Canon EOS R1 as First Flagship model for EOS R System

Canon develops EOS R1 as First Flagship model for EOS R SYSTEM

New image processing system further improves AF and image quality

TOKYO, May 15, 2024—Canon Inc. announced today that it is currently developing the EOS R1, a full-frame mirrorless camera, as the first flagship model for the EOS R SYSTEM equipped with an RF mount and is aiming for a 2024 release.

The EOS R1 is a mirrorless camera geared toward professionals that brings together Canon’s cutting-edge technology and combines top-class performance with the strong durability and high reliability sought in a flagship model. This camera will dramatically improve1 the performance of both still images and video and meet the high requirements of professionals on the frontlines of a wide range of fields including sports, news reporting, and video production.

This camera employs the newly developed image processor DIGIC Accelerator in addition to the pre-existing processor DIGIC X. The new image processing system, composed of these processors and a new CMOS sensor, enables large volume of data to be processed at high speeds and delivers never-before-seen advancements in Auto Focus (AF) and other functions.

By combining the new image processing system and deep learning technology to an advanced degree, Canon has achieved high-speed and high-accuracy subject recognition. For example, subject tracking accuracy has been improved so that in team sporting events where multiple subjects intersect, the target subject can continually be tracked even if another player passes directly in front of them. In addition, the AF “Action Priority” function recognizes subject movement by rapidly analyzing the subject’s status. In moments during a sports game when it is difficult to predict what will happen next, this function automatically determines the player performing a certain action, such as shooting a ball, as the main subject and instantly shifts the AF frame, thereby helping to capture decisive moments of gameplay.

The combination of the new image processing system and deep learning technology will help to improve image quality. Canon implements the image noise reduction function, which has been previously developed and improved as part of the software for PCs, as a camera function to further improve image quality and contribute to user creativity.

Canon is working on field tests for this camera, and will support capturing definitive and impactful moments at international sporting events to be held in the future.

Going forward, Canon will continue to expand the EOS R SYSTEM lineup of fascinating cameras and RF lenses, thereby continuing to meet the demands of a wide range of users and contribute to the development of photography and video culture.

Press Release: Global Canon

Canon India expands 'Live Office Infrastructure' to South

Canon India expands ‘Live Office Infrastructure’ to South, unveiling the state-of-the-art ecosystem for customers, partners, and employees in Bengaluru

Solidifies integration of technology and portfolio experientials for end-to-end education and empowerment for stakeholders in the South region

Bengaluru, 30 May 2024 – Building upon the successful launch of the ‘Live Office’ in Mumbai and Kolkata, Canon India today inaugurated its innovative office infrastructure in Bengaluru, emphasizing its dedication to delivering exceptional customer experiences. As Canon India continues to accelerate growth in India with ‘Henkaku’ at its core, i.e. the transformation strategy launched in 2023, the latest expansion signifies Canon’s commitment to empowering all its stakeholders be it employees, partners or customers, through a comprehensive platform that showcases its entire portfolio in an immersive set up.r print quality for photography and fine art applications, promising print longevity of up to 200 years.

The Live Office serves as a cohesive platform to showcase Canon's technological innovations and its diverse multi-portfolio including cameras, printers, surveillance cameras, broadcasting cameras, copiers, multi-functional devices, and more, all under one roof through unique demo zones. Thus, the ultra-modern space provides stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of Canon's offerings, empowering them to make informed purchase decisions. On the other hand, the platform also allows employees to gain first-hand insights from customers and collaborate to meet their requirements effectively. Since the inception of Live Office, Canon has successfully conducted a variety of interactive activities in its new office spaces in Mumbai and Kolkata allowing stakeholders to engage with Canon products and receive personalized assistance from Canon experts. With over 500 activities including product demos, masterclasses, workshops, and partner/dealer/customer meets, these have been attended by over 1,400 participants as of March 31st.

Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Mr. Manabu Yamazaki, President & CEO, Canon India said, “It has been heartening to see our vision for the Live Office come to life and to receive such positive feedback from partners, customers and employees. The success of this initiative in Mumbai and Kolkata has further motivated us to expand the offering to other regions as well. The numerous experiential activations conducted at the new offices stand testament to the effective utilization of the space with the modern integration of technology and portfolio experiences. With regional expansion as a key focus under Canon’s vision for growth in India, bringing the state-of-the-art infrastructure to a crucial market such as South, showcases our commitment to this region. We are thrilled to be building an even stronger connect with our customers and partners pan India, with Live Office Bengaluru being another step in the direction of solidifying our customer experiential journey.”

Further commenting on the importance of the South Market, he added, “Bengaluru, as the IT hub of India, is not only pivotal for our B2B offerings but is also a significant market for our B2C products. The city's dynamic and tech-savvy population presents a unique opportunity for us to showcase our comprehensive range of products and services. This expansion underscores our mission to bring cutting-edge solutions to key markets across the country.”

Along with the expansion of the Live Office Infrastructure, Canon India has also been revolutionizing its product portfolio and organization workflows to supplement rapid growth plans as part of its ‘Henkaku’ (Japanese for Transformation strategy). While the Live Office paves way for a unique new direction for creating customer experiences, Canon India also has several other successful experiential formats like Image Square, PIXMA Zone, BIS Lounge, and NVS experience centres in the country. With an extensive portfolio spanning digital cameras, printers, surveillance, cybersecurity, scanners, and more, Canon is providing a one-stop solution for diverse customer needs, making it a unique and versatile brand choice for consumers, professionals, and businesses alike.

Canon News Source: Canon India

Canon demonstrates the power to drive positive change at Drupa 2024

Canon demonstrates the power to drive positive change at drupa 2024 through charity and start-up support initiatives

London, UK, 27th May 2024 – At drupa 2024 (Messe Düsseldorf, 28 May – 7 June 2024, Hall 8a) under the theme ‘The Power to Move’, Canon is highlighting key partnerships and initiatives that demonstrate the power of collaboration to drive positive change and create experiences that enrich lives and businesses. In line with its Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, Canon is partnering with a number of businesses and charities and will donate 20,000 books produced during drupa to a variety of causes.

Across the stand, visitors can see many of Canon’s key collaboration activities, including:

World Unseen

At the centre of the Canon stand is ‘The Core’, offering visitors an immersive, multi-sensory exploration of print’s emotional impact and how technology and expertise converge to create imaging experiences that can enrich lives and businesses. The Core brings to life Canon’s ‘World Unseen’ initiative with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and invites visitors to experience images, shot by renowned photographers, in a unique and inclusive way (see separate press release).

Printworks B2B partnerships

The ‘Printworks’ area of the Canon stand is about ‘People, Planet and What’s Possible’. Visitors can gain inspiration from exploring the various strategies Canon customers have adopted for successful sustainable growth with projects such as ‘Creative Futures’ (see separate press release). This annual project sees Canon collaborating with ‘The Drum’, a global publisher for the marketing and media industries, and other selected expert industry partners. UK-based start-ups are invited to compete for the opportunity to accelerate their marketing through an individualised, omni-channel strategy and print campaign. This year’s winner, Bower Collective, a provider of natural household and personal care products in reusable packaging, has its products and story on display on the Canon drupa stand.

Another initiative within Printworks is Publishing 2030 Accelerator which is focused on bringing about meaningful global progress on sustainability in publishing. Visitors will learn more about Canon’s collaboration with this publishing industry initiative, born out of Canon’s Future Book Forum community, and how Canon is playing an active role in scoping out the conditions for success for a Distributed Printing Network, which could propel the whole industry forward and slash the carbon footprint of every book sold.

Partnerships for good

Printworks will also present information about a number of charitable partners that Canon is supporting through the donation of around 20,000 books. These include the UN SDG Book Club African Chapter, which helps children with a reading list to familiarise themselves with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Lucy Swanston, the founder of UK literacy charity ‘Topic Heroes’, an online book service helping children to enjoy and learn writing, will also be on the Canon stand to raise awareness of this important mission. The charity gives children the chance to write their own stories and submit these via the Topic Heroes’ website. The manuscripts are then digitally printed on demand and the children are presented with a physical copy of the book containing their story. Additional copies are also then given to their school to be read by their peers. Thanks to charitable donations, Topic Heroes is able to support schools and children in lower income areas of the UK by offering this service free of charge. Supported by the Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, Canon and finishing partner Meccanotecnica will donate 1,000 Topic Hero books to Ukrainian children in need of educational materials.

In line with Canon’s goal to minimise the environmental footprint of its exhibition participation, around 10,000 postcards, posters and brochures printed on the Canon stand during drupa will also be donated to German non-governmental organisations.

As part of its commitment to making the arts more accessible, Canon will also be showing its support for the inclusive choir, The White Hands Chorus Nippon (WHCN). The choir, founded by Artistic Director Erika Colon, brings together children with and without physical disabilities, with deaf members conveying sound and emotion through sign language, movement and facial expression. Images from the chorus’s visual interpretation of “Ode an die Freude/Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, as well as some of the white gloves and Canon technologies used in the event, are on display on the Canon stand alongside further information about the initiative.

Jennifer Kolloczek, Senior Director, Marketing & Innovation, Production Printing, Canon EMEA, comments: “Images, literature and music enrich lives and we believe that these experiences should be accessible to everyone. Canon has and supports a range of initiatives aimed at fulfilling this ambition and we’re proud to showcase and raise awareness of these causes on our stand at drupa 2024. They are all examples of how we live our corporate philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good. Through a range of partnerships, we’re working to inspire positive changes for the broader print sector and beyond.”

For more information around these and other initiatives supported by Canon Europe, speak with our experts on the Canon stand in Hall 8a at this year’s drupa 2024, or visit Canon at drupa 2024 - Canon Europe (canon-europe.com)

Canon News Source: Canon Europe

Canon PowerShot Golf Digital Laser Rangefinder

Canon Drives Into Golf Market With Announcement of PowerShot Golf Digital Laser Rangefinder

The New PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder Can Help Players Target the Flag Quickly, Redefine Precision and ‘Putt’ the Joy Back into Every Swing

MELVILLE, NY, May 21, 2024 – Today, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the first ever Canon PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder, designed for golf enthusiasts. Fully equipped with outstanding optical features, yet, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, this innovative solution is designed to provide accurate and effortless distance measurements combined with advanced digital zoom capabilities to help elevate every shot.

In the intricate game of golf, precision is paramount, and Canon understands the importance of accurately measuring the distance to the flag. To help golfers of all skill levels make well-informed decisions on the course, the PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder provides reliable measurements and empowers players to approach each shot with confidence.

“Canon boasts some of the world’s most refined and precise imaging technologies, with decades of research into delivering products trusted by professionals across various industries. Now with this legacy of excellence in tow we’re excited to introduce something completely new to our lineup, the PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder,” said Brian Mahar, senior vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Attention to detail is vital in golf and we saw an opportunity to apply our imaging expertise.”

PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder Key Features:

Optical Image Stabilization:

• The PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder incorporates Optical Image Stabilization which virtually eliminates slight hand movements offering golfers a simple, quick, and accurate way to measure. This feature helps players focus on the flag with ease and obtain precise distance measurements, eliminating guesswork.

Electronic Viewfinder and Digital Zoom Capabilities:

• Elevating the golf experience, the electronic viewfinder provides digital zoom capabilities ranging from 6x to 12x. Whether zeroing in on the flag or searching for course features, the digital zoom enhances visibility and object search, allowing golfers a clear view of their target, even from afar.

Laser Ranging, Linear Distance & Slope Correction:

• The laser measures the distance to the target, allowing players to measure the exact distance on the course. Golfers can measure the linear distance to the flag as well as the slope adjusted distance, which is the actual distance to be struck considering the linear distance and the slope of the course.

Photo and Video Capabilities:

• This rangefinder is also equipped with photo and video capabilities. Simply insert a microSD card to record the distance or take photos and videos on the course.

Canon Quality and Reliability:

• The PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder is equipped with a water resistance rating of IPX4. Canon’s commitment to quality and reliability ensures golfers can trust their equipment, even in unpredictable weather conditions, allowing them to focus on their game with peace of mind.

A common challenge for traditional rangefinder users is aiming at the flag. The PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder addresses this difficulty head-on, offering a user-friendly design that helps simplify the aiming process. Ideal for golf enthusiasts and tech-savvy players who want to perfect their game, the PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder keeps the needs of modern golfers in mind by providing an extra level of precision.

​​​Price & Availability

The PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder is currently expected to be available in July 2024 for an estimated retail price of $349.99*. ​​​​​​​For more information, please visit usa.canon.com..

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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

* Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.

Source: Canon USA

Using the Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Control for long exposure photography

Size 32 x 63.5 x 6.5mm

The Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Control is an inexpensive wireless transmitter for Canon EOS DSLR cameras and a really handy accessory for pairing with my Canon EOS bodies. This tiny remote release assists me mostly with long exposure landscape / seascape photography (on tripod) when using Av / Bulb mode for shutter releases of up to 30 to 40 seconds. Its also effective in some of my close-up / macro photography, eliminating possible manual shutter release movement (with camera on tripod). Effective remote range is +- 5 meters.

Reasons for using the Canon RC-6 Remote Control

• Eliminates movement when pressing the shutter button (i.e. Bulb mode / long exposures)
• Landscape photography
• Self-portraits / photographer in group photos 
• Recording movies: start and stop video recordings

Using the RC-6 Remote Control

 A compatible EOS camera must be in the Self-timer / Remote Control mode for the RC-6 to operate. The remote control will trigger the shutter from the infrared receiver / remote control sensor in front of the camera (i.e. self-portraits) or just hold it slightly above the shutter release pointing slightly downwards towards the remote control sensor (on the right front of all EOS cameras when in shooting position). Press once to open the shutter and the camera's LCD will start recording the seconds. Press again to close the shutter and wait for the camera to complete the image processing.  A switch on the back of the remote will also allow a 2-second delay before firing.

Using the RC-6 Remote Control in Bulb Mode
Bulb mode provides for shutter releases to exceed the 30 seconds limitation on most DSLR cameras. Once the Canon DSLR is set in bulb mode and the Remote Control is active it will be possible to open and close the shutter for various times for long exposure photography i.e. +- 4 seconds (fireworks photography), 20 - 60 seconds (night photography) or longer (star trail photography) - longer than the built-in 30 seconds limitation of the EOS DSLR. 

                             
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Long Exposure Images in Av / Bulb mode
See below images (for remote release in Av Mode or Manual / Bulb mode - 10 to 30 seconds shutter release). All images with Canon EOS 700D / EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens in Manual Bulb / Av Mode.The RC-6 Remote Control also works very well shooting fireworks.

Canon Full Frame / APS-C Camera Body Compatibility 

EOS-1D X Mark II / EOS-1D X / EOS 5Ds / EOS 5Ds R / EOS 5D Mark II / EOS 6D / EOS 5D Mark III / EOS 7D Mark II / EOS 80D / EOS 7D / EOS 60D / EOS 70D / EOS Digital Rebel / 300D / EOS Rebel XT / 350D / EOS Rebel XSi / 450D / EOS Rebel XTi / 400D / EOS Rebel T1i / 500D / EOS Rebel T2i / 550D / EOS Rebel T3i / 600D / EOS Rebel T4i / 650D / EOS Rebel SL1 / 100D / EOS Rebel T5i / 700D / EOS 1300D / Rebel T6 /  EOS 1200D / Rebel T5 / EOS M / EOS M3 / EOS 760 / T6s / EOS 750 / T6i

Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Control / Pouch

 Canon EOS 700D / Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Control

 Canon EOS 700D /  Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Control

Canon EOS 700D / Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Control

Canon EOS 700D / Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Control

Canon EOS 700D / Canon RC-6 Wireless Remote Control

Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i with Canon RC-6 Remote Release Fireworks Shoots
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