Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm: Four Brands, Four Completely Different Bets on Where Photography Goes
Nikkei interviews with all four major camera executives reveal structural bets on incompatible futures for imaging — not positioning spin.
Canon's Closed RF Mount May Not Stay Closed — A Chinese Patent Ruling Just Changed the Calculus
China invalidated Nikon's Z-mount patent, giving Viltrox a tested path to challenge Canon's closed RF mount. What it could mean for third-party lenses on Canon.
How Long Does a Canon Camera Actually Last? Shutter Life, Service Dates, and What to Expect
Canon rates enthusiast and pro bodies at 200,000 to 400,000 shutter actuations, but service end-of-life dates matter more when buying a used Canon camera.
Canon EOS R8 Mark II Review: Fixed the Two Biggest Complaints, Kept the Controversial Design
The $1,899 Canon EOS R8 Mark II adds IBIS and an AF joystick, fixing the original R8's two biggest gaps, but its EOS 650-inspired design stays divisive.
Is Canon About to Kill the RF 16mm F2.8? A Patent Points to Three Faster Replacements
A Canon patent filing reveals three ultra-wide RF lenses at f/1.8 — and the affordable RF 16mm F2.8 may be the collateral damage when they arrive.
Canon EOS R in 2026: Are 30 Megapixels Still Enough?
Eight years after launch, the Canon EOS R is one of the best full-frame cameras available for under $1,000. Here's what holds up, what doesn't, and who it still makes sense for.
Canon R7 in 2026: The 32MP APS-C Still Worth Buying
Three years after launch, the Canon R7's Eye AF, weather resistance, and sub-$1,500 price make it one of the strongest APS-C mirrorless bodies you can buy — the extended field test confirms it.
The Canon G1 X Mark III Is Still the Best Compact Camera No One Makes Anymore
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III put an APS-C sensor, a zoom lens, and weather sealing into a coat pocket — then got discontinued without a replacement. Why it holds up six years later and who should still buy one.
Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye Review: The Zoom Format Gets an Editor's Choice
Canon's RF 7-14mm revives the fisheye zoom format with L-series build quality, a filter slot, and 5/5 performance at $2,000. It's a niche lens done exceptionally well — and it's the widest RF zoom by a significant margin.
Canon's R6 V, R6 III, and C50 Share the Same 32MP Sensor — and That's the Problem
Canon's video-creator lineup uses identical hardware but artificial software segmentation. The R6 V could have combined the best of both worlds. It doesn't.
Canon RF 20-50mm f/4 L PZ: Why This Video Lens Surprised Us for Photos Too
Canon's first full-frame power-zoom L-series lens was designed for video. Hands-on testing reveals it delivers sharp stills and smooth bokeh as a bonus.
Canon EOS R6 V: The Creator Hybrid That Trades EVF for 7K RAW
Canon's new full-frame R6 V drops the EVF, adds an internal fan, and delivers 7K RAW at $2,499 — built specifically for content creators, not photographers.
Canon EOS R6 V: What Removing the Viewfinder Really Signals
Canon's R6 V drops the electronic viewfinder entirely and adds an internal cooling fan. A bold camera for video-first creators — and a deliberate market segmentation move.
Canon RF 14mm f1.4L: The Imaging Circle Problem Reviews Buried
Phoblographer's hands-on review reveals the Canon RF 14mm f1.4L's critical flaw: it needs Capture One software to cover the full imaging circle.
Canon Cine-Servo 40-1200mm: How 40 Extra Millimeters Change Everything
Canon's updated Cine-Servo pushes to 40-1200mm, adds RF mount with Dual Pixel AF, and reaches 1800mm with its built-in extender — in the same physical footprint as its predecessor.
Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM: Great Glass With a Built-In Upgrade Tax
The Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM delivers excellent image quality — then locks its signature iris ring feature to R5 Mark II and newer bodies. Here's who should and shouldn't buy it.
Canon 5D Mark IV: The End of the DSLR Era
Canon's 5D Mark IV is now backordered in Japan and unavailable on Canon USA. Ten years after launch, its discontinuation marks the end of Canon's DSLR dominance.
Canon RF 45mm F1.2: Why a $470 Lens Sells for $780
The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM launched at $469.99 in December 2025. By February 2026, it was selling for $780 on eBay. The demand story reveals a real gap in the RF ecosystem.
How Canon Is Betting on Gen Z's Compact Camera Revival
Canon plans to increase compact camera production 1.5x in 2026, chasing a market resurgence driven by Gen Z rejecting smartphone limitations. Here's what the shift actually means.