Which design do you prefer? Photos: Mitchell Clark

Last year, Fujifilm released the X half – a quirky camera that leans heavily on retro styling, and that emulates a more analog shooting process, especially in its film camera mode. It'd be a stretch to say that it's the type of thing we expect from the company, but it didn't completely shock us like it would've had it come from another company with less of a history in mimicking film cameras.

Perhaps we should start getting used to the idea.

Canon is showing off a concept at its booth at CP+ that takes the metaphor even further. Design-wise, it looks like an old camera with a waist-level viewfinder, but rather than using film, it has a Type 1 (117mm²) sensor. According to a diagram displayed alongside it, light from the lens (a manual focus-only 50mm equiv. F1.8) bounces off a mirror, and up into the viewfinder. But flip a lever on the side, and another mirror directs it to the sensor.

The prototype attendees got to handle was much less polished than the ones under glass.

To be clear, we're a long way from this – or even anything similar – being an actual product, if that ever happens at all. The one I got to play with seemed like it was at least partially 3D printed, and had a display that didn't do anything; the live view was shown on a TV, with a signal passed along a cable plugged into the side of its body. I'm not sure it could even actually take a picture, and the buttons on the back didn't seem to do much beyond making the camera switch into modes that didn't actually work.

However, it's interesting to see Canon even displaying it, and asking attendees to vote on which of two potential designs they like best. The mock-ups on display are more refined, seeming to feature actual shutter buttons and a large knob on the side, though its purpose is unclear. The survey also asks questions about what you'd look for in this kind of camera and how much you'd be willing to pay for one, were it to actually make it to market in some form. To me, that indicates that it's not just a fun toy the company's engineers cooked up solely to give people something to play with at its booth.

The booth drew a lot of attention; we'd be surprised if Canon didn't take notice of how many people wanted to play with it.

Canon has said before that it sees itself as a company that's always looking forward, despite a somewhat traditional approach to product designs. Some have used that perception to dismiss the idea it would ever release a throwback camera like the Nikon Zf or Pentax 17. But this camera shows a more playful side of the company, and even if we never see this particular model again, it makes us wonder if the X half was just the start of something, rather than an odd one-off.

Here is some additional information on the new Canon concept camera displayed at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan- I seriously doubt this concept will ever see the light of day, it’s just a marketing move to show relevancy (Canon likes to do this at trade shows):

The Canon concept camera, unveiled at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan, is a prototype inspired by vintage medium-format designs like Hasselblad, emphasizing a manual, analog-like shooting experience. It features two design variants: a retro angular style and a modern boxy one. Light enters via a fixed lens and is redirected by two mirrors—the first bounces it upward, the second projects it onto a special screen in the waist-level viewfinder, mimicking ground glass for a film-like texture with visible blur and bokeh. This screen-mediated system allows direct observation from above, with manual focus only. To shoot, operate a side lever: it switches the mirrors, redirecting light so the sensor captures the projected screen image (not the subject directly), producing a “clack” sound and achieving diffusion for a realistic, film-emulating result. The prototype uses a 1-inch, 6MP sensor; images are reviewed on a rear flip-up LCD. No autofocus or interchangeability; includes basic controls and USB-C. This is all we know so far

Additional pictures of the new Canon concept camera:

Canon showcased a new retro concept camera at the 2026 CP+ show

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Canon PowerShot G7 X III Photo: Dan Bracaglia

Canon's PowerShot G7 X III may be almost seven years old, and lacking the autofocus and processing capabilities found in the company's more recent cameras, but that hasn't stopped it from flying off the shelf. It seems that tech isn't a big selling point for the type of person buying it, but in an interview with Canon executives at the CP+ show, we were told that the company's next compact may focus on it.

"The current customers of compact cameras are not really our past customers. These are totally new customers," said Go Tokura, Executive Vice President, Head of Imaging Group, Chief Executive and Chief Executive of Imaging Business Operations. "So it is going to be the role of the next camera we release that can offer new technologies or a new use case. That's the new role of the next compact camera."

It's exciting news to hear that the company is working on a new compact camera and that it will potentially be more up-to-date than the ones the company currently offers. Of course, there are no promises that it will be aimed at enthusiasts looking for a small option to carry around with them. Last year, the company released the PowerShot V1, which, while using much of Canon's current technology, is much better-suited to shooting video than stills.

We're looking forward to sharing more of the interview in the near future, covering more of the company's compact plans, the state of the camera market and its approach to making lenses and cameras.

Photo hosting community Flickr has announced Mode by Flickr, an in-person "photo festival" taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in late September 2026. The company says its goal is to bring the spirt of online photo sharing "away from devices" so photographers can connect "in the real world."

The three-day event will include keynote speeches from guest photographers, such as Chris Burkard and Penny De Los Santos, along with activities including workshops, editing tutorials, film screenings and photowalks. Flickr's COO Ben MacAskill describes it as "a festival built for creativity and the future of photography and visual arts."

The festival is structured around seven themes, covering a broad range of photography topics, from art and technique to technology and gear, and the business of making a business out of your work. The themes are described by the company as follows:

• Change: spotlighting world-shifting storytelling
• Next: focused on emerging tools and technology
• Money: exploring the business of photography
• Motion: celebrating video and moving images
• Culture: capturing the music, fashion, food, and moments that shape us;
• IRL: honoring analog processes
• Earth: dedicated to the intersection of the environment, sustainability, and art

Flickr, which has been owned by photo hosting company SmugMug since it was sold by Yahoo! in 2018, is now in its 22nd year, having launched in 2004.

Three-day passes start at $330, with a $30 discount for Flickr Pro subscribers, though the cheapest tickets only get you access to "select events."

Here is a complete list of all current and upcoming Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang lenses (in the US, Samyang lenses are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon):

Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 lens – now also for L-mount.

Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 lens – coming also for L-mount.

Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 28-135mm f/2.8 lens.

Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens.

The next three lens prototypes that were displayed at the 2026 CP+ show are shown in the video below:

• Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 20-50mm f/2
• Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang 200mm f/1.8
• Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang 300mm f/4

Here is the rumored Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens

Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang rumored to announce a new 20-50mm f/2 lens at the 2026 CP+ show

Pictures courtesy of Phototrend

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The upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO and Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO full-frame lenses will both be APO designs.  An apochromatic lens (APO) has better correction of chromatic and spherical aberration than the much more common achromat lenses. The lenses will have a 58mm filter thread, close-focusing distances of 0.34m and 0.43m, respectively, and will be available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts.

Check the official website for updates.

Additional pictures of the new lenses:

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 STM ASPH ED IF APO full-frame lens for E/Z/L mount

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