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- Canon RF / EF Lenses – rumours and news 7th June 2025Lens information. Rumours, patents, and product launch news for EF and RF lenses. Includes information about third party lenses that can be used with Canon EF and RF mount cameras
- EOS R and Mirrorless camera rumours 19th July 2024Mirrorless camera rumours for Canon EOS R and other camera makes. Includes news and speculation about any new cameras in the mirrorless category
- Medium format rumours, Canon & others 29th June 2024Medium format rumours and news. Incl. Canon
- EOS R1 camera rumours 29th June 2024Canon EOS R1 info and rumours Mirrorless 1 series
- Nikon Z system news/info/rumours 4th April 2024Nikon camera/lens info and rumours.
- EOS R6 Mark II camera information 2nd November 2022Information, reviews and specifications for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless full frame camera. Includes updates and firmware
- Canon EOS R3 camera information 4th August 2022Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera rumours / information. Updates, specifications, testing, reviews and other EOS R3 related information
- EOS R6 camera information 24th July 2022Information, reviews and specifications for the Canon EOS R6 mirrorless full frame camera. Includes updates and firmware
Most recent Camera updates (firmware etc.)
- Medium format rumours, Canon & others 29th June 2024Medium format rumours and news. Incl. Canon
- Canon R10 and R7 Cameras announced 24th May 2022The Canon R3 mirrorless camera is announced. The EOS R3 is set at the top of the EOS R range between R5 and EOS 1DX mk3. Includes accessories launched at the same time
- EOS R7 camera 24th May 2022Rumours for Canon EOS Rm a mirrorless APS-C EOS R camera. RF lens mount camera with APS-C sensor. Mirrorless successor to the EOS 'Rebel' line of DSLRs
- Canon R5C mirrorless camera announced 19th January 2022The Canon R3 mirrorless camera is announced. The EOS R3 is set at the top of the EOS R range between R5 and EOS 1DX mk3. Includes accessories launched at the same time
- Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera announced 14th September 2021The Canon R3 mirrorless camera is announced. The EOS R3 is set at the top of the EOS R range between R5 and EOS 1DX mk3. Includes accessories launched at the same time
Printer speculation and news
- Canon printer news, updates and rumours 6th July 2025New Canon printer news, updates and rumours. All our latest information and rumours about new Canon printers and print related items.
- Epson printer news, updates and rumours 25th April 2025Epson printer news, updates and rumours. Latest Epson Information. All our latest info on new Epson printers and related items.
- LF printer news, updates and rumours 20th June 2019All our latest information and assorted rumours about new large format printer related items – mainly for printing aimed at the photo/fine art market
- 2007-2016 Epson printer news archive 17th October 2016Epson printer news, updates and rumours. Latest Epson Information. All our latest info on new Epson printers and related items.
Canon product info and updates
Rumours sorted by date – most recent fist
- Canon RF / EF Lenses – rumours and news 7th June 2025Lens information. Rumours, patents, and product launch news for EF and RF lenses. Includes information about third party lenses that can be used with Canon EF and RF mount cameras
- EOS R and Mirrorless camera rumours 19th July 2024Mirrorless camera rumours for Canon EOS R and other camera makes. Includes news and speculation about any new cameras in the mirrorless category
- Medium format rumours, Canon & others 29th June 2024Medium format rumours and news. Incl. Canon
- EOS R1 camera rumours 29th June 2024Canon EOS R1 info and rumours Mirrorless 1 series
- EOS R6 Mark II camera information 2nd November 2022Information, reviews and specifications for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless full frame camera. Includes updates and firmware
- Canon EOS R3 camera information 4th August 2022Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera rumours / information. Updates, specifications, testing, reviews and other EOS R3 related information
Canon camera info by model
- Canon R10 and R7 Cameras announced 24th May 2022The Canon R3 mirrorless camera is announced. The EOS R3 is set at the top of the EOS R range between R5 and EOS 1DX mk3. Includes accessories launched at the same time
- EOS R7 camera 24th May 2022Rumours for Canon EOS Rm a mirrorless APS-C EOS R camera. RF lens mount camera with APS-C sensor. Mirrorless successor to the EOS 'Rebel' line of DSLRs
- Canon R5C mirrorless camera announced 19th January 2022The Canon R3 mirrorless camera is announced. The EOS R3 is set at the top of the EOS R range between R5 and EOS 1DX mk3. Includes accessories launched at the same time
- Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera announced 14th September 2021The Canon R3 mirrorless camera is announced. The EOS R3 is set at the top of the EOS R range between R5 and EOS 1DX mk3. Includes accessories launched at the same time
- Canon EOS R3 development 14th April 2021Canon have released a 'development announcement' for the EOS R3, a professional level model for the EOS R mirrorless range positioned above the R5
- Canon 1D X Mk3 information 30th March 2021Information and reviews for the Canon EOS 1D X mark III camera. The MkIII replacement for the 1DX 2. Specifications and camera review info
Archived rumour pages for everything – sorted by most recent update
- Archive page – lens rumours/news 2020 18th December 20202020 Lens rumours/patents/news EF and RF lenses
- EOS R and Mirrorless camera rumours Archive 2019 31st December 2019EOS R & other mirrorless 2019
- Archive page lens news rumours 2019 30th December 20192019 Lens rumours/patents/news EF and RF lenses
- Canon rumours archive page 2019 25th December 2019Canon rumours/patents and misc. information
- Archive page lens news rumours for 2018 28th December 2018Lens rumours/patents/news EF and RF lenses
- Canon rumours archive page 2018 28th December 2018Canon rumours/patents and misc. information
Camera and lens tests, reviews and how-to articles
Camera information articles
- Replacement Canon camera battery guide 1st September 2020EOS Canon Camera batteries. Short guide to the range of batteries used in Canon EOS DSLR cameras for power and maintenance of date and time
- USB Charging the EOS RP 14th March 2019USB Charging the EOS RP camera from a battery pack. Using a portable Lithium battery pack to charge the EOS RP via USB C PD
- Install Canon camera software without CD 13th September 2018Installing Canon camera software without the CD. What to do if you've lost your original CD and need to re-install software
- Camera AF Microadjustment 1st February 2013Checking for front or back focus with camera AF. Fine-tuning camera autofocus setup. AF Microadjustment without special tools or the need to spend any money.
Canon camera tests/experiments by Keith
- Video: A look at the EOS R5 21st September 2020Keith Cooper looks at the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera and compares it with the Canon EOS 5Ds he uses for his day to day work (22mins)
- Looking at the Canon R5 camera 21st September 2020Keith Cooper looks at the Canon EOS R5 45MP mirrorless camera, from the POV of an architectural photographer, including extensive use of tilt shift lenses
- Video: The Canon R5 arrives for testing 10th September 2020Keith Cooper unboxes the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera and lenses (incl. tilt/shift) on loan from Canon for testing as a stills camera (5mins)
- Detailed Panasonic S1R camera review 6th June 2019Panasonic Lumix S1R usage review. Using the 47MP full frame mirrorless camera with special emphasis on the 187MP multi-shot high resolution mode and support of third party specialist lenses.
- Review: Using the Canon EOS RP 2nd April 2019Camera usage review: Using the full frame 26MP Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera. Features and real life use for a long time Canon DSLR user. How it performs and what needs doing to make it even better
- Using the Canon EOS RP 2nd April 2019Keith looks at the EOS RP. A Canon DSLR user tries out the Canon EOS RP 26MP FF mirrorless camera - how is it to use, what settings work, and what needs doing for 'pro' use
Camera sensor sizes
| Type | Diagonal (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Area (mm2) | Crop factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10" | 1.60 | 1.28 | 0.96 | 1.23 | ?? |
| 1/8" | 2.00 | 1.60 | 1.20 | 1.92 | 21.65 |
| 1/6" | 3.00 | 2.40 | 1.80 | 4.32 | 14.14 |
| 1/4" | 4.50 | 3.60 | 2.7 | 7.68 | 10.83 |
| 1/3.6" | 5.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 12.0 | 8.65 |
| 1/3.2" | 5.68 | 4.54 | 3.42 | 15.50 | 7.61 |
| 1/3" | 6.00 | 4.80 | 3.60 | 17.30 | 7.21 |
| 1/2.7" | 6.72 | 5.37 | 4.04 | 21.70 | 6.44 |
| 1/2.5" | 7.18 | 5.76 | 4.29 | 24.70 | 6.02 |
| 1/2.3" | 7.70 | 6.16 | 4.62 | 28.50 | 5.62 |
| 1/2" | 8.00 | 6.40 | 4.80 | 30.70 | 5.41 |
| 1/1.8" | 8.93 | 7.18 | 5.32 | 38.20 | 4.84 |
| 1/1.7" | 9.50 | 7.60 | 5.70 | 43.30 | 4.55 |
| 1/1.6" | 10.07 | 8.08 | 6.01 | 48.56 | 4.3 |
| 2/3" | 11.00 | 8.80 | 6.60 | 58.10 | 3.93 |
| Super 16mm | 14.54 | 12.52 | 7.41 | 92.80 | 2.97 |
| Nikon CX | 15.86 | 13.20 | 8.80 | 116 | 2.81 |
| 1" | 16.00 | 12.80 | 9.60 | 123 | 2.73 |
| m4/3 · 4/3" (Four Thirds) | 21.60 | 17.30 | 13 | 225 | 2.00 |
| Sigma Foveon X3 | 24.90 | 20.70 | 13.80 | 286 | 1.74 |
| Canon APS-C | 26.70 | 22.20 | 14.80 | 329 | 1.62 |
| General APS-C (Nikon, Pentax, Sony/Minolta, Samsung) | 28.2-28.4 | 23.6-23.7 | 15.60 | 368-370 | 1.52-1.54 |
| Canon APS-H | 33.50 | 27.90 | 18.60 | 519 | 1.29 |
| 35mm Full-frame, Nikon D3, Nikon D700 | 43.2-43.3 | 36 | 23.9-24.3 | 860-864 | 1.0 |
| Leica S2 | 54 | 45 | 30 | 1350 | 0.80 |
| Pentax 645D | 55 | 44 | 33 | 1452 | 0.78 |
| Kodak KAF 39000 CCD | 61.30 | 49 | 36.80 | 1803 | 0.71 |
| Leaf AFi 10 | 66.57 | 56 | 36 | 2016 | 0.65 |
| Phase One P 65+, IQ160, IQ180 | 67.40 | 53.90 | 40.40 | 2178 | 0.64 |
Lens articles, reviews and tests
- Using old adapted lenses on a modern DSLR/mirrorless camera 13th March 2026Lens adapters allow you to use old lenses on a modern DSLR or mirrorless camera. Many old lenses work very well if you can live without autofocus. Performance varies, but it's possible to learn lot of use for the rest of your photography
- Fujifilm GF 110mm TS f/5.6 review 9th February 2024Review and videos: Fujifilm GF 110mm TS f/5.6 tilt/shift lens. Fujifilm G mount medium format perspective correction lens. Macro to 0.5x Tested on the GFX100S and GFX100 II 100MP medium format cameras
- Fujifilm GF 30mm TS f/5.6 review 17th November 2023Review and videos: Fujifilm GF 30mm TS f/5.6 tilt/shift lens. Fujifilm G mount medium format perspective correction lens. Tested on the GFX100S and GFX100 II 100MP medium format cameras
- When Hyperfocal focusing is no good 5th September 2023Why hyperfocal focusing often fails to give the depth of field that some suggest. A much simpler method that can be of more general use
- Video: Hasselblad H6D 100c and HTS tilt/shift 2nd March 2022Keith Cooper looks at the Hasselblad HTS on an H6D 100C 100MP with the medium format tilt/shift lens adapter and 28mm lens (29m 54s)
- Nikon PC-E 45mm f/2.8D ED review 15th September 2021Review and video review of the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 25mm f/2.8D ED tilt/shift lens. Nikon F mount full frame perspective correction lens for FX DSLRs / mirrorless. Tested on the Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera
Lens information articles on our EFlens.com
- Canon lens date codes – when was your lens made?
- Canon lens launch dates – when was your lens first produced?
- EF-S18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens versions
- Canon EF extenders – technical information
- All Canon EF lenses – reviews and technical information
- Filter sizes for all Canon EF lenses – sorted by size
- The EF lens mount – Mechanical and electrical info.
Lens information and rumour archives
- Two new Canon EF 70-200 Lenses 7th June 2018Canon launches EF 70-200 F4L IS II and EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III lenses. New versions of Canon's 70-200mm 'L' series telephoto zoom
- Canon EF 200-400mm f4L IS 10th May 2018A collection of information and reviews for Canon's new EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXTENDER 1.4x lens. Includes pre-release information
- New Sigma lens firmware for Canon fit lenses 27th February 2018SIGMA Corporation has announced the release of its lens firmware version 2.00 for its SIGMA GLOBAL VISION (SGV) interchangeable lenses compatible with Canon digital cameras featuring Lens Aberration Correction.
- Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD announced 22nd February 2018A new Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD (Model A034) zoom lens has been announced. For FF Canon and Nikon mounts. Image stabilisation to 5 stops
- Nikon 180-400 f4 TC lens announced 9th January 2018Nikon announces the AF-S NIKKOR 180–400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR, the first telephoto in the NIKKOR lens range with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter.
- New Canon 50mm, 90mm and 135mm tilt-shift lenses 29th August 2017New tilt shift lenses announced. Canon 50mm f2.8L, 90mm f2.8L and 135mm f4L macro tilt-shift lenses. TS-E lens range expanded with macro capable lenses.
Nikon / Sony info
- Nikon Z system news/info/rumours 4th April 2024Nikon camera/lens info and rumours.
- Nikon info and rumours 10th March 2021Nikon news, speculation and rumours
- Sony FF DSLR rumours and info 26th January 2021Sony FF DSLR rumours and info
Camera info/news/updates by model
- Medium format rumours, Canon & others 29th June 2024Medium format rumours and news. Incl. Canon
- Nikon mirrorless Z camera system 26th April 2021Nikon full frame mirrorless cameras Z6 and Z7 and lenses. Latest information and firmware updates for Nikon's Z camera system
- Nikon Z9 development 10th March 2021Nikon have announced development of the first flagship camera for the Nikon Z mount: The Nikon Z 9. The full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless camera is scheduled for release in 2021
- Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II 14th October 2020Nikon have announced Z6 II and Z7 II full frame (FX) cameras. The updates for the Z6/Z7 mirrorless cameras improve performance and add 2nd card slots.
- Nikon D780 announced 7th January 2020Nikon announce the D780, the successor to the D750 DSLR. 24.5MP DSLR matches Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera
- Nikon Z50 10th October 2019Nikon have announced the 20MP Z50, their first DX sensor Z series mirrorless camera. It uses the Z mount for lenses, the announcement includes two APS-C (DX) Z mount lenses.
Epson printer timeline
| Size | Ink | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A3+ | 10* | P700 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9-1 | SC-P600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9-1 | R3000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8+1 | R2400 | R2880 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8* | R1800 | R1900 | R2000 | P400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7+1 | 2100/2200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 2000P | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17" | 10* | P900 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9-1 | SP3800 | SP3880 | P800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17" roll |
10* | P5300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11-1 | SP4900 | P5000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8+1 | SP4000 | SP4800 | SP4880 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24" | 12* | P7500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11-1 | SP7900 | P7000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10* | P7300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9-1 | SP7890 | P6000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8+1 | SP7800 | SP7880 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7+1 | SP7600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6* | P6500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ink switching - Total number of inks shown
- +1 denotes need to physically swap Mk/Pk ink carts.
- -1 indicates Mk/Pk ink switch, only one active at any time
- * indicates no Mk/Pk black ink switching
Links are to reviews of the printer by Keith Cooper.
Canon printer timeline
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| 44" | 12 ink [CO] | PRO-4000 | PRO-4100 | PRO-4600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 ink | iPF8100 | iPF8300 | iPF 8400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24" | 12 ink [CO] | PRO-2000 | PRO-2100 | PRO-2600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 ink | iPF6100 | iPF6300 | iPF6400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17" | 12 ink [CO] | PRO-1000 | PRO-1100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 ink | iPF5100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13" Pg |
12 ink [CO] | PRO-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 ink [CO] | PRO-10 | PRO-300 | PRO-310 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 ink | Pro 9500 | Pro9500 mark II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13" Dye |
8 ink | PRO-100 | PRO-200 | PRO-200S | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro9000 | Pro9000 mark II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates for the start of new models are announcement dates. Canon have had significant variations in launch and availability dates around the world, and have carried on selling superseded models.
Links are to detailed reviews of the printers (for 44" reviews see the 24" versions).
Printer articles – tips and info
- Ultrachrome inks in an Epson 10000 large format printer 30th October 2006Conversion of an Epson SP10000 dye based ink printer to use Ultrachrome pigment based inks and carts from an Epson 10600. Changing ink types
- Error codes and service manual for the 7600 and 9600 8th October 2006Fixes and tips along with important error code information for the Epson Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 large format printers. Service manual information.
- Swapping the black ink on the Epson 7600 and 9600 8th June 2004Black ink swap - An unofficial method for swapping photo black and matte black inks on the Epson 7600/9600 printers, reducing ink waste.
Detailed printer reviews
- HP DesignJet Z3200 review 20th April 2009Detailed review of the HP DesignJet Z3200. Testing the Z3200ps 24 inch large format printer with fine art and photo media, including profiling and colour management, for colour and black and white printing.
- Epson Stylus Pro 7880 printer review 29th June 2008Review of the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 printer. Large format printer is 24 inch print width and takes roll paper and sheet media, photo and fine art papers. Inc. 7880/9880 error codes
- Epson Stylus Pro 4880 review 29th April 2008Review of the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 17" A2+ Printer. Large desktop printer tested with a range of sheet and roll paper and fine-art and photo media types
- Epson Stylus Pro 3800 review 29th June 2007Review of the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 printer. Desktop printer is 17 inch print width and takes A2 sheets, photo and fine art papers.
Printer information/update pages
- Canon PRO-1100 printer announced 29th August 2024Canon Pixma PRO-1100 printer is announced. The A2 17" printer uses a pigment based ink set with 12 inks, with enhanced colour and black density. It replaces the PRO-1000 printer
- Epson P20500 announced 29th April 2024The new Epson P20500 announced. A 12 ink 64" printer replacing the 64" P20000. Inks are supplied in 1.6 litre packs rather than traditional carts. Available in August 2024
- Epson P5370 announced 13th October 2023Epson US have announced the P5370 17" 10 ink printer. The P5370 has roll support with a paper cutter and paper cassette holding large paper up to A2
- Epson P5000 error code 1433 repair 12th November 2021Epson P5000 error code 1433. After intermittent recurring 1433 error codes , the P5000 printer needs a replacement capping station.
- Epson SC-P8500D and SC-T7700D announced 2nd August 2021Epson have announced the SureColor SC-P8500D and SC-T7700D 44" printers. Dual roll support in compact sized printers designed to be used flush against a wall with all functions accessible from the front
- Canon PRO-200 printer announced 22nd October 2020Canon Pixma PRO-200 printer is announced. The A3+ 13" printer uses a dye based ink set with 8 inks, with enhanced colour and black density. It replaces the PRO-100 printer
Archived rumour pages – sorted by most recent update
- Archive page – lens rumours/news 2020 18th December 20202020 Lens rumours/patents/news EF and RF lenses
- EOS R and Mirrorless camera rumours Archive 2019 31st December 2019EOS R & other mirrorless 2019
- Archive page lens news rumours 2019 30th December 20192019 Lens rumours/patents/news EF and RF lenses
- Canon rumours archive page 2019 25th December 2019Canon rumours/patents and misc. information
- Archive page lens news rumours for 2018 28th December 2018Lens rumours/patents/news EF and RF lenses
- Canon rumours archive page 2018 28th December 2018Canon rumours/patents and misc. information
Canon camera timeline
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| 44" | 12 ink [CO] | PRO-4000 | PRO-4100 | PRO -4600 |
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| 12 ink | iPF8100 | iPF8300 | iPF 8400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24" | 12 ink [CO] | PRO-2000 | PRO-2100 | PRO -2600 |
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| 12 ink | iPF6100 | iPF6300 | iPF6400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17" | 12 ink [CO] | PRO-1000 | PRO -1100 |
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| 12 ink | iPF5100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13" Pg |
12 ink [CO] | PRO-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 ink [CO] | PRO-10 | PRO-300 | PRO-310 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 ink | Pro 9500 | Pro9500 mark II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13" Dye |
8 ink | PRO-100 | PRO-200 | PRO-200S | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro9000 | Pro9000 mark II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates for the start of new models are announcement dates. Canon have had significant variations in launch and availability dates around the world, and have carried on selling superseded models.
Links are to detailed reviews of the printers (for 44" reviews see the 24" versions).
Nikon Camera timeline
| Size | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 2020 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *** ** |
FX r | D3X | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX s | D3 | D3S | D4 | D4S | D5 | D6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DX r | D1 | D1X | D2X | D2XS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DX s | D1H | D2H | D2HS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **** | FX | D700 | D800(E) | D810 | D850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Df | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DX | D100 | D200 | D300 | D300S | D500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *** | FX | D750 | D780 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D600 | D610 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DX | D70 | D70s | D80 | D90 | D7000 | D7100 | D7200 | D7500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ** | D50 |
D5000
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D5100
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D5200
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D5300
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D5500
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D5600
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| * |
D40
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D40x
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D60
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D3000
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D3100
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D3200
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D3300
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D3400
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D3500
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| Z ml |
FX | Z7 | Z7 II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Z6 | Z6 II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Z5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DX | Z50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Video capable 4k No focus motor
Sony E/A timeline
| E mount | Level | Format | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Alpha (α) | Flagship | FF | α9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensitivity | α7S | α7S II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | α7R | α7R II | α7R III | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High-End | α7 | α7 II | α7 III | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advanced | APS-C | NEX-7 | α6000 | α6500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid-range | NEX-6 | α6300 | α6400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Upper-entry | NEX-5/NEX-5C | NEX-5N | NEX-5R | NEX-5T | α5100 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entry-level | NEX-3 | NEX-C3 | NEX-F3 | NEX-3N | α5000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DSLR-style | α3000 | α3500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SmartShot | QX1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5-axis in-body image stabilization (bold),
Auto-lock Accessory Shoe, Multi Interface Shoe, 4K resolution video
| A mount | Sensor | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Professional | FF | α900 | α99 | α99 II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| α850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High-end | APS-C | DG-7D | α700 | α77 | α77 II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Midrange | α65 | α68 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Upper-entry | α55 | α57 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| α100 | α550 | α580 | α58 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DG-5D | α500 | α560 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| α450 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entry-level | α33 | α35 | α37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| α350 | α380 | α390 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| α300 | α330 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| α200 | α230 | α290 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Single-lens translucent (SLT) camera | 5-axis in-body image stabilization (bold)
HD video capable (Video AF) | Dual phase-detection AF (italic)
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