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Canon Most Widely Used Camera System at the Latest World Cup

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<p><em>Canon Follows Up on Their Strong Showing at February’s Big Game in New Jersey With Widespread Use by Imaging Professionals at the Soccer Tournament in Brazil</em></p>
<p>MELVILLE, N.Y., July 24, 2014 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that Canon broadcast lenses were the most widely used broadcast lenses covering the matches of the recent Soccer Tournament in Brazil. Furthermore, the professional photographers tasked with capturing the riveting goals, ravenous fans, colorful scenery and nail-biting moments of the soccer matches utilized Canon DSLR cameras and lenses more than any other brand.</p>
<p>This outstanding show of support for Canon equipment in Brazil follows Canon broadcast lenses being used extensively to broadcast The Big Game in New Jersey on February 2, 2014, as well as being the number one camera and lens choice for imaging professionals shooting from the sidelines of the game between Denver and Seattle. In support of professionals on the ground, the Canon Professional Services (CPS) team was on location at each of these sporting events, among countless others, to provide support to photographers, broadcasters and all imaging professionals.</p>
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<p>“Canon is honored to help broadcast companies and news services bring the action of these high-profile sporting events to devoted fans across the world. It is a testament to our products and professional service and support that so many image makers at the pinnacle of their profession rely on Canon,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc.</p>
<p>Throughout the soccer matches in Brazil, Canon broadcast field lenses were utilized to deliver footage of the thrilling tournament. Canon broadcast field lenses represented approximately 90 percent share of all broadcast lenses used. Additionally, Canon broadcast lenses were used extensively to deliver The Big Game to more than 111 million television viewers.</p>
<p>A look to the sidelines in Brazil revealed a familiar sight to many sporting event fans — Canon EOS Digital SLR cameras, equipped with iconic white Canon telephoto EF lenses. Throughout the tournament, approximately 70 percent of imaging professionals chose Canon DSLRs and lenses to capture and share the memorable moments of these passionate and prideful soccer matches. Much like The Big Game, in which 75 percent of imaging professionals on the sideline of that gridiron matchup chose Canon equipment.</p>
<p>At each of the 12 stadiums that hosted Soccer matches in Brazil, CPS had teams of technical and professional representatives providing imaging professionals with convenient access to product support, equipment maintenance, and product loans.</p>
 
Canon Rumors said:
Canon broadcast lenses were the most widely used broadcast lenses covering the matches of the recent Soccer Tournament in Brazil. Furthermore, the professional photographers tasked with capturing the riveting goals, ravenous fans, colorful scenery and nail-biting moments of the soccer matches utilized Canon DSLR cameras and lenses more than any other brand.

This outstanding show of support for Canon equipment in Brazil

...is almost entirely due to the fact that Canon loaned out more equipment than anyone else! :P
 
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Whereas I'd not invest with anyone other than Canon/Nikon for availability, variety and support, I could really care less as a user who's got the most, sells the most etc.

I suppose publicity is publicity.

This reminds me of *EVERY* 'android' conversation I have with my Dad. He firmly believes market share equals "ahead". For a business savvy guy, I can't get him to accept the simple concept of units shipped * profit margin.
 
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dstppy said:
Whereas I'd not invest with anyone other than Canon/Nikon for availability, variety and support, I could really care less as a user who's got the most, sells the most etc.

I suppose publicity is publicity.

This reminds me of *EVERY* 'android' conversation I have with my Dad. He firmly believes market share equals "ahead". For a business savvy guy, I can't get him to accept the simple concept of units shipped * profit margin.

That's rather different though isn't it . . . this isn't about overall market share, it's about what some of the top sports photographers in the world use. That's a whole different ball game . . .
 
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fragilesi said:
dstppy said:
Whereas I'd not invest with anyone other than Canon/Nikon for availability, variety and support, I could really care less as a user who's got the most, sells the most etc.

I suppose publicity is publicity.

This reminds me of *EVERY* 'android' conversation I have with my Dad. He firmly believes market share equals "ahead". For a business savvy guy, I can't get him to accept the simple concept of units shipped * profit margin.

That's rather different though isn't it . . . this isn't about overall market share, it's about what some of the top sports photographers in the world use. That's a whole different ball game . . .

But why does that matter? Do I need the same clubs that Tiger Woods has?
 
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fragilesi said:
dstppy said:
But why does that matter? Do I need the same clubs that Tiger Woods has?

Sorry, you don't see the difference between overall market share and what the top people in a profession choose to use?

That would only be valid if we knew ALL of the reasons the professionals use Canon. If it is because they were given them or they can get them at a significant discount, that makes such analysis a little more complicated.

Bottom line, there may be several reasons why a professional uses a specific brand, and quality may only one factor under consideration.
 
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fragilesi said:
dstppy said:
But why does that matter? Do I need the same clubs that Tiger Woods has?
Sorry, you don't see the difference between overall market share and what the top people in a profession choose to use?
I see a couple of problems with this rationale; do we have a rating system to get to 'top people' in a profession? How many people that shot the Olympics were also at the World-Cup?

Again, no, I don't see ANY reason someone would care about body count over an arbitrary number of people except to argue semantics. If I had a particular sport photographer that I respected/wanted to emulate, I may be curious and would be interested in his TECHNIQUE, but I'm not going drop my system to buy what he has.

Back to golf, if John Goodman was a terrible golfer and suddenly he was suddenly in the US Open after picking up a specific set of clubs, I may take interest and buy them.
 
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