In this industry, perception is everything. Side by side, spec for spec, the Canon R1 is clearly improved over the R3, but not to the point where it feels like a completely different camera line. When it was unveiled in April 2021, the R3 felt entirely unexpected – at least in name. A camera like … Read more
In some of PetaPixel‘s images of the Canon EOS R1, you may have noticed that the logo was not visible. In some cases this was because there was electrical tape covering it, which is common with pre-release hardware that is on public display. In other cases it was because the “R1” logo fell off. At … Read more
As we’ve been reporting for the past few weeks, Canon has finally — and officially — launched two exciting new full-frame mirrorless cameras. Promising to “lead the way,” the new Canon EOS R1 will serve as the brand’s new flagship mirrorless camera, featuring a massive 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor and 6K RAW video recording. Canon also … Read more
After a long wait, a development announcement and an extensive teaser campaign, Canon has unveiled its new flagship EOS R System mirrorless camera: the Canon EOS R1. The EOS 1 series legacy finally makes its mirrorless debut. Described by Canon as “forward-thinking,” the Canon EOS R1 is a 24-megapixel camera aimed squarely at professional photographers … Read more
As a Canon photographer it can be easy to have mixed feelings. The Japanese photographic company, founded in 1937, until recently held the top spot as the market leader in photography worldwide. As with many large companies, bigger and bigger decisions have to be made, profits have to be made, and shareholders have to be … Read more
Canon has doubled the number of lenses for VR content creators with a second stereoscopic optic: the Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens. I first saw a prototype of the lens at The Photography & Video Show earlier this year, where Canon explained that “we have invested heavily in virtual reality and want … Read more
Do you have a Canon EOS R camera? Then there is probably a new firmware update waiting for you. Canon has just released a plethora of firmware for cameras including the EOS R6 Mark II, R8, R7, R10 and R50, as well as the EL-5 Speedlite. Firmware is critical to ensuring that older cameras continue … Read more
I’ve written quite a few times over the years about the lenses I’d most like to see for the Canon RF mount, and consistently the one lens topping that list is an update to Canon’s hugely popular EF 35mm f/1.4 USM II -lens. This lens is the basic lens for many professional and amateur photographers, … Read more
Canon has announced the 35mm f/1.4L VCM prime lens, which is designed to work equally well for both video production and still photography. Canon says this is the first in a series of new primes aimed at appealing to both types of content creators. “This lens marks the beginning of a new series of hybrid … Read more
UPDATE: Lumix Japan has publicly apologized after discovering that it had used photos taken with a Nikon camera on its website and spread like wildfire across the internet. As the story spread, more online sleuths started digging, revealing that the company had also used images taken with Canon and Tamron equipment. (There’s a good summary … Read more