Canon has announced the date for its first major launch event of 2024The event takes place on July 17 at 6am ET / 11am BST / 8pm AESTNew Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 II rumors suggest they’ll get full launchesIt’s been a tumbleweed year for Canon so far, but the camera giant has finally announced its first launch event of 2024 – and thanks to some new rumors, we now know that it’s likely to be for the Canon
DGO (dual gain output) sensorA DGO sensor works by combining different pixel amplification levels to give you a wider dynamic range. We’ve seen a similar idea in video cameras such as the Panasonic Lumix GH7’s Dynamic Range Boost mode and Canon’s own EOS cinema cameras, but it’s less common on stills cameras – so it’d be an interesting feature, if the rumors are true. Still, the more realistic camera for most of us, price-wise, is the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, and a separate Canon Rumors post has revealed some ‘unconfirmed’ new specs and features for that camera. These include new ‘firsts’ for Canon’s AF algorithms (which will also likely appear on the EOS R1), an LCD screen with twice the resolution of the EOS R5 (which was 2.1-million dots) and blackout-free continuous shooting.Some other rumored features include ‘some’ illumination for the buttons, a superior pixel-shift mode for high-resolution images, a full-size HDMI port and a slightly improved battery performance. Those join the existing rumored specs of a 45MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor, speedy burst shooting (12fps with the mechanical shutter, or 30fps with the electronic shutter) and an 8K/60p video mode.Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inboxSign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.It’s possible than some of these won’t be correct, but all will officially be revealed in just under a week on July 17…A big moment for Canon fans Canon Live Event –