
New Canon 360 and 180 VR Camera Spotted at Photo Fair in Japan
A new 360 and 180 3D VR camera made by Canon has been spotted on display at Photo Next 2023, a photo fair in Yokohama, Japan.
A new 360 and 180 3D VR camera made by Canon has been spotted on display at Photo Next 2023, a photo fair in Yokohama, Japan.
A photographer was robbed at gunpoint in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early morning just as he was setting up to take wildlife photos.
It might come as a surprise to many readers, seeing my byline on an industry-interview article here on PetaPixel, not to mention one from the CP+ 2023 show in Yokohama, Japan. It’s now been no less than three months since that, but I’m only just now getting this and several other articles posted.
Canon has reportedly developed its own method for quantum dot organic light emitting diode (QD-OLED) technology that doesn't use rare metals, putting it in position to compete with Samsung, the only current manufacturer of the QD-OLED panels.
In addition to the new R100 mirrorless camera, Canon today is also debuting a new pancake-style prime for the RF-mount, the 28mm f/2.8 STM.
Canon has announced the EOS R100, a compact APS-C mirrorless camera that is designed to appeal to first-time photographers or those who currently enjoy its Rebel DSLRs or EOS M cameras but want to move to the RF mount.
Canon's newly announced RF100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens is going to be an exceedingly rare optic for a while: the company doesn't expect to be able to deliver lenses this year, even to those who already ordered.
Amazon and Canon have targeted a large group of "bad actors" that the two companies allege have sold counterfeit camera batteries and chargers to unsuspecting buyers.
Canon is getting in on the vlogging craze with a new PowerShot series, kicking off with the Canon PowerShot V10. While capable of capturing still images, Canon is clear that the PowerShot V10 is designed primarily with video in mind.
Long-time Sony executive Shigeki Ishizuka recently gave an interview in which he candidly spoke about early developments in the imaging division and how the flip to mirrorless was part of a longer-term plan to unsettle the camera market. Was this really a clever strategy or a re-writing of history to fit the narrative?
Canon Japan has published a teaser for a new vlogging camera that will be announced on Thursday, May 11.
Canon has announced a new RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens which it says is designed to support professional users with a specific emphasis on photojournalists.
Meike has announced a new 85mm f/1.4 autofocus lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L, and -- surprisingly -- Canon RF mounts. If this stands, Meike will be the first third-party manufacturer to come to market with an autofocus-equipped lens for Canon's mirrorless mount.
This morning, the Brooklyn Nets basketball team of the NBA posted a video compilation on Twitter of the "best from the Netaverse." The Nets tagged Canon USA in its post, leading PetaPixel to investigate, "What is the Netaverse and what's Canon's involvement?"
Canon USA has announced the development of Cadabra, a curated photography marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The Cadabra marketplace will "empower creators by connecting them to enthusiastic collectors who celebrate the art of photography through a shared appreciation for these digital artworks," explains Canon.
Canon has updated its web page that lists how long it intends to officially repair certain cameras, which can help used equipment buyers make more informed decisions. The 5D Mark III, for example, will expire in 2024 while the EOS R will be supported until 2029.
Innovation from Canon got me into photography, but sadly Canon and its competitors lost their way.
Canon Inc. has announced the development of the MS-500, the world's first ultra-high-sensitivity interchangeable-lens camera (ILC) featuring a Type 1 Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) image sensor.
What Canon says and does is important to the camera industry because it is so dominant across large swathes of the sector. And as a publicly listed company, it is required to publish both its financial results and business strategy going forward. Canon recently updated its medium-term strategy, so where does it see itself in five years' time? In one word: dominant. More importantly, what does this say about the future for everyone else?
Netflix has approved the Canon EOS R5 C for use in its productions, making it the first hybrid Canon camera to make the cut. It joins the Panasonic S1H as the only two approved cameras that are typically categorized as hybrid photo and video cameras.
Canon has released a new firmware update for the EOS R5 that allows it to create massive 400-megapixel photos by stitching together multiple shots captured by moving the in-body image stabilization (IBIS) mechanism.
Canon has released a firmware update that improves the intelligence of the EOS R3 camera. Namely, it is now able to "remember" faces so they can be preferentially detected and tracked.
Canon is celebrating its dominance of the interchangeable lens camera (ILC) market, as it says it has been the top dog for 20 consecutive years.
"Cameras Don't Lie," a climate-themed photo competition, has announced a winner which has been strategically placed on a billboard in New York's Times Square to call out Canon for its supposed climate denial.
Last summer, Canon partnered with Japanese toy manufacturer Takara Tomy to produce two Transformer toys that took the shape of cameras, but they were only available in Japan. That has changed and the partnership has also given rise to a third disguised robot option.
Canon says it intends to release seven or eight new RF lenses a year going forward as it works to build out its first-party library to match the more than 70 that were available for the EF mount before the launch of its mirrorless line.
Canon has delayed the launch of the Speedlite EL-5 due to production issues that prevented it from being able to make enough of them.
Canon has an image problem and I'm not talking about photos. The company currently has a battle on three fronts when it comes to the perception of its brand: no third-party lens options, the actions of its printer division, and the company's stance on climate change.
The Canon R5 II was originally speculated to arrive this year, but a new report claims that isn't happening. In lieu of a new camera body, Canon will instead be bringing new functionality to the original R5 via a "major" firmware update.
Canon says that despite recent claims it spreads climate denial, the opposite is actually true. But global advocacy group Action Speaks Louder argues its words are simply misdirection designed to avoid addressing criticism and hide inaction.