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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
- Controlling a 1Ds3 via a WFT-E2 and iPhone 13th November 2009Using the iPhone to connect to a Canon WFT-E2 wireless adapter attached to a Canon 1Ds Mk3. Remote control of the camera with a web browser over an ad hoc network.
- Canon 7D Noise and ISO – looking at the 1Ds3 28th October 2009A quick comparison of image noise at 3200 ISO. How does the maximum ISO setting of the full frame 1Ds mk3 compare with similar setting of the Canon 7D
- Ricoh GX200 camera review 7th November 2008Camera usage review of the Ricoh Caplio GX200 12MP compact camera with 24-72mm equivalent zoom lens. Testing includes EVF viewfinder and teleconverter.
- Canon 1Ds Mark III image misalignment fix 23rd August 2008Notes concerning Canon UK service and full repair of a new EOS 1Ds mark 3 camera with a viewfinder misalignment.
- Canon 1Ds Mark III viewfinder misalignment 21st August 2008Problems with some early model Canon EOS 1Ds mark 3 cameras where the viewfinder and sensor were incorrectly aligned, with a tilt
- Ricoh Caplio GX100 camera review 29th June 2007Review of the Caplio GX100 compact camera from Ricoh. Looking at overall performance and the benefits of being able to shoot in RAW format.
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
- 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
- Sony A900/850 full frame DSLR 3rd October 2011Sony A900/850 full frame DSLR
- Nikon D3/D3s info 17th April 2010Nikon D3 /D3s info / updates / reviews
- Nikon D300 and D300s info 30th July 2009Nikon D300 and D300s info
- Nikon D3x information 19th February 2009Nikon D3x info / updates
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
- Printer Test Images 8th July 2026Collection of printer test images - colour and monochrome (black and white). Test photos for printer and monitor checking.
- Simple Inkjet printer cleaning 3rd July 2024Simple Inkjet printer cleaning. Cleaning old, clogged and dried up ink from inkjet printers using commonly available household cleaning products. Common solvents and additives quickly cut though ink buildup. A look at different household cleaners and how they can help shift dried up printer ink
- 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.
- Video: Epson XP-15000 review 13th March 2021Keith Cooper looks at the Epson XP-15000 A3+ (13" width) printer for making colour and B&W photo prints at up to 13" width. With double sided printing for plain paper documents and envelopes it has a paper tray for plain paper. (13m 40s)
- Video: Big prints – more than larger paper 11th February 2021Keith looks at why making larger prints needs much more attention to your photography and image editing, and why it's not just printing on bigger sheets of paper. How we see prints and their detail at different sizes and how it affects what compositions may or may not work. (9m 30s)
- Video: Getting a larger printer A3+ and A2 sizes 9th February 2021Keith looks at some of the questions people ask when looking to get a larger (13"/17") printer for their photo prints. How often should you print and should you leave the power switched on? The use of ink for maintenance and cleaning is mentioned, along with why it is rarely 'wasted' ink. (9m 30s)
Detailed printer reviews
- Epson ET-8500 printer review 23rd April 2023Full review of the Epson ET-8500 EcoTank printer. The 8.5"/A4 six ink printer includes both pigment and dye based black inks which are filled from 70ml bottles of ink. Is it a good choice to learn high end art and photo printing?
- Epson ET-2850 printer review 26th February 2023Epson ET-2580 printer review. The EcoTank 8.5"/A4/Letter four ink printer includes pigment based black ink and dye based colour inks which are filled from 127ml/70ml bottles of ink.
- Epson SureColor P7500 printer review 17th July 2022Detailed review of the Epson SureColor SC-P7500 24" width large format printer. Using the P7500 for fine art and photo printing. Review applies to the larger 44" SC-P9500 as well. P7500 is also known as the P7540, P7550 ,P7560 and P7570 in some markets
- Epson WF-C8960 printer review 19th June 2022Keith Cooper's review of the Epson XP-15000 printer for photo printing, The A3+ or 13" width printer uses dye based inks with an extra red and grey ink. The review concentrates on using the printer for high quality photo output rather than it's 'office printer' functionality
- Detailed Canon G550 printer review 6th November 2021Full Canon G550 printer review. The A4 sized six ink MegaTank printer is filled from individual bottles of dye based inks. Black/grey/red/cyan/magenta/yellow inks. The G650 is the same printer but with a scanner. It has different G5xx model numbers in other regions.
- Video: What are ICC paper profiles for 15th July 2021How the right ICC printer profiles help you make better and more consistent prints of your photos. Why printer profiles don't make all papers look the same and why your choice of paper has so much bearing on the final look of the print (15 mins)
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
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Canon camera timeline
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05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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