You can now preorder the new Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt Shift Lens at BHphoto and VenusStore.

Here is the January Best Seller list from BCN:

Best selling system camera in Japan:

1. EOS R10 RF-S18-150 IS STM
2. VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II
3. EOS R50
4. VLOGCAM ZV-E10
5. α7 V
6. VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II
7. EOS R50
8. VLOGCAM ZV-E10
9. Z50II
10. OLYMPUS PEN E-P7 14-42mm EZ
11. FUJIFILM X-M5 XC15-45mm
12. FUJIFILM X-T30 III XC13-33mm
13. VLOGCAM ZV-E10
14. α6400
15. α6400
16. EOS R50 RF-S18-45 IS STM
17. Z 30
18. FUJIFILM X-T30 III XC13-33mm
19. VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II
20. Z fc 16-50 VR

Best selling fixed lens camera in Japan:

1. KODAK PIXPRO FZ55
2. KODAK PIXPRO C1
3. KODAK PIXPRO C1
4. PowerShot SX740 HS
5. PowerShot SX740 HS
6. OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7
7. instax mini Evo Black
8. IXY 650
9. OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7
10. LUMIX TZ99
11. KODAK PIXPRO WPZ2
12. IXY 650
13. KODAK PIXPRO FZ45
14. instax mini Evo Brown
15. instax mini Evo Cinema
16. KODAK PIXPRO FZ55
17. KC-AF11 BK
18. PENTAX WG-1000
19. VLOGCAM ZV-1F
20. instax mini Evo GENTLE ROSE

Here is a quick translated summary of a Canon interview posted on Weibo:

Canon’s Wildest Ideas at CP+ 2026: Retro Concepts, Star-Piercing Lenses, and 30 Years of PowerShot

At this year’s CP+ 2026, Canon decided to skip the standard new camera body announcements. Instead, they dropped three massive, unexpected bombshells during closed-door interviews that perfectly answer one burning question: In the era of AI and smartphone computational photography, why do we still need dedicated cameras?

Canon’s answer? Experience.

Here is the ultimate breakdown of Canon’s three “Trump Cards” from the Yokohama exhibition:

1. The “Awai” Concept Camera: The Ultimate Anti-Smartphone 

If you’re tired of the “instant sharing” culture, Canon has built your dream camera (well, a prototype at least).

Looking like a vintage twin-lens reflex from the last century, this waist-level viewfinder camera forces you to slow down. You look down into a screen to see the optical image, manually focus, and capture the shot.

The Vibe: Inspired by the Japanese word “awai” (the boundary between light and shadow), it’s designed to let digital-native generations see real light through a viewfinder, not just a processed screen.

The Tech: It uses the guts of an EOS SLR (combining a 35mm full-frame lens with a reflex mirror) paired with an innovative upper screen.

The Result: Photos have a film-like texture and uncertainty. Canon is actively embracing the “beauty of imperfection.”

Will it launch? Maybe! Canon is watching user feedback closely. If we make enough noise, it could hit the shelves.

2. The RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM: A Lens That “Pokes the Stars” 

Astrophotographers, it’s time to celebrate. Canon’s new RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM is a masterclass in optical engineering, specifically designed to solve the biggest headaches of shooting the night sky.

Zero Coma: Stars at the edge of your frame will no longer look like stretched-out blobs. The lens keeps stars looking like precise pinpricks from the center all the way to the corners.

Tiny but Mighty: Thanks to “system-level collaboration” (letting the camera body handle distortion correction), Canon made this ultra-wide, ultra-fast lens incredibly lightweight—perfect for hiking up mountains in the dark.

Bonus Flex: Canon also introduced the RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L FISHEYE STM, boasting the world’s first 190° angle of view with autofocus.

3. 30 Years of PowerShot: Why Gen Z Loves Compacts 

To celebrate 30 years of the PowerShot, Canon is releasing a limited edition of the wildly popular G7 X Mark III. But the real story here is Canon’s brilliant take on why compact cameras are having a massive renaissance.

Not Just Nostalgia: Gen Z isn’t buying old CCD cameras because they lack good phone cameras; they’re buying them for active expression. Much like painting with a brush, the noise, color casts, and “flaws” of older cameras have become a highly sought-after aesthetic.

What’s Next? Canon is listening to niche markets. They’re taking notes on the massive demand for long-zoom compact cameras (specifically for concert photography!) and are finding ways to balance new AI features without sacrificing that true “pocketable” compact size.

The Verdict

Canon’s strategy for the future is clear. If smartphones are for recording, cameras are for experiencing. Whether it’s the tactile ritual of a retro concept camera, the flawless optics of a starlight lens, or the expressive freedom of a pocketable PowerShot, Canon is proving that dedicated cameras still have plenty of magic left.

You can preorder it now at BHphoto, TTartisan, Amazon.

You can now preorder 4 new Peak Design Travel Bags on Kickstarter (Click here). They collected 1 million dollars in 24hours. And this is the official intro video:

Phototrend had a chat with Kim Dubin, head of product planning at Samyang. And there is an interesting tidbit regarding their RF mount strategy:

As for a potential move to Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, the lens maker is still waiting for official licenses from the Japanese manufacturers. But, interestingly enough, the latest AF 24-60 mm f/2.8 would already be technically easily adaptable to the RF mount, thanks to a shorter mechanical flange distance in the lens design.

Phototrend had a chat with Sigma CEO Yamaki and again said “he can’t comment” on the possible new RF Full Frame lenses. I don’t think this will happen any time soon :8

Here we have the first images of the new Kase 150mm f/5.6 REFLEX lens. It’s coming in two flavours: EF mount to enable autofocus and RF mount which is manual focus only due to imposed Canon restrictions 🙁

 

Courtesy of FukuiAsobiWeb

At CP+ 2026, Canon is exhibiting a concept model of an integrated lens camera based on the concept of analog operation and a unique shooting experience. Born from the idea of ​​”looking directly into the light and shooting” and “recording the sense of realism as it is,” the camera employs a waist-level viewfinder with two mirrors.

Instead of photographing the subject directly with the sensor, the sensor photographs the image projected onto a screen, aiming to achieve a film-like texture with the blur and bokeh that appears through the screen.

The current silhouette has a unique vertical shape because the light is bent in a U-shape and projected onto the screen. This shape was arrived at as a result of pursuing the shooting experience, rather than aiming for a classic camera design.

To take a photo, you manually focus the image, tilt the lever to switch the mirror, and then press the shutter. At the venue, it was possible to hold the actual camera in your hands and try it out, which attracted many visitors.

Two design proposals under consideration were exhibited at the venue: one with a classic impression that prioritizes ring operability, and one with a stylish design that makes use of a vertical silhouette, and visitors’ opinions were collected through a questionnaire.

The release date has not yet been decided. While other companies are pursuing a retro approach, Canon is currently in the process of carefully determining “what proposal will please customers the most.” Depending on the reaction of visitors, the move toward commercialization may be accelerated.

via DC.watch

 

 

This new Megadap adapter transfroms M-mount manual-focus glass into a modern RF autofocus lens:

Key Features:

• True Autofocus on ANY Leica M lens – advanced motor-driven helicoid delivers fast, precise focusing
• Full Canon Dual Pixel AF power – Eye Detection, Subject Tracking, Face Priority & AF-C all work natively
• Quick MF/AF Switch. Macro / Infinity focus mode
• Built for heavier lenses – rock-solid stability, no wobble even with big classics
• Adapter stacking friendly – add EF, F, or other mounts and still get full AF
• Electronic contacts – EXIF data + Aperture selector
• Sleek & compact design – perfect balance on your RF body, tripod-ready