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  Today Canon officially unveils the EOS R3, its new flagship full frame mirrorless camera aimed at sports photographers and reportage journalists. It's fast and furious, incredibly well-connected and offers more than 100 tweaks, improvements and new features over previous cameras. The EOS R3 is a blend of the EOS-1D X Mark III and the EOS R5. It can shoot at 30 frames per second, record 6K video, track people, animals and also motorsport vehicles across all areas. Eye Control gives you a new(ish) way to control your AF points. As well as a multi controller and smart controller, you can now just look at your subject through the viewfinder and eight iREDs will utilise your eye movement to acquire your subject. It's the first EOS camera to utilise a backside illuminated stacked CMOS sensor – and it's one of the key factors that enables such a step-up in power and speed. Combined with Canon's latest generation of DIGIC X processors, this camera is a powerhouse for professi...

Canon today announces two brand new lenses, further extending its RF line-up for the EOS R mirrorless system. The RF 16mm f2.8 is a compact and lightweight wide-angle prime lens that brings a new perspective to the line-up. Offering a wide angle and aperture, it's a versatile option for a range of disciplines. Whether you are a content creator or vlogger, or photographer shooting landscapes, candids or street scenes, this lens will produce an extra-wide field-of-view and exaggerated sense of depth. The RF 16mm uses an aspherical lens to reduce bulk and Super Spectra coating to minimise flare and ghosting. It's incredibly compact, almost identical in size to the nifty fifty. It's a 'sweet sixteen'. The RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM lens is the perfect partner for wildlife enthusiasts – this non L-series lens brings reach but at an affordable price point. As with the RF 16nmm, the 100-400mm lens utilises an aspherical lens and Super Spectra coating. With similar mechanis...

Canon has just teased what looks like an EOS R system announcement for Tuesday 14 September at 12:00 CEST (11am British Summer Time). The trailer shows the EOS RF mount, identifiable via the red dash. Could this be the official announcement for the EOS R3? Find out more, sign up for news and notifications at: https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/events/canon-event/ Plus, we'll bring you the latest news as soon as it happens, via our free email newsletter. Sign up here

The Photography Show & The Video Show returns to the Birmingham NEC this year from 18 to 21 September 2021.   Canon's first live event in two years, the show promises to showcase a wealth of content. Visit the Canon stand to discover more about its latest technology, speak to a host of experts and learn best practice from an exciting and inspiring line up of speakers. Canon has two stage areas for you to enjoy. Its Spotlight Stage will feature a broad variety of talks and subject matter, from Canon Ambassadors Marc Aspland and Eddie Keogh talking sports photography, environmental and natural world photography from Chris Packham and Camille Seaman, as well as leading professionals sharing their expertise from the fields of fashion, family and wedding photography. On the Bitesize stage there will be lots of tech talk, from large format printing with Canon Ambassador Sanjay Jogia and Cinema EOS set-ups to exploring the EOS R system with tutor Brian Worley. On Student day (Tuesda...