New Canon MAXIFY GX5070 Inkjet Printer

Canon Strengthens its Line-up of Inkjet printers for businesses with the launch of MAXIFY GX5070

The new single-function printer is designed to meet the high-volume, high-quality color printing needs of home offices and small businesses

India, 24 February 2022 – Canon today announced the expansion of its MAXIFY Ink Efficient GX Series lineup with a new ink tank business printer. The printer combines low color printing costs with speed, paper handling and networking capabilities to give offices and businesses a boost in efficiency and productivity.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Manabu Yamazaki, President & CEO, Canon India said, “Small and medium businesses form the backbone of the Indian economy, and the pandemic has led them to invest in smart digital solutions to gain a competitive edge. We, at Canon, understand the needs of small businesses and home offices and we are constantly venturing into bringing forth innovative products that meet their changing needs. Today we are delighted to further strengthen our business ink-jet product portfolio with the launch of the MAXIFY GX5070 printer, designed to boost productivity for home and small businesses. The MAXIFY GX5070 is built especially for our partners in the public and private sectors across healthcare, education, e-commerce, logistics, and retail segments to enable easier and more efficient operations management and safeguard our customers against any type of data breach and loss. We are hopeful that the MAXIFY GX5070 will offer the most reliable, cost-effective, and productive solution to the smart printing needs of our customers.”

Speaking about the new product, Mr. C Sukumaran, Senior Director, Consumer System Products & Imaging Communication Products highlighted, “In the past few years, we have seen tremendous demand for compact and cost-effective home printers from working professionals and small businesses operating from home. Keeping in line with these growing demands, our new compact MAXIFY GX5070 inkjet single-function printer is equipped to meet the high volume and stylized printing and document archival needs of our customers. Combined with features such as Large Paper capacity tray, water-resistant printing, easy-to-use ink bottles, and replaceable maintenance cartridges, MAXIFY GX5070 is an ideal choice for SMBs across India. The additional benefits of the printer include low power consumption, multiple media support allowing customers to print on diverse media, and enhanced security features.”

High Page Yields, Low Total Cost of Ownership and Media Versatility
The large ink tanks and high-volume ink bottles keep business printing cost low. A full set of ink delivers up to 14,000 prints in color or 6,000 prints in greyscale from a black ink bottle. For businesses that need to print more without sacrificing print quality, the economy mode helps save even more with 21,000 and 9,000 prints in color and greyscale, respectively.The MAXIFY GX5070 printer offers compatibility with a wide range of media. The ability to print on a variety of textures and print surfaces, reduces the need for businesses to have to buy different printers when they want to switch between envelopes, labels, glossy paper, and banner paper up to 1.2 m long.

Water Resistant1 Prints Resist Smudging
The use of pigment inks deliver water resistant1 prints on plain paper, lending a laser print-like quality not found in conventional inkjet printers. Text, color bars and charts will resist smudging when in contact with highlighter pens, while rain-splashes and accidental water spills can dry out without color bleeding to printed content.

More Efficiency and Productivity for Businesses
The MAXIFY GX5070 is capable of auto 2-sided printing and offers fast print speeds for high volume printing, combined with a paper feeding capacity of up-to 350 sheets, meaning less time spent refilling paper.The printer comes with a user-replaceable maintenance cartridge that is commercially available. This makes it less likely that the printer will need to be sent in for servicing, resulting in less printing downtime.

Compact, Space-saving Footprint
Home office or small business owners can make good use of limited space with this compact printer that can be placed on a retail store counter or reception desk, or on a shelf to save space.

Stay Connected and Protected All the Time
The MAXIFY GX5070 is built with modern businesses and home offices in mind, flexible enough to be placed anywhere in the office as they come with not just wired network interfaces, but also wireless2 connectivity. Advanced security features ensure the protection of sensitive documents and a secure connection to the printer and wireless network with WPA- Enterprise. Users can setup and operate the printers using the free Canon PRINT Inkjet/ SELPHY mobile app, as well as print from the cloud.

Model Number 
MAXIFY GX5070 

Maximum Retail Price

MRP Rs 37 995.00/U inclusive of all taxes 

Availability

24th Feb 2022

Canon Media Source: Canon India

Canon EOS System Celebrates 35th Anniversary

TOKYO, February 24, 2022—Canon Inc. will celebrate in March 2022 the 35th anniversary of the launch of the company's EOS System, which includes EOS-series interchangeable-lens cameras and a diverse range of system accessories, beginning with interchangeable EF lenses.

Canon's EOS System made its debut in March 1987 with the launch of the EOS 650 single-lens reflex (SLR) camera and EF lenses1. An acronym of "Electro Optical System" while also carrying the name of the Greek Goddess of the dawn, the EOS series saw first light in 1987 as the world's first fully electronic mount system, representing a new generation of AF SLR cameras.

During the film-camera era, EOS SLR cameras garnered high acclaim from a wide range of users for their innovative technologies and designs focused on Canon's key concepts of high speed and ease of use. During this period, the company launched the top-of-the-line professional model EOS-1 in 1989 and, with the introduction of the compact lightweight EOS Kiss (EOS Rebel XS and EOS 500 in other regions) in 1993, succeeded in expanding its user base.

Following the introduction of the EOS D30 in 2000, when the popularization of digital SLR cameras was in full swing, Canon developed such innovative models as the high-speed and high-image-quality professional-oriented EOS-1D (2001), the EOS Kiss Digital (2003, EOS Digital Rebel or EOS 300D in other regions) which appealed to a broad user base, and the EOS 5D Mark II (2008), which featured Full HD video recording, in an effort to offer products that fulfilled the company's new key concepts of high speed, ease of use and high image quality. In 2012, EOS video technology was transformed for the B-to-B sphere in the form of the Cinema EOS System, marking Canon's entry into the video production industry.

From there, Canon continued to serve an increasingly diverse range of users. In 2018, the EOS R System was born from Canon's desire to construct the ideal lens mount and maximize the appeal of its new RF lenses. The company followed up in 2020 with the EOS R5, the world's first digital camera to feature 8K recording2. The next year, 2021 witnessed the launch of the EOS R3, which boasts eye-control AF capability, and the EOS VR System for recording VR content.

Enabling visual expression through still photography, video, and even VR content, the EOS system expands the possibilities of visual expression with a lineup comprising a total of 21 EOS series cameras3 and 104 RF and EF lenses4. Further underwriting the company's long-running and expansive user base, Canon has maintained the world's No.1 share5 of digital interchangeable-lens cameras since 2003—a total of 18 years running.

Canon will continue to refine its diverse imaging technologies based on its core optical technology to create an even stronger EOS System that meets the needs of increasingly diverse users to promote the spread of photo and video culture.

1The EF35-70mm f/3.5-4.5, EF35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 and EF50mm f/1.8 were released alongside the EOS 650.
2Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras available as of July 8, 2020.
3Includes 5 digital cinema cameras for video production. As of February 24, 2022.
4Includes 30 EF cinema lenses (EF and PL mount) and 4 lens extenders. As of February 24, 2022.
5Shares of unit sales. Based on Canon research.

Canon Media Source: Canon Global

New Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM / RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lenses

Go Long: Canon Introduces the RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Super-Telephoto Lenses

The Newest RF Lenses are Ideal for Outdoor Sports, Motor Sports, Wildlife Photography, Photo News Journalism, and More

MELVILLE, NY, February 23, 2022 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce that the Canon RF lens family is growing by two, with the addition of the Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM, and the longest focal length RF lens yet, the RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM. Both super-telephoto fixed focal length lenses are quite light for their considerable abilities, and share many of the same features such as Super Spectra Coating (SSC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to help minimize ghosting and flaring, compatibility with both the RF1.4x and RF2x extenders and a customizable electronic focusing ring with manual focus capability during Servo AF.

Additional features shared by both lenses include:

• Two focus presets, with the ability to instantly switch between memorized focus distances
• Circular nine-bladed aperture providing photographers with exceptionally beautiful and soft blurred backgrounds and bokeh
• Renowned Canon L-Series durability and construction with dust and water resistance, plus fluorine coating on the front element for easy cleaning

Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM Watch Video>> Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM Lens
The RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM weighs in at just 6.9 lbs and features a minimum focusing distance of 8.53ft/2.6 meters — maximum close-up magnification is a superb 0.34x, allowing wildlife image creators to fill the frame with small subjects, such as birds, at its minimum focusing distance. Optical image stabilization is up to 4.5 stops* of shake correction and includes three IS operation modes. When using the RF1.4x or RF2x extenders, users can experience enhanced effective focal lengths of 1,120mm and 1,600mm respectively.

Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Watch Video >> Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens
The RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM is the most powerful super-telephoto lens in the Canon RF lens line. It weighs in at 7.4 lbs — an outstandingly light figure for a super-tele lens of this type — and features a minimum focusing distance of 14.1ft/4.3m. Optical image stabilization is up to 4.0 stops* of shake correction and, similar to the RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM lens, includes three IS operation modes. When using the RF1.4x or RF2x extenders, users can experience enhanced focal lengths of 1,680mm and 2,400mm, respectively.

Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM Key Features:

• 800mm super telephoto length
• Compact lens with max. diameter x length of 163mm x 432mm
• 3.14kg in weight
• Large f/5.6 aperture
• 4.5 stop Image Stabilization
• Dust and drip proof design
• Minimum focusing distance of 2.6m

Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM Key Features:

• 1200mm super telephoto length
• Compact lens with max. diameter x length of 168mm x 537mm
• 3.34kg in weight
• 4 stop Image Stabilization
• Dust and drip proof design
• Minimum focusing distance of 4.3m

Pricing and Availability
The Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM are both scheduled to be available in late May 2022 for an estimated retail price of $16,999.00 and $19,999.00, respectively**. For more information please visit usa.canon.com.

Canon Media Source: Canon USA

Canon Inc. Named A Fortune World’s Most Admired Company

MELVILLE, NY, February 22, 2022 – Recognized for its strong brand value and focus on innovation, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its parent company, earned inclusion on Fortune Magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" 2022 list.

"Canon Inc. being listed again on Fortune’s list is a testament to the great team of talented professionals who continue to demonstrate hard work, dedication and innovation, which has proven to be instrumental in the company’s success throughout these unprecedented two years," said Kazuto "Kevin" Ogawa, president and CEO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Earning a spot on this prestigious list is a product of a strong commitment to the corporate philosophy of Kyosei, which translates to 'all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future."

Fortune polled corporate executives, directors and analysts to determine the best-regarded companies by assessing the company’s investment value, quality of management and products, social responsibility, and ability to attract talent, among other benchmarks.

"Fortune is such a well-respected leader in the business space. Their acknowledgment of the work and team that make up Canon by being featured on this list in multiple years is appreciated," said Ogawa.

For more information on Canon U.S.A., Inc., please visit www.usa.canon.com.

Canon Speedlite 270EX II Flash Review - YouTube Video

The Canon EX range of Speedlite flashes are compatible with Canon EOS / EOS-M DSLR / PowerShot GX1 / G15 / G15 / G7 X and SX60 HS / SX50 HS / SX40 HS digital cameras.

Canon aids relief effort to the Kingdom of Tonga

Canon aids relief effort following volcano eruption and tsunami in the Kingdom of Tonga

Tokyo, JAPAN — 1 February, 2022: On 15 January, 2022, a large-scale volcanic eruption and resulting tsunami caused extensive damage and loss of life in the Kingdom of Tonga. We at Canon would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster and our thoughts go out to those suffering in its aftermath.

While we realise that the road to recovery will be challenging and time-consuming, we hope that the region will soon be able to begin the rebuilding and healing process.

To aid in the relief efforts for the victims, the Canon Group is making a donation of ten million yen (approximately AUD$123,146) to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Many Tongan athletes have played for Canon’s rugby team, the Yokohama Canon Eagles, and four are currently on the team roster. The team collected donations for the relief effort during a recent match held on 23 January, and plans to continue collecting money for the cause. Money raised by the Yokohama Canon Eagles and other teams will be collected and donated via the Japan Rugby Football Union and Japan Rugby League One.

Note: Currency conversion based on exchange rate of AUD$1=JPY81.20.

Canon Source / Reference: Canon Australia