According to the latest rumors, the Canon R5 Mark II camera to arrive in February of 2024. The reason is quite simple. Canon has a habit of releasing its flagship / Pro Cameras just prior to the Olympic games. We have seen this pattern in the past as well.
So, in 2024, the Olympics are set to start in July. Therefore, there is a high probability that Canon will release the EOS R5 Mark II camera.
At the same time, we have heard rumors about the Canon EOS R1 flagship camera for the past year. If these rumors are true, then the timelines for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera and the Canon EOS R1 are pretty close to each other and both are expected to arrive before the 2024 Olympics.
So, we have to wait for further confirmation. But with the set of all the information we have, one thing is for sure: either the Canon R5 Mark II or the Canon EOS R1 will arrive before the Olympics of 2024.
Canon’s latest firmware update for the Canon R6 Mark II camera, add compatibility of the RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye. This update, available today, introduces RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye compatibility for the EOS R6 Mark II, marking a pivotal moment in the world of VR content creation. With these advancements, creators gain powerful tools to bring their artistic visions to life.
Matthew Celia, the renowned creative director at Light Sail VR, and filmmaker Sam Newton are your guides into this exciting world. They present the Canon EOS Software Update 1.3.0, taking you on a journey through the realm of VR filmmaking, showcasing how Canon’s latest innovations are set to revolutionize the industry and how this expansion of Canon’s ecosystem empowers creators to craft immersive experiences like never before.
In addition to extending compatibility to the EOS R6 Mark II, enhancing the already remarkable RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens, Canon introduces groundbreaking features in this update including, electronic image stabilization, enabling dynamic gimbal-assisted scenes while ensuring stability for clips exceeding 10 seconds, as well as 360° VR export capabilities with 180° support and a sharpness setting for RAW movie footage, allowing creators to enhance VR images by adjusting Sharpness Strength, Fineness, and Threshold parameters. These enhancements collectively provide creators with a comprehensive suite of tools to elevate their VR content creation to new heights.
The RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye VR App support for EOS R6 Mark II will be part of the firmware update scheduled for September 26, 2023.
Canon Press Release
Canon U.S.A., Inc. Media Alert
Expanding VR Filmmaking: Canon’s RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye VR Lens Adds Compatibility with EOS R6 Mark II
Canon, a leader in imaging technology, is thrilled to unveil a new development in virtual reality (VR) imaging with the introduction of the RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye compatibility for the EOS R6 Mark II, as well as other advancements, available with a new firmware update available September 26th. These developments usher in a new era of VR creativity and functionality, delivering tools that empower creators to realize their artistic visions.
New Compatibility with the EOS R6 Mark II
The RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens, renowned for its superb imaging capabilities, now extends its support to the EOS R6 Mark II, joining the ranks of the EOS R5 and R5 C as compatible camera bodies. Ideal for advanced amateurs and featuring user-friendly functions, the EOS R6 Mark II camera is a high-performance hybrid camera that’s designed to capture decisive moments in both photo and video formats.
Innovative Image Stabilization That Expands Shooting Scenes
One of the standout features of this update is the introduction of electronic image stabilization for EOS VR clips that can be applied through the EOS VR Utility. This update expands shooting scenes by allowing for shooting while walking with a gimbal. Previously, it was recommended that shooters employ a fixed tripod setting. With the update, the system’s electronic angle and blur correction work harmoniously to enhance the overall stability of VR imagery for clips longer than 10 seconds.
Expansion of VR Environment
Canon is catering to the growing demands of immersive content creation with the introduction of 360°VR export, while in 180° for an even broader editing scope. This comprehensive support empowers creators to realize their visions within a 360° VR platform, while introducing both “Side by Side” and “Top Bottom” export options for a diverse editing experience.
Sharper VR Imagery
The new firmware update introduces a new sharpness setting for RAW movie footage. The sharpness detail option includes parameters for Sharpness Strength, Fineness, and Threshold, allowing creators to modify VR images by accentuating edges and reducing noise, resulting in a heightened sense of immersion.
Availability
The RF5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye VR App support for EOS R6 Mark II will be part of the firmware update scheduled for September 26, 2023.
Canon Latest Sept 2023 Announcements – 4K PTZ Camera & RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses
1. Canon Announces CR-N100 4K PTZ Camera and Flagship RC-IP1000 Remote Camera Controller
The new CR-N100 4K PTZ is designed for indoor use-cases and brings the excellent image quality and performance that Canon PTZ cameras are known for at a lower price point.
Canon is also introducing the RC-IP1000, a high-end remote camera controller designed for professional systems.
As a free download, Canon will also release the Multi-Camera Management Application that streamlines the configuration and management of supported Canon PTZ, professional video, and cinema cameras.
2. Canon Announces the Company’s First Set of RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses
Canon U.S.A. announced today the introduction of the company’s first RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses for the Cinema EOS System.
The new lenses combine high optical performance for 4K and 8K shooting, cinema-style operability, and RF mount communications.
The first set of seven RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses is only the beginning. Canon plans to swiftly expand the lineup of RF-mount-compatible video production equipment to meet the needs of professional video production of such content as movies, TV, and commercials.
Pricing and Availability
The seven new Canon RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses estimated retail pricing and scheduled availability* are as follows:
Canon Announces CR-N100 4K PTZ Camera and Flagship RC-IP1000 Remote Camera Controller
MELVILLE, N.Y.,September12, 2023 –Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today theCR-N100 4K PTZ camera. The camera is designed for indoor use-casesand brings the excellent image quality and performance that Canon PTZ cameras are known for at a lower price point. Canon is also introducing the RC-IP1000, a high-end remote camera controller designed for professional systems. As a free download, Canon will also release the Multi-Camera Management Application that streamlines the configuration and management of supported Canon PTZ, professional video, and cinema cameras.
Canon CR-N100 4K PTZ Camera and Multi-Camera Management Application
As online meetings, lectures, liveevents, and seminars become increasingly commonplace, there is a growing need for livestreaming and video recording technology. The CR-N100 camera provides excellent image quality, fast autofocus, and its compacti size allows for easy installation inspaces such as meeting rooms and classrooms. With the addition of the CR-N100 to Canon’s lineup of remote cameras, customers now have greater choices of products that support a wide range of uses, from professional video production to video content use by markets such as corporate, local governments,house of worship, and educational institutions.
The CR-N100 showcases key features that leverage Canon’s history of professional camera technology development, including a 1/2.3” CMOS sensor and a DIGIC DV6 image processor platform that helps to produce 4K/30P high-image-quality video capture. In addition, the camera is equipped with a 20x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 29.3mmー601mmii, supporting image capture ranging from wide-angle to telephoto scenarios. The camera also includes four “scene modes”—Portrait, Sports, Low-light, and Spotlight—which users can choose to create theircontent based on the subject.
Users canbuild a complete, versatile production environment thanks to the CR-N100’s supportfor avariety of video interfaces and IP streaming protocols. The CR-N100 supports NDI|HXiii for high-quality – low latency video and control, SRTiv for secure high-quality video streaming over public networks, and RTP/RTSP/RTMP(s) for live streaming over popular social networks. The CR-N100 also supports Canon’s XC protocol for easy integration into new and existing Canon production environments.The CR-N100 also supports HDMI and the USB Video Class (UVC) transmission standard. UVC allows the CR-N100 to be used as a camera for web conferencesystems simply by connecting it to a PC via USB.
To help with the initial configuration of supported Canon PTZ, professional video, and cinema cameras, Canon is also releasing the Multi-Camera Management Application (MCMA). MCMA enables users to batch-configure initial camera settings as well as manage cameras, making it ideal for corporate, education, and events that require multi-camera environments,such as livestreaming of university lectures and live event broadcasting.
With the Multi-Camera Management Application (MCMA), up to 200 individual camera units can be managed for use in large-scale camera systems. The MCMA streamlines the registration of usernames, passwords, and IP addresses to a camera and the registration of cameras to the RC-IP1000 by executing these procedures all at once, instead of individually. This allows for rapid initial configuration of large-scale systems with minimal workload. What’s more, the status of all connected cameras can be viewed in a convenient list that enables easier execution of operationssuch as updating firmware, restarting, and initialization.
Canon RC-IP1000 Remote Camera Controller
The Canon RC-IP1000 is a high-end controller that provides multiple functions and easy operation required for professional remote video production workflows, meeting the needs of various environments, including broadcast, house of worship,and live event streaming. The RC-IP1000 was designed with ease-of-use in mindand features direct functional buttons and dials ideally positioned and angled for simple operation, as well as an easily visible 7” touch-panel. The controller supports both IP and serial control, and can remotely perform Pan, Tilt, and Zoom (PTZ) movements, and the user can configure and change settings, including focus, exposure, and image settings. The RC-IP1000 is compatible with popular broadcast industry 12G-SDI input for 4K/60P, as well as visual input via IP and HDMI video output. The touch panel can display live video of cameras in single, 2×2, and 3×3 page layoutsfrom cameras via IP, enabling simultaneous operation of multiple camera units.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon CR-N100 4K PTZ Camera is scheduled to be available in early October for an estimated retail price of $1999.00*.
Have you ever imagined combining the peace of guided meditation with the cuteness of playful rescue kittens in a pastel VR world? Well, now you can experience it all with Canon’s latest masterpiece – a unique VR meditation experience.
Canon in collab with, famous cat photographer Andrew Marttila (@iamthecatphotographer), and talented VR content creators Hugh Hou and Keely Turner, all they have created something very awesome u even can’t imagine with the help of latest tech and the famous Canon R5C (Now even NETFLIX approved ). You can watch the guided meditation on Canon’s YouTube channel without a headset or on Canon’s Meta Quest channel with your headset.
In the video, you’ll be taken to a calming pink pastel world where rescue kittens play, have fun, and nap, all while a soothing voice guides you through the meditation.
As I have said earlier too, the entire video is made up of Canon’s advanced EOS R5 C (B&H Store) camera and its innovative Dual Fisheye Lens (B&H Store), which allows creators to produce VR video content with ease and clarity like never before.
Meike 85mm F1.4 Autofocus Lens to be Exhibited in Beijing International Radio, Film and Television Exhibition (BIRTV) held from August 23rd to 26th.
Earlier it was rumored [source] that Meike 85mm F1.4 Autofocus Lens Surfaced Again, Coming for RF Mount, now its announcement is almost on the corner.
Lens Specification: Meike’s new 85mm f/1.4 STM full-frame automatic lens has an optical structure of 13 elements in 8 groups, a 77mm filter interface, 12 aperture blades, and a minimum focusing distance of 0.98m
Beijing International Radio
Address: Booth 1A145a, Hall 1, China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Pavilion).
Camera beta asked Canon will they open their RF lens mount, and the answer was really surprising I wasn’t expecting it from Canon,
Parts of the interview translated
In addition, everyone also asked Canon whether they will open the RF mount, and the answer they got was as follows:
Kazuka Yonei: Again, I can’t disclose the specific research and development plan for the future. In addition, although it is still limited to some special companies, Canon has also opened the RF mount to third-party lens manufacturers through licensing. Now if we receive a request from a third-party lens company to open the mount, we will study whether to license it according to Canon’s own business planning and strategy. In fact, we are now communicating with several third-party lens companies in this regard.
You also asked just now if we open the mount license, it means that our RF lens group is already complete. In fact, we have considered this issue separately. Whether to open the RF mount to third-party lens companies and whether Canon’s own product line is complete are two separate issues.
In fact, since the launch of the RF system in 2018, in order to meet the various levels of photography needs of customers, we have been constantly working on expanding our lens product line. Currently, we have 37 lenses. In order to maximize the advantages of the EOS R system and better meet the needs of customers in different photography fields, Canon will continue to strive to continuously enrich its lens product line in the future.
Key Points from the Interview
Canon has opened the RF mount to third-party lens manufacturers through licensing, but it is still limited to some special companies.
If Canon receives a request from a third-party lens company to open the mount, they will study whether to license it according to their own business planning and strategy.
Canon is currently communicating with several third-party lens companies in this regard.
Whether to open the RF mount to third-party lens companies and whether Canon’s own product line is complete are two separate issues.
This means Canon is in contact with Sigma and Tamron, these two are the leading third-party lens makers right now, lets hope for the best soon we will see some rebranded stuff from Canon too.
Canon in India recently posted a teaser on the Flipkart app for the 17th of August 2023. In the teaser, it is very clearly visible that Canon is about to announce a new product in India. Although we have an R100 and even a Canon R8 listed on the Canon India website, it will be interesting to see what product Canon announces on the 17th of August. Stay tuned, as we will update you as soon as we get any new information related to this.
Canon India Teaser Posted for 17th Aug Announcement – first published on thenewcamera.com
Still waiting for an announcement | No notification arrived @ 17-Aug-2023
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