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Canon's second full-frame mirrorless camera lands next month

Paul Ridden February 14, 2019

In September 2018, Canon revealed its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R. Now the R series has got a second member in the shape of the more compact EOS RP, which is being aimed at "amateur and advanced amateur photographers."

The "entry level" Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera is smaller than the company's Rebel T7i ...

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Gallery: The best of Photokina 2018, the world's biggest camera expo

Loz Blain September 28, 2018

There's no place better in the world than Photokina if you want to completely drown yourself in the equipment, culture and business of photography. We spent a couple of days putting together this giant gallery to give you a sense of what the world's biggest camera nerd expo is all about.

Canon's giant display is close to the start of the winding Photokina expo

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Canon refreshes 65x superzoom compact snapper

Paul Ridden September 21, 2018

Canon has announced an upgrade to the now four year-old SX60 HS compact superzoom. Though the focal length remains unchanged, the image sensor and processor of the PowerShot SX70 HS have been updated, along with the electronic viewfinder and video recording capabilities.

The PowerShot SX70 HS compact superzoom will go on sale in November, 2018

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Canon unveils full-frame mirrorless EOS R system

Paul Ridden September 5, 2018

After a short teaser campaign last month, Nikon announced not one, but two new Z system full-frame mirrorless cameras. And today Canon has revealed the EOS R system. The first camera to sport the new system name is a 30 MP full-frame mirrorless camera, which also debuts a new lens mount system.

Canon's EOS R system debuts with a full-frame mirrorless camera

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Canon brings 4K video to pocket superzoom

Paul Ridden July 31, 2018

With a smartphone camera in just about every pocket, compact camera makers are having to rely on big zoom lenses and pixel-packed video prowess to convince consumers to buy dedicated snappers. Such is the case with Canon's upcoming PowerShot SX740 HS.

The PowerShot SX740 HS features Canon's latest image processor for 4K video capabilities and continuous shooting ...

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Canon's monstrous CMOS sensor goes meteor watching

Paul Ridden June 20, 2018

Canon first revealed its ultrahigh-sensitivity CMOS image sensor back in 2010, where its gargantuan proportions were given as 202 x 205 mm. Now the sensor has been used to record video of meteors at a level "so dark that image capture had not been possible until now."

Canon's 20 cm square ultrahigh-sensitivity CMOS image sensor next to its Rebel T3i DSLR

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Canon officially farewells film with discontinuation of the EOS-1V

Loz Blain May 31, 2018

After 80-odd years making film cameras, Canon has finally, officially discontinued the last remaining click-and-wind in its lineup. The EOS-1V, the last of its kind, will continue to be supported until 2025 – seems this digital thing really did take off.

Canon's final film camera, the EOS-1V, has been discontinued

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Canon's most challenging lens design ever: The 50-1000 Cine-Servo

Loz Blain April 13, 2018

Back in 2014, Canon stunned pro videographers with an absolute monster of a lens. The Cine-Servo put top-grade glass behind camcorder-like controls to offer unprecedented flexibility. And it only came to be after a wildlife videographer laid down a challenge.

Canon's Cine-Servo 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9PL is an exceptional achievement

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Canon's motorized flash self-tilts for the best bounce

Ben Coxworth February 26, 2018

When using a flash, photographers will quite often tilt its head up, bouncing the light off the ceiling for a softer effect. Figuring out the best angle at which to bounce it, however, can sometimes be tricky. That's why Canon has developed the auto-tilting Speedlite 470EX-AI flash.

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Canon announces first M series camera to go 4K

Paul Ridden February 26, 2018

Though modern smartphones can snap pretty good photos, larger sensor sizes on standalone cameras are generally best for more serious shutterbugs. Canon has announced the release of the entry-level EOS M50 that's "small enough to be with you and smart enough to make magic."

The EOS M50 is the first M series capable of recording 4K video