Photography Blog has completed their review of the brand new Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro. I’m assuming this is a highly specialized lens. If you’re on the fence between it and the TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro, you should probably rent both to make the final decision.</p>
<p>The review is more of the same when it comes to the new tilt-shift lenses. They’re optically great, well built and will give you great results.</p>
<blockquote><p>In essence, the Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro lens is a super specialist lens, but if you can get the best from it, or see a specific need for it, you’ll be extremely pleased with the results. Perhaps this is a lens to add to your rental list before committing to buy, as (like other TS-E lenses) it comes with a very high price tag. <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_ts_e_135mm_f4_l_macro_review">Read the full review</a></p>

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<p>I’m interested in seeing some real world work done with this lens. Post some shots to the forum if you’ve had the chance to shoot with the TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro.</p>
<p><strong>Purchase and Rental Options:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2vWmw0R">Buy from B&H Photo</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2x9Gxq7">Rent from Lensrentals.com</a></li>
</ul>
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<p>DJI has decided to tease the world about a new drone that will be announced on January 23, 2018.</p>
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We’re told that there are two new EF-M lenses slated for release in 2018, and the first one will likely come ahead of CP+, which begins on March 1, 2018.</p>
<p>We weren’t told the focal length of the prime, and we don’t want to speculate either. The second EF-M lens will be a zoom. Again, no focal length was given and this will come later in the year we’re told.</p>


<p>We’re expecting the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/eos-2000d-eos-3000d-eos-4000d-eos-m50-registered-with-russian-agency/">already leaked EOS M50</a> to be announced at around the same time.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
<p><strong>Purchase and rental options:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2DGygK8">Canon EOS M at B&H Photo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DEOS%2BM">Canon EOS M at Lensrentals.com</a></li>
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Photography Blog has completed their review of the brand new Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro.</p>
<p>This focal length in a tilt-shift is usually used for portrait & product photography, but you may also find some uses for it shooting landscapes.</p>
<blockquote><p>The Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 L Macro Lens is a specialist lens, with a high asking price which probably excludes most ordinary enthusiasts from buying it. It does however make for an excellent option for rental, especially if you’re not sure if you want one – or if you have the patience to learn how to properly use it. Some of the more creative effects it produces can be a bit gimmicky, so again, renting it makes sense to see if you think you will get much use out of the effects.</p>

<p>Canon has produced a superb lens here, with excellent sharpness, high image quality and fantastic build quality. It is a more than worthy replacement for the older 90mm tilt shift lens, considering it now has “L” series designation and macro capability. Just like other tilt shift lenses, you pay a premium to own it, but for those who need one, you’re unlikely to be disappointed. <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_ts_e_90mm_f2_8_l_macro_review">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Purchase and Rental Options:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2wvto8F">Buy from B&H Photo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.gopjn.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?sid=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Frent%2Fcanon-ts-e-90mm-f2.8l-macro">Rent from Lensrentals.com</a></li>
</ul>
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<p>Building on a vast experience of developing exceptional, high-quality single and multi-shot cameras, Hasselblad once again has raised the bar for image quality captured with medium format system.</p>
<p>Multi-Shot capture has become an industry standard in the field of art reproduction and cultural heritage for the documentation of paintings, sculptures, and artwork. As the only professional medium format system to feature multi-shot technology, Hasselblad continues to be the leading choice for institutions, organizations, and museums worldwide to record historic treasures in the highest image quality possible.</p>
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<p>With over 10 years of digital imaging expertise, the latest Multi-Shot digital camera combines the H6D’s unrivalled ease of use with a completely new frontier of image quality and detail. This new camera encompasses all of the technological functions of Hasselblad’s H6D single shot camera, and adds to that the resolution and colour fidelity leaps that only Multi-Shot photography can bring to image capture.</p>
<p>With an effective resolution of 400MP via 6 shot image capture, or 100MP resolution in either 4 shot Multi-Shot capture or single shot mode, the Multi-Shot capture requires the sensor and its mount to be moved at a high-precision of 1 or ½ a pixel at a time via a piezo unit. To capture Multi-Shot images the camera must be tethered to a PC or MAC.</p>

<p>In 400MP Multi-Shot mode, 6 images are captured, the first 4 involve moving the sensor by one pixel at a time to achieve real colour data (GRGB- see 4 shot diagrams below), this cycle then returns the sensor to its starting point. A further two exposures are made moving the sensor by ½ a pixel horizontally and then ½ a pixel vertically (see 6 shot diagram on next page). These 6 captures are then merged to give the equivalent of a single 400MP image, delivered as a 2.3GB 16-bit TIFF (23200 x 17400 pixels), for those seeking the utmost in image quality and resolving power.</p>
<p>The H6D-400c MS encompasses all the features and functionality of Hasselblad’s standard single shot cameras:</p>
<ul>
<li>USB 3.0 type c connection for tethered shooting, high speed data transfers & 30FPS live view</li>
<li>Dual media card slots: CFast 2.0 and SD card</li>
<li>3.0-inch touch rear display</li>
<li>Smartphone style user interface</li>
<li>HD & UHD video</li>
<li>Modular system with improved back removal process</li>
<li>Technical camera connectivity (single shot)</li>
<li>Wi-Fi</li>
<li>HDMI & Audio I/O</li>
<li>True Focus II</li>
</ul>
<p>The H6D-400c MS will begin shipping March 2018 with a MSRP of € 39,999 / $ 47,995 / £ 36,250 / RMB 319,999 / JPY 5,391,380 excl. VAT.

Pre-orders can start to be taken January 16th</p>
<p>The H6D-400c MS will also be available to rent through your local Hasselblad sales representative. The rental fee is approx. €399/day for short term loans, but you can save up to 50% of that cost if you rent for a longer period.</p>
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BCN have release their rankings for 2017. These numbers represent about 50% of all Japanese camera retailers, so the numbers do come from a long sample. These numbers do not reflect sales in the rest of Asia, Europe or North America.</p>
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<p><strong>Digital camera (Compact)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Canon 27.9%</li>
<li>Nikon 25.5%</li>
<li>Casio 17.2%</li>
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<p><strong>Digital camera (DSLR)</strong></p>


<ul>
<li>Canon 61.1%</li>
<li>Nikon 34.4%</li>
<li>Ricoh/Pentax 4.2%</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Digital Camera (Mirrorless)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Olympus 27.7%</li>
<li>Canon 21.3%</li>
<li>Sony 20.2%</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Interchangeable Lenses</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Canon 21.9%</li>
<li>Sigma 16.2%</li>
<li>Tamron 13.7%</li>
</ul>
<p>I’m surprised to see Nikon fall out of the top 3 in the Interchangeable Lens category. Sigma and Tamron must be doing a lot right.</p>
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While I wait for a new Leica S body with an 80mp sensor, Leica continues to add to the SL system.</p>
<p><em>The new APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH and APO-Summicron SL 90 mm f/2 ASPH lenses embody superior performance and the finest engineering in compact designs</em></p>
<p><strong>January 15, 2018</strong> – Today, Leica Camera announces the first two editions of a new line of high-performance Summicron-SL lenses for the Leica SL-System; the APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. and the APO-Summicron-SL 90 mm f/2 ASPH. that will be available in February for photographers across the country. Both lenses seamlessly work with the SL-System’s lightning-fast autofocus and, as with all SL-Lenses, have been designed and constructed in Germany with exceptional materials for a long work life, even withstanding the rigors of professional use while always providing superior image quality.</p>
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The focal lengths of these two SL-Lenses are ideal for all types of photography, and truly shine when used for portraiture. While the APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH., for example, captures exceptional natural portraits, the APO-Summicron-SL 90 mm f/2 ASPH. is a classic telephoto focal length for portraits with the often sought-after compression between the subject and background, ultimately creating the ideal aesthetic for exquisite pictures of people. Another great feature of these new lenses is their fast and silent autofocusing, meaning the photographer does not have to wait to take the perfect shot to quickly capture their subject’s best look, even for a moment.</p>
<p>Both the construction and design of the new, cutting-edge Summicron-SL line represent the continuing innovation in the development of lenses for the Leica SL-System. State-of-the-art, extremely precise manufacturing methods and measuring technologies were developed specifically for the production of these lenses. The results of these developments are reflected not only in the more compact dimensions and considerably lower weight of the lenses, allowing for greater portability, but also in their excellent imaging performance. As the Leica SL-System continues to evolve with new capabilities and lens options, the addition of these two primes further round out the Leica SL native lens selection, which now encompasses two zoom lenses and three prime lenses. Current Leica SL customers continue to receive new lens options at their disposal that can bolster their current capabilities, and new users have more selection than ever before.</p>

<p>Additionally, these lenses feature a new, faster autofocus system, as well as a considerably shorter close focusing limit for tight portraits of their subjects. The autofocus drive of all Summicron-SL lenses employs extremely powerful and robust stepping motors with DSD® (Dual Syncro Drive™). Thanks to this advanced focusing drive, the entire focusing range can be fully travelled in only around 250 milliseconds, providing photographers the confidence that they will always be able to instantaneously capture their subjects in crystal-clear sharp focus.</p>
<p>As both Summicron-SL primes deliver extremely high imaging performance at their largest f/2 aperture, the lenses are also ideal for photography in low-light or difficult lighting conditions. The Leica promise of ‘maximum aperture is a usable aperture’ also applies to the new SL-Lenses. Users can rest assured that their lens is capable of creating a tack-sharp photograph in any situation. Meticulous attention was paid to the prevention of stray light and reflections in the construction of the APO-Summicron-SL lenses. Together with optimizing the optical and mechanical design, the application of high-quality coatings to each lens surface reduces unavoidable reflections to an absolute minimum. Thus, photographers get a lens that always creates images with beautifully strong contrast, where other lenses may suffer from distracting flares and ghosting effects that detract from the photo.</p>
<p>All glass elements in any optical imaging system, including camera lenses, can sometimes refract certain colors of light at different lengths. Thus, not all rays of light from a multi-colored subject are always focused at the same point – the result of this imperfection is chromatic aberration, also known as color fringing. In order to reduce chromatic aberration to a hardly perceptible minimum, both new Summicron-SL lenses are Apochromatic, or in short, APO, corrected, allowing photographers to capture photos in high contrast situations without a distracting purple or green outline along backlit subjects. Further supporting this optical achievement, most of the eleven elements of the optical system, one of which is aspherical, feature anomalous partial dispersion and are manufactured from sensitive and specially formulated, high-quality glass. Without all of these state-of-the-art lens corrections, images could suffer from fringing, flares, ghosting or distortion. These incredibly well-corrected glass optics are what make a Leica lens special and so crystal clear.</p>
<p>The APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH. and the APO-Summicron-SL 90 mm f/2 ASPH. will be available in February. Both can be purchased at Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers. In the second half of 2018, the SL-System will even further increase its prime lens arsenal with the launch of a Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH. and APO-Summicron-SL 50 mm f/2 ASPH.</p>
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We sent this information out last Friday in our newsletter with some hopes of further confirming the following information. We know a couple of additional things that we cannot publish at this time.</p>
<p>Canon was the quietest it has ever been at CES if my memory services me correctly. Though they did <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-concept-cameras-brought-to-ces-2018/">show some neat concept cameras</a>.</p>
<p>We didn’t get a PowerShot announcement for CES 2018, which wasn’t all that surprising. Cameras tend to get lost in technology that will never reach market and televisions.</p>
<p>We expect two rounds of announcements ahead of CP+ 2018, which begins on March 1, 2018 in Yokohama, Japan.</p>
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<p><strong>What’s coming?</strong></p>


<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/the-canon-eos-kiss-m-eos-m50-shows-up-for-certification/">Canon EOS M50</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/eos-2000d-eos-3000d-eos-4000d-eos-m50-registered-with-russian-agency/">New Entry Level Rebel(s)</a></li>
<li>At least two new lenses</li>
<li>At least one new PowerShot G series camera</li>
<li>We haven’t heard if the EOS 90D will be announced.</li>
<li>No EOS 7D Mark III Announcement.</li>
</ul>
<p>What I have found odd is the EOS M50 being called the “Kiss M” in certification. I don’t recall any other EOS M camera getting the KISS designation in Japan. It could be something, it’s probably nothing.</p>
<p>Three new Rebels? Color me surprised there. Sales of Rebel cameras have been hit the hardest in the DSLR decline, adding more sku’s to boost sales?</p>
<p>We’re not sure which two lenses are coming at this time, but we’re 99% sure we’re getting at least two in the first quarter of 2018.</p>
<p>There has been nothing about an EOS 90D, though this is a show they have announced predecessors in the xxD lineup. I wouldn’t be shocked to see a new APS-C shooter. The 80D sold very well and Canon would be well served to update it.</p>
<p>The EOS 7D Mark III is not coming for this show.</p>
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Photography BLOG has completed their review of the brand new Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro.</p>
<p>This appears to have already been quite a popular lens with Canon shooters, as I’ve received tons of thoughts and praises for the lens. I do know a couple of interior and architectural photographers that have been using a lot since getting their hands on it.</p>
<p>As expected, this new tilt-shift lens from Canon performs up to expectations.</p>
<blockquote><p>This is a very specialist lens which is not for everybody. The high asking price probably precludes most enthusiasts, but for those who have a need for such a lens, you’ll probably find that it gets a lot of usage. It’s the perfect lens to rent for a couple of weeks to see whether you like it before investing in – you may also want to rent the other two new lenses to see which matches your personal preferences best.</p>

<p>Overall, the Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro Lens is a very impressive performer. Having the macro ability, as well as the L series designation makes it a fantastic improvement on the previous TS-E 45mm f/2.8 tilt shift lens, but you do of course pay a premium for it. <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_ts_e_50mm_f2_8_l_macro_review/conclusion/">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Purchase and rentals options:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bhpho.to/2wv6j64">Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro at B&H Photo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pjtra.com/t/TUJGRktHSkJGRk5HSklCRkpOSkVN?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lensrentals.com%2Frent%2Fcanon-ts-e-50mm-f2.8l-macro">Rent from Lensrentals.com</a> (Save 20% with coupon code <strong>NEWGEAR</strong>)</li>
</ul>
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]Thank you for using Canon products.</p>
<p align="left">Firmware Version 1.4.1 incorporates the following improvements and fixes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Changes the maximum number of “Release cycles” displayed from 1,000,000 cycles to 9,999,000 cycles. This value can be checked under the “Camera system information” menu.</li>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which a synchronization failure may occur during multiple flash shooting.</li>
<li>Fixes a phenomenon in which Error 80 occurs depending on the shutter release timing.</li>
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<p align="left">Firmware Version 1.4.1 includes all improvements and fixes provided in previous firmware versions.</p>
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<p><strong>Support</strong></p>
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<p align="left">Canon USA will perform this Firmware Update on the EOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera free of charge. Shipping and handling charges may apply. Please contact the Canon Customer Support Center for details.</p>
<p align="left">This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/registration">Please register the EOS-1D C.</a> By registering, we will be able to notify you via email when future Firmware Updates become available for download. If you already registered, please ensure you are opted-in to receive the notification.</p>

<p>Thank you,

Customer Support Operations

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

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<strong>Contact Information for Inquiries </strong></p>
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Kodak Coin was announced to much confusion last week at CES. Beyond they coin, they also announced a mining computer, that most discarded as a complete scam, as it didn’t take into account the average of a 15% decline in revenue per month while mining bitcoin.</p>
<p>The initial coin offering for Kodak Coin is January 31, 2018</p>
<p><a href="https://photorumors.com/2018/01/14/the-story-behind-the-new-kodak-cryptocurrency-is-getting-weirder-by-the-day-is-it-a-scam/">Photo Rumors</a> has summarized a whole bunch of coverage on the new Kodak Coin, and there isn’t much said that’s all that positive about the new crpytocurrency.</p>
<blockquote><p>“But what you definitely didn’t hear about (and that we were only made aware of this morning <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/kodaks-stock-pulls-back-directors-disclose-derivate-securities-purchases-before-recent-run-up-2018-01-11?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">via MarketWatch</a>) was that apparently on January 8th, the day before the big announcements, seven members of Kodak’s board of directors had acquired derivative securities (which are convertible into common stock); this according to SEC filings. So, in other words, the day before this major announcement many members of the board of directors got in a position to take advantage of the growth in Kodak stock when the announcements hit the following day. In fact, of those seven directors, two of them made stock sales on the 9th, and two more of them converted the derivatives they had just acquired and converted them into stock before selling them. So, four of the seven directors of Kodak made money on the announcement…” (<a href="https://www.thephoblographer.com/2018/01/12/kodaks-shady-ces/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thephoblographer</a>)</p>


<p>We found a deleted page that reveals the paparazzi roots of Kodak Coin: “The evidence strongly suggests that Kodak Coin is the re-branding of an initial coin offering called RYDE coin that never got much attention and was apparently aborted days before Kodak Coin was announced. Until recently, the project had a page on the crowdfunding site Start Engine. The page is no longer there, but Google <a href="https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:hp219DhY7ZIJ:https://www.startengine.com/wenn+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cached a copy</a> of the site on January 3.” (<a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/01/kodak-apparently-re-branded-a-paparazzi-licensing-platform-as-kodak-coin/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Arstechnica</a>)</p>
<p>Despite being branded under the slogan “in math we trust,” Kodak’s proposition is indeed difficult to fathom from a mathematical perspective. As Ammous notes, given changes in Bitcoin block difficulty, anyone purchasing the two-year contract now would face ultimate gainsin 2020 amounting to around 30% of their upfront payment. This is far from the $9000 or $5600 gains the company promises.</p></blockquote>
<p><a href="https://photorumors.com/2018/01/14/the-story-behind-the-new-kodak-cryptocurrency-is-getting-weirder-by-the-day-is-it-a-scam/">Head over to Photo Rumors</a> for even more news about the new Kodak Coin.</p>
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Canon Italy has officially responded to the backlash from an <a href="https://fstoppers.com/news/canon-italy-posts-landscape-composite-without-credit-stolen-elements-and-taken-211794">FStoppers story</a> over a composite photograph that they posted to social media this week.</p>
<p><a href="https://fujiaddict.com/2018/01/13/canon-responds-about-fujifilm-x-t1-composite-photograph-and-its-not-good-enough/"><strong>From Fuji Addict:</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p>Ciao a tutti! Grazie mille per i vostri commenti sul nostro post e per aver condiviso le vostre considerazioni! Abbiamo preso questa immagine dal sito web https://unsplash.com/, dedicato alla fotografia senza copyright.

L’immagine è stata scattata dal fotografo @gregpaulmiller con una Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, con le seguenti impostazioni: ISO 100, f/6.3, tempo di posa 2 sec. secondo il sito web Unsplash.com. Vediamo la somiglianza con lo scatto di Elia Locardi, tuttavia le immagini hanno varie differenze identificabili tra cui cambiamenti stagionali ed elementi aggiuntivi, come la gente che cammina o si siede sulle sponde del fiume.

Cerchiamo sempre di coinvolgere la nostra community quando mettiamo in evidenza i contenuti generati dagli utenti e con la pubblicazione di questa foto speriamo comunque di aver ispirato altri a scattare foto straordinarie.</p>


<p>Hi everyone! Thanks so much for your comments on our post and flagging your concerns! We’ve taken this image from a website, https://unsplash.com/ dedicated to copyright-free photography. The image was taken by photographer @gregpaulmiller on a Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, with the following settings: ISO 100, f/6.3, shutter speed 2 seconds according to the website Unsplash.com. We do see the similarity with the image taken by Elia Locardi, though, the images have various identifiable differences including seasonal changes and additional elements like the people walking or sitting on the sides of the banks.

We always try to inspire our community when highlighting user generated content and hope that by posting this photo we have inspired others to take amazing pictures as well.</p></blockquote>
<p>We don’t support their position. Canon Italy messed up and should just own up to their mistake and make sure it doesn’t happen again.</p>
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<em>The Company Will Showcase Its Latest Digital Imaging Solutions for Professional Photographers and Feature Educational Presentations by Canon Explorers of Light</em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., January 12, 2018</strong> – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce that the company will launch a special pricing promotion for new and existing Canon Professional Service (CPS) members at the Imaging USA EXPO 2018 hosted by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). This exclusive promotion, offers 20 percent off new, renewed or upgraded CPS gold or platinum memberships for active PPA members. Imaging USA EXPO 2018 will take place through January 16<sup>th</sup> at theGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.</p>
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<p>“CPS members are among the most loyal and dedicated customers of Canon. Their passion, experience and knowledge are invaluable assets to the photo and video imaging community,” Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Offering this special promotion to both new and existing CPS members is an exciting initiative for us. We want these photographers to continue to grow and succeed with Canon’s world-class service and support right alongside them.”</p>

<p>Beginning at Imaging USA and effective throughout 2018, active PPA members will have the opportunity to renew or upgrade their current CPS membership, while non-CPS members can open a new membership – both at a 20 percent discount off current prices. Attendees who sign up for a CPS membership at the show will also qualify for a free gift. PPA members who do not sign up at Imaging USA can call 1-844-58-CANON to also receive the 20 percent exclusive offer.</p>
<p>“PPA is always looking to provide our members with savings on their essential needs,” says Kristen Hartman, PPA’s Director of Member Value & Experience. “We are excited that Canon is offering this exclusive discount to our members and we look forward to working with Canon in the future.”</p>
<p>Canon Professional Services will also host the CPS Lounge where Gold, Platinum, Enterprise and Cinema CPS members can have their Canon equipment (up-to-two current Professional DSLR bodies or lenses) cleaned and checked. CPS members can also enter the CPS member photo contest for a chance to win a PIXMA PRO-10 printer. Restrictions apply. Stop by the lounge for more information.</p>
<p>The hours of operation for the CPS Lounge are:</p>
<p>Saturday, Jan 13: 12:00pm – 5:00pm (Pre-show day)</p>
<p>Sunday, Jan. 14: 10:30am – 5:00 pm</p>
<p>Monday, Jan. 15: 10:30am – 5:00 pm</p>
<p>Tuesday, Jan. 16: 11:00am – 1:30pm (Equipment pickup only)</p>
<p>At the booth, Canon will also showcase its latest digital imaging solutions for professional photographers, including its full line of cameras and lenses.</p>
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Canon didn’t announce any consumer cameras at CES 2018 this year, but they did bring a couple of concept cameras that did impress the folks at <a href="https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/1/12/16881920/canon-concept-cameras-ces-2018">The Verge</a>.</p>
<p>The first camera is a small brick shaped device with a flip out lightning port that would allow it to be attached to an iPhone. You could use the screen on your iPhone as viewfinder and likely be able to transfer images to your phone. The camera also pivots. One of the unique features of this concept, is it has a 100-400mm lens. This camera would also come with an detachable viewfinder so the photographer could shoot with it using their eyes.</p>


<p>The second camera is concept that is in working form. It’s shaped like the Samsung Gear 360 and is a single lens unit that can swivel 360 degrees. The point of the camera is to focus and film faces and objects in nearly all directions.</p>
<p>Both cameras seem to borrow from products that already exist</p>
<p>You can see the cameras and read more at <a href="https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/1/12/16881920/canon-concept-cameras-ces-2018">TheVerge</a></p>
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We sent this information out last week in our newsletter and we haven’t received any further clarity about the Canon EOS 7D Mark III.</p>
<p>There has been a lot of unfocused chatter about an EOS 7D Mark III recently, and in my experience, that’s not a good thing.</p>
<p>Our best source is telling us that they haven’t heard anything about an update to Canon’s flagship APS-C camera. That doesn’t mean one isn’t coming in 2018, but the earliest it would be coming is Q4 of 2018, and not the rumored first half of 2018 that we’ve been told previously and others keep reporting.</p>


<p>There’a always a possibility that Canon is changing the way they launch popular flagship products to try and make it harder for sites like this to leak information. Although I don’t think that highly of myself or that I would wield that much influence over Canon Inc.</p>
<p>We’ll keep you updated and we will resist posting about the EOS 7D Mark III until we get a better feeling about what is true and what isn’t.</p>
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<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., January 11, 2018</strong> – Beginning the New Year with a celebration of teamwork and an appreciation for those who have contributed to the company’s continued success, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce new senior executive appointments and promotions, effective January 1, 2018. These personnel moves represent Canon’s commitment to elevating its own leaders and putting them in a position to succeed, both personally and professionally.</p>
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<p>“Every year, it is a great honor of mine to announce the well-deserved promotions of some of our cherished Canon team members,” said Joe Adachi, chairman and chief executive officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “These individuals are truly representative of the valuable leadership and dedication that is prevalent in so many of our esteemed employees. Having shown a strong commitment to helping cement our company’s standing as an industry leader, I thank them for their continued service and wish them much success with their new responsibilities.”</p>
<p><strong>Executive promotions for the New Year include:</strong></p>
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<li>Ross Held has been promoted from vice president and general manager to senior vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc.</li>
<li>Richard Antaya has been promoted from senior director and general manager to vice president, Imaging Technologies Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc.</li>
<li>Robert Poseno has been promoted from senior director and general manager to vice president, Imaging Technologies Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc.</li>
<li>Peter Kowalczuk has been promoted from executive vice president and general manager to president of Canon Solutions America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A.</li>
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<p>For more information about Canon U.S.A., visit <a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/about/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2018/20180111-executive/20180111-executive/!ut/p/z1/jZBbC4JAEIV_keysirqPu15yQwuF0vYlljBbKJUwiX59dnmJamseBubwzRzOIIFKJBo5qFr2qm3kfpxXwlmnWezF3IdkYs0BaEjcMPepxVyMijsAX4oCEv_sawChPz_9ZTAmMI-pn9ZIdLLfGarZtqg0AXuPDhhjozpXm1OvhuqjViDx6gI5cYE6gROTGQMcYT2QcUcP8NB-A5bMHgES-JYZ3bI-Ac0rusOivCSMcMXrK7RCV6o!/www.usa.canon.com"><b>www.usa.canon.com</b></a>.</p>
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