https://www.canonnews.com:443/Home/rss/category/1633/industry-newsRSS documenthttps://www.canonnews.com/january-cipa-2026-great-start-to-the-year The data obtained from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for the month of January 2026 indicates a thriving photography market with a specific strategy of achieving high-value growth. The overall digital still camera global shipment volume for the month of January 2026 was 622,390 units. The volume recorded a healthy increase of 15.6% compared to the previous year. The market is growing on the back of a healthy mirrorless camera segment, coupled with the revival of the built-in ...]]>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:58:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/january-cipa-2026-great-start-to-the-yearhttps://www.canonnews.com/venus-optics-unveils-world-first-17mm-f4-tilt-shift-shift-only-lens-duo Laowa has announced a new ultra-wide prime lens and gave it two different flavors, which I do believe is a first for the industry. The Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift / Shift lens comes in two different varieties, one with full tilt and shift movements and the other with just shift movements. While we Canon users have been patiently waiting for native RF-mount TS-E lenses to be rolled out on the roadmap, Venus Optics has filled this gap with the announcement of the Laowa 17mm ...]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:33:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/venus-optics-unveils-world-first-17mm-f4-tilt-shift-shift-only-lens-duohttps://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/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-chttps://www.canonnews.com/dji-announces-the-rs-5 The DJI RS 5, the latest lightweight commercial gimbal, is the latest model in the popular and highly acclaimed DJI Ronin series of gimbals. It was officially launched on January 29, 2026. After the exclusive China market launch, the latest model is set to offer videographers, filmmakers, content creators, run-and-gun shooters of mirrorless and DSLR-based cinema cameras, and other professionals and enthusiasts an improved experience in terms of stabilization, features, and efficiency. The ...]]>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:50:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/dji-announces-the-rs-5https://www.canonnews.com/2026-bcn-awards-kodak-surges-ahead-in-japans-compact-camera-market The BCN Awards, which are based on detailed sales data from the Japanese market, give us a clear picture of the state of the camera market in one of the most photo-loving nations on the planet. The latest awards for the 2025 sales year, announced in early 2026, show some surprises. Kodak has emerged as the leader in some segments. DSLR Segment: Canon Remains the Undisputed Leader Canon is still the leader in the shrinking market for DSLR cameras with a share of 44.3%. This is ...]]>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:22:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/2026-bcn-awards-kodak-surges-ahead-in-japans-compact-camera-markethttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-eos-r50-1-in-japan-for-2025 While the high-end flagship camera models are always the loudest in terms of competition, it is clear that portability and affordability rule supreme in the Japanese market. Based on the 2025 annual sales report from BCN+R, the Canon EOS R50 has finally taken its place at the top of the list as the bestselling interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. R50 Dominance The success of the EOS R50, an APS-C mirrorless camera that is touted as the spiritual successor to the legendary M50 ...]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-eos-r50-1-in-japan-for-2025https://www.canonnews.com/raspberry-pi-gets-canon-ef   Photography enthusiasts and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts have something special to celebrate: Pinefeat has announced an all new EF/EF-S lens controller and adapter which allows Canon's DSLR lenses to be used with the Raspberry Pi High Quality (HQ) Camera. In its article on CNX Software, the author describes this development, allowing full electronic control of autofocus and aperture on a Canon design lens, and taking the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera to a level beyond the old limitations of mere ...]]>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:13:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/raspberry-pi-gets-canon-efhttps://www.canonnews.com/sigma-announces-the-sigma-17-40mm-f18-art-dc The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art, which was announced on June 17, 2025, is a truly innovative APS-C zoom lens for Canon RF mount, providing a 27.2-64 equivalent focal range. With a constant f/1.8 aperture the optic provides prime-like image quality, making it suitable for low-light photography and thin depth of field photographic effects. At a price point of $919, the lens is also 30% lighter than the predecessor 18-35mm f/1.8, at 560g, and designed with a weather-resistant body and compact ...]]>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:38:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/sigma-announces-the-sigma-17-40mm-f18-art-dchttps://www.canonnews.com/om-system-announces-the-om-system-om-5-mark-ii The OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II, which came out on June 17, 2025, is a compact, mid-range Micro Four Thirds (M43) mirrorless camera aimed at outdoor enthusiasts and active travel photographers. In comparison to the OM SYSTEM OM-5, late 2022 product offering, OM-5 Mark II adds USB-C, an upgraded grip, and a new menu system, but keeps the same foundation and features. Selling for $1,199.99 (body only), I find it remarkable that a camera of this quality can come with the same affordable price tag ...]]>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:30:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/om-system-announces-the-om-system-om-5-mark-ii