with their Summer Cashback promotion, valid on purchases between 31 May and 8 August 2023. (Note that Amazon is not taking part in this promotion and purchases from this retailer will not be eligible for cashback.) Cameras EOS R3 body (£600 cashback) EOS R5 body (£500 cashback) EOS R5 + RF 24-105mm f4L IS USM (£500 cashback) EOS R6 Mark II body (£250 cashback) EOS R6 Mark II + RF 24-105mm f4L IS USM (£250 cashback) EOS R6 Mark II + RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 IS STM (£250 cashback) EOS R8 body (£170 cashback) EOS R8 + RF 24-50mm f4 ..read more