Canon to showcase sustainability initiatives at European Development Days

Canon Europe to showcase creative education for women empowerment and gender equality at European Development Days

31 May 2018 – Canon Europe, world-leader in imaging solutions, has been selected by the European Commission to showcase its sustainability initiatives at this year’s European Development Days that will take place in Brussels on 5-6 June.

This year’s European Development Days theme will be ‘gender equality and women empowerment’ and Canon will be showcasing how it is utilising the power of imagery to support livelihoods, give young people a visual voice on implementing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and drive gender equality.

Visitors to the Canon stand can take part in workshops that will give them a taste of Canon’s creative education platforms along with learning more about Canon’s Young People Programme which aims to give young people a visual voice on the global issues that affect their future, and the Miraisha Programme which aims to help local people across Africa establish careers in photography and print.

Stuart Poore, Director of Sustainability at Canon Europe said, “Imagery is incredibly powerful. It allows you to connect with an audience and bring people into your world. We are thrilled to be exhibiting at the European Development Days and will be using this as an opportunity to show the change we’re empowering others to make: from our Young People Programme, which is helping the next generation raise their voices on subjects that matter, to Miraisha, which is supporting local people up-skill for careers in the imaging sector.”

The two-day event will include high level panel discussions, project labs, exhibitions, activities focused on youth involvement and stands where innovative projects and solutions will be presented. Participants at the European Development Days include high level EU officials, representatives from EU Member States, NGOs, associations and businesses.

Please visit Canon at stand 27 or find out more on the European Development Days website here.

Canon News Source: Canon Europe

Newly Expanded Canon CarePAK Program

More Pros Than Ever Can Now Benefit From the Newly Expanded Canon CarePAK Program

Providing Accidental Damage Protection, CarePAK Plans Now Offer Coverage for Cinema, Video and Professional Printer Equipment

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 30, 2018 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the expansion of its CarePAK PRO and CarePAK PLUS service and support offerings for imaging professionals. The current CarePAK PRO program, which now includes accidental damage protection, has been restructured to meet the needs of the professional cinema, house of worship, and in-house corporate video production industries, among other professional video markets, and now covers Cinema EOS Cameras, Cinema Lenses, and Professional Camcorders. Additionally, the popular CarePAK PLUS plan, which currently includes professional SLR camera systems among other consumer products, has been expanded to cover Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000, PIXMA PRO-100, and PIXMA PRO-10 professional inkjet printers.

“Providing yet another solution to our customers, the CarePAK program expansion allows us to extend our services to more of Canon’s professional customers, implementing a worry-free ownership experience to help visual story-tellers focus and bring forth their creative visions,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc.

With CarePAK, customers can feel confident that their investment is covered by Canon’s world-class service and support. In addition to accidental damage protection from drops, spills, power surges, and other unforeseen events, CarePAK PLUS and CarePAK PRO provide normal wear and tear coverage for hardware and include Image Recovery*, designed to retrieve lost or corrupted images or videos from cameras, camcorders and printers with a memory card slot (only for use with a removable memory card).

Additional CarePAK benefits include:

• Priority service for fast, reliable repairs and minimal downtime
• Service and support direct from Canon using only genuine Canon parts
• $0 deductible for any repair or replacement
• Free shipping to and from Canon for all service and repairs
• Dedicated phone and email support at 1-833-CAREPAK (1-833-227-3725) and carepakpro@cits.canon.com or carepakplus@cits.canon.com
• Ability to transfer the plans during the coverage period to a new owner

Under a CarePAK plan, a damaged product will be repaired to good working condition or replaced with the same or an equivalent product, a feature that is unique to Canon and currently not available from other providers. CarePAK PRO and CarePAK PLUS will be available for Canon Cinema Cameras, Cinema Lenses, Professional Camcorders, and Professional Inkjet Printers beginning June 1 and can be purchased at the time of product purchase, or for up to 90 days thereafter.

For more information, please visit usa.canon.com/carepak. For those in attendance at this year’s Cine Gear Expo, stop by the Canon booth (number 12) to learn more about Canon’s service and support offerings, including CarePAK PRO.

Canon News Source: Canon USA

Join Canon U.S.A. on National Missing Children's Day

Envision the Unthinkable and then Help Prevent It: Join Canon U.S.A. in Supporting NCMEC’s Efforts to Help Protect Today’s Youth on National Missing Children's Day

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 25, 2018 – Being a parent is hard work, but being the parent of a missing child is unthinkable. Last year, there were more than 460,000 reports of missing children nationwide.1 Today, in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, continues its longstanding sponsorship with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and launches a campaign to raise awareness for the critical issue of child safety and support for NCMEC’s work to help protect children.

The cornerstone of the campaign is a 75-second video titled “The Hardest Job in the World,” which takes viewers into the mind of a parent. It depicts the overwhelming joy of parenting, as well as the fear and grief a parent feels when a child goes missing. The campaign will highlight NCMEC’s work to protect children and help bring missing children home. The video will be released online, in conjunction with National Missing Children’s Day, an annual observation which highlights the issue of missing children in the U.S. Throughout the summer, Canon will release additional content through Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, offering consumers a link to donate directly to NCMEC.

“The issues of missing and exploited children can be hard for people to talk about, but the children and families who are facing these tragedies, have no choice. It is critical that we are there to support them,” said Callahan Walsh, child advocate for NCMEC. “Sponsors like Canon, who have supported our mission for more than 20 years, help make that work possible.”

“The Hardest Job in the World” is a truly powerful video and we hope it will inspire others to join us in supporting NCMEC’s efforts, and to donate to NCMEC,” said Chris Sedlacek, Senior Director and General Manager, Canon U.S.A. “At Canon U.S.A., we believe that every child deserves to live a safe and healthy life. As a company that strives to serve as a good corporate citizen, Canon is proud to have worked with NCMEC for more than two decades and remains committed in its resolve to strongly support their efforts into the future.”

To watch “The Hardest Job in the World,” visit canon.missingkids.org and follow Canon USA on social media at Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.

For more information on Canon U.S.A. and its corporate social responsibility efforts, please visit www.usa.canon.com.

Canon News Source: Canon USA

New Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Update Version 1.0.4

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Update Version 1.0.4 now available for both Windows and Mac.

Download Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Update Version 1.0.4>>

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Update Version 1.0.4 Driver/Software Details

File Name	eos5d4-v104-win.zip
File Version	1.0.4
File Size	31.65 MB
File Languages	English | Spanish | French | Japanese | Chinese
Post Date	04/13/2017
Download and Installation Instructions	Changes in the Firmware Firmware Version 1.0.4 incorporates the following fixes and improvements: 1. Fixes a phenomenon in which a red-colored area may appear at the bottom-center of a captured image when shooting in bulb mode or during a long exposure. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the autofocus may not respond when the autofocus is initiated via pressing the shutter button, the AF-ON button or the AE lock button when configured in the custom control menu. 3. Enhances the reliability of communications between the camera and SD card. 4. Fixes incorrect wording on the Finnish language menu screen. Firmware Version 1.0.4 is for cameras with firmware Version 1.0.3 or earlier. If your camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.4, 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: 5D400104.FIR / file size: 31,518,640 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 1.0.4? A: Yes, the following improvements from the previous version are included: (Previous) Version 1.0.3 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. (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).
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Canon EOS 6D Mark II Firmware Update: Version 1.0.3

Canon EOS 6D Mark II Firmware Update, Version 1.0.3 Windows / MAC
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Firmware Update, Version 1.0.3 Windows / MAC

File Name	eos6d2-v103-win.zip
File Version	1.0.3
File Size	30.80 MB
File Languages	English | Spanish | French | Japanese | Chinese
Post Date	11/08/2017
Download and Installation Instructions	Firmware Version 1.0.3 incorporates the following fix: 1. Corrects an erroneous display that may appear when some third-party accessories are attached to the hot shoe. Firmware Version 1.0.3 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.2. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.3, 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. 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: 6D200103.FIR, File size: 30,466,128 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 1.0.3? A: The following fixes have been included: 1. Corrects an erroneous display that appears when some third-party accessories are attached. (The following is the history of past firmware updates) Firmware Version 1.0.3 is the first update to be released.
Zip Type	zip

Canon PhotoMarathon Kicks Off in Guangzhou ​

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Competition Heats Up Among Photography Community as Canon PhotoMarathon Kicks Off in Guangzhou ​

Canon PhotoMarathon makes a big return to Guangzhou with 1,013 participants competing for top spots across three categories

Parallel competitions are expected across Asia throughout the year and the Grand Winners from each competition will go on to participate in the Canon PhotoMarathon Asia Championship in Japan.

Singapore, 20 May 2018 – Canon today flagged off the first Canon PhotoMarathon 2018 competition in Asia at 09:30 AM in Guangzhou, China. Since the last competition in 2016, the photography community in Guangzhou has embraced the love of photography and the fun of composing pictures under time pressure. This year, a total of 1,013 photography enthusiasts from across generations and all walks of life gathered at the gymnasium of Guangzhou Sport University, to immerse in the lively atmosphere before the start of the competition.

“The Canon PhotoMarathon is an annual and highly anticipated event for photography fans to discover the hidden frames of our cities and local neighbourhoods,” said Mr. Naohiko Hayashi, Senior Director and General Manager of Regional ICP Sales and Marketing Centre, Canon Singapore. “Photography has the powerful ability to connect people through imagery, and through Canon PhotoMarathon, we hope to enable the local photography community to see their cities from an interesting perspective.”

True to its name, Canon PhotoMarathon is a blend of photography and sports. For participants to cross the finishing line, both mental and physical endurance are required over the long duration of the competition. Indeed, the biggest photography event in Asia also illustrates Canon’s Big Health initiative which aims to celebrate life through cherishing health and living every moment with passion.

To date, more than 170,000 photography enthusiasts across 33 Asian cities have participated in the Canon PhotoMarathon since its inaugural event 16 years ago.

After Guangzhou, the Canon PhotoMarathon will also make its way to Singapore on 28 July. Thereafter, it will also reach Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Brunei and Indonesia. For further details of competition venues and dates, please refer to https://photomarathon.canon-asia.com/.

Canon News Source: Canon Global

Canon Europe celebrates results of African sustainability programme

Canon Europe celebrates results of African sustainability programme and the launch of a new creative training hub in collaboration with The NRB Bus

London, UK – 17 May 2018 – Canon Europe, leader in imaging, is celebrating three years of Miraisha, one of the brand’s core sustainability programmes. 2017 saw the programme deliver more activities than ever before, with over 3,000 participants taking part in training sessions and workshops since the programme’s inception. The programme aims to promote job opportunities in Africa by offering workshops to photographers, videographers, film-makers and print business owners.

This month, the programme will see a new venture opened in collaboration with ‘The NRB Bus’. Launching in the city of Westlands in Nairobi, Kenya, a static London double decker bus will be the home to a host of workshops focused on creativity training. These will also be taken further afield with a roadshow planned to take place across Kenya.

Stuart Poore, Director of Sustainability at Canon Europe commented, “The Miraisha programme has really progressed in the last 12 months and we are so proud of all the participants and what they have achieved. We’re excited to carry out further training in collaboration with The NRB Bus, which will be an inspiring place for workshops to take place. The programme truly embodies our corporate philosophy of Kyosei: living and working together for the common good, and we are committed to continuing our work in Africa.”

Key initiatives that took place over the last year included:

Canon’s train the trainer programme
A recent initiative which has had great success is Canon’s ‘Train the Trainer’ programme. For the various Miraisha workshops, Canon used to regularly fly experts from Europe to Africa to run the training. However, Canon wants to make the Miraisha programme self-sustainable and has therefore invested in a number of local trainers, as this is much more beneficial for the workshop attendees as the local trainers can act as role models, giving current, previous and future participants a knowledge source within their country. Canon currently has 15 people in the train the trainer programme, six of which have now qualified as accredited trainers. Many of the trainers are successful photographers or videographers in their own right and Canon has hired one of the trainers full time to work in the local sales office in Morocco.

Canon story telling workshop success
Following attendance of a Canon story telling workshop with Canon Master Gary Knight, last September, Anthony Obayomi won the National Geographic Photography Portfolio Review as part of LagosPhoto festival. This original workshop took place in December 2016 where Anthony used the EOS 650D and a variety of lenses. Entrants to the review submitted a portfolio of work from the past year and a panel of top Nigerian and international judges critiqued the portfolios. Anthony, the winner of the best portfolio, won a prize of $10,000. He is now on the radar of National Geographic and will also be noted to other international photo agencies. Anthony’s portfolio focused on the shortage of student accommodation at the University of Lagos.

In addition to this, photographer Nneka Iwunna took the skills she learnt in the same Canon story telling workshop, to go on and win a Magnum Foundation Fund which will support her work in documentary photography.

To learn more about the Miraisha programme, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sq9IarcqYA

Canon News Source: Canon Europe

Canon named title sponsor of the Bledisloe Cup 2018

TOKYO, May 17, 2018—Canon Inc. announced today that the Company has signed a contract to provide special sponsorship as the title sponsor of the Bledisloe Cup 2018, a rugby competition between the national teams of New Zealand and Australia, to be held in Japan.

The Official Tournament Logo and Title

Following the signing of this contract, Canon was named the title sponsor of the Bledisloe Cup 2018, with the third match of the tournament to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Accordingly, the official tournament title will be the "Canon Bledisloe Cup 2018."

Held between the national teams of New Zealand (the All Blacks) and Australia (the Wallabies), the Bledisloe Cup is a rugby competition with a rich history of over 80 years. This year marks the second occasion that the competition will come to Japan, having last been held in the country in 2009.

Canon is also an official supporter of the Japanese National Rugby Team and an official sponsor of the Rugby World Cup 2019TM in Japan, which will take place in twelve cities and prefectures1 across the country from September 20 to November 2, 2019. The Company has signed a contract to become title sponsor of the Canon Bledisloe Cup 2018 as part of its efforts to foster momentum leading up to the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.

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 Canon Bledisloe Cup 2018, including camera and lens maintenance services and product loans, to enable the best possible capture of the top-class athletes competing at the zenith of their sport.

Through event sponsorships and proprietary products and technologies, the Canon Group contributes to the further promotion of sporting activities.

Japan Rugby Football Union Chairman Tadashi Okamura said, "It is a pleasure to have Canon as a special sponsor of the Bledisloe Cup, a competition with a rich history, and to host the Canon Bledisloe Cup 2018 here in Japan. Of the eight most recent Rugby World Cup tournaments, New Zealand has won three times, and Australia, twice. Having them compete at Nissan Stadium, which will also host the Final match of the Rugby World Cup 2019, will create additional opportunities to foster enthusiasm ahead of the upcoming tournament. I am eagerly awaiting what will surely be a thrilling match between two teams at the top of their game."

Canon Inc. Chairman & CEO Fujio Mitarai said, "Canon is delighted to be the title sponsor for the Canon Bledisloe Cup 2018. Two of the world's top teams, the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies, will face off at Nissan Stadium—which will also host the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final—generating further excitement for next year's tournament. In addition to supporting professional photographers and news media from Japan and overseas as they capture the intense action, Canon will work together with the Japan Rugby Football Union, New Zealand Rugby, Rugby Australia, relevant authorities, local government and other corporate sponsors, doing our utmost to support the tournament."

Canon News Source: Canon Global

500 days until Rugby World Cup™ 2019: Canon announces special promotions

The countdown begins - 500 days until Rugby World Cup™ 2019 Canon announces special promotional video and paper craft kits

As an official sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2019, held in Japan from September 20th to November 2nd, Canon Inc. has published special promotional content to its website to mark the 500-day countdown to the tournament. Under the theme, "Make the moment together," Canon Inc. aims to generate excitement for the big event through various promotional activities.

Canon YouTube Source: https://youtu.be/8cEm6B7JUIQ

Athletes preparing for a face-off that only comes once every four years. The coaches, families, tournament staff, photographers and spectators from around the world that support them and create a moment to remember. Canon supports everyone who makes it happen with our first rugby special video, "The Moment." See the passion of the players and the determination of photographers to capture the perfect shot come together in one epic moment, as well as thrilling footage from the previous tournament.

Rugby World Cup 2019™ Canon Web:
RWC2019.canon

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