Canon AirPrint Support Update: Pixma Wireless Inkjet Printers With Built-In Refillable Ink Tank System

Canon U.S.A. Announces AirPrint Support For One New Model In The Pixma Wireless Inkjet Printer Lineup With Built-In Refillable Ink Tank System

Delivers Seamless, Convenient Mobile Printing From iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

MELVILLE, N.Y., December 27, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today that one new printer – the PIXMA G4200 - now supports Apple® AirPrint wireless1 technology. Beneficial for consumers and home office professionals alike, AirPrint2 allows users to seamlessly print photos, email, web pages and documents wirelessly from iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® touch devices, without the need to download or install any device drivers.

In addition to this new printer, the other PIXMA printer models currently available which support AirPrint include:

• PIXMA TS9020 Wireless1 Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMA TS8020 Wireless1 Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMATS6020 Wireless1 Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMA TS5020 Wireless1 Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMA MG7720 Wireless1 Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMA MG6820 Wireless1 Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMA MG6821 Wireless1 Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMA MG6822 Wireless1 Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMA MG5720 Wireless1 Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMA MG5721 Wireless1 Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMA MG5722 Wireless1Inkjet All-In-One Printer
• PIXMA iP8720 Wireless1 Inkjet Crafting Printer

For a full list of all the printers from the Canon PIXMA lineup that support AirPrint wireless technology, please visit www.usa.canon.com/AirPrint.

Canon Media Source: Canon USA

Canon Launches 1st PIXMA Inkjet Printers With Built-In Refillable Ink Tank System

PIXMA G4200 MegaTank Wireless All-In-One Printer

New PIXMA G-Series MegaTank Printers are Ideal for Users Seeking Convenient, Maintenance-Free Printing

MELVILLE, N.Y., December 27, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the new PIXMA G-series MegaTank Printers; PIXMA G1200 MegaTank Single Function Printer, PIXMA G2200 MegaTank All-In-One Printer, PIXMA MegaTank G3200 Wireless1 All-In-One Printer and PIXMA G4200 MegaTank Wireless All-In-One Printer. This new line of printers is ideal for high-print volume printing environments within home offices, dorm rooms or anywhere a user needs a low-maintenance printer with enhanced connectivity and convenient, high-quality printing.

Each of the PIXMA G-series MegaTank printers feature a front-facing, built-in refillable ink tank system that makes it easy for users to monitor ink levels and refill when needed. Paired with the ink bottle’s spill-resistant tops, the system is designed to provide seamless and clean usability at home and in the office. This new hybrid integrated system of replenishing ink is cost-effective and offers higher page yield than the prior generation of PIXMA printers. The black ink provides up to 6,000 pages2 per bottle and the total color ink combination provides up to 7,000 pages2. The PIXMA G-series printers’ easy-to-use refillable ink bottles offer substantial ink capacity with 135 ml in the black bottle and 70 ml in each color ink bottle. Another value-added feature for the new PIXMA G-series printers is the initial quick installation set-up timeframe (for ink installation only) which is approximately six minutes3.

"Our PIXMA G-series printer models offer smart design inside and out,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Expanding the line of PIXMA printers with the added benefit of a built-in refillable ink tank system highlights Canon’s commitment to continuing to enhance the printing experience in businesses and in the home with genuine Canon print reliability.”

Convenient, Customized Printing
One of the key features of the PIXMA G-series MegaTank printers is their overall size and ability to save space. Rather than having bulky side-mounted refillable tanks, all of the printers feature an integrated front-facing refillable ink tank system, allowing users to check ink levels and to refill as needed. Furthermore, the PIXMA G2200 MegaTank All-In-One Printer provides users with the option to print and scan while the PIXMA G3200 and PIXMA G4200 printers have similar functionality, with the PIXMA G4200 model offering an LCD screen and fax option, making it even easier for users to get the most out of their printing experience. The PIXMA G4200 printer also features an automatic document feeder to easily copy and scan multiple documents without having to load them one page at a time.

Brighter, Borderless Photos…Faster
Utilizing new pigment and dye hybrid inks, the PIXMA G-series printers provide crisp and pronounced black text and vibrant colors for visually impactful printing. Each of the G-series models offers print speeds of up to 8.8 images per minute (ipm) in B/W and 5.0 ipm in color4 and can produce a borderless5 4 x 6-inch photo in approximately 60 seconds6. In addition, the printers offer a maximum color resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi.7

Smart, Enhanced Usability
With Wi-Fi®1 capabilities, both the PIXMA G4200 and G3200 Wireless MegaTank All-In-One Printers can help users increase their productivity by allowing users to print from almost anywhere. By simply using a smartphone and the Canon PRINT app, users can easily access PIXMA Cloud Link8 to print photos and documents from popular online social platforms and services, such as Instagram®, Facebook®, Twitter®, Flickr®, Photobucket®, Dropbox®, Evernote®, Google Drive™ and Microsoft® OneDrive®, as well as from Canon Creative Park. The PIXMA G4200 and G3200 printers also support Google Cloud Print™, for printing from Gmail™ and Google Docs™ on a compatible mobile device, and from the Google Chrome™ browser for Mac®, Windows®, Linux® and Chrome™ computers.

The PIXMA G-series printers are available today with the PIXMA G1200 MegaTank Single Function Printer available for $249.99, the PIXMA G2200 MegaTank All-In-One Printer available for $269.99, the PIXMA G3200 Wireless MegaTank All-In-One Printer available for $299.99 and the PIXMA G4200 Wireless MegaTank All-In-One Printer available for $399.99.

For more information and a detailed listing of all product features, please visit: shop.usa.canon.com/gseries.

Canon Source: Canon USA

Canon PIXMA G2200 MegaTank Single Function Printer

Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs EOS 70D Specification Comparison

Specification Comparison: Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Canon EOS 70D DSLR

	Canon	Canon
Features	EOS 7D Mark II	EOS 70D
Body Type	DSLR APS-C	DSLR APS-C
Lens Mount	EF / EF-S	EF / EF - S
Megapixels	20.2	20.2
Image Processor	DIGIG 6 x2	DIGIG 5.5 x1
Sensor	CMOS	CMOS
	(22.3 x 14.9 mm)	(22.5 x 15 mm)
Display	3" LCD	3" Var-Angle LCD Touch
Viewfinder	Pentaprism	Pentaprism
AF System	Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF
AF Points	65 Cross-type	19 Cross-type
ISO	100-16000	100-12800
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/8000 s	30 - 1/8000 s
Continuous Speed	10fps	7fps
Video	Full HD 1920 x 1080	Full HD 1920 x 1080
Hotshoe	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Battery Life	800 shots	1 200 shots
Battery Type	NP-E6	LP-E6
Dimensions	149 x 112 x 78 mm	139 x 104 x 79 mm
Weight	820g (Body)	675g (Body)
In The Box	Camera	Camera
	Eyecup	Eyecup
	Battery	Battery
	Battery Charger	Battery Charger
	Neck Strap	Neck Strap

Detailed Canon EOS Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II - Canon USA
Canon EOS 70D - Canon USA

Canon EOS 7D Mark II 

Canon EOS 70D

Canon’s New hdAlbum EZ Service Transforms Photo Book Creation Process

Canon’s New hdAlbum EZ Service Can Transform Traditional Photo Book Creation Process Users can create stylish layouts with storylines for photo books with hdAlbum EZ app

MELVILLE, N.Y., December 7, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the new hdAlbum EZ service, an innovative software solution that allows users to quickly and easily create a photo book keepsake that captures their memories. Building upon the success of the hdAlbum service launched in January 2015, this new hdAlbum EZ service features Canon’s new advanced EAGiAL technology, which automatically selects a user’s photos based on lighting, composition, and face recognition, and creates an elegantly, styled layout with a storyline. The hdAlbum EZ service offers users high-quality printing on the Canon DreamLabo 5000 inkjet production photo printer which produces images with rich, vibrant color and impeccable detail.

Accessible through the hdAlbum EZ App, the software helps reduce the amount of time needed to select shots from a large collection of photos, as well as create and edit a photo book. The hdAlbum EZ App even has a built-in function to automatically capture still frames from video files. This automatic feature has been included in response to the increase of users creating videos in recent years. This technology provides another way to capture compelling, live-action images. The hdAlbum EZ App will be available for compatible computers, tablets and smartphones.

“Sorting through files and selecting quality photos can be one of the most time-consuming steps in photo album creation,” said Toyotsugu Kuwamura, executive vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The hdAlbum EZ automated software automatically detects and chooses photos for album creation. This time-saving solution provides an intuitive platform for users to best tell their story, while also allowing more time for creativity.”

For a look at hdAlbum EZ’s streamlined design and intuitive process, please click here. Visit shop.usa.canon.com/photobooks for the latest promotions and to get started on your own hdAlbum EZ photo book.

Canon Source: Canon USA

Canon Survey Results Confirms High Support Satisfaction

Canon U.S.A. Releases Survey Results Confirming Consumer Perceptions of Faster Service Times and Higher Tech Support Satisfaction Over Major Competitor

MELVILLE, N.Y., December 5, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the findings from a nationwide third-party blind survey that compared customer perceptions concerning the speed of service and quality of tech support offered by Canon and Nikon. The survey was conducted among photographers (primarily professional, semi-professional, and advanced amateur) in November 2016 and found that customers perceive Canon’s service times to be faster than Nikon’s and that customer satisfaction with tech support is higher for Canon than it is for Nikon.

“Our customers need service they can count on,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, President and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “We are very proud of our achievements in delivering world-class service and support. By making customer service an integral part of our business model, we are positioned to meet and exceed the changing needs and expectations of our customers.”

Key Survey Findings

• Ultra-Fast Service: 76.9 percent of Canon customers who have had a service experience in the last 18 months indicated that the speed of their service was either ultra-fast or fast compared to 64.7 percent for Nikon.
• Support Matters: 90.4 percent of Canon customers indicated that they were completely satisfied or satisfied with the technical support they received, as compared to 73.7 percent of Nikon's customers.

Canon has made significant investments in service and support programs and operations, starting with the opening of their first call center in Chesapeake, VA in 1995. The Company prides itself on providing 100 percent in-house U.S. technical support. When it comes to call center operations, keeping all tech support calls in-house allows the Company to tightly control the quality and depth of the tech support provided. Canon maintains full control of its customers’ repair transactions, unlike other industry players that may rely on local third-party service providers to augment their service processing. This is a key differentiator for Canon and is one of the factors that allows the brand to control quick turn-around times and quality service.

About the Ultra-Fast Canon Service & Support Team

• Support Across the Country: Canon’s Service & Support Network spans from the East to the West Coast (reaching as far as Honolulu, HI) with 10 locations totaling more than 300,000 square feet of space devoted to serving customers. Canon has two call center locations – in Virginia and New Mexico – which boast an average wait time of only 78 seconds to talk to a live tech support representative. There are also three locations in key metropolitan areas that specifically cater to professional customers, in addition to four factory service locations that serve all customers. Canon also has a Customer Care Center, which offers a service drop-off point at its corporate headquarters located in Melville, NY. In the spring of 2017, the Canon Hollywood Professional Technology & Support Center will relocate to Burbank, CA. In this new location, Canon service and support will be enhanced even further to assist the growing number of professional filmmakers and broadcast production clients in Southern California.
  
  
• It’s More Than Just Support: The Canon Experience Center located in Costa Mesa, CA, not only offers service, but is also home to Live Learning workshops and seminars that provide opportunities to learn the latest photography, video, and printing techniques. Additionally, both the Costa Mesa and Lyndhurst, NJ, locations house product showrooms where customers can explore the latest Canon products.
  
  
• 100 Percent U.S.-Based Team: Canon provides 100 percent U.S.-based tech support that is completely in-house staffed with over 600 “all Canon” employees. Canon’s combined nationwide service and support network is comprised of over 1,100 expert service and support team members who maintain full control of service quality and speed of repair transactions.

In addition to announcing the results of this survey, Canon has also launched a new digital advertising campaign that highlights the Company’s knowledgeable tech support staff and efficient service times that average 2.82 days (1.59 days for Canon Professional Services (CPS) Platinum members)1.

About the Survey

A blind survey was conducted between the dates of November 17-22, 2016, resulting in over 2,300 responses from photographers, primarily professional, semi-professional and advanced amateurs. The methodology and results were validated by a third-party expert, Dr. William Bleuel, Ph.D.

Canon Source: Canon USA

New Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Update Version 1.0.3

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Update Version 1.0.3 now available for both Windows and Mac.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Update Version 1.0.3 Driver/Software Details

File Name	eos5d4-v103-win.zip
File Version	1.0.3
File Size	31.65 MB
File Languages	English | Spanish | French | Japanese | Chinese
Post Date	11/29/2016
Download and Installation Instructions	Changes in the Firmware Firmware Version 1.0.3 incorporates the following fixes and improvements: 1. Corrects a phenomenon in which the color of images varies depending on the metering mode selected during flash shooting. 2. Improves the reliability of communication when using the EF1.4X III or EF2X III extender. 3. Corrects the level display when the camera is held in the vertical orientation with the hand grip pointing downward. 4. Improves the reliability of communication via USB cable when using the Lens Data Registration function with EOS Utility 3. Firmware Version 1.0.3 is for cameras with firmware Version 1.0.2 or earlier. If your camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware. When updating the firmware of your camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you update the firmware. The firmware update takes approximately 4 minutes. Preparations for the Firmware Update: Windows After the downloaded compressed file (.zip) is extracted, a firmware folder is created. * Extracting the downloaded file: Right-click the zip file, and then select Extract All to extract the file. The extracted folder contains the firmware (file name: 5D400103.FIR / file size: 31,518,272 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese). Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully read through the firmware update procedures. (The following is the history of past firmware updates.) Q: Are the improvements from previous firmware versions included in Firmware Version 1.0.3? A: Yes, the following improvements from the previous version are included: (Previous) Version 1.0.2 improvements: 1. Improves communication reliability when using EOS Utility to register/update* new Digital Lens Optimizer. Note: *Confirm that the camera firmware is Version 1.0.2 (or later).
Zip Type	zip

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Canon continues support of International Skating Union

ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final® 2016/2017 logo

Canon continues support of International Skating Union with sponsorship of four championship tournaments

TOKYO, December 2, 2016—Canon Inc. announced today that the Company will continue its sponsorship of four of the International Skating Union's most prestigious figure skating competitions, spanning the 2016–2017 and 2017–2018 seasons: the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final®, the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships®, the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships®, and the ISU World Figure Skating Championships®. Canon sponsored all four seasons of the four International Figure Skating Championships from 2012 to 2016, and will continue to provide products, technologies and services to contribute to the success of each upcoming event.

Canon Camera Service Depots to support on-site photographers
As with other sporting competitions in the past, both in Japan and overseas, Canon will provide behind-the-scenes support to members of the press covering the four events of the 2016–2017* season, including camera and lens maintenance services and product loans of such cameras and lenses as the EOS-1D X Mark II digital SLR camera, the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM and EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x, to enable the best possible capture of the top-class athletes' high-level performances.

Canon products to facilitate competition management
As a sponsor of the ISU figure skating competitions, a variety of Canon input and output products will be designated as official products, including cameras, lenses, video camcorders, copying machines, multifunction devices, printers, facsimile machines, projectors and displays. Through its various products, such as copying machines and multifunction devices used by event administration, Canon will facilitate the successful management of each competition.

The Canon Group will continue contributing to the advancement of sports through the use of Canon products and technologies.

*The Company has not yet decided whether it will host Service Depots during the 2017–2018 season.

Overview of the ISU figure skating competitions
International governing body: International Skating Union (ISU)
Homepage: isu.org

  Event Schedule:

Canon Media Source: Canon Global

Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens - YouTube Review

New Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Wide-Angle Lens

Lens Specifications

Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM Wide-Angle Lens Specification

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

Canon U.S.A. Kicks Off the #TAGYOUREIT Instagram Campaign

Canon U.S.A. Kicks Off the #TAGYOUREIT Instagram Campaign with Actress Jamie Chung and 12 Photographers Across Travel, Food, Fashion and Culture (Promoting the Canon EOS M5)

Canon U.S.A. Kicks Off the #TAGYOUREIT Instagram Campaign with Actress Jamie Chung and 12 Photographers Across Travel, Food, Fashion and Culture Canon Challenges Selected Influencers to Push Their Boundaries of Photographic Expression with the New EOS M5 Digital Camera through a Game of “Tag” Via Social Media

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 15, 2016 – In celebration of the release of the new Canon EOS M5 Digital Camera, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the #TagYoureIt collaborative Instagram campaign. Actress and blogger Jamie Chung and 12 participating photographers, chosen because of their passion for sharing the world around them, will be faced with completing spontaneous photo challenges from now through the end of the year.

Canon EOS M5 Digital Camera

Created to celebrate the power of photography in social media, these photo challenges highlight the creativity and speed that can be achieved with the compact and portable Canon EOS M5 Digital Camera. Throughout the campaign, Jamie and each participating photographer will be tagged and challenged by another influencer in the #TagYoureItprogram to complete their photo challenge within 24-hours. The game of #TagYoureIt continues when the previous individual tags the next participant on Instagram.

“The Canon EOS M5 Digital Camera is the perfect creative tool for the spontaneous nature of these photo challenges,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “We hope that the photographic journey started by these influencers through #TagYoureIt lives on through their fans and followers who we hope are inspired by these photo challenges.”

A sample #TagYoureIt challenge could include creating and capturing a sample outfit inspired by the year you were born or making something inedible look edible and delicious.

"I’m honored to kick off the #TagYoureIt campaign as it really resonates with how I challenge myself every day to see the world differently,” said Jamie Chung. “I love to have fun with my looks and no matter what bag I’m wearing, the Canon EOS M5 is a great camera to pack when shooting for my channel since it’s lightweight and compact but still powerful.”

In addition to Jamie Chung, Canon #TagYoureIt participants are:

• Natalie Amrossi, @misshattan
• Morgan Phillips, @morganphillips
• Lucy Laucht, @lucylaucht
• Rodrigo Trevino, @rodtrvn
• Cole Younger, @cole_younger_
• Matt Crump, @mattcrump
• Tiffany Mitchell, @tifforelie
• New Fork City, @new_fork_city
• Sarah Phillips, @Food
• Madeline Lu, @lumadeline
• New Darlings, @Newdarlings
• Emily Ann Gemma, @emilyanngemma

The EOS M5 camera includes a range of features that allows its user to capture beautiful content without the size of a traditional DSLR camera, but with similar power and performance. Camera features include: built-in Wi-Fi®1 and NFC technology, Bluetooth®2, High-speed continuous shooting, time-lapse, Full HD 60p video to capture fast-moving subjects, compatibility with the full Canon line of EF and EF-S3 lenses and more.

The campaign will extend through December and can be tracked on Instagram using #TagYoureIt. Participating influencers will be challenging their fans to answer a challenge of their own for a chance to get reposted or get a special shout out. Be sure to follow along with #TagYoureIt for an opportunity to participate.

Canon Medis Source: Canon USA

2016 Canon EOS DSLR / PowerShot Camera Rumors / Release Dates

Anticipated Canon EOS / PowerShot Releases and Release Dates 2016
Some of following highly anticipated / speculated  Canon EOS / PowerShot cameras are expected to be released during 2016.

Timelines
As with rumors and speculations there are no concrete timelines on the upcoming releases. These listed releases are anticipated releases based on historic timeline correlations / market releases of previously introduced Canon EOS  / PowerShot cameras.

Release Dates / Naming Conventions
Some of the listed products may be released at a later date. Some may even be released with different [detailed] Canon brand naming convensions.

Specifications / Wish Lists
The speculation and updating of specifications are of dynamic nature and could change / be updated on a regular basis. No claims are made on this website that any or all specifications are the final release specifications. Specifications will remain speculation wish lists until the official Canon releases.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II - Released 1 Feb 2016
Replacement for the current Canon EOS-1D X (Full Frame)
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - Released 25 Aug 2016
Replacement for the current Canon EOS 5D Mark III (Full Frame)
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Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Replacement for the current Canon EOS 6D (Full Frame)
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Canon EOS 80D - Released 17 Feb 2016
Replacement for the current Canon EOS 70D (APS-C)
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Canon EOS M5 Mirrorless - Released 15 Sept 2016
New Canon EOS M Mirrorless APS-C Flagship
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Canon EOS Rebel T6 / 1300D - Released 10 March 2016
Replacement for the current EOS 1200D
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Replacement for the current Canon PowerShot SX60 HS (Compact / Non-DSLR)
More information >>

Canon G7 X Mark II - Released 17 Feb 2016
Replacement for the current Canon PowerShot G7 X (Compact / Non-DSLR)
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Canon EF / EF-S Lenses to be released 2016
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Please note:  Information / specifications published in Anticipated Canon EOS DSLR / Canon PowerShot Releases 2016 post and / or elsewhere on any of this website's posts / pages ares based on anticipated / expected and rumored upcoming releases of new Canon EOS / PowerShot cameras - possibly to be launched during 2016. No responsibility or ownership is taken or claimed for [additional] information provided by any website we may point readers to.

New Canon EOS R / PowerShot Cameras to be Launched 2022

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Canon announces winner for New Cosmos of Photography 2016 photo competition

Canon announces the Grand Prize winner for its New Cosmos of Photography 2016 (39th edition) photo competition

TOKYO, November 14, 2016—Ms. Kim Sajik, for her work "Story," was declared the Grand Prize winner of Canon’s New Cosmos of Photography 2016 (39th edition) photo competition at a public meeting of the Grand Prize selection committee held at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum on Friday, November 11.

The New Cosmos of Photography accepted entries for the 2016 competition from April 20 to June 15. In addition to conventional photo prints, the range of eligible entries was expanded last year to include online digital works (stills and videos), attracting a record 1,723 submissions from individuals and groups both inside and outside Japan. From those entrants seven Excellence Award winners and 14 Honorable Mention Award winners were selected by the Excellence Award Selection Committee. The Excellence Award winners, as Grand Prize candidates, attended a public meeting of the Grand Prize selection committee held on November 11. Each candidate gave a presentation and faced questioning by the selection committee, after which the committee convened and chose Ms. Kim as the Grand Prize winner.

In addition to ¥1 million (approx. US$ 9,550) in prize money, Ms. Kim was awarded a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens kit and the right to hold an exhibit of new work at the New Cosmos of Photography 2017 Tokyo Exhibition to be held in fall of next year. Details of the Grand Prize public selection committee meeting will be made available on the New Cosmos of Photography website in mid-January 2017.

The New Cosmos of Photography 2016 Tokyo Exhibition of Excellence Award winners, including Grand Prize winner Ms. Kim, and Honorable Mention Award winners will continue until November 20 at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.

The New Cosmos of Photography is Canon’s cultural support project to discover, nurture, and support new photographers who pursue new possibilities in creative photographic expression. The annual contest, launched in 1991, has been open to the public regardless of the age or nationality of entrants or the number or format of entered works. As such, the contest encourages the creation of original works that push the boundaries of photography’s potential and systematically assists and nurtures award winners through exhibitions and published collections of their winning works as well as through publicity on the New Cosmos of Photography website. To date, the New Cosmos of Photography contest has accepted 25,701 entries from both individuals and groups, and has turned out a great number of outstanding photographers who are enjoying widespread success around the world. As a result, the contest has come to be regarded today as a gateway to success for new photographers.

About the winning entry
On the concept of her submission, Ms. Kim said, " 'Where am I from?' I asked myself. As a Korean residing in Japan, I didn't know. From there, I started searching for my identity in the traditions of my people. In doing that, I didn't expect to find any new answers, but instead discover 'something' I already knew. This 'something' is all of the connections in me that give rise to a story."

Comments from the Grand Prize winner
After receiving the award, Ms. Kim revealed, "The work that I submitted this time is a concept I have been planning for ten years, so it was slow to take shape. It’s a work where I was able to face my true feelings upfront, without lying to myself. I’m happy that those feelings were carried through in my submission. I’d like to thank the people who looked at my work, and all the people who have been cheering me on until now."

Comments from the selection committee
At a public meeting of the Grand Prize selection committee, Ms. Kim was chosen as the Grand Prize winner. The following is a comment from Mr. Osamu James Nakagawa, a member of the selection committee who selected Ms. Kim’s work at the Excellence Award selection stage: "This time Ms. Kim’s selection for the Grand Prize was unanimous. With this entry she was clearly able to show us what lies at the core of why she makes art. It really conveys what it’s like to look at things from an 'in-between' point of view. I want her to continue producing excellent work that shines a light on Japan’s minority problem."

Canon Media Source: Global Canon

Tales by Light: Produced in Australia, available on Netflix

Photo Credit: Abraham Joffe, Canon Master and series director / producer

Tales by Light Season One, produced in Australia, available on Netflix from 11 November, 2016

Canon Australia is proud to announce that Season One of the brand’s locally conceived and produced photography adventure series, Tales by Light will be available to the global Netflix audience from 11 November.

Shot in stunning 4K resolution, Tales by Light Season One is a six-part series that follows five extraordinary photographers as they push the limits of their craft in little-known, little-covered and little-understood corners of the Earth.

“Having Tales by Light Season One available on Netflix is a wonderful acclamation of the quality and broad appeal of our Australian-made photography series and we are excited that it will now entertain millions of subscribers around the world,” says Canon Australia Director of Consumer Imaging and Executive Producer of the series Jason McLean. “This series is unique and started from our simple aim of celebrating the amazing visual storytellers who push the creative boundaries and it’s great that this concept resonates so well across regional divides.”

Prior to joining the Netflix documentary content line-up, Tales by Light Season One screened initially on the National Geographic Channel subscription network in Australia and New Zealand. Uniting exploration, photography and the natural world, Tales by LightSeason One was produced locally in 2015 and offers a rare glimpse into the eyes and minds of some of Australia and the world’s best photographic storytellers.

WHERE TO VIEW

Click here to watch Season One.

Click here to view the trailer

For additional content visit www.canon.com.au/talesbylight

To follow the adventure:
- Facebook
- Instagram @talesbylight #talesbylight

EPISODE GUIDE

1. Submerged

Photo Credit:  Darren Jew - Whales swimming in ocean

World-renowned Australian underwater and nature photographer Darren Jew captures a Humpback Whale mating chase in Tonga and the 70-year-old wreck of a Mitsubishi Bi-Plane and active volcano in Papua New Guinea.

2. Tribes

Photo Credit:  Art Wolfe - Tribal Man

Legendary nature and cultural photographer Art Wolfe captures the famous mud men and the Huli people in Papua New Guinea, and works on his human canvas project with the Surma people of Ethiopia.

3. Adrenaline

Photo Credit: Krystle Wright - Diver

Prominent adventure sports photographer Krystle Wright captures the immersive world of free-diving in Vanuatu, athletes who appear to walk on air in the canyons of Colorado, and powered para-gliders on the flooded salt pans of Utah. 

4. Wild

Photo Credit: Art Wolfe - Bear

Legendary nature and cultural photographer Art Wolfe captures the great brown bear with the stunning backdrop of Alaska’s mountains and glaciers, immigrating wildebeests in the plains East Africa, and the hard-to-find gorillas of Uganda.

5. Himalaya

Photo Credit: Richard I'Anson - Monks in Temple 

Masterful travel photographer Richard l'Anson captures an important religious festival and the Tigers of Bandhavgarh in the Himalayas, followed by the exuberant Festival of Holi in India.

6. Panorama

Photo Credit: Peter Eastway - Moonrise

Leading landscape photographer Peter Eastway follows in the footsteps of Frank Hurley – the pioneering Australian photographer on Shackleton’s expedition to the south a century ago – to capture the wilderness and wildlife of Antarctica and South Georgia.

THE DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER

Abraham Joffe is an internationally award-winning Australian filmmaker who, along with his team from untitled film works, directed and produced Tales by Light. Abraham has garnered a strong reputation for his striking visual aesthetic and intimate storytelling style. He has always been captivated by the power of the moving-image, and knew from an early age that this would be his life’s calling. Abraham has filmed professionally in over 40 countries on all seven continents. He is also an experienced underwater filmmaker and drone pilot.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Art Wolfe has photographed for the world’s top magazines such as National Geographic, Smithsonian and GEO. Photographing creatures of the planet has been a major portion of Art’s life’s work spanning the past five decades. In the words of Sir David Attenborough: “Art Wolfe’s photographs are a superb evocation of some of the most breathtaking spectacles in the world.”

Darren Jew is one of the world’s leading marine photographers. He has forged an impressive career having shot for the likes of Tourism Australia, WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and the CSIRO. His knowledge of the ocean and its creatures coupled with his adventurous spirit, makes a brilliant subject to document.

Richard I’Anson is an acclaimed travel photographer, founder of Lonely Planet Images and the author of Lonely Planet’s Guide to Travel Photography. His work can be seen all over the world with hundreds of book titles featuring his photography. As a travel photographer, Richard lives and breathes his profession and has photographed in nearly 100 countries across all seven continents.

Peter Eastway is an AIPP Grand Master of Photography best known for his exquisite landscape work. After learning his craft in the darkroom, he has embraced digital post-production to take a leading role in creating a new tradition of landscape photography. Peter's work continues to be published and exhibited internationally, including Qantas The Australian Way magazine.

Krystle Wright is a pioneering extreme sports photographer, driven by a passion to capture unique perspectives and increase the visibility of the most extreme sports and athletes. On a continual quest to challenge herself and others mentally and physically, Krystle achieves remarkable images that give insight into the demanding and beautiful world of adventure photography that few people get to see.

Source: Global Canon