I recently reported that two EOS M cameras were scheduled to launch in 2020, one is a follow-up to the very popular EOS M50, the other is apparently going to be above the EOS M6 Mark II, but this source claims that it won’t be an EOS M5 Mark II.
The higher-end EOS M camera will reportedly come equipped with IBIS, something we’ll see first in the upcoming EOS R5 and EOS R6.
The EOS M50 Mark II will not have IBIS according to this source.
This is a [CR1] rumor, please treat it accordingly.

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….. The Canon EOS-1D X Series
Wow, what a cop-out!
No, not really, I didn’t think having three EOS-1D X cameras in the top 5 was all that interesting or proper. Each camera has been just like the one before it as far as ergonomics and usability, but they continue to evolve in all the areas that are important. Every EOS-1D X camera is a viable tool today, you won’t be upset buying an original EOS-1D X today.
I have owned and used and abused the EOS-1D X and EOS-1D X Mark II, I also own the EOS-1D X Mark III, however, the current global landscape has prevented me from traveling with the new king of the DSLR.
It’s going to be really interesting to see how Canon carries over the ergonomics of the EOS-1 series of DSLRs into a professional flagship mirrorless camera.
Canon EOS-1D X Specifications:

18.1mp Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 – 51200
12fps
61 Autofocus Points
14bit RAW
Dual DIGIC 5+ Processors
Dual CF Card Slots
Launched in 2012
Launch price: $6799usd

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Now through June 30, 2020, 5% of all Sigma lens sales through authorized dealers will be donated to charitable organizations working on COVID-19 relief efforts
Ronkonkoma, NY – April 15, 2020 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading camera, photography lens, cine lens, flash, and accessories manufacturer, today announced that it is launching a charitable initiative in partnership with authorized Sigma lens dealers nationwide. From now until June 30, 2020, 5% of all Sigma lens sales made through participating dealers will be donated to a charitable organization of the dealers’ choice. Donations will be made to organizations working on COVID-19 relief efforts to help ease the devastation many communities are feeling...

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….. The Canon EOS 40D
This was my main camera when I became “serious” about photography. I shot with the EOS Rebel 300D and EOS 30D in relatively quick succession and then landed on the EOS 40D. I hadn’t yet used a camera with professional autofocus capabilities, so that didn’t matter to me at the time. Though my move to the EOS-1D Mark III came about a year after shooting tens of thousands of images with the EOS 40D.
I ended up doing some professional work with this camera, and shot mainly with the EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 USM, EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM and an EF 24mm f/1.4L USM.
The EOS 50D and EOS 60D that followed the EOS 40D were less than stellar upgrades in my eyes. Until the EOS 70D was launched, I would tell people to save their money and just grab the 40D unless they could afford to move to the EOS 7D.
My love for this camera, which I still own is likely one based on nostalgia, but I’m ok with that. I don’t honestly shoot with it anymore...

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….. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III
This is when I think the EOS 5D series came into its own as a professional and consumer workhorse. We finally got a professional autofocus system in the 5D line of DSLRs. I think everything came together on this camera, and I still use it today.
I wasn’t into video, so I never used the Canon EOS 5D Mark II on a regular basis, and that archaic 9-point AF system was the dealbreaker for me on that camera. During the era of the EOS 5D Mark II, I was shooting primarily with the Canon EOS-1D Mark III and Canon EOS-1D Mark IV.
The EOS 5D Mark III launch was also the coming-out party for this site, so I’ll always have a special place in my heart for the camera!
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Specifications:

22.3mp Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 – 6400
6.0fps
61 Autofocus Points
14bit RAW
DIGIC 5+ Processor
CF Card Slot / SD Card Slot
Launched in 2012
Launch price: $3499usd

The countdown:

Coming Soon
Coming Soon
Canon EOS 5D Mark III...

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TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) has announced its award winners for cameras, lenses and other technologies for 2020. Canon is fairly well represented in the winner’s circle.

Best DSLR Professional Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Best DSLR Advanced Camera: Canon EOS 90D
Best Mirrorless Telephoto Zoom Lens: Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Best Professional Portrait Lens: Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS
Best Vlogging Camera: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III


TIPA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2020 TIPA WORLD AWARDS
Madrid, 14 April 2020
Madrid, Spain, 14 April 2020: The Technical Image Press Association has announced the winners of the 2020 TIPA World Awards. Along with exciting cameras and lenses that cover every category, from entry-level...

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….. The Canon EOS 5D
Another revolution digital camera from Canon came in the form of the Canon EOS 5D. This was the first “affordable” full-frame camera. The only other full-frame Canon DSLR at this time was the Canon EOS-1Ds and Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II.
The Canon EOS 5D launched in 2005 for $3299usd, which was more than half as much as the launch price of the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II ($7999usd).
I never owned a Canon EOS 5D, but I did borrow one most weekends from the photography store I once worked at. It was my first experience with “full-frame”, film or digital. I loved the bigger viewfinder and how truly wide 17mm was when shooting with the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM, which lead me to purchase an EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5.4.5 USM for my APS-C main camera.
Canon EOS 5D Specifications:

12.8mp Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 – 1600
3.0fps
9 Autofocus Points
12bit RAW
DIGIC II Processor
CF Card Slot
Launched in 2005
Launch price: $3299usd

The...

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According to DC Watch, Canon has announced that they are delaying the ship date for the Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850D which was announced back in February.
The original shipping month was April, but it looks like the new Rebel won’t begin shipping until June at the earliest.
I have no up to date information about manufacturing challenges currently facing Canon amid the pandemic, but I would think that the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 may see some delays and/or minimal quantities available at launch.

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….. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel/300D
This was the first sub $1000usd Digital SLR to hit the market and the first Digital SLR (or SLR for that matter) that I ever purchased.
An added bonus was the hacked firmware that would add some of the Canon EOS 10D features to the Canon EOS 300D.
Canon EOS 300D Specifications:

6.3mp APS-C CMOS sensor
ISO 100 – 1600
2.5fps
7 Autofocus Points
12bit RAW
DIGIC Processor
CF Card Slot
Launched in 2003
Launch Price: $999usd

The first lens I had mated to this camera was the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, which I thought was fine until I purchased my first L lens, the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM, That first L lens purchase was quickly followed by another L zoom, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM.
I used this camera for about a year before moving up to the Canon EOS 30D.

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I did an interview with Simon from the Ordinary Filmmaker YouTube channel yesterday. We talked a bit about the history of Canon Rumors as well as the EOS R5, EOS R6, and other Canon gear.
I apologize that my audio isn’t great, as the external microphone I had refused to work with any level of reliability.

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Little by little, our original specifications for the Canon EOS R5 are being confirmed.
This time, 5Ghz wifi has been confirmed for the Canon EOS R5 via a Korean certification agency.
Canon EOS R5 specifications: (rumored specifications in bold)

45mp full-frame CMOS sensor
IBIS

5 stops with IBIS alone
7-8 stops of correction when used with in-lens stabilization


12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Dual card slots
Scroll wheel added to the back
Liveview/Movie toggle like previous EOS DSLRs
Larger capacity battery, but looks like the LP-E6
8K @ 30fps
4K @ 120fps
4K @ 60fps
Built-in 5GHz WiFi
New battery, but the same shape and compatibility as the EOS 5D Mark IV
Launching in July 2020

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Canon News has uncovered a patent for an RF 8mm f/4 fisheye optical formula. By the looks of the patent translation, this is likely for full-frame image sensors.
This fisheye design has a full 180-degree angle of view.
Canon RF 8mm F4.0 Fisheye

Focal length: 8.05mm
F-number: 4.00
Angle of view: 90.07°
Image height: 11.40mm
Lens length: 70.43mm
BF: 16.93mm

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I have been told that Canon will address the EOS M lineup in the second half of 2020. The Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 will be the first to get announced and begin shipping before an EOS M camera announcement.
A Canon EOS M50 Mark II would make sense, but the second EOS M camera remains a bit of a mystery.
I am also told that Canon will be announcing more prime lenses for the EOS M mount in the second half of 2020 as well.
Please take into consideration that these plans may be affected by the current global pandemic.
More to come…

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Our exclusive affiliate partner Adorama has new stock of the still hard-to-find Canon EOS-1D X Mark III.
Key Features


New DIGIC X Image Processor with an ISO range of 100-102400; Expandable to 50-819200
High-Speed Continuous Shooting of up to 16 fps and up to 20 fps in Live View with AF/AE Tracking
4K 60p with Canon Log, 10-bit 4:2:2 and 5.5K RAW Video Internal Recording
Enhanced Operating Controls
Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS Technology
IPTC Tags can be applied with a Compatible Mobile Device or PC Connection
Impressive Durability including Dust- and Weather- resistance


Canon EOS-1D X Mark III at Adorama

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A new patent showing three different mirrorless optical formulas have been uncovered by Canon News.
Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 Macro

Focal length: 84.05mm
F-Number: 1.86
Half-angle: 14.44°
Image height: 21.64mm
Full length: 100.02mm
BF: 14.64mm

Canon RF 100mm f/2.8

Focal Length: 101.03mm
F-Number: 2.88
Half-angle: 12.09°
Image height: 21.64mm
Full length: 130.45mm
BF: 18.70mm

Canon EF-M 100mm f/2

Focal length: 96.24mm
F Number: 2.06
Half-angle: 8.08°
Image height: 13.66mm
Full length: 115.28mm
BF: 14.96mm

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TOKYO, April 6, 2020—The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rapidly spread throughout Tokyo and other large urban areas. Amid this situation, our highest priorities are to protect the health of our employees and their families, neighboring families and businesses, as well as customers and business partners, and to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Therefore, Canon Inc. announces that the following offices will temporarily suspend operations from Tuesday, April 7 through Friday, April 17.

Offices to be closed

Company Headquarters: 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
Kawasaki Office: 70-1 Yanagicho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 212-8602, Japan
Kosugi Office: 9-1, Imaikami-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211-8501, Japan
Tamagawa Office: 16-1, Shimonoge 3-chome, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-8512, Japan
Yako office: 451, Tsukagoshi 3-chome, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 212-8530, Japan

This temporary suspension of...

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Canon has released new firmware for the EOS-1D X Mark III.
Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following enhancement and fixes:

The option to capture full HD movies and 4K UHD movies in 23.98p frame rate has been added.
The communication speed has been improved when connected via wired LAN.
The “Browser Remote” function has been added.
The function to transfer only protected images has been added.
Corrects the phenomenon in which, when the electronic level is set to “Show” in the viewfinder display, in rare cases, the camera may freeze when operating the AF-ON button or shutter button.
Corrects the phenomenon in which the Custom Shooting Mode settings may change when the shooting mode is switched.

Download firmware v1.1.0 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

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The Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark III we’ve been reporting about for the last couple of weeks has shown up in Canon’s product list, along with a new CN-E 10-25mm cinema lens.
Below is some Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark III that we had previously reported.
Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark III information:

Most likely will be called C300 Mk III (almost 100% confirmed)
It has the same body as the C500 Mk II and uses the same accessories
Just as the C500 Mk II, it has the same optical axis as the C200 and C700 cameras, so the bridge plates, shoulder mounts, and rod supports are the same
It sports a 4K super 35 sensor with the capability of recording 4K120 without crop in Cinema RAW Light format
It also has a “dual ISO” function when recording in XF-AVC
It has an anamorphic de-squeeze function and false-color built in for monitoring (with the C300 Mk II you had to use an external monitor with these...

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