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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 of lens news and rumours from 2014 31st December 2014Lens news and rumours archive 2014
- Archive EOS 7D Mark 2 rumours 11th September 2014Archived 7D Mk2 camera rumours
- Canon rumours archive page – 2013 31st December 2013Canon rumours archive page - 2013
- Archive page of lens news and rumours from 2013 29th December 2013Lens news and rumours archive 2013
- Canon rumours archive page – 2012 31st December 2012Canon rumours archive page - 2012
- Mirrorless camera rumour archive 2009-2012 31st December 2012Mirrorless rumour archive 2009-12
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
- Canon EF 8-15mm f4 L USM review 14th August 2011Detailed review of the EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM fisheye zoom lens from Canon. Tested on a full frame DSLR, including a look at software corrections to expand the utility of the lens.
- What tilt and shift lenses do 27th August 2009Tilt and Shift lenses. The Canon TS-E 24mm lens review and discussion. What do tilt/shift lenses do? Why they can be so useful and how do you use them?
- Modify Canon tilt shift lens 1st December 2007Changing the shift axis alignment for Canon TS-E lenses, TS-E 90 modification shown. Similar for TS-E45 and TS-E 24 (mark 1 version)
- TS-E 90 review tilt and shift lens 24th February 2007Review of Canon's TS-E 90mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens. Lens tested on Canon 1Ds full frame camera, includes info on lens modification and use of tilt
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
- Video review: Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift 30th November 2024Video review: Laowa 12-24 shift lens. 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens Designed for mirrorless Sony E / Nikon Z / Canon RF / L Mount / Fuji X / EF-M How to use a shift lens and why you use them.
- Canon RF24-105 F4-7 13th February 2020Canon have announced the RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM lens. A lightweight image stabilised zoom lens for the EOS RF mount. Available as a kit lens option for the EOS RP
- Canon RF lenses 15-35 and 24-70 28th August 2019Canon has announced the details for two RF lenses: the RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM. Both include dust and weather resistance, and a stated 5 stops of optical image stabilisation.
- Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM 9th July 2019Canon have announced the RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM zoom lens for the RF mount. It will cost £900/$900 and be available for September 2019. Also available as a kit option for the EOS RP
- Three new Tamron lenses announced 20th February 2019Tamron have announced three new lenses, due mid 2019. Two Nikon/canon mount SP 35mm F1.4, 35-150mm F2.8-4 and E-mount 17-28mm F2.8 III
- Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S 14th February 2019Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S lens announced for the Nikon Z mirrorless camera system. 17 elements, 15 groups Due April 2019
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
- Video: Do you really need a new printer? 7th February 2021Keith looks at when getting a new printer is worthwhile and when it might not be. Is that new photo printer you're looking at enough of a change , or do you just need to take better photos? (11m 20s)
- Video: Printing to improve your photography 19th January 2021Keith looks at printing your own photos, and how it can improve all of your photography skills. The basics of starting to print, including getting print that look more like what you are seeing on screen and what papers to start with(10m 30s)
- Video: Canon PRO-200 printer review overview 15th January 2021Review overview of the Canon PRO-200 A3+ (13") dye based ink printer by Keith Cooper. Successor to the PRO-100. Looking at the main features of the printer (14 mins)
- PRO-200 Black and white printing 14th January 2021Printing black and white on the Canon PRO-200 A3+ dye based ink printer. Addressing the problem of colour tints under different lighting. Different types of paper and optimising the reproduction of your photos.
- Video: Choosing the P900 or P700 printer 21st November 2020Video: Which is best - the Epson P900 or P700? Keith Cooper looks which printer might be best for your prints Comparing the main printer features of the 17" and 13" print width printers (8m 30s )
- Video: Review of the Epson P900 printer 19th November 2020Keith Cooper looks at the Epson P900 17 inch (A2) printer. The video overview discusses the main printer features for sheet and roll paper printing (21 mins)
Detailed printer reviews
- Epson ET-8550 printer review 1st February 2026Full review of the Epson ET-8550 EcoTank printer. The 13"/A3+ six ink printer includes both pigment and dye based black inks which are filled from 70ml bottles of ink.
- Canon PRO-310 printer review 21st November 2025Detailed Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 printer review. Keith tests the PRO-310 pigment ink printer with a range of glossy and fine-art media, including panoramic prints up to 1800mm long
- Canon PRO-1100 printer review 8th December 2024Detailed review of the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 17" pigment ink printer. 11 inks and a colour optimiser coat. Tested for colour and B&W printing on a range of media types. Paper sixes up to A2, with borderless print options. Successor to the Canon PRO-1000
- Epson SC-P5300 printer review 29th March 2024Detailed review of the Epson SC-P5300 17" (A2) pigment ink printer with sheet feed and powered roll paper feed and paper cutter. It has 10 inks and no matte/photo black ink switching
- Canon TC-20M printer review 10th January 2024Detailed Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 printer review. Keith tests the PRO-300 pigment ink printer with a range of glossy and fine-art media, including panoramic prints up to 990mm (~39") long
- Epson ET-18100 printer review 21st June 2023Full Epson ET-18100 printer review. The 13""/A3+ sized six ink EcoTank printer filled from individual 70ml bottles of dye ink . Dye based printer excels
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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Inks
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *** ** |
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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