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Canon Watch is the first and only independent site about all things Canon. A blog for Canon enthusiasts. We report Canon rumours and news, and all the hot photographic news on the web.
CanonWatch
1d ago
I guess many of us were waiting for this: the possibility to use Sigma’s excellent lenses natively on the EOS R system, i.e. RF mount. Well, it seems we are there. Control algorithm including AF drive and communication speed optimization has been developed specifically for Canon RF Mount interchangeable lenses. In addition to realizing high-speed ..read more
CanonWatch
1d ago
Here is a Canon EOS R8 review by our favourite gear reviewer. Canon EOS R8 at a glance: Dustin Abbott reviewed the Canon EOS R8, and here are his findings. Please note that Mr. Abbott’s review are thorough and exhaustive and you shouldn’t stop at what we feature here. The review covers everything you might ..read more
CanonWatch
4d ago
Canon has released the LI5030SA, an imaging sensor for industrial and scientific applications, like microscopes, automation, surveillance, machine vision, to name a few. The Canon LI5030 features a global shutter that simultaneously exposes all 19MP of the sensor’s resolution. Perfect for subject moving with high speed, like propeller blades (seen in countless videos to demonstrate ..read more
CanonWatch
6d ago
Canon released firmware updates for five telephoto lenses. Here they are. Please note: we linked Canon Japan (machine translated) because they are the first to publish the firmware updates. Have fun ..read more
CanonWatch
6d ago
Latest murmuring from usually well informed Asian sources suggest that Canon might have already put some new gear into the hands of selected photographers. Field tests, so to say. A rumor surfaced on Weibo suggests: […] that Canon’s marketing department has begun training on the new product today to make final preparations for the upcoming ..read more
CanonWatch
2w ago
This is a new one: rumors about shipping of a camera that has yet to be announced (the EOS R5 Mark II). Latest has it that the Canon EOS R5 Mark II will start shipping around June or July 2024. The rumores announcement date was late April or early May 2024. The source of the ..read more
CanonWatch
3w ago
Only for today (3/28/2024) B&H Photo has a solid discount on a specialised lens, the Sirui 35mm f/1.8 Super35 Anamorphic 1.33x for Canon RF-mount. At a glance: Get the Sirui 35mm f/1.8 Super35 Anamorphic 1.33x lens on sale at $349. Compare at $599. This 35mm f/1.8 Super35 Anamorphic 1.33x Lens from Sirui adds 1.33x anamorphic squeeze to your images ..read more
CanonWatch
3w ago
Here is a new Canon patent application, as usual for RF-mount lenses. Canon patent application 2024042622 (japan, published 3/28/2024) discusses optical formulas for two lenses for full frame mirrorless cameras (i.e. fort he RF-mount): From the patent literature: Example 1 Example 2 More Canon patents are listed here. [via asobinet ..read more
CanonWatch
1M ago
Canon released a bunch of firmware updates today. See below. Please note: I am linking Canon Japan through machine translation, because at time of writing the firmware updates are live on Canon Japan’s site. EOS R3 Firmware Version 1.7.1 EOS R5 Firmware Version 2.0.0 EOS R6 Firmware Version 1.8.4 EOS-1D X Mark III Firmware Version ..read more
CanonWatch
1M ago
A new Canon patent application for RF-mount lenses with composite optical elements. Canon patent 2024039231 (Japan, published 3/22/2024) discusses optical formulas and methods for four lenses with composite optical elements: Guess the most interesting of the bunch is the 50mm f/1.4 lens. From the patent literature: Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Example ..read more