The optical viewfinder and EF mount is officially dead. An opportunity for Pentax to take over a niche market? In an interview with the Japanese press (https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/economy/20211228-OYT1T50000/), CEO Fujio Mitarai says the 1D X Mark III will be the final Canon DSLR in production, and when it ceases production that’ll be it. There will be no future 5D after the current Mark IV and no new 7D. This news just 2 years ago would have been unthinkable. It’s not surprising that Canon want to focus on mirrorless cameras, but I think it still feels a bit “off” that they’ve taken the decision to completely kill off the optical viewfinder. Mechanical cameras and optical viewfinders will be missed by many. EF mount lenses are still some of the most widely used due to their compatibility with multiple mirrorless systems. Continue reading Canon officially discontinue entire DSLR range, 1D X Mark III to cease production at EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and Camera Reviews....
Published By: EOSHD.com blog - Wednesday, 29 December, 2021