Canon Won 3 TIPA Awards


Canon EOS R6 Mark III:
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Aimed at pros and advanced enthusiasts, the Mark III joins the new breed of “hybrid” cameras that offer both high-end still and video recording. This full frame camera sports impressive recording features thanks to its 32.5MP sensor that can handle up to 7K60p OpenGate video and up to 40 fps stills, along with up to 8.5 stops of image stabilization, an added advantage in both low light and fast action imagery. Given these robust specs and its revised handling and design, including file storage onto both CF Express Type B and SD memory cards, the Mark III has high appeal to shooters working in a wide variety of scenarios.


Canon PowerShot V1:
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Ideal for content creators, vloggers, and even those who simply enjoy carrying a pocketable, capable camera on their journeys, the V1 features an ultra-wide-angle 16-50mm zoom lens, a 3-microphone array, advanced autofocus, a built-in cooling fan, and impressive stabilization. A fully articulating 3-inch display allows for numerous points of view, including easy selfies and vlogging, while a dedicated switch offers a choice between video and still recording. Numerous video-format and creative presets options make it both versatile and adaptable to every subject and scene.
In addition, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi can be used to connect and control the camera via a smartphone.


Canon 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 Fisheye:
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Designed for Canon’s RF-mount mirrorless camera system, this exciting lens provides an extremely wide fisheye perspective. Its focal length range captures an ultra-wide field of view that produces the distinctive curved distortion characteristic of fisheye optics. Its variable aperture of f/2.8–3.5 allows relatively strong low-light performance while maintaining optical control. As part of Canon’s L-series, the lens emphasizes high-quality optics, weather-resistant construction, and professional durability. The inclusion of an STM (stepping motor) autofocus system enables smooth and quiet focusing, making the lens useful for both still photography and video production.

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Skylum Luminar Neo Spring Release v1.27


Skylum released a new Luminar Neo version 1.27 that expands its cross-device ecosystem with new AI portrait tools and bokeh AI:

Skylum has released Luminar Neo 1.27, further strengthening its cross-device editing ecosystem across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS. The update focuses on expanding AI-powered portrait capabilities while improving creative depth control, helping photographers move seamlessly from capture to final edit on any device.

The new release enhances Luminar’s portrait toolkit with AI-driven tools, including Dark Circles Removal, Blemish Removal, Shine Removal, and Skin Smoothing. These additions allow photographers to achieve natural-looking portrait retouching quickly and without complex workflows. Improvements to masking and feathering also help deliver more realistic results, especially when refining faces and skin.

Luminar Neo 1.27 also introduces an upgraded Bokeh AI tool that goes beyond traditional portrait blur. The new version allows users to apply realistic background blur not only to people, but also to objects and animals, offering greater creative flexibility and more control over depth and focus.

With these updates, Luminar Neo continues to position itself as an accessible AI-powered editor for hobbyist and semi-professional photographers. The combination of fast portrait retouching, creative depth tools, and seamless cross-device editing supports modern workflows—starting edits on mobile and finishing with full control on desktop.

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Canon Saving Sunday


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Lenses
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Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR (Save $200):

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Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM (Save $90):
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Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM (Save $50):
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Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM (Save $50):
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Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM (Save $300):
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Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM (Save $200):
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Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM (Save $200):
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Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM (Save $200):
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Canon 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM (Save $150):
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Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM (Save $200):
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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM (Save $200):
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APS-C
Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens (Save $200):

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Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual Lens (Save $100):
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Patent JPO 2026-059152: Canon’s Next Move in Consumer Primes – RF 55mm f/1.8 & RF 85mm f/1.8 STM

Patent JPO 2026-059152: Canon’s Next Move in Consumer Primes – RF 55mm f/1.8 & RF 85mm f/1.8 STM

Canon continues to flesh out its RF mount ecosystem, and a newly published patent application from Japan (JPO 2026-059152) strongly suggests the company is preparing to refresh its lineup of affordable consumer primes. While the classic “nifty fifty” has been a staple for decades, Canon’s engineers appear to be exploring a slight shift in focal lengths alongside a modernization of their mid-range portrait offerings.

The Big Picture: Why 55mm and 85mm?

For years, the RF 50mm f/1.8 STM has served as the gateway into full-frame prime shooting. However, with the RF mount maturing, Canon is finding new ways to segment its lenses.

By moving to a 55mm focal length, Canon could differentiate its next standard prime from the wider 45mm and 50mm options currently on the market. A 55mm provides a slightly tighter, incredibly flattering field of view that is highly sought after by portrait and street photographers alike.

Meanwhile, an 85mm f/1.8 STM design points toward a direct, modern alternative to the RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM. While the current f/2 version is highly versatile, many photographers have been holding out for a “pure” portrait lens—one that potentially trades macro capabilities for a faster f/1.8 aperture and a strictly internal focusing system for lightning-fast, silent AF during video recording.


Diving into the Patent Specs

The patent highlights several embodiments, but the 55mm and 85mm designs appear to be the most fleshed out and production-ready. Notably, these designs utilize a short back-focus distance, placing the rear elements deep inside the RF mount—a true mirrorless-first optical design.

Embodiment 1: Canon RF 55mm f/1.8 STM

This design is slightly longer than the current 50mm STM but promises an optical formula designed for modern, high-resolution sensors without relying entirely on aggressive digital corrections.

  • Focal Length: 55.08mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/1.85
  • Half-Angle of View: 21.44°
  • Image Height: 21.64mm (Full Frame)
  • Total Lens Length: 78.50mm
  • Back Focus: 14.00mm

Embodiment 2: Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 STM

Unlike the current f/2 Macro, which features an extending barrel, this patent embodiment leans toward a rear-group focusing system. This is a crucial detail, as it generally allows for much faster and quieter autofocus—perfect for modern hybrid shooters.

  • Focal Length: 82.50mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/1.85
  • Half-Angle of View: 14.69°
  • Image Height: 21.64mm (Full Frame)
  • Total Lens Length: 97.83mm
  • Back Focus: 15.33mm

(Bonus Find: Buried further in the same patent application is a mention of an optical formula for an RF 135mm f/2.0 STM. This would provide a much-needed, lightweight, and affordable alternative to the massive RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM.)

When Will We See Them?

Canon patents dozens of optical formulas that never make it to the assembly line, but these specific designs fit perfectly into Canon’s current trajectory. With the focus heavily shifting toward fast, quiet STM motors for hybrid video/photo use, these f/1.8 primes feel less like experimental concepts and more like a cohesive roadmap. If these make it to production, we would expect to see them announced within the next 12 to 18 months.

What do you think of this patent? Are you ready to trade the classic 50mm for a 55mm f/1.8? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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Canon EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM Discontinued Abroad


Canon EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

The Canon EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM is being marked as discontinued abroad as stock runs out, but it is still widely available in the West for now

  • Camera Kitamura: Completed Products
  • Map Camera: Discontinued product, but still in stock.
  • Bic Camera: Now on sale
  • Yodobashi Camera: Production discontinued
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Canon Saving Sunday


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Canon EOS C70 Mirrorless Cinema Camera (Save $1300):
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Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera (Save $900):
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Lenses
Full Frame
Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR (Save $200):

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Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM (Save $90):
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Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM (Save $90):
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Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM (Save $50):
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Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM (Save $50):
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Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM (Save $90):
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Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM (Save $50):
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Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM (Save $300):
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Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM (Save $200):
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Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM (Save $200):
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APS-C
Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens (Save $200):

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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III (Save $100):
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Voigtlander
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.0 (Save $450):
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