One of the most requested lenses from Canon shooters has been a fast ultra wide angle prime, especially for astrophotography. The sort of lens has been long rumored, and we have seen plenty of optical designs in the past.

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I will have the gear during 4/30 to 5/7 2025
My objectives:

1. Check if `R8` viewfinder is good enough
2. Check if `R7` viewfinder is good
3. Normal lens of R8 rf24-50
4. Normal lens of R7 rf-s 10-18 (instead of RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ)
5. Check if `R6` viewfinder is worth it
6. See if rf24mm1.8 is good in R7

I came from 6D, which have large optical viewfinder.
I am after of fun using it (referring to large viewfinder) over image quality, since IQ is overkill for smart phone viewing.
I am after of compact vs walking around holding a bulky camera with long protruding lens.

My intended use, family group picture against holiday sceneries street shots.
I am looking for wide angle, don't need background separation.
When candid, I like to get background separation.

I will post my feedback.
And let me know if you guys have particular comparison you wanted to find out.

Canon has released their first quarter of 2025 financials results, and the business seems to be doing quite well. The imaging division saw a 20% increase of net sales, helped by a 30% jump in network camera sales.

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On FW 1.0.3.
Sometimes, not always, after switching R52 the camera off - it shuts down, flashes the red LED on backside, and makes the "shutdown noise" as it should - I guess it is the dust removal etc.
But then it keeps doing this over and over again in a loop.
This happens with various RF lenses mounted, so I do not think it is a lens that confuses the R52.

Removing battery in and out is the only thing that stops this.

I cannot recall that this was an issue earlier.

When photographing birds in flight (continuous focus, tracking, burst mode), the sensor will occasionally jump, and make a 'clunk' sound. Any images in this part of the sequence are blurred (shutter speed below 1/1000) or the subject is massively displaced in the image.
Has anyone heard of this issue before?

seems to have not bothered anyone here.....

I bought a 200mm f1.8 about a year ago. And as I've been shooting for a Loudoun United, a USL Championship pro soccer team, it's become my favorite pre/post match lens. Here are some samples.

The 2025 TIPA World Awards were handed out, and Canon won a few awards in various segments. Yes, the Tipa awards are pretty much for fun, but it’s recognition anyway.

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Canon recently released their annual report for 2024, and there are a few interesting things Canon mentions in the report. One of the biggest takeaways is Canon has moved in automated production lines for cameras and lenses. This likely makes Canon unique among all of the manufacturers.

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The annual World Press Photo Contest has awarded the best photojournalism and documentary photography of last year.
The overall winner of the 68th annual World Press Photo Contest is Samar Abu Elouf, Palestine, for The New York Times.
The photo shows Mahmoud Ajjour, aged nine, who was injured during an attack on Gaza City.

For me, this is a fiery plea against war, whatever the cause, against violence against civilians and children in particular.
It will not end any war or conflict. Ukraine, Israel, Sudan, ... where do I end.
But the victims are always the civilians, families and children.

Leaders of the world: Stop it now!

View the other winners and galleries

By the way - as if it matters here - gear: Canon EOS R5

Well, the hits keep on coming during the current economic fun. We already know that Canon USA will be increasing prices by 7-8% on their entire line-up of cameras and lenses. There may also be some inventory issues in the near-term.

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Canon Japan has updated their camera and lens end of service dates. This is great information to have if you’re using current EF or EF-M gear. If you’re buying older gear on the used market, it’s good to know when Canon will officially stop servicing cameras and lenses.

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The images found in the link speak for themselves...and enable comparison of Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer images with those obtained from the Webb telescope.

GAS!

It looks like Sony is going to announce a lens a lot of people in these parts have wanted to see Canon announce. They're going to be announcing an FE 50-150mm f/2 GM lens likely on April 23, 2025.

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It looks like we may see Canon USA increasing prices across the board in response to the current trade-war between the USA and China. While the USA has paused the 24% reciprocal tariff on Japan, there is still a 10% tariff in place.

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The RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM has been rumored for ages, and we know that prototypes were out there, but where is it? We have reported and blown possible announcement dates. Apologies for that.

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Fujifilm seems to be nearing an announcement for is being called a “half-frame” fixed lens digital camera. How the half-frame will work is still a bit of a mystery. It makes sense with 35mm film cameras or something like the Pentax 17 to get more images onto a roll of film, but how is this going to work for digital?

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First impression when I took it out of the box, it's a chunky little thing but the size is manageable. Very solid feel. The grip is small but the textured surface is fairly 'sticky' so it doesn't feel like it will slip out of my hand.

I wasn't surprised that the LC-E17 wall-wart charger was not included, but only because I had already perused the manual.

For those needing an Arca-Swiss compatible plate, the Hejnar Photo D052 (for the G5X/G7X) fits perfectly – the battery/card door opens fully, anti-twist nubs engage properly and the alignment mark is on the optical axis.

The hole for the wrist strap on the right side of the camera is very small (there's a much larger lug on the left side for a neck strap, though one is not included). The supplied wrist strap stayed in the box, a Peak Design anchor loop fit through the hole on the right side, but getting it in was a very tight fit. Now I can use the PD wrist strap when needed, I share it across the R8, M6II and M6, all of which have a PD anchor on them.

In terms of cases, the V1 is a perfect fit in my little Lowepro Dashpoint 20.

Control layout is not great, but that's the norm for a P&S camera. The control ring at the base of the lens is not very deep and is very close to the body (not that Canon had other options). I find it a bit difficult to turn because I end up with half of my finger(s) on the thin, fixed portion of the lens barrel distal to the control ring. Small adjustments are actually easier with the middle finger of my right hand that's wrapped around the front of the body. The ring is clickless, which makes sense given the video-focused intent of the camera, but is not ideal for stills. The control dial on the back is not conveniently located, but it's in the typical place for a P&S.

The menus will be familiar to anyone using a Canon ILC. There are a few control customizations, which is nice. It's possible to set up back button focus with the * button, though like the rear dial that's not a comfortable reach for the my thumb. I wish Canon had allowed the movie record button (next to the shutter button) to start AF in stills mode, but in their infinite wisdom only the * button can do that (in addition to the shutter half press, of course). It was a little funny to me that Canon lets you set the shutter button to only metering start without assigning AF to the * button. I guess they figure if you aren't in A+ mode and you manage to leave your camera with no way to focus, that's on you. I suppose MF could be assigned to the control ring, too old-school for me. I do like that there are three C# modes available.

In terms of performance, it's quite capable from first impressions. Power up is pretty quick, focus is snappy like you'd expect from current DFAP sensors. I haven't tried tracking moving subjects, but on the pretty simple test of setting focus on an object or myself in a mirror then rapidly moving the camera around to change the framing, the subject lock-on is very good. I haven't really looked at image quality, but with modern sensors that's proportional to sensor size so I know what to expect. It will 'improve' once DxO supports it (which I assume they will, I'll shoot RAW + JPG in the meantime).

I bought the V1 for two reasons: a walkaround camera and for occasional video shooting. The advantage as a walkaround camera is obvious, the V1 in the Dashpoint 20 case is small enough for a large pocket or to stay in my work satchel with my laptop. To drive the point home, here are possible walkaround combos in my kit (V1, M6II + M22/2, R8 + RF 28/2.8).



The V1 is the most compact overall (though the body itself is bulkier than the M6II). In terms of video, I typically use the Canon Vixia HF G60 camcorder for that. But in some venues that's not permitted, and for low light use where I don't need to zoom in too much the larger sensor of the V1 (vs. the 1" sensor in the G60) will have a bit less noise.

Ok...enough talk, on to some sample images. I was in Boston today, so I took a quick walk around the Fan Pier area of the Seaport District. Actual focal lengths are indicated, keep in mind the FFeq range of 16-50mm is actually 8.2-25.6mm.

"Rowes Wharf Wide"

PowerShot V1, 8.2mm, 1/400 s, f/5.6, ISO 100

"Rowes Wharf Tele"

PowerShot V1, 25.6mm, 1/400 s, f/5.6, ISO 125

"Seaport Condos"

PowerShot V1, 15.3mm, 1/400 s, f/5.6, ISO 100

"Boston Cruise"

PowerShot V1, 25.6mm, 1/400 s, f/5.6, ISO 100

"Spring Forsythia"

PowerShot V1, 25.6mm, 1/400 s, f/4.5, ISO 100

One last one near home, I was curious about the sunstars from the 9-bladed aperture. I was surprised that the narrowest aperture available is f/11 (throughout the zoom range), though of course diffraction is going to be an issue at that point.

"Sunstar"

PowerShot V1, 25.6mm, 1/400 s, f/11, ISO 1600

Overall, I'm impressed with the camera and looking forward to using it more frequently.

We all know what’s going on economically on the planet, and it is obviously a challenging time for a lot of businesses. Japan is currently being hit with a 24% tariff and that seems to be affecting Canon USA’s pricing plans.

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The Canon PowerShot V1 has begun shipping, likely yesterday if you preordered one. Preorder numbers were pretty good for a PowerShot camera, but it looks like Canon in the USA brought in a good number of cameras.

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The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM has been a terrific selling lens for Canon. We’re big fans of its performance and price performance. It has allowed so many photographers get reach without selling their car or a kidney.

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There have been a lot of mentions about new RF mount lenses coming in 2025 and 2026. The number continues to grow, and if Canon sticks to their 8-10 new lenses a year declaration from a few years ago, we're quickly hitting that number in rumored lenses.

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Sigma will announce an FE 200mm f/1.8 Sports lens in the coming weeks. This is a focal length and aperture that I absolutely love and I am longing for an RF version of the Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM that I own or the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM, which was absolutely brilliant.

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Today, Nikon announced the new full-frame / FX format Z5II, an entirely new generation of intermediate-level camera that miraculously manages to fit the latest high-end features into a lightweight camera body that will help kickstart any creative spark.

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On April 2, the United States Government announced a 24% tariff on Japan. The tariff is scheduled to come into place on April 9, 2025. If and when it does, that will increase the cost of goods imported to the United States from Japan by 24%.

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