Rumors : Canon to Announce 8-10 RF/RF-S Lenses Before March 2024

Canon is expected to announce 8-10 RF/RF-S Lenses Before March 2024. Sources suggest that Canon has numerous new RF and RF-S lenses planned for release between now and March 2024.

While specific lenses have not yet been confirmed, it’s expected that Canon will make at least two lens announcements before the end of September 2023. Additional lenses may also be unveiled later in 2023 and early 2024.

The lenses said to be in development span a range of focal lengths and include fast prime lenses as well as zooms. Of particular interest are wider angle prime lenses, which many Canon shooters have been eagerly awaiting.

Canon traditionally makes product announcements at the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan each February. 2024 will mark the next CP+ show, where Canon may unveil some of their new higher-end camera bodies along with new lenses.

In total, sources suggest Canon has 8-10 upcoming RF and RF-S lenses planned leading up to March 2024.

See also Updated Canon RF Lens Roadmap 2022-2023

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Super Hot Deals at B&H : EOS R5 for $2,899, EOS R3 for $4,799, EOS R7 for $1,199, RF 13-35 & 24-70 L for $1,599

Super hot Canon deals !! B&HPhotoVideo is celebrating their 50th anniversary with incredible deals on cameras and lenses during their “BILD” show. For a limited time, you can save big on Canon mirrorless gear.

One standout deal is on the Canon EOS R3 body, now just $4799 after a massive $1000 discount. The EOS R5 is also $800 off at $2899, and it comes with a free BG-R10 battery grip (a $380 value).

Several RF lenses are now only $1599 after stacking a $600 instant rebate with the $200 show special discount. This includes top-of-the-line optics like the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM. These appear to be all-time low prices on brand new lenses.

Other Canon deals include $800 off the EOS R7 and  EOS R8 bodies.

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  • RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM for $1599.00 at B&H (Super hot)
  • RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM for $1599.00 at B&H (Super hot)

Instant Discounts on Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6

Super hot Canon deals !! Canon dropped the price of the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6.

B&H Photo has for limited time an interesting promotion on the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6.

On the Canon EOS R6 you get a $300 instant discount and free battery grip – all for $1,999.

On the Canon EOS R5 you get a $500 instant discount and a free battery grip – all for $3,399

Two More Features Coming To The Canon EOS R5 via Firmware

Canon released firmware v1.8.1 for the Canon EOS R5 last week. The big feature added was Canon’s first implementation of “pixel-shift” called IBIS High-Resolution shooting.

According to recent Canon rumors, new firmware updates are coming for EOS R5. It was suggested that there would be 2 more feature updates for the Canon EOS R5 before the end of 2023. With the final version being 2.0.

See also Updated Canon RF Lens Roadmap 2022-2023

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New Firmware Updates Released : Canon EOS R3 V1.4.0 & EOS R5 V1.8.1

Canon released new firmware updates for the Canon EOS R3 and Canon EOS R5. Canon firmware updates for the Canon EOS R3 version 1.4.0 and  Canon EOS R5 version 1.8.1 now available for download.  You can find all the details and download link below.

Canon EOS R3 firmware 1.4.0 (download):

  • Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. *It is not compatible with the automatic dimming function of the AF auxiliary light.
  • Added [Registered people priority] to the menu. Pre-registered people can now be preferentially detected and tracked.
    • * The effect may not be obtained depending on the shooting environment and scenes where the subject is moving, such as when the face is small, when the face is slanted/side profile, when part of the face is hidden, or when the subject is moving.
  • [Save/load communication settings to card] has been added to the menu. Network settings can now be inherited between cameras of the same model.
  • [Panning Assist] has been added to the menu. When panning with a compatible lens, “camera shake correction” and “subject blur correction” are performed during exposure.
  • Shortened the time it takes for the AWB results to be reflected in the viewfinder when looking through the viewfinder with the auto white balance (AWB) setting.
  • “Image protection” for FTP transfer has been added to the menu. Images transferred by FTP can now be automatically protected. This makes it possible to determine whether or not the image has been FTP-transferred.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Canon EOS R5 firmware version 1.8.1 (download):

  • [IBIS High-Resolution Shooting] has been added to the menu. By utilizing the in-body image stabilization mechanism, it is now possible to record images with a higher sense of resolution.
  • [Save/load communication settings to card] has been added to the menu. Network settings can now be inherited between cameras of the same model.
  • You can now trim and resize images while transferring them to the FTP server.
  • “Image protection” for FTP transfer has been added to the menu. Images transferred by FTP can now be automatically protected. This makes it possible to determine whether or not the image has been FTP-transferred.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

See also Updated Canon RF Lens Roadmap 2022-2023

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Canon celebrates 20th consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market

TOKYO, March 28, 2023—Canon Inc. announced today that the company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) have maintained the No. 1 share of the global market for 20 consecutive years1 from 2003 to 2022.

Canon develops the key imaging system components featured in its EOS series of digital interchangeable-lens cameras—CMOS image sensors, image processors and interchangeable lenses—under the core concept of, “Speed, Comfort and High Image Quality.” Putting together a wide-ranging product lineup—from high-performance flagship models that are highly trusted by professionals to entry-level models that allow users to enjoy high-image-quality shooting with easy operation, as well as a rich selection of RF and EF series lenses that make possible a wealth of creative expression—Canon continues to support the diverse needs of customers.

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Major Canon R5 Firmware Rumored to Add Pixel-Shift (400MP)

According to latest Canon rumors,  the Canon R5 camera will get a new “IBIS HIGH Resolution” to create 400MP image. To keep the EOS R5 viable through 2023, Canon will release a major firmware update and we expect to see this new feature firmware update announced at NAB 2023 in April.

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Canon EOS R5 will Get a Major Firmware Update Soon

According to latest rumors, Canon is planning to release a major firmware update for Canon EOS R5 full frame mirrorless camera. This new firmware is expected to be released around NAB Show 2023 in April.

Below is rumored details of this new firmware:

  • Lens breathing correction
  • Pre-shooting buffer
  • Removal of 30 minutes record limit
  • Vehicle tracking AF mode (bikes, trains & planes)
  • Additional tracking for more animals
  • New features are above and beyond anything currently in the EOS R lineup
  • Similar firmware update will coming to EOS R5 C

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Canon Firmware Update For EOS R6 and EOS R6 : Version 1.7

Canon released a minor firmare update for the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6. You can find all the details and download link of Canon Firmware Update For EOS R6 and EOS R6 Version 1.7 below.

Changes are minimal:

  1. Corrected the phenomenon that, on rare occasions, the camera would not operate normally while shooting a small subject.
  2. Fixed minor bugs.

You can save $200 off on these cameras, see the details below:

Canon EOS R5 Body $200 Off Amazon 
Canon EOS R5 w/ RF 24-105mm F4 L $200 Off Amazon
Canon EOS R6 Body $200 Off Amazon
Canon EOS R6 w/ RF 24-105mm F4L  $200 Off Amazon

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Available for Pre-order at Amazon US

Finally Canon EOS R6 Mark II is now Available for Pre-order at Amazon US. You can now pre-order Canon EOS R6 Mark II body and kits at Amazon US. The release date for EOS R6 Mark II is on November 29th, 2022.

Canon also released a new instant rebate on EOS R5EOS R6EOS R5 C during 2022 Black Friday & Cyber Monday season. You can save $200 off on these cameras, see the details below: