A confusing new rumor is hitting the gear sites about a “pro” EOS R camera.

This rumor suggests that a 60mp “Pro” EOS R camera with a similar feature set and an EOS-1 level camera will be announced ahead of the Photography Show 2020 in March of 2020.

There are a couple of issues and confusion about this report.

1. No EOS-1D X level EOS R camera is going to get a 60mp sensor. It’ll be much lower resolution, likely in the 24-28mp range.
2. Announcing after CP+ in February doesn’t make a lot of sense, the Photography Show isn’t a major event for Canon. Now it could be announced ahead of CP+ and obviously showcased in the UK the following month.
3. We’ve been told that the high megapixel EOS R camera is what is coming next (other than the EOS Ra astrophotography camera). Such a camera could definitely be considered “pro”, but it won’t be an EOS-1D X level professional camera.

Definitely take this report with a huge grain of salt.

Canon News has uncovered what looks to be new designs for the speciality cameras the Canon ME200S-SH and the Canon ME20F-SH (which is listed as discontinued at some retailers). If you’re unfamiliar with theses cameras, the ME20F-SH shoots in 1080p at up to 4 million ISO. The ME200S-SH is the “affordable” version that shoots to 204,000 ISO.

There seem to be new connections on each camera design and I imagine any updates to either will bring 4K recording. I also wonder if the mount is interchangeable on one of the cameras because of the 4 screws on the front of the new design. There looks to be enough space to swap out the EF mount for an RF mount. Or more likely, being able to swap EF and PL mounts on your own.

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Portland, OR – October 17, 2019 — Today, ON1 Inc. announces the availability of the new ON1 Photo RAW 2020. This new version is the first release in a new line of creative products announced back in August. This professional-grade photo organizer, raw processor, layered editor, and effects app, is available today as an all-in-one photo workflow solution.

Photography Your Way, The ON1 Difference.
ON1 gives you control of your photography and what matters to you – it’s Photography Your Way. ON1 is an open system giving you control over photo organization, storage, editing, creative style, and how you purchase. While most mainstream software solutions restrict your organization and editing in closed systems, ON1 gives you an open system for complete control over your storage, organization, editing, and method of purchase. ON1 will also never be a subscription-only model.

“Customers will immediately notice the speed and quality improvements we’ve made under-the-hood. A lot of great feedback came in from our beta users, and we were able to deliver on their requests in this version,” says Craig Keudell, President and CEO.

Learn more about ON1 Photo RAW 2020

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Canon News is the first to report that Canon has added five new image sensors to their lineup for third party applications. A few of the sensors look like they already existed in previous Canon products.

12MP 1 Inch CMOS 4K Sensor
4K 12 megapixel CMOS sensor suitable for video / still image shooting

• Filter Type – RGB
• Sensitivity – 22,000 e/lx/sec @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
• Sensor Size – 1 inch
• Number of Effective Pixels – 4000x 3000 (Horizontal x Vertical)
• Pixel Size – 3.2 um x 3.2 um
• Shutter – Rolling shutter 12 bit, 24 fps (All Pixels)
• Maximum Frame Rate – 10 bit, 60 fps (4K2K)
• Saturation 22,000 e (TBD) @ Analog gain x 1
• Dark Random Noise – 2.8 e rms @Analog gain x16 (TBD)
• Dark Current – 17 e/sec (TBD) @package reverse side 60℃
• Drive Frequency – 27 MHz (recommended)
• Output Channels – Data: 12 lanes, Clock: 2 lanes
• Output Format – LVDS output maximum 648 Mbps @12 bit
• Power Consumption – 540 mW(Typ.) @All pixels readout 24fps (12bit)
• Power Supply Voltages 3.3V, 1.8 V
• Package Type – 150 pin ceramic LGA
• Package Size – 25.10 mm x 22.20 mm x 2.99 mm

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The specifications and images have leaked out for the soon-to-be-announced RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS lenses and DM-E100 microphone.

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Specifications:

• 17 elements in 13 groups
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.7m
• Maximum shooting magnification: 0.23 times
• Filter diameter: 77mm
• Size: 89.9mm x 146mm
• Weight: 1070g

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS Specifications:

• 13 elements in 9 groups
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.85m
• Maximum shooting magnification: 0.12 times
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9
• Filter diameter: 82mm
• Size:  103.2mm x 117.3mm
• Weight: 1195g

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Skylum’s highly anticipated Luminar 4 is now available for preorder and will be released on November 18, 2019.

Pre-orders include a bonus one-year plan to SmugMug (worth US$180) and costs US$79 for a new purchase and US$69 for an upgrade. When released on November 18, the price will jump to US$89 new and US$69 for an upgrade.

Luminar 4 includes the new AI Sky Replacement feature, which in our testing I found worked extremely well. Also added is the new AI Skin Enhancer and Portrait Enhancer.  Learn more about Skylum Luminar 4

Imaging resource has been one of the best and most comprehensive camera review sites for 22 years. Sadly, the end may be near for the site.

Image resource has released the following statement about why they’re closing down:

We’re (probably) closing early next year, and here’s why

They say all good things must come to an end, though, and tantalizingly close to a quarter-century from when I first had the idea for it, I’m sorry to say that Imaging Resource, too, will likely be winding down early next year.

The reasons for that decision are many-fold. For one thing, the camera industry itself has been contracting for quite a few years now. That’s due in part to the arrival on the scene of high-quality camera phones which, especially for many more casual photographers, negated the need to carry a separate device on which to capture their memories. Read the full statement

Reviews take a level of work that shocked me during my half-assed attempt at doing them. There was no way I could do what great sites like Imaging Resource are doing.

Canon Rumors is pretty much a one-man-show, which makes the challenges of feeding multiple people with declining revenue streams less of an issue for me, but I am actively looking at new ways to grow the site while keeping costs from going up.

I do hope Imaging Resource finds a way of making things work in the future. I love their reviews, but I may love their interviews with the camera companies even more.

We have been told that Canon still has plans to update its most popular professional full-frame camera, the EOS 5D Mark IV.

The EOS 5D Mark V apparently appeared on an internal roadmap, along with an EOS R Mark II, the source did not provide the timeline of the roadmap.

We think it makes a lot of sense to see another iteration of the EOS 5D DSLR, along with a similarly specced EOS R Mark II.

With all of the new cameras expected in 2020 from Canon, I don’t see either the EOS 5D Mark IV or EOS R replacement coming before Q4 of 2020.

MELVILLE, NY, October 10, 2019 – Your activity of choice should not limit you on your quest to #RECtheWorld – from jumping on a trampoline, biking down a mountainside, screaming on a roller coaster or feeling the beat at a music festival. Down for just about anything, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the IVY REC Clippable Outdoor Camera. Made to go anywhere while capturing those larger-than-life moments – this new camera is made for adventure.

Preorder the Canon IVY REC at Adorama

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A lot of people were still holding out hope that the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM would have an internal zoom like its EF brother. Sometimes hope overpowers common sense.

In the above video at the 45-second mark (the video has been removed, below is a gif from the video), you can see the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM with an external zoom.

We expect the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM to be announced soon with availability coming in December.

thanks moshe