<p>We’re told that a new Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS Sport series lens is close to being completed and we should expect to see an announcement sometime in Q3/Q4 of 2017.</p>
<p>We’re also told that the new lens won’t come until the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/preorder-information-for-the-new-sigma-lenses/">latest four are shipping in good quantity</a>, though we don’t yet know the official ship date for the new lenses.</p>
<p>We’re told that we should also expect a new macro lens from Sigma in 2017, and that there is also a possibility of a “<em>400mm f/5.6 DG OS or similar</em>” on the way in the coming year.</p>
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We <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-showcases-23-global-shutter-sensor-at-isscc-2017/">covered Canon’s global shutter technical presentation</a> at ISSCC 2017 last month. Nikkei Technology has given a more in-depth breakdown of what Canon has presented about CMOS global shutter sensors.</p>
<p><strong>Nikkei Technology explains:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Conventional CMOS sensors use the “rolling shutter” technology, which exposes lines of pixels in series (one after another). It causes a time lag when reading signals from each pixel, sometimes distorting the image of a fast-moving subject.</p>
<p>On the other hand, the [global shutter] technology exposes all the pixels at the same time and is suited for taking images of fast-moving subjects. However, its dynamic range is narrow. To solve this problem, Canon made two major improvements.</p>
<p>First, within time for one exposure, the value calculated by accumulating the electric charge from the light-receiving part (PDs: photo diodes) twice is stored in the memory and processed. To read out the electric charge at a high speed, Canon used its own A-D (analog-digital) converter called “SSDG-ADC”. The converter was announced at ISSCC 2014. <a href="http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/atclen/news_en/15mk/030101177/">Read the full article</a></p></blockquote>
<p>We can definitely expect to see global shutter technology in future Canon cameras, and hopefully that happens sooner than later.</p>
<p><em>thanks Matthew</em></p>
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<p><a href="https://lensvid.com/gear/lensvid-exclusive-happened-photography-industry-2016/">LensVid</a> has completed their yearly infographic showing camera and lens sales for 2016. The drop in sales of compact cameras, DSLRs and lenses continues. Although, in total cameras shipped, the share of DSLRs actually increased in 2016 at the expense of compact cameras, mirrorless cameras saw a bigger share of the total pie as well.</p>
<p>2017 is predicted to show further decline of compact cameras, but we could see that the mirrorless and DSLR segments have bottomed out and may stabilize in 2017.</p>
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<p><strong>LensVid has summarized the following keys about the photography industry in 2016</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Smartphones killed the compact camera market</li>
<li>Mirrorless are not fulfilling their promise</li>
<li>The DSLR market is shrinking</li>
<li>Cameras are for older people</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>LensVid predictions for 2017:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>In 2017 we can safely predict that the entire global market for cameras will drop below 20 million cameras (or 1/6 of what it was in 2010).</li>
<li>Over the next couple of years camera manufacturers will continue to cut jobs – just like Nikon recently did after their announcement on major financial loses.</li>
<li>We will also see less innovation as less and less free money will be available for R&D.</li>
<li>The professional segment will get much more attention and camera and gear prices will increase (as production costs will rise due to the decreased production levels).</li>
</ul>
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DXOMark has completed their review of the 24mp sensor inside the Canon EOS M5. The new EOS M camera came out 5 points ahead of the EOS M3 with a score of 77. This unsurprisingly puts it on par with the image quality of the EOS 80D.</p>
<p><strong>From DXOMark:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>On paper, the M5 looks like a mini-EOS 80D; however, that’s not quite the case. The built-in electronic viewfinder, the additional controls, and 7 fps burst with continuous AF (9 fps with AF locked) are all welcome additions. Taken together with the 24.2-MP Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor and Digital IS, it all signals Canon’s intention to compete more seriously with rivals in the mirrorless segment. With hindsight, it seems like the Dual Pixel AF CMOS was designed with mirrorless in mind. Image quality is similar to that of the sensor found on the EOS 80D. <a href="https://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-M5-sensor-review-Made-for-mirrorless">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Most reviewers continue to agree that the EOS M5 is Canon’s best mirrorless offering yet.</p>
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<p>DPReview had the opportunity to sit down with some executives from Canon and talk about all things cameras. They covered a bit about 4K implementation, mirrorless cameras , 360° tools and even a little about film cameras.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Q: Looking at 4K TV saturation, what kind of time-frame does that suggest and when do you think it will be necessary to have 4K in every part of your product line?</strong></p>
<p>A: We obviously have to look at the technical feasibility of it, cost-wise, as well as [the challenge of power consumption]. Those factors will tell us how we will introduce 4K technologies going forward.</p>
<p>We will continue to challenge and overcome these technical hurdles that we are seeing at moment in introducing 4K into our entire product lineup. But it is important to keep in mind that we don’t want to harm the original inherent concept of these products. 4K should compliment, rather than hinder.</p>
<p><strong>Q: The EOS M series continues to expand. What is the long term goal of the M series in terms of market share?</strong></p>
<p>A: That is a difficult question to respond to with a simple answer because we don’t have a particular number set in terms of getting the market share for the mirrorless market. This is because we are a company that produces [both mirrorless and DSLR], as a total package.</p>
<p>Our intention is to become number one in the overall ILC market: mirrorless and SLR. Different regions would have different penetration and different market share of mirrorless products.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Do you think there could be a professional-level EOS M model sometime in the future?</strong></p>
<p>A: Obviously we think it could be possible, there is a potential, but we do not want to put a time frame on that.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Do you have any plans to enter the VR or 360 markets?</strong></p>
<p>A: We’re always looking to see what sorts of new visual means of expression we can offer to our customers, 360 imaging included. So, yes, we are considering how we can leverage 360 technology.</p></blockquote>
<p>You can read the <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/interviews/8800039083/cp-2017-canon-interview">rest of the interview at DPReview</a>.</p>
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<p>We’ve been told by a couple of sources now that we will definitely be seeing a Canon EOS Rebel SL2 in 2017. We don’t yet know exactly when we’ll see the new camera, but we don’t expect an announcement at least until after the brand new EOS Rebel T7i begins shipping at the end of March.</p>
<p>We had been told previously that a new EF-S prime lens would be coming, and it would make sense if these two products came around the same time.</p>
<p>We think that’ll likely be it for APS-C DSLRs from Canon in 2017, there won’t be an EOS 90D or EOS 7D Mark III this year.</p>
<p>Specifications are unavailable at this time, but we’ll obviously pass them on if we hear anything.</p>
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<em>“Easily the best “M” so far!”</em></p>
<p>Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed his review of the Canon EOS M5 mirrorless camera.</p>
<p><strong>From TDP</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>If you have been waiting to jump into a Canon MILC and an APS-C sensor format works for you, the EOS M5 is a great choice.</p>
<p>While one may feel a tendency to treat a camera of this size as a point and shoot model, using it only for those still-important snapshot opportunities that pop up (it works extremely well for these opportunities) would mean grievously underutilizing a highly-capable camera. The M5 has great image quality, an excellent AF system (intelligent, quickly controllable and good speed) and an impressive set of features and controls. <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-M5.aspx">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p>We have yet to use the EOS M5, but I have put one order after reading Bryan’s review and I look forward to actually enjoying the EOS M system for the first time.</p>
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DPReview was able to sit down with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki and talk all things lenses at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan. One thing we have learned reading this interview is that Sigma truly listens to customers and tries to make the products we ask for.</p>
<p><strong>From DPReview:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Q: You’ve told me previously that you really want Sigma to make more wideangle lenses. Do you think you’re achieving that goal with the 12-24mm and new 14mm?</strong></p>
<p>A: Yes, but I’m still not satisfied. I think we need to make more wide-angle lenses. A fast 14mm was one of the lenses that our customers were asking for. Most existing 14mm lenses are F2.8, so F1.8 was a challenge.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Sigma’s new Art-series lenses have a degree of weather-sealing – why now?</strong></p>
<p>A: It’s based on customer demand. Some of our customers said that rain and snow sometimes got into the lens mount, so they wanted sealing. And the other reason is that it’s becoming a trend. Other manufacturers are offering sealed mounts.</p></blockquote>
<p>You can read the <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/interviews/9146806951/cp-2017-sigma-interview-we-ve-learned-that-some-customers-require-exceptional-lens-performance">full interview over at DPReview</a>.</p>
<p><em>**You can now receive a preorder notification from us once pricing is available for the new Sigma lenses. We also have a few surprises in store for those that do. Check that out <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/preorder-information-for-the-new-sigma-lenses/">here</a>.</em></p>
<p><em>image credit // <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/interviews/9146806951/cp-2017-sigma-interview-we-ve-learned-that-some-customers-require-exceptional-lens-performance">DPReview</a></em></p>
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Nikon Rumors is reporting that Nikon is planning to concentrate on mid to high end DSLRs, mirrorless cameras and lenses for both types of systems.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://nikonrumors.com/2017/02/24/nikon-we-plan-to-concentrate-on-medium-and-high-end-dslr-and-mirrorless-cameras-and-lenses.aspx/#more-110659">Nikon Rumors</a> summarizes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The Nikon camera business is undergoing a major restructuring.</li>
<li>This is a quote: “bringing in multiple mirrorless cameras at an early stage” – to me this means announcing multiple mirrorless cameras soon.</li>
<li>Nikon is taking an aggressive approach to rebuild their camera business.</li>
<li>Nikon has no plans for closing domestic or overseas manufacturing plants at the present time.</li>
<li>In the future Nikon will concentrate their resources on medium to high-end DSLR cameras and lenses as well as mirrorless cameras.</li>
<li>Nikon will have fewer models in the future.</li>
<li>Nikon still wants to develop a high-end compact camera.</li>
</ul>
<p>A world with only Canon making DSLRs (apologies to Sony & Pentax) likely isn’t good for anyone, so here’s hoping Nikon continues to make great DSLRs in their vision.</p>
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