Registration for PDN’s PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo is Now Open

NEW YORK (July 29, 2015) — It’s back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Emerald Expositions, Inc. announced today that registration is now open for PDN’s 2015 PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, taking place October 21-24 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

Evolving each year, this year’s conference offers almost twice the number of Master Classes and Photo Walks, as well as a new Next Gen initiative welcoming young and emerging photographers. The Expo will feature more than 220 industry manufacturers and service providers offering special show discounts on new products and technology, raffle prizes, software demos, and free educational presentations to over 21,000 attendees over three days.

“The PhotoPlus Conference provides extensive education and growth opportunities for professionals and enthusiasts alike ranging from lighting, portraiture, post-production, filmmaking, business & marketing and much more,” explains Jason Groupp, Director of Education and Membership of the PHOTO+ Group. “Our vast schedule of photo walks, master classes, conference seminars, keynotes, and portfolio reviews, combined with our large expo hall filled with hundreds of exhibitors demonstrating the latest imaging technologies, has created a wonderful playground for anyone who loves the visual arts.”

To ensure a robust educational experience for all attendees, PhotoPlus also boasts a variety of panels, networking opportunities, and special events throughout the four-day conference and three-day expo.

Young Adult Conference Pass for Photographers and Enthusiasts
Extending the benefits of student pricing to young adults, PhotoPlus Expo is offering discounted rates for young photographers at this year’s show. Four-day admission to all conference seminars, keynote presentations, and the expo will be provided for $99 to anyone between the ages of 17-25; Master Classes and Photo Walk pricing are also discounted. Wednesday (October 21) will also feature the Next Gen program, an interactive free event for young photographers featuring panelists giving career advice, hands-on workshops, raffles, and more!

The special pricing was created to make attending the Conference + Expo more affordable to young professionals who are just beginning their careers and provide access to activities that will maximize their learning opportunities.

PhotoPlus VIP Expo Pass
Get the VIP experience at PhotoPlus. VIP status begins with Instant Badge pickup at the VIP Customer Service Desk to avoid long lines and maximize time on the show floor. Next is an exclusive invitation to Thursday night’s private party at the 230 Fifth rooftop bar for speakers, portfolio reviewers, and exhibitors. VIP attendees will also get the Official PPE VIP bag, over 125 of which will contain Golden Tickets to be redeemed for prizes worth up to $500 from Lomography, B&H, and more. This year, the VIP program will be giving away more than $15,000 in prizes! Keep checking the PhotoPlus website for an up-to-date list of prizes.

General Pricing for PhotoPlus Expo 2015
PhotoPlus Expo also offers general attendees with a variety of conference pass options to suit their schedules and budgets. The three-day Expo is free to everyone who registers online before October 21st and as always, those who act quickly can benefit from Early Bird Pricing on all education as well as first choice of over 60 seminars, 20 Photo Walks, and 20 Master Classes before they sell out. Members of PHOTO+ (PhotoServe.com and WPPI) will save up to 30% on all conference seminar pass options including a Full Conference Pass, One Day Conference Pass, individual seminars as well as Master Class and Photo Walk purchases. Attendees can choose to become PHOTO+ members before or during the registration process to unlock exclusive discounts on conference passes, year-round vendor and product discounts and more.

The price of a Full Conference Pass will be $299.99 for members ($499.99 for non-members) through August 21st. The price of a One Day Conference Pass is $129.99 for members ($179.99 for non-members). Advanced pricing rates begin August 22nd and end October 20th.

Canon EOS 760D / Rebel T6s Advanced Features - Canon YouTube Video

Canon EOS 760D / Rebel T6s Advanced EOS Features

Designed to make high quality imaging simple and fun, the EOS Rebel T6s camera is the most sophisticated Rebel ever. The EOS Rebel T6s is the first Rebel to include advanced options like a top LCD display panel and a Quick Control dial (with locking mechanism), even a built-in level display, all in an elegant, compact and portable package. With the simple versatility of the Rebel line, plus features rarely found in this camera class, the sky's the limit with the EOS Rebel T6s. Source Canon YouTube Channel

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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Facebook Cover Photo Competition - August 2015 Entries

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Facebook Cover Photo Competition - August 2015 Entries

Current Monthly Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Facebook Cover Photo Competition 2015
Themes: Landscape Photography / Nature Photography / Flash Photography / Low Light Photography. Focus on nature / non-human with the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS (Global / International Competition).

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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Facebook August 2015 Entries
Post your best images with the Canon PowerShot SX60HS. Selected images (with EXIF Data) will be published on the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Wall. The image with the highest Likes will become the Cover Photo for a month at a time. All Canon PowerShot SX60 HS images received until 31 July 2015 will be eligible for the August 2015 Facebook Cover Photo Competition. More information >>

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New Canon Full-Frame Cameras Released: EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R

Canon EOS 5DS

Canon U.S.A. Introduces The World's Highest Resolution* Full-Frame DSLR Cameras: EOS 5DS And EOS 5DS R

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MELVILLE, N.Y., February 5, 2015 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce the Canon EOS 5DS and Canon EOS 5DS R Digital SLR cameras featuring the world's highest resolution* among 35mm format DSLRs. Providing photographers with uncompromising image quality, these new EOS models incorporate a newly designed Canon 50.6 megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for superb image quality and processing speed. Perfect for commercial, studio, portrait, landscape and architectural photography, or anyone looking for an affordable alternative to medium format, the ultra-high resolution of these new models allow for large-format printing and extensive cropping capability while maintaining fantastic image quality.

Maximizing the potential of the new 50.6 megapixel sensor - for the first time in an EOS camera the low-pass filter effect in the EOS 5DS R model is cancelled. The cancellation of the low-pass filter helps deliver sharp images, squeezing the most out of every pixel. Both models provide attractive options for medium format shooters especially when coupled with a wide array of over 70 creative Canon EF lenses to choose from.

"Canon is always looking to deliver the absolute best in image quality and push our technology to the limits. These cameras deliver on that pledge, providing photographers with two new incredible tools that will enable them to make the most out of every shoot," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "As photography becomes more specialized and more images are captured than ever before, the burden is on the photography equipment to keep up with the demands of today's artistic talents. These new camera models will provide many photographers with new options to deliver their vision to clients, fans, and the world."

Built to Maximize Sharpness
In addition to the 50.6 megapixel full-frame image sensor and Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, both cameras include a 61-Point High Density Reticular AF array including up to 41 cross-type AF points and EOS iTR AF for high precision autofocus. They also include the EOS Scene Detection system featuring a 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering sensor that provides enhanced precision and performance.

In support of such a high-resolution imaging sensor, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras were designed to minimize camera shake and significantly improve stability via a reinforced chassis, baseplate and tripod lug to improve rigidity. Canon also re-designed the mirror vibration control system to help reduce mirror bounce and camera shake. To help maximize stability and minimize vibrations, Canon added a new Arbitrary Release Time Lag Setting in Mirror Lock mode in both models. In addition to the standard setting (press the shutter button once to lock the mirror, then again to release the shutter), the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras offer new setting intervals of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, one and two seconds, releasing the shutter after the selected preset delay, allowing potential camera vibration to dissipate before shutter release.

A new Picture Style called "Fine Detail" has been added to enhance the sharpness of JPEGs and EOS Movies with three new settings: Strength, Fineness and Threshold. With such abundant resolution on each sensor, both models also provide two cropped shooting modes, while still delivering high-resolution images 30.5 megapixels for the 1.3x mode and 19.6 megapixels for the 1.6x mode. The available crop options are visible as a mask or an outline in the viewfinder; so shooters can know exactly where to frame their subject.

Canon EOS 5DS R

Capturing the Action

Like the EOS 7D Mark II, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras feature an advanced AE system that can detect and compensate for flickering light sources such as sodium vapor lamps that are often used in gymnasiums and natatoriums. When enabled, this anti-flicker system automatically adjusts shutter release timing to help reduce disparities in exposure and color especially during continuous shooting. And new Auto White Balance settings include Ambience Priority and White Priority (for use when shooting under tungsten lighting).

Photographers and cinematographers will appreciate improved custom controls including a built-in intervalometer and bulb timer to enable the capture of time-lapse images and long-exposure images. These features are ideal for recording fireworks, star trails, sunrises and more.

Both models feature Intelligent Viewfinder II providing approximately 100 percent field of view, while adding the ability to display cropped shooting frames and superimpose a customizable selection of camera settings and data such as dual-mode electronic level display and grid, as well as exposure, white balance, metering, drive, image quality and AF modes. A new Customizable Quick Control Screen, another first for EOS cameras, allows photographers to quickly change frequently used camera settings and functions.

The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras continue the EOS Movie tradition with the ability to shoot in 1080p Full HD up to 30p or 720p HD video up to 60p. A creative Time Lapse Movie function, a first for EOS cameras, takes a continuous series of still photographs and automatically combines them in camera into a Full HD movie file. Interval adjustments can be set from one second to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. The number of shots possible range from 2 to 3,600 with a maximum of two minutes and 30 seconds of playback time. In addition, high-speed continuous shooting up to five-frames-per-second (fps) at full 50 megapixel resolution allows users to capture fast action.

The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras feature dual card slots for CF and SD memory cards, including Ultra High Speed (UHS-1) SD cards. Built to last, the cameras also feature a shutter durability rating up to 150,000 cycles, the same as the EOS 5D Mark III.

Availability
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R Digital SLR cameras are scheduled to be available through authorized Canon dealers in June 2015 for estimated retail prices of $3,699.00 and $3,899.00 for the body only, respectively.

For more information about the Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R Digital SLR cameras, the full list of product specifications and compatible lenses, please visit www.usa.canon.com/eos. For imaging community news, events, tips, product information, and more follow @CanonUSAPro or@CanonUSAImaging on Twitter.

Source: Canon USA Press Release

Canon Milestone: The Production Of 110 Million Interchangeable EF Lenses

Canon Celebrates Significant Milestone With Production Of 110 Million Interchangeable EF Lenses

MELVILLE N.Y., July 8, 2015 - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., will celebrate the achievement of a new lens-manufacturing milestone with the production of the Company's 110-millionth EF-series interchangeable lens for Canon EOS cameras on June 22, 2015 -an EF 11-24mm f/4L USM ultra-wide-angle interchangeable zoom lens.

Production of interchangeable EF lenses for Canon EOS-series AF (autofocus) single-lens reflex film cameras began in 1987 at the Company's Utsunomiya Plant. Over the years, EF lenses have garnered support from a wide range of users and production has since expanded to a total of four manufacturing bases, including Canon Inc., Taiwan; Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; and Oita Canon Inc. in southern Japan.

The 110-millonth EF-series lens produced: the EF 11-24mm f/4 L USM

EF lens production surpassed the 10-million-unit mark in 1995 and crossed the 50-million-unit threshold in 2009. In April 2014, the Company celebrated its first-in-the-world achievement of having manufactured 100 million EF lenses, and now, will set a new world record for the most interchangeable lenses produced.

Canon's proprietary EF lenses, launched in March 1987 along with the EOS SLR camera system, have continued to evolve since their introduction, leading the industry through the incorporation of a wide range of innovative technologies, including such world's firsts as the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, a multi-layered diffractive optical (DO) element, and Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) anti-reflection technology.

The 110-millionth EF lens, an EF 11-24mm f/4L USM (launched in February 2015), features a minimum focal length of 11mm to achieve the world's widest angle of view.1 Furthermore, winner of the prestigious Camera Grand Prix Japan 2015 Lens of the Year award,2 the model was recognized for its use of Canon proprietary optical technologies, making possible superb image quality while effectively correcting for aberrations that commonly occur when shooting at the ultra-wide-angle end.

The Company's extensive EF lens-series lineup currently comprises a total of 97 models,3including EF Cinema Lenses for digital cinematography. Canon will continue refining its imaging technologies centered on its EF lens lineup, striving to cater to the varying needs of photographers-from first-time users to advanced amateurs and professionals-while contributing to expanding the photographic and video imaging culture.

For more information and full list of Canon EF lenses, visit:http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/lens_ef110mill_miscpage

Revolutionary Canon EF lenses over the years: main features and technologies

Model name	Main features and technologies	Launch date
EF 300mm f/2.8L USMi	World's firstii use of a lens-based Ultrasonic Motor (USM) USM technology delivers fast autofocusing thanks to its high torque and responsiveness. By converting ultrasonic vibrations into rotational energy, the technology makes it possible for quiet, smooth AF drive performance.	Nov. 1987
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USMiii	World's firstii use of Image Stabilizer (IS) technology Users can see the results of IS technology through the viewfinder. Delivering high precision and stability for exceptional image stabilization results, this technology expands the possibilities for handheld photography.	Sept. 1995
EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USMiv	World's firstii use of a diffractive optical (DO) lens element Diffraction is an optical phenomenon in which light waves bend as they pass around the edges of an object. DO lens elements use this phenomenon to correct for a variety of aberrations by controlling the path that light travels.	Dec. 2001
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM	World's firstv use of Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) SWC technology minimizes reflections by aligning countless wedge-shaped structures more minute than the wavelength of visible light on the surface of a camera lens.	Dec. 2008
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM	World's firstii use of Hybrid IS, which compensates for both angle camera shake and shift camera shake Employing a newly-developed algorithm, Hybrid IS optimally adjusts for camera shake based on information gathered by two sensors located in the lens. By precisely driving the optical correction system, the technology simultaneously corrects for angle and shift camera shake.	Oct. 2009
EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM	World's firstii fisheye lens to deliver both 180-degree diagonal angle of view and 180-degree circular fisheye The EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens enables the capture of images with dramatic deformations, exaggerated perspectives and extreme depths of field, making possible images that are significantly distorted, similar to what a fish might see were it to look skyward from under the water surface.	July 2011
EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x	World's firstii super-telephoto zoom lens to employ an internal extender Featuring a built-in 1.4x extender, the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x's lens zoom range can be expanded with a simple one-touch operation even in locations where users are unable to switch lenses.	May 2013
EF 11-24mm f/4L USM	World's firstii lens offering ultra-wide-angle 11mm minimum focal length In addition to achieving the world's widest angle of view starting at a minimum focal length of 11mm, the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM effectively corrects for aberrations commonly associated with ultra-wide-angle lenses, delivering superior image-quality performance.	Feb. 2015

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

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

1 Among lenses for interchangeable-lens cameras (SLR and compact system cameras). As of July 5, 2015, based on a Canon survey. Excludes fisheye lenses.

2 The Camera Grand Prix (GP) Japan awards, considered one of the most sought-after camera and lens product awards in Japan, are organized by the Camera Journal Press Club, comprising journalists from major photography and camera magazines in Japan.

3 Including two EF lens extenders and three models available outside of Japan. As of July 8, 2015.

i As of July 8, 2015, production for this lens has already been discontinued. Successor: EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM (launched in August 2011).

ii Among interchangeable SLR camera lenses.

iii As of July 8, 2015, production for this lens has already been discontinued. Successor: EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM (launched in September 2005).

iv As of July 8, 2015, production for this lens has already been discontinued. Successor: EF400 f/4 DO IS II USM (launched in November 2014).

Canon Media Source: Canon USA

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Canon EOS 5D 10th Anniversary - The Movie

Canon EOS 5D 10th Anniversary - The Movie (YouTube Video)

Canon EOS 5D 10th Anniversary - The Movie
To celebrate the Canon 5D birth 10 anniversary, it is a special movie that were taken 10 years of 5D with time-lapse movie.
Source Canon YouTube

Join the Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens Facebook Group

Visit the Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Facebook Group >> 414 Members

This public Canon EF-S Lens group is for anyone with an interest in the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Comments / Posting of Photographs taken with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens and any Canon APS-C DSLR camera. 

Vernon Chalmers Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM photos from the Facebook Group

Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens Overview
Designed to exceed expectations and ideal for video and still images alike, the new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM marks a new standard for EF-S lenses. It features a refined Image Stabilization system that delivers up to four equivalent stops of shake correction throughout the zoom range; and offers a maximum magnification of 0.28x at the telephoto end, while remaining even more compact in size. This EF-S lens supports the Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR's Movie Servo AF feature for smooth and quiet continuous AF during movie shooting by utilizing a new six-group zoom system and the adoption of a stepping motor and focus mechanism. High-speed autofocus is achieved thanks to an Inner focusing system, high-speed CPU, and optimized AF algorithm. Appearing for the first time in a Canon lens is Dynamic IS (Movie Shooting Mode only) that uses a wide image stabilization correction range to help ensure steady video while shooting when walking.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens Specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture
18-135mm, 1:3.5-5.6

Lens Construction
16 elements in 12 groups

Diagonal Angle of View
11° 30' - 74° 20'

Focus Adjustment
Inner focusing system

Closest Focusing Distance
1.3 ft./0.39m

Zoom System
Rotating Type

Filter Size
67mm

Max. Diameter x Length, Weight
3.1 x 3.8 inch, 16.9 oz. / 76.6 x 96.0mm, 480g

Source: Canon USA

Vernon Chalmers Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM fotos from the Facebook Group

Canon EOS 700D with EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens

Join the Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Lens Facebook Group

Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Lens Facebook Group

Visit the Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Lens Facebook Group >>   424 Members

This public Canon EF-S Lens group is for anyone with an interest in the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Ultra-Wide lens. Comments / Posting of Photographs taken with the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Ultra Wide Lens and any Canon APS-C DSLR camera. 

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Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Lens Overview

The EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens combines optical excellence with cutting-edge performance, providing an ultra-wide angle of view in a compact, portable package, perfect for EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor. It has a 4 group optical zoom system and includes a large-diameter element, an aspherical lens element, a UD lens element and enhanced lens coatings for high-contrast, high-resolution images with minimal glare and aberration.

Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-wide Lens Specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture

10-18mm 1:4.5-5.6

Lens Construction
14 elements in 11 groups

Diagonal Angle of View
107°30' - 74°20'

Focus Adjustment
Rear focus system

Closest Focusing Distance
0.72 ft. / 0.22m

Filter Size
67mm diameter

Max. Diameter x Length, Weight
2.9 x 2.8 in., 8.5 oz. / 74.6 x 72.0mm, 240g

Source: Canon USA