Author: Canon Rumors

In a stunning move, Nikon will acquire RED and make it a subsidiary of Nikon Inc. This is definitely one way to leapfrog Nikon into the cinema space in both products and technology. It’s going to be very interesting to see how RED technology makes it way into Nikon cameras. Nikon Press Release Nikon Corporation (President: Toshikazu Madate, Minato-ku, Tokyo) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with James Jannard, founder of RED.com, LLC (President: Jarred Land, California, hereinafter referred to as “RED”), a U.S.-based company that develops, manufactures, sells, and services professional cinema cameras, and Jarred Land,…

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We are expecting that the Canon EOS R5 Mark II will be announced before the end of April with availability coming a few months later. We don’t have a solid date, but we have been told that Canon has sent out some NDAs to a certain segment. We have pieced together a specifications list of the EOS R5 Mark II from multiple known sources, so we’re not putting a [CR3] on this yet. Canon EOS R5 Mark II Specifications (Rumored) We have more specifications that we’d like to verify before we say too much. As mentioned earlier, we do expect…

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Adorama has launched their WPPI 2024 show specials ahead of the big show in Las Vegas starting on March 5. As always there are a ton of categories with discounts for the show. The biggest savings tend to be on house brand lighting and accessories, but other manufacturers also offer instant rebates on their wares. Check out all the WPPI 2024 at Adorama

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Canon Virginia dismissed 60 employees at its Newport News, VA, facility on February 26, 2024, and conducted further layoffs on February 27, though the number of additional layoffs is currently being finalised. Canon Virginia, Inc. located in Newport News, Virginia is a manufacturer for Canon’s office and consumer products. Our innovative and efficient production methods along with our environmental commitment make us a leading global manufacturer. Since opening our doors in 1985, Canon Virginia has provided exceptional manufacturing services. https://www.cvi.canon.com/internet/portal/cvi/home/aboutus According to our source, The company has been systematically reducing its workforce quarterly to sidestep the requirements for issuing a…

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Canon has reportedly discontinued the BG-R10 battery grip that is compatible with the EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II. This is one of those little signs that new cameras on the horizon. We expect that the EOS R5 Mark II will be equipped with the same smart controller that we have seen on the EOS-1D X Mark III and EOS R3. As such, having it on the battery grip makes a ton of sense. It’ll be interesting to see how the compatibility of a new grip would fit with the EOS R6 Mark II. As always, there…

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