According to the latest rumors surfaced over the web, Canon is preparing to announce a new range of APS-C Mirrorless camera systems with RF Mount (to regain the concept of the 1 Mount ) and the APS-C lenses will arrive under the RF-S Mount brand bane.
1. Canon R7 and RF-S Mount Lens
According to the latest rumors coming out from the rumor mill, the Canon R7 camera is coming this year along with new RF-S Mount lenses. At this time no detailed information is available but RF-S 18-45mm F4-5.6 lens could be Canon one of the first RF-S Mount Lenses made for Canon APS-C Cameras.
The biggest problem right now is the lens compatibility between the E-FM mount and RF mount. Due to the Flange distance issue, none of the systems are compatible with each other even with the help of adaptors.
2. What will happen to the EF-M mount then?
But even if the rumor is true then what will happen to the existing canon APS-C Mirrorless camera lineup the E-FM mount?
As we all know canon lost its versatility with the announcement of Canon RF Mount Mirrorless cameras, to-regain the concept of 1-Mount they have to announce an RF Mount base APS-C-based Mirrorless camera system.
So possibly after the cannibalization of Canon DSLR or EF / EF-S Mount, the next cannibalization will be done with EF-M Mount.
Once again the rumored set of Canon R7 specs surfaced over the web, the specification looks very similar to the specification we have published back on January 3rd, 2021. take a look at the set of rumored Canon R7 specification
Canon EOS R7 Rumored Specification
32mp APS-C BSI Image Sensor
20fps
DIGIC X
1x CFExpress & 1x SD Card Slots
4K @ 60fps
1080p @ 240 fps
C-Log 3
The latest hot shoe
A combination of ergonomics from the EOS R6 and EOS R5
The announcement in August 2022
As usual, the rumored specification of the camera isn’t coming out from reliable sources, so take it with a grain of salt.
new optical construction that consists of 20 elements in 15 groups, including five aspherical elements (two of which are high-precision extreme aspherical (XA) elements), two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements, and two Super ED elements.
Nano AR Coating II
2X Better Focusing – Now, Focusing while zooming in and out is ‘approximately two times better’ than its predecessor.
Zoom smoothness switch to adjust zoom ring torque either Tight or Smooth
A newly added aperture ring with click ON/OFF switch and iris lock switch
Two customizable focus hold buttons
The focus ring that responds directly and linearly to subtle control when focusing manually
New lens hood design with opening to control circular polarizing filters (dia. 82mm)
The center of gravity back toward the mount for improved handling and operation
The new FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II will be available in June for approximately $2,300.00 USD and $3,000.00 CAD and will be sold at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers throughout North America.
The latest patent reveals Canon working on an ultrawide range of RF Mount lenses. Japanese website spotted all the three lens patents that Canon is currently working on.
Applicant: Canon Inc.
Publication Number: P2022065512
Application Number: P 2020174139
Publication Date: 2022-04-27 Title
of Invention: Zoom Lens and Imaging Device
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress aberration fluctuation at the time of magnification change in a small and wide-angle zoom lens.
As a wide-angle zoom lens, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 disclose a zoom lens that moves the first lens group on the most object side to perform scaling.
However, in the zoom lenses disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the length of the back focus increases the diameter of the first lens group, and the weight of the first lens group to be moved at the time of scaling increases. Moreover, since a wide-angle lens uses a plurality of large-diameter lenses to widen the angle and correct distortion, the weight of the first lens group tends to increase. As a result, it becomes difficult to suppress an increase in aberration due to eccentricity during the movement of the first lens group.
In the present invention, there is provided a compact zoom lens capable of suppressing aberration fluctuations at the time of scaling while having a wide angle.
Example 1 (9-18mm F4)
Focal length 9.28 13.05 17.45
F number 4.12 4.12 4.12
Half angle of view (°) 64.01 58.13 51.11
Image height 19.04 20.99 21.64
Lens overall length 130.93 130.93 130.93
Back focus 16.86 14.84 24.07
Example 2 (11-24mm F4)
Focal length 11.33 16.1 23.42
F number 4.12 4.12 4.12
Half angle of view (°) 59.84 52.13 42.73
Image height 19.5 20.7 21.64
Lens total length 154.86 154.86 154.86
Back focus 22 17.55 25.32
Example 3 (10-20mm F4)
Focal length 10.3 14.81 20
F number 4.12 4.12 4.12
Half angle of view (°) 62.16 54.43 47.25
Image height 19.5 20.7 21.64
Lens overall length 126.84 126.84 126.84
Back focus 20.24 18.24 32.59
Example 4 (10-20mm F4) Focal length 10.3 14.8 20
F number 4.12 4.12 4.12
Half angle of view (°) 62.16 54.44 47.25
Image height 19.5 20.7 21.64
Lens total length 129.57 129.57 129.57
Back focus 20 16.89 18.38
As usual, we know that a patent takes at least 2 years of time to become a real product. And at the same time, all the patents do not always get’s approved. So, here we are not so sure which of the three lenses will arrive as a real product in the market.
According to the latest rumors that surfaced over the web, Now we have confirmation that Canon’s upcoming APS-C flagship camera name will be called Canon R7. So, finally, have confirmation the Canon 7D Mark II Mirrorless successor will be called the Canon R7.
Now, another part of the rumor suggests the camera will arrive sometime in Q4 of 2022. Possibly in August or September 2022.
Stay tuned, We will post more information as soon they become available to us
Canon Patent Modular Assembly Camera, Canon likely to build a GoPro competitor? let’s find out.
Patent Details
There are several images of modular assembly cameras. Although we have presented here few.
151 – Shutter button
101 – Camera module
It’s very clearly visible that Canon wants to enter the advanced compact camera market, to create its own consumer base against the gopro and other small action compact camera makers.
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We have spotted a patent that clearly says Canon is working toward the development of smartband with camera. Let’s hope they will get success with this project.
Patent Details
In case a child or dementia patient gets lost, it is a smart band equipped with a camera that can check the surrounding terrain information to know the detailed location and condition. . ]
TNC Take Nice to see a company in the wave of the android & apple smart watch era working in their own way, we should at least appreciate the effort of the Canon R&D team.
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