https://www.canonnews.com:443/Home/rss/author/1633/richard-canonnewsRSS documenthttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-celebrates-the-30th-powershot-anniversary-with-a-limited-edition-g7x-mark-iii Canon will celebrate 30 Years of the PowerShot compact camera line in 2026 with a limited-edition PowerShot G7 X Mark III that was announced on February 4, 2026. The first PowerShot was the PowerShot 600 in July 1996 and since then there have been over 200 models produced worldwide, with the PowerShot line evolving from basic entry-level cameras to high-quality enthusiast-level DSLR-type cameras like the G Series cameras. The Special Edition G7 X Mark III is called the 30th Anniversary ...]]>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:09:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-celebrates-the-30th-powershot-anniversary-with-a-limited-edition-g7x-mark-iiihttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-announces-the-canon-rf-7-14mm-f28-35l-fisheye-zoom Canon has launched its first-ever fisheye zoom lens made for its mirrorless camera system, RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM, announced in February 2026. Also being the widest of all zoom lenses in the world, the fisheye will provide an extensive 190-degree view of the world at its minimum focal length of 7mm. At 7mm, there will be a fully circular fisheye view that will cover a hemispherical area (above 180 degrees) as well as a portion of the area behind the bending line of the lens ...]]>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:11:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-announces-the-canon-rf-7-14mm-f28-35l-fisheye-zoomhttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-announces-the-canon-rf-14mm-f14l-vcm The RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM is Canon's new ultra-wide prime that has launched in February 2026 as part of Canon's high-end RF mount mirrorless lineup, and will be Canon's brightest (14mm f/1.4) interchangeable ultra-wide-angle lens to date for landscape, architecture and real estate photography, astrophotography, and hybrid photo/video work such as time-lapse/motion video applications. In addition to being rectilinear, the RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM's update of the previous EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM ...]]>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:52:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-announces-the-canon-rf-14mm-f14l-vcmhttps://www.canonnews.com/cipa-big-comeback-for-compact-cameras-in-2025 Well, CIPA just announced the 2025 full-year data, which confirms the trend we’ve been talking about for a while now: compact cameras are making a big comeback, especially in Asia. Brief CIPA Primer The Camera & Imaging Products Association is responsible for setting many of the camera standards, testing procedures, and camera specifications that the big brands must follow (e.g., where the battery life ratings come from, etc.). The Japanese camera makers report raw shipment data ...]]>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:24:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/cipa-big-comeback-for-compact-cameras-in-2025https://www.canonnews.com/interfit-badger-beam-60w-acdc-led-monolight The Interfit Badger Beam 60W AC/DC LED Monolight (Model: HBB60) is a versatile and compact COB LED light designed for use in photography and video production. It emits 5600K Daylight Balanced light with a high color rendering index of 96 and has a beam angle of 120 degrees along with 1-100% dimming control via its display screen. What sets it apart: The light has two power sources: it can be powered via the included AC adapter for studio use or the rechargeable internal lithium-ion ...]]>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:03:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/interfit-badger-beam-60w-acdc-led-monolighthttps://www.canonnews.com/oben-alf-6194l-skysill-4-section-aluminum-tripod-flash-sale The Oben ALF-6194L SkySil 4-Section Aluminum Tripod at B&H Photo Video is a great price today - just $69.95 instead of $199.95! This is a huge savings of $130! This durable aluminum tripod has a load capacity of up to 19 lbs (8.6 kg) and a maximum height of 67” (with center column extended) or 53” (without center column). It comes with a total length of only 21.5” when collapsed, making it easy to transport. It is also very lightweight at only 5.1 lbs. The feature that really makes this ...]]>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:32:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/oben-alf-6194l-skysill-4-section-aluminum-tripod-flash-salehttps://www.canonnews.com/smallrig-vb50-mini-v-mount-battery-flash-sale Currently, the SmallRig VB50 Mini V-Mount Battery is currently on sale at B&H Photo Video for the flash deal price of $77.99 instead of $129.99 for the model 3579B.  Weighing just 340 grams (12 ounces) and measuring 4.2 x 2.8 x 1.3 inches, this battery is an excellent buy for those needing lightweight, portable, airline-friendly power without losing versatility. With a power capacity of 50 watt-hours (3400 mAh), this V-Mount battery is below the 100-watt-hour carry-on limit on almost all ...]]>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:39:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/smallrig-vb50-mini-v-mount-battery-flash-salehttps://www.canonnews.com/think-tank-photo-vision-13-shoulder-bag The Think Tank Photo Vision 13 Shoulder Bag (Graphite) is on sale at B&H Photo Video and is available for $69.75, a savings of $70.00 off the regular price of $139.75. This is a limited time sale on a premium professional-grade shoulder bag designed by Think Tank Photo. This bag is designed to hold a mirrorless or DSLR camera with a 24-70mm lens attached, 2-4 extra lenses (with a detached 70-200mm f/2.8 lens), a 13" laptop, and a 10" tablet. It is designed with a padded removable insert ...]]>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:24:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/think-tank-photo-vision-13-shoulder-baghttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-records-a-high-net-sales-for-fiscal-2025 Canon Inc.'s financial performance for the fiscal year 2025, which ended on December 31, 2025, recorded a record high net sales for the second year in a row. Consolidated net sales for the year were 4,624.7 billion yen, an increase of 2.5% over FY2024 net sales, which were 4,509.8 billion yen, after adjusting for impairment. The company saw robust demand for its products, even with challenges such as U.S. tariffs, which had a 31.3 billion yen impact on its operating profit. Its operating ...]]>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:12:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-records-a-high-net-sales-for-fiscal-2025https://www.canonnews.com/brightin-star-releases-the-60mm-f28-2x-macro-aps-c Brightin Star is now offering a new budget-friendly macro lens: the 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C Manual Focus Prime Lens. This is a fully manual lens intended for use with APS-C format mirrorless camera systems and offers a 2:1 or 2X magnification ratio, meaning your subjects are twice life-size. This is a great lens for getting close-up shots of small things like insects, jewelry, plants, or small products. This lens offers a wide maximum aperture of f/2.8 (which goes down to f/22) and is ...]]>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:07:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/brightin-star-releases-the-60mm-f28-2x-macro-aps-c