Canon’s PowerShot Golf is a Laser Rangefinder With Photo Capabilities
There's a new Canon PowerShot product, and it is undoubtedly not what photographers would expect. Canon has announced the PowerShot Golf Digital Laser Rangefinder.
The Legendary Canon Camera Behind the Iconic iPhone Camera Sound
Despite the ubiquity of the iPhone camera sound, with trillions of photos shot on iPhone every year, many people don't know the fascinating analog origins of the camera app's digital shutter sound.
I Don’t Believe The ‘Leaked’ Adorama Canon R1 Specs
Yesterday, Adorama published a long list of supposed Canon EOS R1 specifications that provided a lot more detail on the newly-announced camera than Canon published in its development announcement. I don't believe them.
Adorama Leaks Detailed Canon EOS R1 Specs
Adorama seems to know more about the EOS R1 than Canon revealed last night as it has published more detailed specifications on the upcoming flagship including sensor resolution, continuous shooting capability, AI exposure enhancement, and more.
The Canon EOS R1 and EOS R3 Have Subtle Design Differences
After years of rumors, expectations, and predictions, Canon has finally announced that it is developing the Canon EOS R1. While details are scarce, Canon has shared a front-facing look at its upcoming flagship mirrorless camera, creating fertile ground for a quick-and-dirty EOS R1 versus EOS R3 comparison.
Canon Announces Development of the EOS R1: The R System’s First Flagship
Canon published an official development announcement for the EOS R1 and while not a lot has been revealed, it is the company's first public acknowledgment of what will be its top-end camera.
It Might Not Be Possible for the Canon EOS R1 to Overcome Its Expectations
There have been murmurs of an "EOS R1" camera for more than three years now -- since before Canon announced the EOS R3. The camera has been in development for at least five years and a lot has changed in that time.
Our Tips For Solo Creators Working With Larger Teams for the First Time
Photographers or filmmakers who get their start working alone can very easily find it overwhelming when they are suddenly thrust into working with larger teams. So how can they prepare? The PetaPixel Podcast team digs into it.
The Very Least You Need to Be a Pro Portrait Photographer
We always want our YouTube videos to both educate and entertain but sometimes, we also want to push ourselves beyond standard reviews and try something different. For our latest photo challenge, we wanted to see just how minimal we could go with our gear and still be able to pull off professional-grade images.
Camera Sales Grew For First Time in 13 Years, But Not for Canon
Camera sales have been on the up for several years now but that was mostly in contrast to how poorly the industry fared during the height of the pandemic. But this time, a research firm in Japan reports that the industry will grow for the first time in over a decade.
Canon Hopes Nikon’s Purchase of RED Leads to Video Market ‘Revitalization’
While it would prefer that filmmakers remember the advantages of RF-mount, speaking exclusively to PetaPixel, Canon is looking on the bright side of Nikon's acquisition of RED Cinema,
Canon Expands Its Full-Frame Global Shutter Sensor Lineup
Canon has made a 19-megapixel full-frame global shutter CMOS image sensor, and it's available now.
Pro Photographer’s Best Last-Minute Tips for Shooting the Eclipse
National Geographic photographer, Canon Explorer of Light, and friend of PetaPixel Keith Ladzinski is preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8th and has plenty of tips to help other photographers capture great shots next Monday.
Canon Sits at 4.85% Renewable Energy With No Public Targets Beyond 2023
An organization committed to exposing climate failures at large companies has called out Canon again, citing the camera company's lack of public targets concerning the use of renewable energy and emissions reductions.
Canon’s Tiny New Micro-Satellite Snaps Its First Photos From Space
Canon's groundbreaking micro-satellite, CE-SAT-IE, has entered orbit and successfully communicated with the ground station at Canon Electronics' Akagi Plant in Japan.
Canon Adds New Cinema RAW Light Modes to C500 Mark II Camera
Canon has announced a new firmware update for its video-focused EOS C500 Mark II camera, bringing enhanced Cinema RAW Light formats to the flagship cine camera.
Canon Wants to Achieve ‘Overwhelming Number One Share’ of Mirrorless Market by 2026
According to Canon's 2024 corporate strategy, the Japanese camera behemoth has several goals for the next two years, not the least of which is to "achieve overwhelming number one share in mirrorless camera market."
Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L Review: Expensive, Exclusive, Exceptional
For decades, professional photographers have been using the pairing of a 70-200mm f/2.8 and a 300mm f/2.8 to achieve their telephoto goals. Canon introduced the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM recently and it just about covers the range of both those lenses. But is it as good?
Canon is Actively Working to Bring Third-Party Lenses to RF Mount
Canon is well aware of the requests to see third-party lenses that are equipped with autofocus, like those made by Sigma or Tamron, on its mirrorless RF mount, and while nothing is set in stone yet, the company is in active discussions to make it a reality.
It’s Time to Stop Being Elitist About Camera Sensor Sizes
This past week, the PetaPixel team came across an opinion on a photography blog that we didn't think was fair. In short, it argued that all "small sensor cameras suck," which is just not true.
Canon: No Currently Available Camera is High-Res Enough for Apple Vision Pro
Apple’s Vision Pro features some of the highest resolution screens ever made for an augmented reality or virtual reality headset, so it’s not hard to believe it will take a serious camera to make top-tier immersive content for it.
Canon Patents a Triple-Layer High-Speed Stacked Image Sensor
Patents are always a fun way to see what camera companies are up to and theorize about what might be coming next, even if they frequently don't find their way into actual products. A new Canon patent filed in Japan is particularly intriguing, as it outlines a triple-layer high-speed stacked image sensor.
The Canon 6D Mark II Is Listed as Discontinued in Japan
Has the Canon 6D Mark II DSLR been discontinued? It seems a simple enough question, but as is often the case with cameras being officially killed off, the answer is more complicated than it should be.
Sony Disputes Canon’s ‘Number One Mirrorless Brand in 2023’ Claim
Last week, Canon claimed victory as the number one mirrorless camera brand by unit sales in the United States. While impressive, Sony says it has data from the same agency Canon used that contests the position.
Canon Claims Victory as #1 Mirrorless Brand in the U.S. for 3rd Straight Year
Canon has claimed victory again and says it was the number one mirrorless camera brand in the United States in 2023, its third straight year holding the position.
The Canon R3 and R5 Are Getting Permanent Price Reductions
Canon's R3 and R5 are its highest-performing full-frame cameras and as such they each carry a high asking price. That is poised to change, however, as the R5 price will come down by $500 while the EOS R3 will be $1,000 cheaper.
Canon Adds Three 11-Color Printers to its Large-Format Series
Canon is expanding its large-format imagePROGRAF printer line with the addition of three new 11-color plus chroma optimizer inkjet models: the imagePROGRAF 60-inch PRO-6600, 44-inch PRO-4600, and 24-inch PRO-2600.
Yongnuo Scoffs at Canon’s Legal Team With New RF35mm f/2 Autofocus Lens
Canon doesn't currently like anyone making autofocus-equipped lenses for its RF mount, but Yongnyo keeps doing it. The latest is a 35mm f/2 lens that is finding its way onto store shelves internationally.
Grading Every Camera Maker’s 2023 Performance | The PetaPixel Podcast
The last year was huge for the camera industry and saw a swath of new products from just about every manufacturer in support of basically every mount. But narrowing the focus, The PetaPixel Podcast team grades the 2023 performance of every camera maker.
Perhaps We’ve Been Too Hard on Canon and Its ‘Closed’ RF Mount
When it comes to protecting its intellectual property, Canon is among the most litigious. Whether printer ink or lenses for the RF mount, the company spends significant effort shutting down unregistered third party brands. From the outside looking in, this can come off as petty, aggressive, or even greedy.