Canon Little League Photo Contest - Win Trip to Meet Former Major League All-Star

Mark Teixeira  Image Credit: Canon USA

Canon Little League Photo Contest to Offer 3 Lucky Fans a Chance to Win a Trip to Meet Former Major League All-Star Mark Teixeira

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 18, 2017 – Former Major League All-Star and New York Yankee, Mark Teixeira, swings back into action with Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, in support of the Canon Little League®PhotoContest powered by PIXMA printers. This partnership means Teixeira will be on hand at the Little League Baseball® World Series in South Williamsport, PA, on August 27 to meet the winners and unveil the winning photos.

“As a former MLB player, there are countless photos of me playing professionally, but as a father, I now appreciate the importance of capturing the early years – there’s nothing like that first Little League® photo of your child,” said Teixeira. “I’m very excited to partner with Canon this year because I understand the power of printed images that can be shared of life’s most exciting moments for years to come.”

Fans are encouraged to make the season last a lifetime by submitting their favorite photos to the Canon Little League® Photo Contest. By visiting www.littleleague.org/canonphotocontest and submitting photos through June 30, 2017 fans will have the chance to win one of three grand prizes (one for each theme) including a trip to join Mark in South Williamsport, PA and see their winning photos on display for up to one year in the World of Little League®Museum in the Richard “Hank” Bauer, Jr. Little League® Photography Exhibit in the World Series Gallery presented by Easton Foundations.

“Canon is proud to partner with the Little League® World Series and team up with generations of families hoping to capture the moment where their little leaguer’s hard work and character is put on display,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Canon PIXMA Printers continue to support those looking to make these memorable action-packed moments sharable for generations to come.”

The Canon Little League® Photo Contest powered by PIXMA Printers focuses on three themes:

• Stepping Up To The Plate—an in-action game shot
• Fandemonium—a photo that showcases fandom
• Team Spirit—a photo that showcases team spirit

All images should capture the spirit of what it is like to be a baseball fan. Entries will be judged on the use of the theme (50 percent) and on the quality of the image (25 percent) and overall impression (25 percent).

“The Canon Little League® Photo Contest serves as a celebration of treasured Little League® memories each year,” said Liz DiLullo Brown, Little League’s vice president, marketing & Communications. “Those special moments, captured and cemented in time through photographs, help us to remember how treasured the Little League®program is by families around the world.”

For tips and tricks on capturing the winning shot, fans are encouraged to print the “PIXMA PicturePerfect Season Toolkit.” Along with tips and tricks, this all-in-one toolkit offers fans free downloadable coloring pages, photo frames, snack recipes and more. Follow along with the fun on Canon’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.

About Canon Little League Photo Contest
Canon Little League Photo Contest: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are age 18 and older and a legal adult at the time of entry. The photo contest starts at 9:00 a.m. ET on May 1, 2017 and ends at 9:00 p.m. ET on June 30, 2017. See OfficialRules for complete entry details and restrictions, photo guidelines and prize descriptions. Void where prohibited. Sponsored by Canon U.S.A., Inc.

About Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira is a former MLB first baseman who played 14 seasons for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and New York Yankees. Before his professional career, he played college baseball at Georgia Tech, where in 2000 he won the Dick Howser Trophy as the national collegiate baseball player of the year. One of the most prolific switch hitters in MLB history, Teixeira was an integral part of the Yankees' 27th World Series championship in 2009, leading the American League in home runs and RBI while finishing second in the Most Valuable Player Award balloting. Teixeira was a three-time All-Star, won five Gold Glove Awards and three Silver Slugger Awards, and also holds the all-time major league record for most games with a home run from both sides of the plate, with 14. He was the fifth switch hitter in MLB history to reach 400 home runs. Mark has joined ESPN as a full-time analyst for their Major League Baseball coverage for the 2017/2018 season.

About Little League International
Little League® Baseball and Softball is the world’s largest organized youth sports program, with 2.4 million players and one million adult volunteers in every U.S. state and more than 80 other countries. Founded in 1939, more than 35 million people around the world, from a U.S. president to community leaders to professional athletes, can call themselves Little League graduates. And every year, millions of people follow the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship that the Little Leaguers display at our nine baseball and softball World Series events, the premier tournaments in youth sports. For more information, visit LittleLeague.org, or follow Little League on Facebook (facebook.com/LittleLeague), Twitter (twitter.com/LittleLeague), and Instagram (Instagram.com/LittleLeague). Follow all of the action from the nine Little League World Series at llbws.org or on Facebook and Twitter at hashtag: #LLWS.

Canon Media Release Source: Canon USA

Canon launches 'Live for the story' new brand proposition across Europe

CANON ANNOUNCES NEW FULLY INTEGRATED BRAND RE-LAUNCH ACROSS EUROPE

17 May 2017; Canon has today launched 'Live for the story', an entirely new brand proposition for the consumer and professional imaging business across Europe, in a bid to shift perception of the company amongst a younger audience.

The fully integrated, through-the-line campaign, which launches today across 19 European markets, sees Canon’s new brand proposition take centre stage across all communications. ‘Live for the story’ encourages people to find special memories in all moments of their life, no matter where they are or what they are doing.

Lee Bonniface, Canon Senior Director – CIG Marketing, explains, “‘Live for the story’ is an industry defining approach developed to completely change the way that people view Canon. The shift sees Canon cement itself as a storytelling brand, ensuring that every output from its entire ecosystem and product portfolio helps consumers to tell their story.”

The integrated re-launch is set to be rolled out across TV, DOOH, Cinema, CRM, Retail, VOD, PR, media partnerships and Social. Every touchpoint that Canon’s customers will come into contact with now heroes the ‘Live for the story’ proposition, including the website and all ecommerce. Led by London-based agencies VCCP and PHD, the campaign features real-life scenarios created to intrigue viewers to want to know more about the story behind the picture.

The first four weeks from launch will focus entirely on the brand proposition of ‘Live for the story’ with TV, Cinema and DOOH media booked to ensure maximum reach and build relevance amongst a new, younger audience. The messaging will be maximised by CRM and will be seen in Canon’s own retail, third party retail and both on and off-line.

As part of the launch Canon is looking for someone to travel the world, identifying 365 global stories. The PR and Social campaign, entitled ‘365 Days of Summer’, will be led by famous storyteller, Zoë Kravitz. Supported by CRM for both existing and new audiences, fans are being encouraged to share their stories of summer using the hashtag #LiveForTheStory to be in with a chance of winning*.

“Remaining relevant in an industry that is constantly shifting and evolving is exciting, and something we are embracing to enable us to reach a younger audience”, said Mr Bonniface. “Here at Canon we offer so much more than just photography. We print memories, we save memories and we help to make memories with apps such as Lifecake.

“Experiences are what matters and this is where our focus is. ‘Live for the story’ has been developed to inspire people to do just that. Through every element of Canon's repositioning we are encouraging people to be ready to capture stories they are creating every day.”

To ensure that a new, younger audience is engaged, a full influencer and advocacy strategy has been developed across all European markets. Always-on retargeting marketing will also be in place from 17th May in the form of display banners and social media. This will ensure that relevant marketing is targeted to the right people at the right time with the utmost efficiency.

“The ‘Live for the story’ ethos will help to define suppliers and partners Canon works with moving forwards and as such new, upcoming photographers have been assigned the challenge of developing the creative assets for the campaign”, Mr Bonniface continued. “From 17th May Canon’s full portfolio will be desirable for a younger audience, whilst remaining relevant to the brand’s core, loyal customers.”

* Applicants who think they have what it takes to inspire people to find their own stories can apply by sharing their most memorable summer story on Instagram, tagging their local Canon handle and #LiveForTheStory. For full T&Cs visit http://www.canon-europe.com/live-for-the-story/terms-and-conditions/

Canon Source: Canon Europe

Canon EOS 7D Mark II Firmware Update: Version 1.1.1

Canon EOS 7D Mark II Firmware Update, Version 1.1.1 Windows / MAC
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Firmware Update, Version 1.1.1 Windows / MAC

Canon EOS 7D Mark II Firmware Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following improvement and fix:

1. Enhances reliability of communications when transferring images using Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 (A/B/C/D/E).
2.  Corrects the phenomenon of Err70 which occurs with certain combinations of settings.
3.  Corrects the phenomenon in which in very rare cases the shutter can no longer be released.
4.  Enhances reliability of operations for specific custom function settings. 

Firmware Version 1.1.1 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.0. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

File Name	eos7d2-v111-win.zip
File Version	1.1.1
File Size	31.68 MB
File Languages	English | Spanish | French | Japanese | Chinese
Post Date	04/27/2017
Download and Installation Instructions	Firmware Version 1.1.1 incorporates the following improvement and fix: 1. Enhances reliability of communications when transferring images using Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 (A/B/C/D/E). 2. Corrects the phenomenon of Err70 which occurs with certain combinations of settings. 3. Corrects the phenomenon in which in very rare cases the shutter can no longer be released. 4. Enhances reliability of operations for specific custom function settings. Firmware Version 1.1.1 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.0. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. When updating the firmware of the camera, please review the instructions thoroughly before you download the firmware. Please note: If using a Wi-Fi adapter/W-E1, the camera's nickname will be reset to default when you perform this firmware update, so please reset the nickname before using the camera. (Please refer to the W-E1 instruction manual for the setting procedure) Q&A: Preparations for a firmware update: 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: 7D200111.FIR, File size: 31,482,080 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. Q: Please tell me about the changes made in Firmware Version 1.1.1? A: The following fixes have been included: 1. Enhances reliability of communications when transferring images using Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 (A/B/C/D/E). 2. Corrects the phenomenon of Err70 which occurs with certain combinations of settings. 3. Corrects the phenomenon in which in very rare cases the shutter can no longer be released. 4. Enhances reliability of operations for specific custom function settings. (The following is the history of past firmware updates) Q: Are the improvements from previous firmware versions included in this firmware? A: Yes, the following improvements from the previous version are included: (Previous) Version 1.1.0 improvements: 1. Support for Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 has been added. 2. An option has been added which allows select STM lenses*1 to be retracted or remain extended when the power to the camera has been turned off. *1 EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, or EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lenses (Previous) Version 1.0.5 improvements: 1. Improves AF accuracy when used in combination with the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM lens or EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which, in very rare cases, the "Peripheral illumination correction" is applied inconsistently. 3. Fixes a phenomenon, in which, while performing an EF lens firmware update, the progress bar displayed on the LCD monitor may freeze at 100% even though the update has been completed. 4. Fixes a processing error in relation to the leap second for the "Geotag information appended to image" and "Log data" GPS functions. 5. Fixes a phenomenon, where at the time of shooting in very rare cases "Err 70" occurs, or the shutter does not release. Please note: After updating the firmware, you should reconfirm any AF Microadjustments you may have set for your EF 16-35mm f/2.8 USM or EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens. (Previous) Version 1.0.4 improvements: 1. Fixes a phenomenon whereby the AF does not operate properly at a focal length of about 100 mm when used in combination with an EF 70-200 mm F2.8L IS II USM lens. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in the AI servo AF whereby, in rare cases, a reduction in the flicker effect cannot be obtained when Flicker Reduction is set to "On". 3. Fixes a phenomenon whereby the Picture Style settings are not reflected properly in custom shooting mode (C1/C2/C3). 4. Fixes a phenomenon whereby, in very rare cases, the shooting date/time in the shooting information of the first picture is not recorded correctly. 5. Fixes a phenomenon whereby, in very rare cases, when brightness or contrast is automatically corrected by the Auto Lighting Optimizer function, there is noise in JPEG images.
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

This page will be updated as soon as the rumored Canon PowerShot SX70 HS super-zoom compact is released (to succeed the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS).

View the Canon PowerShot SX70 HS compact camera rumored post for more detail.

New Canon EOS / PowerShot Cameras Launched 2016

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II: Links to Professional Previews and Reviews

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II professional DSLR body was released on 1 February 2016 (Press Release). It is the replacement for the Canon EOS-1D X that was released on 18 October 2011.

More Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Previews / Reviews will be added as they are made available online. 

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Camera Full Specifications

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Sample Images

Online Reviews - Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Camera

• Andy Rouse - review / beta tests
• B&H Photo - video review
• Camera Labs - review
• DXOMARK - tests
• DPReview - review
• Digital Camera World - review
• Ephotozine - preview
• Imaging Resource - review
• Northlight Images - preview
• PC Mag - preview
• PetaPixel - preview
• Pocket-Lint - preview
• Photofocus - 1st impressions
• Rudgr - hands-on
• Scott Kelby 1st look / field rapport
• Techradar - review
• The Digital Picture - review
• What Digital Camera - review

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Camera Consumer Discussions / Reviews

• Photography-on-the-net - Discussion

More Canon EOS / PowerShot Camera Professional / Consumer Reviews
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Book Recommendation: Speedliter's Handbook (2nd Edition) by Syl Arena

Speedliter's Handbook: Learning to Craft Light With Canon Speedlites (2nd Edition). By Syl Arena 2016 (Hard copy) Peachpit Press

The first edition of the Speedliter's handbook is still one of the most comprehensive guides for understanding light, getting to know the Canon Speedlites and the application(s) of Speedlite flash in various lighting environments.

The second edition of the Speedliter's Handbook is refreshed to not only include the Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT, but the various updates and improvements will assist the developing photographer even more in understanding and mastering Speedlite flash. Syl Arena also shares his own personal growth and learning on how he's applying flash and lighting to his own photography.

This book is one of those 'must have's' if you're serious about taking your flash photography to the next level - or just want to get 'up to speed' with Canon's Speedlites, its various applications and benefits over the built-in pop-up flash.

As with the first edition I highly recommend the Speedliter's Handbook second edition for anybody who wants to get more involved with Speedlite flash photography on / or off their Canon EOS and / or compatible Canon PowerShot (G and various SX models) camera.

The Speedliter's Handbook should be an essential resource guide for assisting both the amateur and professional Canon EOS DSLR photographer with extracting maximum value from using basic Speedlite flash applications to managing multiple Speedlites in a variety of challenging lighting environments.

In this book you will find 400+ pages packed with everything that is required to learn and understand the current range of Canon Speedlites and how to use them.

New in the Second Addition (from the book):

• Buttons-and-dials coverage of every current Canon Speedlite from the 600EX-RT down to the 90EX along with the tips on using older Canon Speedlites and models from other manufacturers 
• A new chapter on maximizing the benefits of on-camera flash 
• Expanded portfolios of portfolios made with a single Speedlite and multiple Speedlites 
• Complete updates to the chapters on light modifiers and gels 
• Greater emphasis on step-by-step workflows 
• Expanded discussions of how to use Canon's camera based LCD menu system for Speedlite control 
• Coverage of how to use the radio-enabled 600EX-RT system by itself and with earlier generations of Canon Speedlites. 

Book Chapters: Speedliters Handbook (2nd Edition)

• Quick guide to Speedliting 
• Learn to see light 
• Exposure exposed 
• Mechanics of light 
• Manage the ambient light 
• Position is relative 
• Meet the Speedlites 
• Control your Speedlite 
• Flashing manually 
• E-TTL flash mode 
• Specialty flash modes 
• Triggers for off-camera flash 
• Optical wireless, the Canon way 
• Radio Speedliting: Canon's new frontier 
• Speedlite modification 
• Using various modifiers 
• Speedlite stands and mounts 
• Emery and battery management 
• Getting the most from on-camera flash 
• Portraits with one Speedlite 
• Portraits with multiple Speedlites 
• Gelling for effect 
• Slicing time with High-Speed Sync 
• Gang lighting (using multiple Speedlites) 

Canon Speedlites covered in the Speedliter's Handbook:

• Speedlite 90EX 
• Speedlite 270EX II 
• Speedlite 320EX 
• Speedlite 430EX II 
• Speedlite 580EX II 
• Speedlite 600EX-RT 
• Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II 
• Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX 
• Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 
• Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT

More about the Canon Speedlites >>
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Speedliter's Handbook (2nd Edition) Cover Images: From Vernon Chalmers Personal Copy