There is very little new information coming around about the Canon EOS R3, the last being the confirmation of the 24mp resolution sensor.
A small bit of information I did recently receive was about the blackout and/or lag that is present in the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 EVF when shooting still images. It’s not a huge deal for a lot of shooters, but I have seen various critiques about the lag present in the Canon EOS R5 being a bit annoying in certain shooting situations.
I have been told that the Canon EOS R3 will not experience any issues with blackout and/or lag. The new image sensor in the Canon EOS R3 likely has a much faster...

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Here is an interesting patent application showcasing what appears to be new design and functionality of an integrated grip mirrorless camera body. At this time, there’s no way to really know if this design is in fact one Canon is moving forward with on a camera body such as an EOS R1, or if it’s just part of the design process.
Japan Patent JP,2021-117300,A  mostly deals with a secure grip for both horizontal and vertical shooting.
This design is quite unique in that there is an open cavity in the body that your fingers can grip through as you can see in the patent illustration below.


This is definitely some out-of-the-box thinking when it comes to...

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I have reported many times about a small and affordable Canon RF 100-400mm zoom lens, and another patent for such an optical formula has appeared.
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5-7.1 IS USM

Focal length: 103.00mm 200.00mm 388.50mm
F-number: 5.00 6.26 7.10
Half angle of view: 11.86° 6.17° 3.19°
Image height: 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
Lens overall length: 215.58mm 255.38mm 293.58mm
Backfocus: 38.40mm 58.61mm 78.01mm

This lens has been on our RF lens roadmap for quite some time, but is listed as an RF 100-400mm f/5.6-7.1 IS USM. It will obviously be small, lightweight, and quite affordable when compared to the RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
An RF 100-400mm lens has also appeared internally at...

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Canon Inc. has filed a patent application for more optical formulas of fast RF prime lenses, this time an RF 28mm f/1.4L USM and an RF 35mm f/1.4L USM.
There have been many patents in the past for these optical formulas, but our roadmap shows an RF 35mm f/1.2L USM and I haven’t yet been told that an RF 28mm f/1.4L USM was on the way.
Canon RF 28mm f/1.4L USM
Focal length: 26.79mm
F-number: 1.44
Half angle of view: 38.93°
Image height: 21.64mm
Lens overall length: 134.78mm
Backfocus: 13.00mm
Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Focal length: 33.73mm
F-number: 1.44
Half angle of view: 32.68°
Image height: 21.64mm
Lens overall length: 143.92mm
Backfocus: 20.00mm

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Nikon is readying what can be assumed is their flagship professional mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z 9. An announcement for this camera is expected some time in the next couple of months.
It looks like Nikon is going in a very different direction than Sony’s flagship Alpha 1, and Canon’s EOS R3. The EOS R3 is NOT going to be Canon’s flagship mirrorless camera, as I expect we’ll hear more about the Canon EOS R1 later in 2022.
The Nikon Z 9 was in use at the Tokyo Olympics, but it looks like all EXIF data had been scrubbed from any images taken with the camera. This camera looks to be a true flagship professional mirrorless camera, over the toy that is the Sony Alpha 1.
Nikon released a lackluster flagship DSLR in the Nikon D6, which didn’t offer much in the way of advancement from the previous Nikon D5. It looks like they put a lot of R&D dollars in the new Nikon Z 9 and other Z mount...

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Peter McKinnon has posted a video showing a couple of Canon EOS R3’s in his possession. He is not allowed to post and videos or photographs taken from the camera as of yet, but he does give a rundown of some of the features and size comparisons between the EOS R3 and EOS-1D X Mark III and EOS R5.
There’s a cringeworthy Squarespace plug in the middle of the video, but other than that, it should give you a bit of insight into the R3 and how it may handle.

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DJI has officially launched the DJI Mini SE, an extry level drone that comes in at under 250g and costs only $250. The weight of this drone gets you under the weight requirement of testing and registering your drone in various countries. Be sure to check to rules of your country to be sure.
If you’re looking for an easy-to-use drone for your kids or as a first-time drone purchase, this may be the drone for you.
The added bonus is this new drone is in stock and ready to ship from Adorama.
DJI Mini SE Key Features:

3-axis motorized gimbal camera lets you capture aerial 12MP shots and 2.7K Quad HD videos
Features a Vision Sensor + GPS Precise Hover and a 360-degree propeller guard
QuickShot modes, including Dronie, Circle, Helix & Rocket allow it to move within a preset motion
DJI Fly app lets you conveniently view live recordings and access Flight Tutorial
Long-lasting battery life provides a maximum flight time of approximately 30...

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The-Digital-Picture has completed an exhaustive comparison between the Canon EOS R5 and Sony α1 and IBIS performance between the two cameras.
The comparison has 680 highly analytical test subject results, which should quash any risk out outliers. Both cameras perform extremely well in these tests, but it looks like the Canon EOS R5 performs just a little bit better.
From The-Digital-Picture
I experience a 1/3 – 2/3 stop advantage with the Canon camera. That difference is not dramatic, and the bottom line is that IBIS is valuable in both camera brands. This feature adds substantially to the versatility of non-stabilized lenses, such as the 50mm f/1.2 models tested here. IBIS is one more reason to love the latest mirrorless camera models. Read the full comparison
Canon EOS R5 $3899...

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Reviewer Gordon Laing has done a video showcasing the 8K quality from the Canon EOS R5. The video was recorded, edited, and posted to YouTube in all of its 8K glory.
The quality of the 8K video from the EOS R5 looks great to me, and if you can work around some of the perceived weaknesses, you’re going to get great results from the camera.
So get some coffee while the 8K buffers and enjoy the samples.

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MELVILLE, NY, August 9, 2021 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is taking the opportunity to spotlight its commitment to anti-counterfeit consumer education and safety awareness. Canon has a longstanding commitment to fight against the proliferation of counterfeit Canon products by helping to protect customers from receiving non-Canon products that are hazardous and can cause damage to their equipment. As part of this effort, Canon has updated its anti-counterfeit consumer education microsite, providing expanded information about commonly counterfeited Canon products, as well as informing consumers about the battery recognition technology that is built into certain Canon cameras and camcorders. The website can be found at usa.canon.com/aboutcounterfeits.

With the surge of online shopping, the availability of counterfeits for many brands has persisted and grown, leaving consumers unaware about...

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Canon has been the global leader in camera market share for a couple of decades now, and that has continued through 2020, and Canon’s market share actually grew over 2019 according to the latest numbers by Nikkei (paywalled).
The bad news is that the global camera market shrunk by 40% in 2020, mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but 2021 should see an increase in the total number of cameras sold, but I don’t think it’ll recover from that 40% drop in one calendar year.
The two cameras that had a big part in increasing Canon’s market share are likely the EOS R5 and EOS R6 which Canon has said repeatedly have blown past sales expectations. The EOS M50 series of cameras are also still big sellers for Canon.
Digital camera market...

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Bryan at The-Digital-Picture completed his full review of the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM last month, and one of the negative issues that stood out was the focus shift that he experienced with the new RF macro lens.
In the spirit of being thorough, Bryan got himself a second copy of the RF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro to see if he had received a bad copy, or if the shift was by design. It looks like it’s the latter.
Did I get a bad copy of the Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM Lens? My guess was no. Supporting that theory was a technical rep confirming the issue with his lens. The test results shared above have been forwarded to the Canon lens team in Japan. Read the full review
If you only want to read about the focus shift issue and see the tests, just do a search (CTRL-F /...

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Canon’s next announcement looks to be for the Canon XF605 professional camcorder. This new camcorder is expected to be announced later this month with availability later in 2021.
Below is likely the official description of the new camera from Canon.
About the Canon XF605
The XF605 is a powerful new camcorder designed for ENG applications and for a wide range of live and recorded productions, including sports, events, documentaries, streaming, and more.
It offers a new level of performance and control to videographers who work solo. With 15x optical zoom, professional connectivity, and advanced autofocus, including eye-detection AF and intelligent head-detection technology for the first time in the XF series, this is a versatile camera that is perfectly suited to studio work or in the field.
Compact in size but equipped with a full range of controls and connections, the XF605 integrates seamlessly into live production and studio environments.
The large 1 “CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV7...

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