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Canon is starting to let 3rd parties make RF mount lenses

Mar 31, 2023 by John Aldred 66 Comments
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In a recent interview at CP+ 2023, the team from DPReview spoke with Canon about a wide range of topics. Two of them stick out in particular. First is that the Canon EOS R3’s Eye Control Autofocus system is coming to more cameras. It’s unlikely it’ll come to existing cameras, as I imagine it requires specific hardware to look at your eye, but it will be coming in the future.

The other is that Canon appears to be relaxing its position a little on third-party lenses. Previously, it appeared that Canon was just cutting all third parties off. Now, it seems that Canon is not only hinting that it will license its mount technology but specifically calls out Cosina as an authorised third-party manufacturer able to make RF mount lenses.

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First hands-on with the Canon EOS R3

Sep 18, 2021 by David Williams 1 Comment
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I had the opportunity to get my hands on the recently announced Canon EOS R3 at The Photography Show. Let me tell you how that went for me.

Canon teased the EOS R3 and the world waited in anticipation following news of Covid-stricken production facilities. This addition to their squad of pro-mirrorless cameras is, so far, very well received by most people. I walked up to the Canon stand this afternoon to see huge crowds. The majority of the people there were gathered around the R3 and, after waiting patiently for it to be my turn, I got hold of one for real.

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Leaked EXIF data from Tokyo Olympics confirms Canon EOS R3 will be 24-megapixel

Jul 28, 2021 by John Aldred 1 Comment
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It seems to be kind of an open secret that the Canon EOS R3 is currently being tested at the Tokyo Olympics. Obviously, those who have one can’t come right out and say that they do, nor can they release any specifications about the camera. However, it seems that images from the camera have managed to find their way out into the wild with EXIF data still intact.

That EXIF data, with screenshots originally posted to the Canon Rumors forums, reveals some more information about the upcoming camera that’s not yet been released by Canon. Finally, if the screenshots of the EXIF data are to be believed, we know the resolution of the Canon EOS R3.

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Canon to announce the EOS R3 mirrorless camera tomorrow… or maybe just another teaser

Jun 28, 2021 by John Aldred Add Comment
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There are reports that Canon is going to announce the upcoming EOS R3 mirrorless camera on June 29th, 2021. Yes, tomorrow. Canon Rumors initially reported the news, but now say they’ve received some information that it might just be another teaser.

The latter makes more sense, as Canon said they would be releasing more information between the initial development announcement and the final official announcement and, well, they’ve not released any new info since that development announcement yet. There’s also no word on an official announcement from the other usual sources for such information.

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No, the Canon EOS R3 won’t cost $6,000 – Don’t be silly

May 25, 2021 by John Aldred 17 Comments
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Canon Watch is reporting a “rumour” that the Canon EOS R3 have a price that is “below that of the Sony Alpha 1” and “maybe even less than $6,000”. They seem to have been informed that the price for the EOS R3 will be $5,999 – at least at launch and all I have to say to that is… don’t be daft!

The Canon EOS R3 is not going to be a flagship camera, so why would it come with a $6K (I’m rounding up) flagship price tag? Canon Watch doesn’t really believe the price either, saying that it’s “wishful thinking”. I’m not sure who’s wishing it was $6K, though. Are they expecting it to be even more expensive than that?

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Canon patents reveal some info about eye-controlled AF coming in the EOS R3

Apr 30, 2021 by John Aldred 7 Comments
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Made famous with 35mm SLR cameras like the EOS 3 and EOS 5 (A2/A2e in the USA), Canon’s eye-controlled autofocus system has been sorely missed by some over the last couple of decades. It never made it into any of their DSLRs, but it seems it will be making a comeback in the recently announced Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera.

New patents filed by Canon (US 2021/0124239 and US 2021/0125375) have now revealed a little information about how the user will be able to interact with it through the menu system and how you’ll be able to calibrate it. Eye-controlled autofocus wasn’t perfect back in the film days, let’s hope Canon has got it figured out now.

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Canon’s EOS R3 mirrorless camera brings back Canon’s Eye Control Autofocus system

Apr 14, 2021 by John Aldred Add Comment
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Well, that didn’t take long. After yesterday’s leaked photo of the upcoming Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera, Canon has today officially announced its development. The EOS R3 isn’t the EOS 1DX Mark III replacement, though. According to Canon, it sits somewhere between the EOS R5 and the EOS 1DX Mark III, which means there’s still going to be an EOS R1 on the way at some point.

The new camera is no slouch, though, offering an all-new Canon-developed full-frame stacked BSI CMOS sensor. Canon says this provides “substantially faster read-out speeds during still-image recording” allowing for an impressive 30fps continuous shooting. Oh, and it’s also getting Eye AF back. No, not that one, the one that focuses wherever your eyeball is looking.

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