https://www.canonnews.com:443/Home/rss/category/1633/newsRSS 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/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-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/canon-silently-releases-firmware-version-207-for-rf-24-105mm-f4l-is-usm-lens Canon has silently released a new firmware update for its extremely popular RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens. The new firmware, version 2.0.7, was released on or around January 22-23, 2026. This new update includes significant usability improvements, particularly for those using this lens for video production or a mix of photography and video, without any announcements on Canon’s websites. Significant Improvements with Firmware Version 2.0.7 for RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens Electronic ...]]>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:36:00 GMThttps://www.canonnews.com/canon-silently-releases-firmware-version-207-for-rf-24-105mm-f4l-is-usm-lenshttps://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-2025