Megadap M2RF Autofocus Adapter (Leica M to Canon RF) Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 28, 2026


Megadap announced the world’s first Leica M lens to Canon RF autofocus adapter the Megadap M2RF

Key features of the Megadap M2R:

  • 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
  • Official release: May 2026
  • Pricing: TBC

Megadap adapters are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon.

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Atomos Announces Ninja RAW

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 28, 2026


Atmos Ninja RAW: B&H Photo / Amazon

Atomos Announces Ninja RAW
ProRes RAW recording and precision monitoring in an affordable and compact 5-inch form factor.

CP+, Yokohama, Japan – 26th February 2026: Atomos today announces the launch of Ninja RAW, a 5-inch HDR monitor-recorder designed to give filmmakers, content creators, and broadcasters an uncompromising and affordable tool for high-quality acquisition and precise on-set monitoring. This latest addition to the next-gen Ninja range can be seen on the Nextorage booth (booth number 22) at the CP+ exhibition in Japan.

At the heart of Ninja RAW is a stunning 1500-nit, super-bright 5-inch HDR touchscreen, delivering exceptional visibility in both studio and outdoor environments. Built for professional workflows, Ninja RAW records over HDMI directly from the camera sensor in Apple ProRes and ProRes RAW to CFexpress Type B media or external USB-C storage, providing fast, reliable capture with maximum image quality and post-production flexibility.

“Ninja RAW is our most affordable, next-generation monitor-recorder, designed for creators who demand uncompromising image quality, absolute control, and complete mobility,” said Peter Barber, CEO of Atomos. “By combining a super-bright HDR display, direct ProRes RAW recording, and professional monitoring tools in a compact and portable form factor, Ninja RAW gives filmmakers the power to capture exactly what their cameras see, wherever the story takes them.”

Ninja RAW supports a wide range of professional codecs, including ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes LT, ProRes 422, and ProRes 422 HQ, ensuring perfect integration with all leading NLEs such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer.

Designed to be a monitor, recorder and production hub, Ninja RAW offers USB-C camera control over key parameters including start/stop, ISO, shutter, aperture, and white balance for supported cameras. A comprehensive suite of monitoring tools is built in, featuring EL Zone™ false color, waveform, focus peaking, vectorscope, and more, allowing crews to make confident exposure and focus decisions on set.

Exclusive creative tools further enhance on-set efficiency, including Onion Skin overlay, enabling frame-to-frame comparison and precise shot alignment for VFX, animation, and continuity-critical work.

Connectivity and workflow flexibility are expanded with dual USB-C ports for external storage or optional network adaptors (sold separately), while the unit’s rugged, production-ready design ensures reliability in demanding real-world environments.

Despite its professional power, Ninja RAW remains highly portable. It can be powered by NP-F batteries, USB-C power banks, or a DC adaptor, making it ideal for everything from studio shoots to run-and-gun field production.

With its combination of cutting-edge ProRes RAW recording, advanced monitoring, camera control, and a compact, ultra-bright form factor, Atomos Ninja RAW sets a new standard for mobile, high-performance monitor-recorders.

Key Features of Ninja RAW

  • Super-bright, 1500nit, 5-inch HDR touchscreen display 
  • Record up to 6Kp30 RAW over HDMI 
  • Record in Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, or H.265  direct from the camera sensor to CFexpress Type B media or external USB-C storage 
  • Supports ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes LT, 422 & 422 HQ 
  • File-compatible with all leading NLEs, incl. DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer 
  • Camera control – manage start/stop, ISO, shutter, aperture, white balance and touch to focus over USB-C on supported cameras 
  • Full suite of professional monitoring tools, including EL Zone™ false color, focus peaking, waveform & more
  • Includes unique tools like Onion Skin overlay to compare frames or align shots 
  • 2 x USB-C ports for external storage*, or network adaptor* (*sold separately) 
  • Rugged and reliable – built for real-world production environments 
  • Super mobile – runs on NP-F batteries, USB-C power banks, or DC adaptor 

Availability

Ninja RAW is available now from Atomos resellers worldwide, and from the Atomos web store. It is priced at USD $699 / EUR 699, excluding local sales taxes and tariffs. In Japan, Ninja RAW costs ¥117,040, including sales taxes.

To learn more, visit the Atomos website at www.atomos.com.

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Patent Application Reveals Canon 28-45mm F1.2 and 35-70mm F1.4

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 27, 2026

Patent Application Reveals Canon 28-45mm F1.2 and 35-70mm F1.4!

A new patent application, P2026033938, has surfaced, hinting at two incredibly exciting, and dare I say, ambitious, lenses from Canon: a 28-45mm F1.2 L USM and a 35-70mm F1.4 L USM. If these lenses ever make it to production, they would be the world’s first full-frame zoom lenses with such fast apertures in these focal ranges.

Breaking the f/2.0 Barrier

For years, the f/2.8 aperture has been the standard for high-end professional zoom lenses. Canon’s own RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM broke this mold, offering a full stop of light over the traditional f/2.8 options. This lens, while large and heavy, is a favorite among wedding and event photographers for its ability to blur backgrounds and shoot in low light.

The lenses described in this new patent would take this a step further, offering an f/1.2 and f/1.4 aperture in a zoom. To put this in perspective, an f/1.2 aperture lets in more than twice the light of an f/2 lens and four times the light of an f/2.8 lens. This would be a game-changer for low-light photography and videography, as well as for creating an incredibly shallow depth of field.

The Engineering Challenge

Designing a zoom lens with such a large aperture is an immense optical engineering challenge. It requires large, heavy glass elements to gather the necessary amount of light, which in turn necessitates powerful focusing motors.

To illustrate the potential size of such a lens, we’ve created a conceptual comparison. In the image below, we see a hypothetical Canon 28-45mm F1.2 L USM (right) next to the real-world, already substantial Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM (left). You can see that the f/1.2 lens would likely need to be even larger and more bulbous to accommodate the necessary glass.

What Do We Know for Sure?

It’s important to note that this patent application is just that: an application. Canon, like all major camera manufacturers, applies for hundreds of patents each year, and not all of them ever see the light of day as actual products.

  • No Official Confirmation: Canon has not officially announced or confirmed these lenses.

  • Existing Lenses: Canon currently has the RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM and the RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM. While these are incredible lenses, they are not zooms. The new patent for a 28-45mm f/1.2 and 35-70mm f/1.4 would fill a gap in the market, but it’s a huge undertaking.

  • Other Patents: Other recent patents from Canon have been for things like an RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM, an ultra-wide power zoom, and even a defocus smoothing prime, showing they are constantly pushing boundaries. The 28-45mm f/1.2 and 35-70mm f/1.4 are certainly plausible, but it’s impossible to say for sure if they will ever become a reality.

The Future of RF Mount

Regardless of whether these specific lenses ever come to market, this patent shows that Canon is not slowing down its innovation for the RF mount. They are clearly exploring the boundaries of what is possible, and that’s good news for all of us. The conceptual optical diagram below gives a glimpse into the intricate lens design that would be required for such a feat.

Conclusion

While we may never see these specific lenses, it’s clear that Canon is exploring new and exciting possibilities for the RF mount. The very fact that they are patenting such ambitious lenses is a good sign for the future of photography and videography.

What do you think? Would you buy a 28-45mm F1.2 L USM or a 35-70mm F1.4 L USM? Let us know in the comments!

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Additional Information About Canon’s Concept Camera

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 27, 2026



Some additional information about the new Canon concept camera displayed at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan has come up. I would love to see this camera produced someday, but it seems like an unlikely possibility unless these cameras have shocking levels of interest.

The Canon concept camera, unveiled at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan, is a prototype inspired by vintage medium-format designs like Hasselblad, emphasizing a manual, analog-like shooting experience. It features two design variants: a retro angular style and a modern boxy one. Light enters via a fixed lens and is redirected by two mirrors—the first bounces it upward, the second projects it onto a special screen in the waist-level viewfinder, mimicking ground glass for a film-like texture with visible blur and bokeh. This screen-mediated system allows direct observation from above, with manual focus only. To shoot, operate a side lever: it switches the mirrors, redirecting light so the sensor captures the projected screen image (not the subject directly), producing a “clack” sound and achieving diffusion for a realistic, film-emulating result. The prototype uses a 1-inch, 6MP sensor; images are reviewed on a rear flip-up LCD. No autofocus or interchangeability; includes basic controls and USB-C. This is all we know so far

Additional pictures of the new Canon concept camera:



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New Retro Concept Camera Spotted at CP+ 2026

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 26, 2026


Canon has a new Retro Concept camera on display at CP+ 2026. The demo camera is only 6MP and is not a final design, and they had two slightly different designs. I really hope they bring these cameras to market, because I have always enjoyed using a waist-level viewfinder.

Two different variations were on display:


Additional Images:

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New Canon RF to Contax N-mount Adapter

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 25, 2026


A reader sent in a new Canon RF to Contax N-mount adapter without any additional details. Contax made some interesting lenses over the years that are quite affordable on the used market today.

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