I received the following (unconfirmed) Canon EOS R3 Mark II camera rumors (replacement for the current EOS R3 model):

The Canon EOS R3 Mark II has already made its mark at the Winter Olympics. It is not a high-resolution variant of the EOS R1, but rather an entirely new and more experimental product. It features an industry-first dual native-resolution back-illuminated stacked CMOS image sensor that supports switching between 54-megapixel and 24-megapixel native resolutions. The 24-megapixel, 90 fps, and 54-megapixel, 40 fps continuous shooting modes are extremely convenient. EOS R3 Mark II employs a unique Enhanced Sensitivity Bayer array:

R R G
G G B
G G B

In 24-megapixel native resolution, adjacent pixels of the same colour are merged:

R-Binned Green
G-Binned B-Binned

The binned green pixel dominates the SNR of the decoded image. It achieves approx. 80% increase in sensitivity compared to the single green pixel found in the EOS R3. Combined with triple native ISO, EOS R3 Mark II delivers the industry’s finest high-sensitivity performance among full-frame cameras.

The Quad Pixel CMOS AF system employs four photodiodes per pixel, facilitating dual cross-type autofocus across all 54 megapixels. This innovative feature enables phase detection across four distinct directions: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and opposite diagonal.

RAW video recording in-camera up to 9K at 60fps and 6K at 120fps, with full-pixel autofocus capability.

Canon was recently rumored to have registered a new high-end EOS camera:

Canon is rumored to register a new high-end EOS camera

The latest Canon camera registrations

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I received the following Sony FX3 II camera rumors (see the current FX3 models):

• The Sony FX3 II has been delivered to select rental companies for testing. It inherits the FX3 body’s expandability and the FX2’s adjustable EVF. Visually, it resembles the FX2 with added color temperature sensors.
• The FX3 II supports in-body image stabilisation settings for anamorphic lenses. The image stabilization rating is the highest in the FX series at 8.5 stops, and FX3 II retains a fully mechanical shutter instead of adopting the FX2’s electronic front-curtain mechanical shutter, which resulting in a body slightly thicker than the FX2 and FX3.
• It uses a 33-megapixel partially stacked sensor and boosted by the BIONZ XR2 and enhanced active cooling system, with a UHD/DCI 4K at up to 60fps in full-frame / S35 mode, and UHD 4K 120fps in full-frame crop / S35 mode.
• It supports full-frame 1.1x crop UHD4K 120p recording like the FX3, but with 6.2K oversampling. Only when shooting full-frame 4K at 120fps does the FX3 II fully leverage the 3.5x readout speed capability of its 33-megapixel sensor in video modes.
• When paired with the XLR handle unit, the FX3 II supports 32-bit floating-point recording at 48kHz and incorporates an AGC circuit for extensive level control to prevent clipping. It supports up to 8 audio channels, facilitating multi-person recording and immersive sound capture.
• Additionally, the FX3 II supports outputting timecode signals externally as a master camera and enables wireless synchronisation of timecode between multiple FX3 II units via the 6GHz channel (unavailable in certain countries).

Sony registered a new WW847606 camera overseas (Sony a7R VI?)

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OM System announced a new OM-3 Astro mirrorless camera dedicated to astrophotography:

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo
• Additional information
• Product page
• Key features:

• Optimized for Astrophotography
• IR-Cut Filter Passes H-Alpha Wavelength
• High Res Shot for In-Camera Stacking
• Custom Modes for Astro/Starry Landscape
• Starry Sky AF & Live Composite Mode
• 20MP Stacked BSI Live MOS MFT Sensor
• 3.0″ 1.62m-Dot Swivel Touchscreen LCD
• 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
• 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization
• IP53 Weather-Sealed & Freezeproof Design

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Today, OM System announced the release of the TG-7 INDUSTRY compact digital camera based on the existing TG-7 model. The TG-7 INDUSTRY is equipped with a standard microscope eyepiece adapter (NY-TGV Super Adapter Kit) and specialized features for examination, research, and testing applications.

You can pre-order the new kit here.

Additional information:

Pricing & availability:

• The TG-7 INDUSTRY NY-TGV SUPER ADATPER Kit will be available in March 2026 at a suggested retail price of $1699.99 US / $1899.99 CAD.
• U-OC Ultra C mount (sold separately) will be available in March 2026 at a suggested retail price of $219.99 US / $239.99 CAD.

Main features:

• Digital imaging enables use of large monitors for observation
• Easy remote shooting and image transfer to a computer
• High-resolution images make enlarged viewing easy
• Equipped with convenient functions for industrial applications

Additional information:

• Product page
• Press release

The previously leaked and rumored waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof, crushproof, and dustproof OM System Tough TG-7 camera is now officially announced

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The Canon EOS R5 is now officially discontinued in Hong Kong:

The Canon EOS R5 was announced in July 2020, but you can still find it in stock in the US, Germany, and the UK.

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Additional information on the new Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III “30th Anniversary” limited edition camera:

Announced: new Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L + 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 lenses + PowerShot G7 X Mark III “30th Anniversary Edition” camera

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The previously rumored Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM, RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 lenses, and PowerShot G7 X Mark III “30th Anniversary Edition” camera are now officially announced:

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo

Additional information:

Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM lens:

• Canon’s brightest ultra-wide-angle (14mm) interchangeable lens for hybrid Photo / Video use.
• Bright f/1.4 aperture with 11-bladed circular iris for background separation and low light.
• Extremely lightweight and compact design, complimenting the comprehensive F1.4 L-Series lens
  line-up.
• A VCM (Voice Coil Motor) powers the primary rear focus unit and is incredibly fast, accurate and
  quiet (great for video).
• Minimal focus breathing – a hallmark of the Canon hybrid lenses.
• SubWavelength Structure Coating Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps to significantly reduce ghosting
  and flare.
• High image quality as the first ultra-wide-angle lens featuring (1) Fluorite element, along with (1)
  BR (Blue Spectrum Refractive) Optics element, 1 UD (Ultra Low Dispersion) element, and 3 GMO
  (Glass Molded Optics) aspheric lenses to minimize chromatic aberration and for incredible quality
  from edge-to-edge.
• Featuring an Iris ring for manual iris control during video capture, Lens function button, Control
  Ring and support for rear cut filters.
• L-series reliability, with dust- and weather-resistant sealing and fluorine coating

Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 fisheye zoom lens:

• Introducing the new Canon ultra-wide-angle zoom (7-14mm) lens – the ultimate creative tool for extreme close-up action imagery with unique distortion, and extraordinary perspectives.
• World’s first fisheye zoom lens that covers a 190-degree angle of view.*
• Can achieve both “circular” fisheye imagery (at 7mm Wide position) and “full frame” diagonal fisheye (at 14mm Tele position) imagery.
• Variable aperture lens support f/2.8 at the widest angle and f/3.5 at the telephoto setting.
• Built-in support for use of EF-to-EOS R mount adapter drop-in filters (Clear, CPL, V-ND).
• High image quality featuring 5 UD lens elements, 2 replica aspheric elements.
• Reduced ghosting and anti-reflectivity with Air sphere coating (ASC).
• Leadscrew-type STM focus drive with minimum focusing as close as 5.9-inches.
• Enhanced operability for photo and video with dedicated Lens Function button, Control Ring,
• Zoom limit/Lock switch, Iris ring, and a practical size and weight.
• EOS VR System application support for monoscopic VR shooting.
• L-series reliability, with dust- and weather-resistant sealing and fluorine coating

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III “30th Anniversary Edition” camera:

To celebrate 30 years of PowerShot cameras, a limited edition version of the PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera is scheduled to be available later this year. The 1.0 inch PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a compact digital camera featuring a stacked CMOS sensor with approximately 20.1 million effective pixels and a large aperture and bright 4.2 x optical zoom lens for versatile video expression. In addition to still image capture, the “Video Blog” mode, which is specialized for Vlog shooting, enables comfortable video capture. This limited edition model uses a unique color “graphite” for the camera body and the front ring has a diamond knurling to create a design that combines luxury and quality. In addition, the 30 year anniversary logo is printed on the body to create a special feeling suitable for limited edition models.

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Canon is rumored to announce the following new products tomorrow:

• Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM lens
• Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 fisheye zoom lens
• Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III limited edition

Canon is considering outsourcing the production of lower-end (entry-level) products to external partners

The latest Canon camera registrations

Canon is rumored to register a new high-end EOS camera

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[Deal du jour] La GoPro Hero13 Black est une minicaméra capable de prendre des photos et vidéos dans toutes les circonstances. Elle est moins chère pour la fin des soldes 2026.

The Panasonic Lumix S9 camera is now available in new white/silver and black/silver colors in the US (see all other available colors):

Additional coverage of the Panasonic Lumix S9 camera can be found here:

Panasonic announced a new Lumix S9 camera in titanium gold, new firmware and app updates

More bad news for Panasonic: Lumix S9 product page controversy and the use of stock photos *UPDATED*

Panasonic Lumix S9 compact camera with L-mount officially announced with a new Panasonic S 26mm f/8 lens (L-mount)

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AP reports that the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is already sold out, with no additional cameras expected until March:

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome development announcement was in October 2025. The camera was then officially released and listed for preorder on January 14th:

• B&H Photo
• WEX Photo
• Foto Erhardt

Additional coverage of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera can be found here:

Ricoh officially released the GR IV Monochrome camera

Comparing the Ricoh GR IV vs. GR IV HDF vs. GR IV Monochrome cameras

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome vs. Leica Q3 Monochrom

Source: AP via PentaxRumors

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FujiAddict reports that at least three Chinese manufacturers are working on autofocus medium format lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. One of the lenses will most likely be the Venus Optics Laowa 200mm f/2 (the second manufacturer could be Viltrox):

Additional information on the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 lens (+ comparison with the Sigma and Nikon 200mm f/2)

Multiple Chinese Manufacturers Are Now Working On Autofocus Lenses For GFX

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season

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Would you buy the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera for $2,200 (B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt)? Vote in the poll below:

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Update: I made a typo – “Now” should be “Not”.

Additional coverage of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera can be found here:

Ricoh officially released the GR IV Monochrome camera

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome vs. Leica Q3 Monochrom

Comparing the Ricoh GR IV vs. GR IV HDF vs. GR IV Monochrome cameras

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera development announced

Via PentaxRumors

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The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released:

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt
• Ricoh GR IV vs. GR IV HDF vs. GR IV Monochrome comparison
• Comparing the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera with the Leica Q3 Monochrom
• Detailed specifications
• Additional information
• Development announcement
• Camera accessories
• Related videos:

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The new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order (additional information):

• B&H Photo
• WEX Photo
• Foto Erhardt

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera development announced

The latest Ricoh GR IV camera accessories

Comparing the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera with the Leica Q3 Monochrom

Via PentaxRumors

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De Paris 2024 aux Alpes 2030, la vidéosurveillance algorithmique voit sa durée s'étendre encore. L'Assemblée nationale a voté le 13 janvier 2026 la prolongation de ce dispositif controversé jusqu'à décembre 2027.

The new Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo cinema hybrid instant camera, which was announced in Japan last week, is not available for purchase in the US at B&H Photo:

Additional information:

Fujifilm announces a new Instax Mini Evo cinema camera that also shoots video in Japan

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Here is the list of all cameras released in 2025 that are participating in the worst camera of the year poll (see previous losers):

• Canon C50
• Canon EOS R50 V
• Canon R6 Mark III
• Canon PowerShot V1
• Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A
• Fujifilm GFX100RF
• Fujifilm X-E5
• Fujifilm X-T30 III
• Fujifilm X half
• Hasselblad X2D II 100C
• Leica M EV1
• Leica Q3 Monochrom
• Leica SL3-S
• Nikon Z5 II
• Nikon ZR
• Nikon Coolpix P1100
• OM System OM-3
• OM System OM-5 Mark II
• Panasonic Lumix S1 II
• Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE
• Panasonic Lumix S1R II
• Ricoh GR IV
• Sigma BF
• Sony a7 V
• Sony FX2
• Sony RX1R III

And the winner in the 2025 poll for the worst camera of 2025 is… the Fujifilm X half – with a huge lead over the other entries:

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A new Fujifilm X Half white edition camera was launched overseas:

Here are the Fujifilm X Half camera basic specifications:

• 1-inch 3:4 vertical CMOS sensor
• 17.74 million effective pixels
• Equivalent 32mm F2.8 lens
• Weighs only 240g
• 2-in-1 creative collage photos & videos
• Film camera mode for the fun of blind shooting
• 13 film simulations
• 19 creative filters
• Film advance lever unlocks various creative possibilities

Fujifilm X-Half camera accessories from SmallRig

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Fujifilm announced a new Instax Mini Evo cinema camera that also shoots video in Japan (check for pricing at B&H Photo). Here are the main features of the Instax Mini Evo cinema camera:

The new Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo cinema camera that also shoots video is now available for purchase in the US

•  Capture videos and hand them over as instax prints with QR codes
• Features various “Eras Dial” effects inspired by different eras
• Design that enhances the shooting experience with a vertical Grip and analog feel
• Dedicated app for viewing and editing captured videos
• Will be available in Japan on January 30, 2026.

Additional information:

The “Evo Series” is a hybrid instant camera that allows users to take pictures with viewing the LCD monitor on the back of the camera and select their favorite shots to print, and enjoy an immersive photography experience with a variety of creative effects.
The mini Evo Cinema can capture both still images and videos. It converts captured video data into a QR code*1 and creates an instax print together with a still image cut out from the video, allowing users to “hand over a video”. By turning videos into instax prints, users can not only preserve memorable moments spent with loved ones in tangible form, but also easily revisit the video anytime via the QR code.
As a new feature, the camera is equipped with the “Eras Dial”, which lets users experience effects inspired by different eras.10 “Eras Dial” effects are available, including “1960” inspired by 8mm film cameras. Each effect has 10 adjustable levels, offering a total of 100 possible expressions. These effects capture the unique flavor of each era, letting users shoot extraordinary, special videos and still images with a sense of time travel.

The camera features a vertical grip design inspired by Fujifilm’s “FUJICA Single-8”, an 8mm camera introduced in 1965. Its meticulously crafted design and analog operation enhance the enjoyment of shooting and printing. The dedicated app*2 allows users to edit videos by combining clips and adding cinematic opening and ending templates, making it possible to create them more special. Furthermore, it features a “Direct Print Function” that lets users turn smartphone images into instax prints. The mini Evo Cinema is a 3-in-1 camera that not only captures videos and still images but also functions as a smartphone printer.

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