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Halo Waypoint released a new Canon Fodder issue to address lore questions regarding Halo: Campaign Evolved and confirm upcoming releases. The issue clarifies that all versions of the game are canon, resolves timeline discrepancies in The Fall of Reach, and details the Sacristan Order. It also confirms the release of Halo: Fireteam Noble and Halo: Parasite's Wake despite recent studio restructuring.
Canon has filed a Japanese patent (JP 2026-152979) describing a telephoto zoom lens with a built-in empty slot designed to accept a 1.4x teleconverter. This design allows users to extend focal length without increasing the physical size of the lens, potentially offering a cost-effective alternative to built-in extenders for high-end 'big white' lenses.
Canon has unveiled the EOS R8 Mark II, a lightweight full‑frame mirrorless with weather sealing, a 24.2MP sensor, in‑body image stabilization, and features like Register People Priority and 1/200s flash sync, plus 4K60 video. Pricing starts at $1,899 USD (body) or $2,099 with the RF 24‑50mm kit, with €1,799/£1,729 body and €2,199/£2,119 with the kit; it ships in October 2026 (officially Oct 20 in the specs).
Canon’s EOS R8 Mark II adds five‑axis in‑body stabilization to the 24.2MP full‑frame R8, pairs a retro boxy design with improved autofocus and shooting performance, and will ship in late October for $1,899 body or $2,099 with a 24-50mm stabilized lens, aiming to be a lighter, cheaper alternative to Canon’s R6 lineup.
Canon unveils the 24MP EOS R8 II, a light full-frame with 5-axis IBIS up to 7.5 stops, 40 fps electronic shutter with continuous AF/AE and up to 20-frame pre-shot, improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, retro EOS 650 SLR-inspired styling, 4K60p video with 10-bit 4:2:2 and Canon Log3, priced at $1,899 (kit $2,099) with shipping in late Oct.
Canon has announced the EOS R8 Mark II, a ground-up redesign that pairs a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 5‑axis in-body image stabilization, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with People Priority, and a high-speed electronic shutter up to 40 fps with pre-continuous shooting. It supports oversampled 4K/60p and 1080p up to 180p, adds new Filmtone profiles, and ships in late October 2026 at $1,899 for body (or $2,099 with the RF 24-50mm kit). Canon is also launching the EG‑E2 Extension Grip and an updated Speedlite EL‑5 Ver.2, plus a free Dual Pixel 3D Converter app.
Canon unveiled the EOS R8 Mark II on Sept 15, 2026, priced at $1,899 for the body (or $2,099 with the RF 24-50mm kit) and shipping in October 2026, plus a new ergonomic grip accessory for $99. Rumored specs appear largely confirmed: a 24MP full-frame sensor borrowed from the R6 II, Dual Pixel AF II with animal and people tracking, a rear joystick, LUTs, and color filters; 4K/60p and 6K-oversampled 4K video, electronic shutter up to 1/16000, 7.5 stops of IBIS, weather sealing, SD card, LP-E17, and ~500 g body. Canon also teased the Speedlite EL-5 II. Official materials align with prior rumors, with shipping slated for the second half of October 2026.
Leaks circulating Reddit and FCC filings reportedly show real images of the Canon EOS R8 Mark II, detailing a 24MP full‑frame sensor, Dual Pixel AF II, 7.5 stops IBIS, 40fps electronic shutter, 4K60p (with 6K oversampled 4K) and a rumored $1,799 price. An official reveal is expected September 15, 2026 in NYC with shipping in October, but the specs remain unconfirmed and could change before the official launch.
Canon’s EOS R8 Mark II is rumored to debut September 15, 2026 with a 24MP full‑frame sensor, 7.5‑stop IBIS, 40fps electronic shutter, 6K oversampled to 4K60, Dual Pixel AF II with AI tracking, and a new ergonomic grip; early mockups show a sharper, more angular body and revised EVF, plus a side SD slot and LP‑E17 battery, with no lenses announced at launch and a rumored price around $1,799 / €1,879.
Space.com’s review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 episode “Off-Hour” argues the crew faces a perilous slipstream crisis, but the apparent deaths feel hollow because, as a prequel, the show must preserve canon with its lead characters returning later; Dr. M'Benga’s dramatic near‑death is the standout moment, while others survive or are saved by familiar tropes, making the tension feel like a cheap emotional play rather than earned drama. The piece questions whether the episode genuinely heightens suspense or simply teases tragedy, noting the challenge of delivering life‑and‑death stakes when the outcome is already known in the broader Trek canon. New episodes debut Thursdays on Paramount+.
Canon Rumors says the long‑rumored RF 300-600mm f/5.6L IS USM super‑telephoto zoom will be announced in September, with a price likely under $10,000, though exact specs (focal range, aperture, price) aren’t confirmed; the report also anticipates at least one more RF lens (likely an RF 24-70mm f/2L) in September, with the timing relative to other Canon announcements (like EOS R8 Mark II/PowerShot) still unclear.
Twenty-three years after its 2003 release, revisiting the Canon EOS Digital Rebel 300D shows how it kickstarted affordable digital photography: a 6.2MP APS-C sensor in a plasticky body with basic controls, slow operation, and limited high-ISO performance, yet it delivered pleasing color and made digital photography accessible to the masses, sparking a wave of entry-level DSLRs and shaping Canon’s and competitors’ future cameras even as modern gear vastly outperforms it.
Prime Video's Legally Blonde prequel follows a 16-year-old Elle Woods in Seattle; Reese Witherspoon says it's officially canon, handpicking Lexi Minetree to star as young Elle and ensuring the story honors the original movie while foreshadowing Elle's future success, including nods to familiar moments like Bruiser and the pool party.
A PetaPixel opinion argues Canon’s three similar full-frame cameras—the C50, R6 III, and R6 V—are hamstrung by an internal split: the C50 focuses on cinema features but omits IBIS and an EVF, the R6 III adds IBIS and an EVF but drops some cinema options, and the R6 V brings cooling and a video-forward stance yet lacks dual recording and a cohesive, video-first menu. The result is a “wall” between V and C that prevents Canon from delivering a unified, best-in-class option for video creators, despite sharing the same sensor and strong image quality.
Ubisoft says both the original Assassin’s Creed Black Flag (2013) and the upcoming Black Flag Resynced remake are canon, with the remake offering a more accurate retelling of Edward Kenway’s life while preserving the core events; modern-day sequences from the original have been removed but a new scene references the Sage, and the ending is adjusted to fit the updated canon. Black Flag Resynced launches July 9 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.