November data: Here are the best-selling cameras and lenses on the Japanese market.

BCN tracks roughly 50% of Japan’s retail camera sales. These were the best-selling models in November:

Best selling system cameras:

  1. Canon EOS R10 RF-S18-150 IS STM Lens Kit — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  2. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Lens Kit ZV-E10M2X(B) — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  3. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit Black EOSR50BK-WZK — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  4. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit White EOSR50WH-WZK — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  5. Olympus PEN E-P7 EZ Double Zoom Kit Silver — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  6. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Power Zoom Lens Kit Black ZV-E10M2K(B) — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  7. Nikon Z50II Double Zoom Kit — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  8. Nikon Z30 Double Zoom Kit Z30WZ — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  9. Olympus PEN E-P7 EZ Double Zoom Kit White — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  10. Sony a6400 Double Zoom Lens Kit Black ILCE-6400Y(B) — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  11. Canon EOS R6 Mark III Body — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  12. Nikon Z5II — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  13. Panasonic Lumix G100D W Kit DC-G100DW-K — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  14. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Lens Kit Black ZV-E10Y(B) — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  15. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Lens Kit White ZV-E10M2X(W) — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  16. Fujifilm X-M5 XC15-45mm Lens Kit Silver — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  17. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Power Zoom Lens Kit Black ZV-E10L(B) — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  18. Sony a7C II Zoom Lens Kit Silver ILCE-7CM2L(S) — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  19. Sony a7C II Zoom Lens Kit Black ILCE-7CM2L(B) — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  20. Canon EOS R50 RF-S 18-45 IS STM Lens Kit Black — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton

Best selling compact cameras:

  1. Kodak PIXPRO C1 (BN) – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  2. Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  3. Panasonic LUMIX TZ99 (White) – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  4. Canon IXY 650M (Silver) – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  5. OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 (Red) – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  6. Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 (Red) – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  7. Pentax WG-1000 Gray – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  8. OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 (Black) – same links as item #5
  9. Canon IXY 650M (Black) – same link structure as item #4
  10. Escura InstantSnap White – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  11. Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 (Black) – identical to FZ55 Red above
  12. Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Black – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  13. Panasonic LUMIX TZ99 (Black) – same as item #3
  14. Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Brown – same as item #12
  15. Kodak PIXPRO C1 (Black) – same as item #1
  16. Canon PowerShot SX740HS (Silver) – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  17. Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Gentle Rose – same instax link
  18. Kenko KC-AF11 BK – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton
  19. Canon PowerShot SX740HS (Black) – same as #16
  20. Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 (Black) – BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton

Canon quietly registered three new camera models in Asia—new launches are clearly coming.

Canon has registered three cameras in Asia:

  • Wi-Fi 6 flagship model : While not officially registered, it has been confirmed to have flagship-class peripheral specifications. Based on current trends, it is speculated to be either the EOS R5C II, EOS R3 II, or EOS R7 II (highly unlikely).
    Another possibility is that it could be the first non-flagship camera equipped with this technology, as flagship-class devices and next-generation processors become more common.
  • DS126904 : It has not been clear for a long time since the registration. It is speculated that it may be the EOS R7 II, EOS R5C II, EOS R5V, or EOS R6V.
  • DS126936 : This is the latest product listing, and it could be released as early as early winter next year. It’s likely to include the EOS R7 II, EOS R6V, retro-style EOS RF camera, and PowerShot V3.

via CanonBuzz via Asobinet via E8M

Canon will soon announce a new High End camera!

Canon has officially registered a new camera in China, and all signs point to it being a high-end model. The registration lists dual-band Wi-Fi 6 support — a feature Canon typically does not include in its entry-level or mid-range cameras. It takes up to 3-4 months until a registered camera gets officially announced!

But what could it be?

  • The new camera could be the flagship Canon EOS R1 or the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. It might even turn out to be the Canon EOS R5C Mark II, possibly without 8K and oversampled 4K60 recording.
  • It could also relate to new decentralized wireless specifications. Wi-Fi 6 is still uncommon in Canon cameras. With the recent release of the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, it’s uncertain whether future models such as a potential Canon EOS R6C, Canon EOS R7 Mark II, or Canon EOS R8 Mark II will adopt these updated wireless capabilities.
  • A video-oriented Canon EOS R3C is another possibility. The LC1720 sensor supports a wide range of applications. A redesign could include adding CFe Type A/B card slots like the Canon C80 and improving codec options in a body more similar to the Canon C50. However, converting the R3 body into a dedicated video machine seems unlikely, making this scenario less probable.

via CanonBuzz via Weibo