Canon Patents f/2 Telephoto Zoom Lens
Canon has filed a patent for a 70-135mm f/2 zoom lens for full-frame cameras, featuring an internal zoom design.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro introduces a novel 'Reference Image' mode, cryptographically signing raw sensor data to verify photo authenticity. Meanwhile, Canon has patented an f/2 telephoto zoom lens (70-135mm), potentially challenging Sony's offerings. Also, rare footage captured a humpback whale mother's vigil over her stillborn calf. Watch for how Apple's authenticity feature impacts image sharing and potential future lens developments from Canon.
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iPhone 18 Pro's Reference Image Verifies Photo Authenticity
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max introduce 'Reference Image' mode, which cryptographically signs captured pixel data directly within the sensor.
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Rare Humpback Mother's Vigil Over Stillborn Calf Filmed
A rescue boat captain recorded 12 minutes of footage showing a humpback mother's unusual behavior after giving birth to a stillborn calf off Australia's Gold Coast.