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fox40phil · Dec 7, 2025

Richard CR said:
Today, Sony announced the Sony A7 V, the latest in the long line of prosumer full-frame mirrorless cameras from Sony, going back to 2013 with the release of the A7. The Sensor and Stuff The Sony Alpha A7 V features a new 33 megapixel BSI sensor and a BIONZ XR2 processor. The sensor's ISO range […]

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Hey Richard,
can you add the AF possibility to focus in the "dark"? (xx -EV)
I mean, If I remember correctly, Canon > Nikon > Sony?!

neuroanatomist · Dec 7, 2025

Personally, I don't get the appeal of using a retro camera. I prefer function over form, and such a camera is likely to be boxy and less comfortable to hold. But for those hoping for an RE-1 or whatever Canon ends up calling it, I hope Canon delivers.

Eloniel · Dec 7, 2025

King Eyre said:
I've not seen any mention/requests for ages now re the AF and battery performance of the R5/2.

Is everyone now satisfied with that?...it seemed to be a major stumbling block a while ago but has magically disappeared from any forum mention I've seen recently....

No way canon improve AF on a body already released... That's the main selling point of the newer model at each iteration. + R5 MK2 AF is already top tier.

Extend Battery life would be cool but not sure it's possible with current hardware.

Berowne · Dec 7, 2025

I have an AE-1 somewhere. In fact i did like my Leicas more and always guessed, the Leica Q was a something like a retro Leica CL. Anyway, i would buy a RE-1 if it comes with a nice and small Retro-Lens, perhaps a 50mm f 1.8. Could be tempting.

masterpix · Dec 7, 2025

I will probabaly spend my not so big account on lenses, 24-70 when the Z will come, the 70-200Z and the 200-800...

masterpix · Dec 7, 2025

snapshot said:
i am not so much into video, but what would cause me to buy another camera after r52?
* better rolling shutter/global shutter? yes. but r52 is way better than r5 which is way better than 5d4. i still havent bought the A93.
* better operation in hot summer days? maybe, r52's thermometer gets to about 1/2 during august sports shoots @ 12 FPS w/precapture.
* faster card writes? maybe, if i decide that something more that 12 FPS is practicable.
* dual cfe? probably not.
* higher resolution? no. both 45 and 30 are enough for me.
* better auto-focus? maybe but r52 is pretty good, and r5 was not bad and i did ok with 5d4 and 5d2.
* foveon? this sounds super cool to me also.
* better dynamic range? is 2 stops better even possible?
* better battery life? possible, i carry 4 batteries for r52 and only carried 2 for 5d4.
* square sensor? i like the idea, but RF mount contacts are probably in the way.
* super nifty software? photo-pro could be better for sure, wish it could do all the stuff the phones do...
* support for magic lantern / other open firmware development?

masterpix · Dec 7, 2025

Canon Rumors said:
Rumors and talk about Canon's coming ‘Retro' style camera that will likely pay hommage to the Canon AE-1 to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 have been relatively quiet over the last few months. There have been a few things mentioned over that time, but nothing worth publishing. This past week I had a discussion […]

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Have to admit that even I really liked teh AE-1 at it's time (and the EA-1program even more) it is a bit wired to me to create such a camera jsut for the same of nostalgy.

bf · Dec 7, 2025

IMHO a retro style body should follow the path of Fuji X-pro or X-100 not Canon Rebels. The build matters. Being photo-focus makes sense but to me, downgrading R6iii is not a good sign.

Exploreshootshare · Dec 7, 2025

I have never really understood the desire for "retro" products aside the emotional part of it. Most vintage cameras had totally different ergonomics back then. Not saying they were all awful, but they catered to different needs and had different restrictions such as the non negotiable film compartment. To me, I´d rather take a current camera over a retro one every day of the year.

The only interesting line for me was that it will be a photocentric camera. Probably not enough to lure me into buying one, but a good thing to see.

Maybe this camera will have WiFi 6 and it is the camera which was recently registered.

Del Paso · Dec 7, 2025

Retro cars, retro cameras, why not?
There seems to exist, according even to Canon executives, a real demand for them.
And I don't think those customers will ask for high-end features. I only wonder why everybody prefers the AE-1 over the A1, better ergonomics in my opinion.
Will I buy it? Maybe not, unless I need a backup or EDC body to replace my aging R.
But if Canon can make money with it, they should produce it quick, before this fashion fades away!

Exploreshootshare · Dec 7, 2025

David_B said:
Give AI a holiday no audio notes, no WiFi. Single battery, single card (real cameras only had 1 roll of film).

I think your demands just lost Canon all potential customers.

David_B said:
What lenses? Can't be retro without a 50mm to suit!

I guess two retro lenses as CR mentioned make sense.

Click · Dec 7, 2025

ISv said:
More of the same from today... Hey Click, when counting don't forget the ants (or whatever are these super tiny things)!
Edited: not ants but I don't know what they are...

I'll be more careful next time.

m4ndr4ke · Dec 7, 2025

David_B said:
And yes finally a camera for photographers, not videographers. People that don't need autofocus gimics where the camera takes the photo for you (almost.)

Someone is confused...lol.

Cute or not, I expect such camera to have nothing less than the autofocus of a R8, not to mention the R6 Mark III.
To me, they could remove video recording entirely, but photography-wise, it must have almost everything.
A photographer's camera that is decently paid must have photography features that suit its price.

Retro-styled is not retro-operational. If they wanted to make a retro digital camera, it would be worth less than a R8.

Ozarker · Dec 7, 2025

roby17269 said:
No complaints here, I like mine for its IQ and portability.
Do not love the hood design...
My biggest gripe with it it's not a fault of the lens per se: as a photographer, I find that it's difficult for me to use it successfully at 10mm. Not a matter of quality, just a matter of finding a composition that works at 10mm. I find myself using it much more at 20mm.

It seems that composition does become far more difficult at uwa.

snapshot · Dec 7, 2025

masterpix said:
Not sure that wearing the camera is the right word, but with new features, 4-6 years in camera "cycle" brings HUGE evolution steps, while lenses tends to taek much longer to make such huge lhow cameras bodies evolved since while the RF 28-70 still eap. the RF 28-70 F2 was introduced with the first RF camera, while the 28-70F2 still didn't get mark-II

i am not so much into video, but what would cause me to buy another camera after r52?
* better rolling shutter/global shutter? yes. but r52 is way better than r5 which is way better than 5d4. i still havent bought the A93.
* better operation in hot summer days? maybe, r52's thermometer gets to about 1/2 during august sports shoots @ 12 FPS w/precapture.
* faster card writes? maybe, if i decide that something more that 12 FPS is practicable.
* dual cfe? probably not.
* higher resolution? no. both 45 and 30 are enough for me.
* better auto-focus? maybe but r52 is pretty good, and r5 was not bad and i did ok with 5d4 and 5d2.
* foveon? this sounds super cool to me also.
* better dynamic range? is 2 stops better even possible?
* better battery life? possible, i carry 4 batteries for r52 and only carried 2 for 5d4.
* square sensor? i like the idea, but RF mount contacts are probably in the way.
* super nifty software? photo-pro could be better for sure, wish it could do all the stuff the phones do...
* support for magic lantern / other open firmware development?

Bob Howland · Dec 7, 2025

I owned an AE-1 and A1 but currently own an R6-2 and R7. I'll pass on this one.

DBounce · Dec 7, 2025

Etnaphele said:
Ignoring video and appreciating the well balanced photo specs of this A7V, the one major downside left is ergonomics: I tried one out (again) this weekend and I agree with you, I almost cannot use it. It is as if they design the grip without ever mounting a lens on the body... A1II/A9III got that almorst right! What's stopping Sony to bring that shape to the A7 line?

The A9III and A1II are Sony flagships. That body is one of the signature features of the flagsships... Similar to how to the R1 has a larger "Pro" body.

David_B · Dec 7, 2025

Maximilian said:
And what do you dream about at night?

Beautiful pictures, I'll let your mind fill in the gaps

Maximilian said:
But I will wait for those complaining about the c*** hammer, wanting both, 2k$ AND R6m3 features at the same time.
Personally, I would prefer to let it be "fully functional" for a reasonable price.

It's a RETRO camera, you push the button and it takes a photo. It doesn't try and precapture photos nor track face or balls. AEB is the most advanced feature it would need. Keep all of the other photography basics like G-P-S, horizontal/vertical level. Give AI a holiday

no audio notes, no WiFi. Single battery, single card (real cameras only had 1 roll of film).

What lenses? Can't be retro without a 50mm to suit!

David_B · Dec 7, 2025

Count me in! I'd love to see it sell for 50% of the R6III price. And yes finally a camera for photographers, not videographers. People that don't need autofocus gimics where the camera takes the photo for you (almost.)

Imagine if it outsold the R6III...

rombe3jr · Dec 7, 2025

There are a few lenses on my radar over on the Sony "E" mount: Sirui 85mm f/1.4 ($440 USD) and the Sirui 35mm f/1.4 ($550), mostly just curious about the quality to price ratio. The Tamron 35-150 f/2-2.8 ($1,600) for its versatility. Then there are the Sony FE 50-150 f/2 ($4,000) and the Sony FE 28-70 f/2 ($3,350). The only lens that Canon has on this list to directly compete on a dollar for spec basis is the 28-70 f/2 (the "OG"), but Sony managed to get the weight down by 1.15 pounds then they went and extended the same fixed focal length to 150mm in their next lens, the FE 50-150 f/2, leapfrogging our own "OG" lens, twice really. Traditionally Sony falls a few bucks more expensive on a lens to lens comparison of "G-Master" to "L" lenses, and Sony had to go and rub salt in the wound by charging a few bucks less for the 1.15 lb lighter FE 28-70 f/2 as well. Its nice that Canon is making a 45mm f/1.2 lens for only $470 (we need kids to have a reason to climb the Canon ladder. I don't want to die being the only Canon shooter around). But I would like to see Canon working on some mid-range to high end lenses too.

Click · Dec 7, 2025

I especially like the gecko on second one from today. Cute little thing.

Well done as usual, ISv.

Click · Dec 7, 2025

Lovely! Nicely done, ISv.

dpc · Dec 7, 2025

Kite flying, Clover Point, Victoria BC

King Eyre · Dec 7, 2025

I've not seen any mention/requests for ages now re the AF and battery performance of the R5/2.

Is everyone now satisfied with that?...it seemed to be a major stumbling block a while ago but has magically disappeared from any forum mention I've seen recently....

SnowMiku · Dec 7, 2025

I can't find the link to comment on the rumored EOS RE-1 from the post today. It looks like it will be getting the R6 III sensor and less focus on video. I mainly do photography so this could be ideal for me.

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