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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 19 consecutive years1 from 2003 to 2021 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. During the dawn of digital SLR cameras, Canon introduced its breakthrough EOS 300D (EOS Digital Rebel or EOS Kiss Digital in other regions)...

  Building on user feedback and the success of the EOS R3, Canon’s latest firmware levels up the EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS-1D X Mark III   Johannesburg, South Africa, 22  November 2021 –  Canon Europe today announces firmware updates for the  EOS R5 (firmware v1.50), EOS R6 (firmware v1.50) and EOS-1D X Mark III (firmware v1.60) . Following the recent launch of the EOS R3, a powerhouse for sport and reportage photography, Canon bolsters its professional range of cameras with enhanced detection, seamless file transfer and optimized support for lenses.   Unrivalled detection for subject tracking Across both the EOS R5 and EOS R6, this update delivers enhanced recognition of subjects. Users of these cameras are now able to select “vehicles” as the main subject. Inheriting this ability from the  EOS R3, the cameras can track racing cars and bikes. The update also enhances the overall AF tracking of people, with improved eye and face detection even when the su...

Canon is thrilled to reveal the winner of its  Light in the Dark  themed Redline Challenge photography competition as  Piotr Skrzypiec  from Poland, now living in Slovenia, who wowed judges with his striking photo, Lost Highway. Piotr will receive over  €14,000 worth of Canon kit including the EOS R5 and RF lenses  to help take his craft to the next level along with a personal photography assignment and mentoring session with judge and Canon Ambassador,  Lorenz Holder . Also announced today are the outstanding shortlisted photos.   Commenting on his win, Piotr Skrzypiec said:   “It’s hard to describe how it feels - it is both a big surprise and a huge achievement, especially as when I entered, I submitted three pictures and discovered that all of them had been shortlisted. The prize is the best set of equipment I could imagine, and I can’t wait to get my hands on the Canon EOS R5. It looks like the perfect tool for the kind of pho...

  Canon Europe today announces a firmware update for three of its EOS R System mirrorless and professional DSLR cameras, in response to customer feedback. Users of the  EOS R5 (firmware v1.3), EOS R6 (firmware v1.3) and EOS-1D X Mark III (firmware v1.4)  have access to a number of updates, helping to streamline workflows and realise greater creative freedom.   Increased image quality and usability The EOS R5 will benefit from a number of upgrades including Full HD 120p and support for greater customisation of the camera. Users will now able to save personalised and preferred camera settings to a memory card, which can be copied across to a different camera or used when settings are adjusted. There is also the option to turn the LCD monitor off during shooting and use for playback only, providing a familiar DSLR style operation. For both the EOS R5 and EOS R6, the firmware achieves full time manual support for RF lenses, allowing photographers to override the focus of...