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Chaitanya · Apr 2, 2017

Crosswind said:
Chaitanya said:

I have had those plastic mounts break on me with 50mm f1.8 lens and more recently the 10-18mm STM lens.

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How did they break? Did you drop 'em? Would be interesting to know.

Luckily my 50STM has a metal mount. Not bad for such a low-priced lens. Even the EF-M 18-55mm has a metal mount, which is one of the reasons why I bought it for my mum (instead of the 15-45)... besides the fact that it is darn sharp for a kit lens (got it for 70 EUR). It doesn't look and feel like a cheap toy lens. I wonder how some frequently used plastic mount lenses will look like after some years...

For me, a lens is more of a long-term investment and so build quality is one important aspect imo, regardless of the price. The lenses I've mentioned are a good example of a low -cost but still decent build quality.

I hope that Canon will continue this way with the new EF-S lens.

I never dropped my camera with lens attached to it, have dropped it couple of times while swapping lenses in cold weather. With regards to 10-18mm lens. It broke during a bus travel in Himalayas. The lens was mounted on camera and kept in Lowepro Photo Hatchback 22L and the bag was kept in overhead compartment while I was travelling in Himalayas. when I reached my destination and I went to swap the lens, I noticed the mount was cracked. Roads in Himalayas are terrible at best and the bumpy bus ride took its toll form of a mount repair. New 50mm STM is definitely a step up in terms of build quality compared to 50mm f1.8 II lens.

msatter · Apr 2, 2017

GlynH said:
msatter said:

Let me hold your hand take the first hit on Google:

https://alikgriffin.com/best-memory-card-for-the-canon-5d-mark-iv/

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Well thanks for that.

My aren't your hands small...

-=Glyn=-

I am not native speaking English so to me this is gibberish.

And yes the SD naming is getting more and more confusing by trying to make it easier.

MossTech · Apr 1, 2017

Re: Canon Celebrates its 14th Consecutive Year of No. 1 Marketshare in Global Interchangeable-Lens D

I see your point Graham. But for the record, in 2000, I had used the Nikon DSLR offering, about $5k, and the Kodak offerings, about $25K! So I thought a 3 MP DSLR for $3k was a bargain! How quickly the technology has changed.

Mistral75 · Apr 1, 2017

According to Nokishita Camera, it's the PowerShot SX730HS that will be announced soon:

https://twitter.com/nokishita_c/status/848120166625951744

Maiaibing · Mar 31, 2017

LDS said:
NancyP said:

Pros and others traveling to Turkey etc are just likely to not fly direct, but to go through a European hub with luggage retrieved at the hub and taken through customs by the owner to the flight to the USA. The regulations aren't going to ban laptops etc from carry-on luggage in between NYC and Dusseldorf.

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Turkish is itself a large airline with its hub in Istanbul - it's not just the base airport of a regional company - it flies directly to several US destinations. It was able to run ads with several sport stars, including Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant, to promote its flight services and its large network.

Retrieving the luggage usually requires you to re-check in it, it takes time, and in some airports, a lot of walking

Dubai and Istanbul are two of the world's largest international flight hubs and Turkish and Emirates are two very big airlines... Probably have 50 flights/yr routed through these two.

Don Haines · Mar 31, 2017

If you are carrying any kind of weight, or for a long time, nothing beats a real backpack. Photography backpacks do not have a decent waist belt, and that is where most of the weight is carried. They also have terrible shoulder straps. Look for a camera insert to carry your lenses and something like one of those toploader bags to carry the camera where it is accessible. And don't forget about a rain cover for the pack!

Canon Rumors · Mar 31, 2017

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<p><strong>Leica Press Release:</strong></p>
<p>Responding to the increasing need for character-driven, large-format optics, CW Sonderoptic introduces the Leica Thalia series of prime lenses. The set of 9 spherical lenses provides an image circle of 60mm diagonal, which covers ARRI Alexa 65, VistaVision, and Super 35 film and digital formats while maintaining a consistent look and feel through all focal lengths.</p>
<p>The focal lengths of the lenses include 24, 30, 35, 45, 55, 70, 100, 120, and 180mm. The lenses are available in PL mount and offer /i Technology metadata contacts in the mount. The lenses maintain a 95mm front diameter and matched focus and iris ring locations for consistent accessory use. For large format lenses they are also incredibly compact and lightweight, with lengths between 4.9”-6.9” (124.5-175cm) and weighing between 2.4-3.75lbs (1.06-1.6kg).</p>
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<p>One of the most unique features of the Leica Thalia lenses is their iris design, which maintains a circular shape through the entire aperture range. In addition to always being round, the bokeh is smooth, distinct and full of character, which helps the out of focus elements maintain structure and shape without falling apart.</p>
<p>Although the lenses are based on the Leica S medium format lenses, they feature significant optical and mechanical changes, including: increased image circle, new coatings, new iris design, 270° rotation cam focus mechanism, and entirely new mechanics and housings. Additionally, the 55mm lens is a completely new lens.</p>
<p>“The look of these lenses answers what we have heard from many cinematographers, and not just in regards to image circle,” said managing director Gerhard Baier.</p>
<p>“While they are new lenses, they do offer many of the characteristics that have encouraged cinematographers to pair older lenses with digital sensors. They are clear without being overly sharp. Focus is smooth and forgiving without appearing soft. Skin tones are natural and smooth with an accurate color rendition.”</p>
<p>The Leica Thalia lenses will be on display at the CW Sonderoptic booth at NAB (C4345) and will start delivering in Summer 2017.</p>
<p>For more information visit the product page at <a href="http://www.cw-sonderoptic.com/leica-thalia/" target="_blank">www.cw-sonderoptic.com/leica-thalia/</a> or contact us at [email protected].</p>
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Canon Rumors · Mar 31, 2017

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Canon has released a slew of firmware updates for various Cinema EOS cameras including the EOS C100, EOS C100 Mark II, EOS C700 as well as the XC10 and XC15 and the Remove term: ME20F-SH ME20F-SH.</p>
<p>All of them are now available for download from Canon USA.</p>
<p>All update links and notes are after the break.</p>
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<p><strong>Canon XC10</strong></p>
<p>Firmware Version 1.0.3.0 incorporates the following enhancement.</p>
<ol>
<li>Support for CFast cards (VPG130) has been added.*

*For detailed information about CFast cards that have been verified to work with this camera, please visit Canon’s Web site.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/camcorders/professional/xc10?tab=drivers#Z7_MQH8HIC0L88RB0AMD0F1Q42K25">Download Canon XC10 Firmware Version 1.0.3.0</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Canon XC15</strong></p>
<p>Firmware Version 1.0.1.0 incorporates the following enhancement.</p>
<ol>
<li>Support for CFast cards (VPG130) has been added.*

*For detailed information about CFast cards that have been verified to work with this camera, please visit Canon’s Web site.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/camcorders/professional/xc15?tab=drivers#Z7_MQH8HIC0L88RB0AMD0F1Q42K25">Download Canon XC15 Firmware Version 1.0.1.0</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Canon EOS C100</strong></p>
<p>Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00 incorporates the following correction.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>The following features are enabled when these lenses are attached: CN7x17 KAS S/E1*, CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS S or CN20x50 IAS H/E1*3.</strong>
<ul>
<li>Saving and displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens attached.</li>
<li>Support for peripheral illumination Correction.</li>
<li>Manual Iris control via the camera’s control dial on the grip.</li>
<li>Zoom operation via the joystick on the camera’s.</li>
<li>Control of focus, zoom and iris using the separately-sold Remote Controller RC-V100.</li>
<li>Automatic aperture and push auto iris functions.</li>
<li>Operation of REC start/stop via the lens’s grip unit.

*The lens firmware also needs to be updated. If you have CN7x17 KAS S/E1 or CN20x50 IAS H/E1, please contact to Canon Support Center.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Adds Peripheral Illumination Correction for the following lenses:</strong>
<ul>
<li>EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM</li>
<li>EF 50mm f/1.8 STM</li>
<li>EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM</li>
<li>EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<p><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/cinema-eos/eos-c100?tab=drivers#Z7_MQH8HIC0L88RB0AMD0F1Q42K25"><strong>Download Canon Cinema EOS C100 Firmware Version 1.0.8.1.00</strong></a></p>
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<p><strong>Canon EOS C100 Mark II</strong></p>
<p>Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Shutter Angle Priority has been added. A constant shutter angle can now be maintained, regardless of any other camera settings being changed.</li>
<li>Support for peripheral illumination correction when the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens is attached, has been added.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/cinema-eos/eos-c100-mark-ii?tab=drivers#Z7_MQH8HIC0L88RB0AMD0F1Q42K25">Download Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C100 Mark II Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Canon EOS C700</strong></p>
<p>Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00 incorporates the following fixe and enhancements:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Adds the following new recording modes: 4.5K RAW and Apple ProRes in CDX-36150*1</strong>
<ul>
<li>RAW Format</li>
<li>Media: Capture Drive 2.0 (Resolution / Max. Frame Rate)</li>
<li>[4.5K] 4512×2376 / 100 fps</li>
<li>[4.5K Cinescope] 4512×1920 / 120 fps</li>
<li>[2K Crop] 2048×1080 / 240 fps- ProRes Format*2</li>
<li>Media: Capture Drive 2.0 (Resolution / Codec / Max. Frame Rate)</li>
<li>4096×2160 / ProRes 422 HQ / 60 fps</li>
<li>3846×2160 / ProRes 422 HQ / 60 fps</li>
<li>2048×1080 / ProRes 422 HQ / 120 fps</li>
<li>2048×1080 / ProRes 4444 XQ / 60 fps</li>
<li>2048×1080 / ProRes 4444 / 60 fps</li>
<li>1920×1080 / ProRes 422 HQ / 120 fps</li>
<li>1920×1080 / ProRes 4444 XQ / 60 fps</li>
<li>1920×1080 / ProRes 4444 / 60 fps</li>
<li>2048×1080 (Crop) / ProRes 422 HQ / 240 fps</li>
<li>1920×1080 (Crop) / ProRes 422 HQ / 240 fps</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Allows CDX-36150 firmware to be updated through the camera menu. *3</strong></li>
<li><strong>Fixes communications with the Remote Controller RC-V100.</strong>

*1 Codex Digital Recorder module.

*2 When you initialize a Capture Drive with the main recording format set to [ProRes (Capture Drive)], the recordable space will be reduced to approximately half of the Capture Drive’s nominal capacity to ensure a highly reliable format thanks to the use of multi-stream processing.

*3 For the latest Firmware Version please check Codex Digital’s website.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/cinema-eos/eos-c700?tab=drivers#Z7_MQH8HIC0L88RB0AMD0F1Q42K25">Download Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C700 / EOS C700 PL Firmware Version 1.0.1.1.00</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Canon ME20F-SH</strong></p>
<p>Firmware Version 1.0.3.1.00 incorporates the following enhancements.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>The following features are enabled for the CN-E18-80mm and T4.4 L IS KAS S:</strong>
<ul>
<li>Saving and displaying metadata, such as the model name and the focal distance of the lens when attached.</li>
<li>Support for Peripheral Illumination Correction.</li>
<li>Manual Iris control via the camera’s joystick.</li>
<li>Control of focus, zoom and iris using the separately-sold Remote Controller RC-V100.</li>
<li>One shot autofocus.</li>
<li>Automatic aperture and push auto iris functions.</li>
<li>Operation of REC start/stop by the separately-sold ZSG-C10.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Three camera modes have been added:</strong>
<ul>
<li>Tv: Shutter speed is selectable. Iris, Gain and ND Filter* are set automatically.</li>
<li>Av: Iris is selectable. Shutter speed, Gain and ND Filter* are set automatically.</li>
<li>AGC: Shutter speed and Iris are selectable. Gain and ND Filter* are set automatically.</li>
<li>* ND Filter can also be set manually.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Adds Peripheral Illumination Correction for the following lenses:</strong>
<ul>
<li>EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM</li>
<li>EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM</li>
<li>EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Adds chroma-key correction function.</li>
<li>Adds three white balance modes when the camera is set to Auto: custom White Balance Set, Preset and Color temperature.</li>
<li>Adds 25PsF on output format.</li>
<li>Adds [59.94P(i)]* and [50.00P(i)]* output setting for Monitor terminal.

• When the frame rate is set to 59.94P (NTSC) or 50.00P (PAL), the 3G/HD-SDI 1 / MONITOR terminal can be set to output interlaced signal.

* When using this setting 3G/HD-SDI 2 will output progressive signal.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/multi-purpose-cameras/me20f-sh">Download Canon ME20F-SH Firmware Version 1.0.3.1.00</a></strong></p>
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Ah-Keong · Mar 31, 2017

cool! ;D

wojtek · Mar 30, 2017

jaayres20 said:
I really wish the mRAW was a viable option to me and am a little disappointed mRAW is so terrible. Is a wedging photographer I would really like to go between 28mp and 50mp to help with file size but a few quick tests showed there is a lot more missing from a mRAW than resolution. Here is a quick test, original on the left, RAW in the middle, and mRAW on the right. Why are the colors so terrible in the shadows? I underexposed the image on purpose and processed it more than I would have if the image served more of a purpose than just a test, but look at the wheel well? The colors in the shadows turned green. What in the world happened? All of the settings were taken the same and all of the post processing sections were the same too.

I was hoping that for a certain kinds of less demanding assignments I could use mraw but ended up having tremendous problems fighting those greenish shadows in postproduction. The mraw in 5dsr is an option not to be used unless they do some serious fix which I doubt. It doesn't matter what software is used to convert the raw file. I did a comparison test, photographed a dark brown leather sofa in a dark light in raw and in mraw. In raw the sofa is brown and in mraw is green.

Sabaki · Mar 30, 2017

Hi everybody

I've just picked up a 430 III-RT to use as a secondary flash unit along side my 600RT.

I've been reading some user reviews and although the majority of users agree this is a great flash, there are others who have written that the overheat protection mode is a fail. Apparently it kicks in after about 32 cycles and falls well short of the 430 II's performance.

Can anybody guide on this and whether there's been firmware fixes to address this? I couldn't find anything on the net.

Thanks all

Sporgon · Mar 30, 2017

TWI by Dustin Abbott said:
NWPhil said:

Great review, as usual
wish Zeiss had done a 21 or 24mm instead (maybe a 21mm is not feasible anyway)
is just not the right focal for me, which saves me a bunch of money.....

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As I noted in the review it seems like 28mm is no longer the preferred focal length for many photographers. I think I might have favored a 35mm, myself, so I guess we've both saved some money.

I think this lack of modern love for the 28mm focal length stems from the earlier days of 35mm photography, say '50s to late 70s, when a 24mm f/2.8 lens was twice as expensive as the equivalent quality 28mm f/2.8. So a 24mm was beyond many people's pocket. As manufacturing technology improved and the 24mm dropped down to the same price as a 28 people jumped on the 24. The 35mm had tended to be a stop faster for a little less money than the equivalent quality 28, so has always been popular as an affordable, reasonably fast and wide lens.

Just a little history !

ahsanford · Mar 30, 2017

SkynetTX said:
By the way, STM motor makes no sense in a dedicated macro lens where real FTM support is a must. I always try to focus before turning the camera on and with the STM motor this is not possible. :'(

+1. Focus by wire is not ideal for stills, and that's doubly so for macro work.

But at least give Canon some credit: the priciest STM lens I can see at B&H is $599 for the 24-105 non-L. Canon is not jamming STM / FBW focusing on to the better lenses like Sony is. I am appalled that Sony is asking for ~ $2k for FBW lenses when Canon and Nikon can deliver far better FTM mechanical focusing for the same (or in many cases, lower) prices.

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Ryananthony · Mar 30, 2017

[email protected] said:
I notice that it is a bit smaller than the Canon 100-400, which can be and advantage. Any early comparisons out there yet on image quality?

I know the Canon 100-400 II has almost supernatural performance on a 1.4x teleconverter, which would be hard to approach. I use that as my normal setup with the 5D4. But for that price, I'm interested. When I eventually get a bigger white (probably 400 DO II), I'd consider trading down to help clear the budget, especially as this would go from my primary lens to a secondary.

I don't know of any reviews or comparisons yet, and I've been looking. Admittedly, I'm not the best at it.

I feel im in a similer position as you. currently use the sigma 150-600C with great results so far. a lot of my birding and wildlife with my wife, and the sigma is just to heavy for her. Ive been considering the 100-400ii for her, since it's lighter and the weight seemed more so at the camera end unlike the sigma. I too am reaching for a big white in the next couple years, and was hesitant to spend more then 3k here in Canada for 100-400ii. This may be the perfect lens for her.

I look forward to some reviews.

nighthawk82 · Mar 30, 2017

I shall elaborate... the Tamron is the same price as a used (MINT CONDITION) Canon 70-200
And only around $100 cheaper than a brand new Canon on ebay.

I understand that list price on the high street is probably a different story, but all my lens shopping is done on ebay to avoid the extortionate list price.

NancyP · Mar 29, 2017

That's great. I have great respect for Ming Thein. His "philosophy of photography" essays are really good.

sdsr · Mar 29, 2017

infared said:
Axilrod said:

I'd like to point out the ZE version of this lens (which is also friggin amazing) is marked down to $1499 at B&H right now: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909189-REG/Zeiss_1999_675_135mm_f_2_0_Apo_Sonnar_ZE.html

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Nice call...Dustin Abbott gave that lens a quiveringly great review!....and that is some serious savings on that lens. So is this lens discontinued with the advent of the Milvus?

But it's also worth noting that Dustin - consistent with every other review I've read - says that the Rokinon/Samyang 135mm f/2 is barely inferior to the Zeiss. I've not done the comparison myself, but I have compared it to my 135L, and the Rokinon/Samyang is plainly better in every respect (leaving aside AF). And unlike the Zeiss the Rokinon/Samyang costs c. $450 (I paid $100 more for mine a year ago and thought it a ludicrous bargain then; it's obviously even more so now). At that price, lack of IS and AF may seem less significant. (I use mine on a Sony a7rII which has IBIS and makes MF - which I prefer anyway - easy.)

Mar 29, 2017

Tugela said:
DSLR sales are declining, but MILC sales are level, which means that Canon are not taking an ever larger share of the camera market.

I guess you missed the fact that Canon was #3 in MILC sales, and last year they moved #2 in MILC sales. It's no surprise, I know you and facts aren't very well acquainted.

Mikehit · Mar 29, 2017

Interesting comments tiggy.
The camera looked from the photo (and from the company description) to be in very good condition for such a high count so I wonder if it had been used for something 'low impact' like timelapse.

Chaitanya · Mar 29, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gJRpCokuQM

nc0b · Mar 28, 2017

I have better keeper rate for BIF with my 400mm f/5.6 than with my 100-400 II. For more general wildlife I prefer the zoom. I also have both the 70-200mm f/2.8 II and f/4 IS. They both have their place. 2.8 indoors and portraiture, and f/4 when traveling. The 100-400mm zoom can get lost in the sky much more than the prime. On the other hand a 1.4X TC works well on the zoom, with appropriate body, than on the old prime.

KeithBreazeal · Mar 28, 2017

Getting photons where you want them is like herding cats.

jeffa4444 · Mar 28, 2017

slclick said:
unfocused said:

I fully expect the 6D II to be in the 28 mp range. Canon made a mistake by putting fewer megapixels into the original 6D than the 5DIII. They ended up with an entrance level camera with better low light performance than their professional model. They won't make that mistake again.

I would also expect that the 6DII autofocus will have more in common with the 70D than the 80D, although it will likely have multiple f8 focus points to support sales of the 100-400 L with extender. Body style will remain similar to the XXD models (no joystick, etc.) Articulating screen and touch screen controls highly likely.

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I didn't see it at all as a mistake but an option. Better low light true but far less options for anything moving. The 3 main FF bodies are very different, then the S/R came along and muddied things up a bit...THAT was Canon playing the MP game with competitors and silencing critics. I know quite a few 6D users and they are all very satisfied. They knew what they were getting into what with center AF but were all pleasantly surprised by the iso functions. Yet no one thought it was an inexpensive way to get around buying a 5D3, it's severely less robust feature set is well known and accepted.

Different tools for different folks.

One of the most in-hospitable places in the UK is beyond Tavy Cleave on Dartmoor in driving fine rain in winter. My 6D has survived this without any issues as it has on many a time on the North Cornish coastline. Obviously it was not left out in torrential rain but its much hardier than people think.

StudentOfLight · Mar 28, 2017

If I had to guess I'd say the official announcement would be on 8-9 May with product availability end of May for first batches. Mid-June for lower priority markets.

Canon Rumors · Mar 28, 2017

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<strong>LONDON, UK, 28th March 2017</strong> — Canon Europe, leader in imaging solutions, today announced that it has acquired Kite.ly, the London-based mobile ecommerce platform specialising in personalised print. Kite.ly adds an important new focus area into Canon’s digital services portfolio, enabling the company to offer a print ecosystem unrivalled in scope. This acquisition is in line with Canon’s ambition to play a part in every image taken and to make image printing accessible to all via any device.</p>
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<p>Alberto Spinelli, Senior Director of Digital Services at Canon Europe, says: “Bringing Kite.ly into the Canon group of companies is our latest move to expand Canon’s digital services offering, by making mobile printing ubiquitous. There is a fast-growing trend of consumers who want to shop for customised products and do it in an easy way from their mobile devices. The combination of Canon’s high quality printing technologies and Kite.ly’s easy-to-use solutions will create an unrivalled portfolio of print products, accessible to customers everywhere through existing and new imaging apps.”</p>
<p>Charlie Carpenter, CEO and co-founder of Kite.ly: “Today is a huge day for the Kite.ly team, reflecting the success of our relentless ambition to deliver a mobile personalised print solution, globally. We are excited to combine our innovative technology platform with Canon’s digital services portfolio to lead a new print era together. We are inspired that Canon shares our vision to become the internet’s print button, embedded into any imaging app or website. Kite.ly hosts hundreds of app clients around the world and together with Canon we will be able to enhance their service, to help them generate new revenue and engage with their users in a much more meaningful way.”</p>
<p>Kite.ly is joining Canon’s group of companies and brands that offer complementary digital services, including Lifecake and irista, helping the company create a complete imaging ecosystem for consumers – from capture, reliving, sharing and printing, via easy to use mobile apps and websites. The acquisition will also allow Canon’s B2B partners and customers to explore new business opportunities, whilst retailers will be able to offer a complete end-to-end online personalised print solution to their customers, both online and in-store. Print service providers will be able to easily plug the Canon-Kite.ly solution into their existing infrastructures and gain access to new revenue streams.</p>
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