Canon Named a 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Named a 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence by the EPA

MELVILLE, N.Y., March 26, 2024 – Demonstrating exemplary commitment and dedication to leadership in energy efficiency, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, garnered recognition as a 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award winner for Sustained Excellence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Reserved for ENERGY STAR partners who demonstrate outstanding leadership in energy efficiency, the Sustained Excellence designation was again earned by Canon, which was cited for their efforts in working to improve the energy efficiency of its products.

The recognition exemplifies Canon’s leading contributions and strategic partnership with ENERGY STAR for more than 30 years, offering more than 200 ENERGY STAR certified products and further demonstrates Canon’s commitment to its Kyosei philosophy. The award also marks the ninth consecutive time (2016-present) that Canon has won the esteemed Partner of the Year Award.

“It is an honor for Canon to once again earn an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence,” said Shinya Fukuda, vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A. Inc. “To earn continuous recognition for nine consecutive years for our commitment and dedication to energy efficiency is very meaningful as we continue to apply our Kyosei philosophy in working to fulfill our company’s mission while simultaneously respecting the environment.”

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR award winners demonstrate dedication to leadership in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, and strategies.

Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners. For a complete list of 2024 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners.

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Canon Recognized with iF Design Awards for 30th Consecutive Year

Canon designs recognized with internationally renowned iF Design Awards for 30th consecutive year

TOKYO, March 6, 2024—Canon Inc. announced today that six Canon product designs were recognized by iF International Forum Design GmbH with prestigious 2024 iF Design Awards. This year marks Canon's 30th consecutive year of winning the iF Design Awards. Encouraged by the recognition of the company's design excellence, Canon will continue striving to realize products that combine the highest levels of performance and design.

Canon PowerShot V10
Vlog camera

Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Interchangeable lens

Canon imagePROGRAF TM Series
Large-format inkjet printer

Canon imagePRESS V Series
Commercial color production printer

Canon CXDI-720C WirelessOCT-R1
Optical Coherence Tomography

Canon CXDI-Elite
Digital radiography

Canon OCT-R1
Optical Coherence Tomography

About the iF Design Awards
Established in 1953, the iF Design Awards are recognized internationally as one of the most prestigious awards within the field of design, with outstanding industrial designs chosen from all over the world each year. This year over 10,000 entries from 72 countries and regions were judged by internationally active design experts across nine disciplines: product, packaging, communication, interior architecture, professional concept, service design, architecture, user experience and user interface.

Press Release Source: Global Canon

Canon Recognized by Forbes as One of America's Best Midsize Employers 2024

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Recognized by Forbes as One of America's Best Midsize Employers in 2024

Canon Honored for 9th Consecutive Year by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers

MELVILLE, NY, March 6, 2024 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2024. Forbes and Statista Inc. announced Canon’s inclusion in this prestigious ranking of companies, and the list is now live on the Forbes website. This is the 9th year in a row Canon has been included on America’s Best Employers’ list.

Forbes and Statista selected America's Best Midsize Employers for 2024 based on independent surveys of more than 170,000 American employees working for companies with between 1,000 and 5,000 workers in the United States. Survey respondents rated their employer, and asked if they would recommend their company to others. Out of thousands of employers that were evaluated, 400 were recognized.

“We are honored to receive this outstanding accolade as one of our country’s best midsize employers,” said Isao “Sammy” Kobayashi, president and CEO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The recognition reinforces Canon’s reputation as a company that provides excellent employment opportunities.”

New to the survey methodology this year was data from the past three years, with more recent data weighted more heavily, to better identify companies that have been rated well consistently over time. According to Forbes, these employers have distinguished themselves for their ability to keep their employees happy and engaged.

For careers and job openings at Canon, please visit here. For more information about Canon U.S.A., visit www.usa.canon.com.

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Renewable Energy used at Canon Manufacturing Sites for Printing Business

Canon converts 100% of power to renewable energy at five manufacturing sites for printing business

TOKYO, March 5, 2024—Canon Inc. announced today that all of the power used in FY2023 was converted to renewable energy at five locations among four manufacturing companies—Canon Suzhou Inc., Canon Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Thang Long Factory and Tien Son Factory), Canon Hi-Tech Thailand Ltd. (Ayutthaya Factory), and Canon Prachinburi Thailand Ltd.—which produce the mainstay products of its printing business such as office multifunctional devices, home inkjet printers, and large-format inkjet printers.Solar panels installed at Canon Vietnam’s Thang Long Factory

Canon is working to convert 100% of the power used at the sites where it manufactures its printing products to renewable energy. So far, the company has installed solar panels within the grounds of some manufacturing sites and has harnessed the renewable energy generated from these panels in its production activities. At the Thang Long Factory owned by Canon Vietnam, approximately 18% of the entire plant’s power1 is generated from solar panels (total installation area: approx. 39,000m²/generation capacity: 4.48 MW) that were installed in July 2022.

In addition to this initiative, Canon newly obtained a renewable energy certificate (REC) which securitizes the environmental value of renewable energy. This allowed the company to convert2 100% of the power used in FY2023 at five locations among four manufacturing sites—Canon Suzhou, Canon Vietnam (Thang Long Factory and Tien Son Factory), Canon Hi-Tech Thailand (Ayutthaya Factory), and Canon Prachinburi Thailand—to renewable energy. As a result, the percentage of renewable energy usage in 2023 at the final assembly sites3 for printing products, including these five locations, increased to approximately 39.5%, up roughly 5.8 percentage points from 2022. In 2024, Canon plans to continue promoting the self-procurement of green energy through initiatives such as newly installing solar panels and increase the usage rate of renewable energy.

Canon will continue to proactively utilize renewable energy and work to realize a sustainable society.

Initiatives to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions

Since 1988, Canon has been at the forefront of initiatives to protect the environment to build harmonious relationships with the Earth and the natural environment based on its corporate philosophy of kyosei. Since 2008, the company has been working to achieve an annual average improvement of 3% in lifecycle CO2 emissions per product. As a result, it achieved a cumulative improvement of 44.4% (preliminary figures4) by 2023. By 2030, it aims to reduce emissions by 50% from the 2008 baseline, and by 2050 aims to cut its CO2 emissions across product lifecycles to net zero by working together with society.

1. FY2023 results
   
   
2. The usage rate of renewable energy in 2022 was approximately 58.1%.
   
   
3. Manufacturing sites with product manufacturing and quality assurance divisions that ensure the performance of Canon’s products
   
   
4. As of January 31, 2024

Canon Sustainability Report 2023

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New Canon imagePROGRAF PRO Series models

Achieve exquisite prints for photo and fine art with three new imagePROGRAF PRO Series models

New inkjet printers with LUCIA PRO II ink designed to deliver an expanded dark area gamut, excellent light resistance and improved scratch resistance over previous imagePROGRAF PRO Series models

24-inch PRO-2600 (right), 44-inch PRO-4600 (left) and imagePROGRAF 60-inch PRO-6600 (bottom)

Sydney, AUSTRALIA – 4 March 2024: Canon Australia today announces a trio of 11-colour plus chroma optimiser inkjet models for the large-format imagePROGRAF Series, the new imagePROGRAF 60-inch PRO-6600, 44-inch PRO-4600 and 24-inch PRO-2600 models.

Designed for photography and fine art, the new imagePROGRAF PRO line features the newly developed LUCIA PRO II¹ pigment ink designed to help improve the image quality from previous imagePROGRAF PRO Series models while also enhancing resistance to light. Improved black density on art paper was achieved by changing the formulation and material of matte black ink and the colour gamut of the dark region was expanded by the adoption of a newly designed image table. The new ink set can also work to help produce and preserve prints as a crystalline wax has been added to the ink, giving the printed surface better resistance to abrasion-caused scratches on glossy and semi-glossy media. The reformulated Chroma Optimiser is designed to give the surface a clear coat of transparent ink that helps suppress bronze phenomena and reduce uneven glossiness.

The new series includes a newly developed ink sensing system which periodically monitors the accuracy of the ink ejection and automatically maintains optimal ink placement position on the page to ensure high image quality. The intelligent media handling function automatically detects the paper type, width and estimated remaining amount of paper, plus it completes the paper feeding process in a shorter time than previous models. The automation of this process will help ensure stable operations even in the absence of skilled or experienced personnel. The addition of LED interior lights allows users to preview prints and semi-translucent ink tank covers allows users to monitor ink tank status.

Yoshinori Moritaki, General Manager Product Marketing at Canon Oceania comments, “The imagePROGRAF PRO Series models offer outstanding performance and versatility delivering exquisite print and impeccable details while providing excellent light resistance. The PRO models recreate expressive prints while also reproducing a wide colour gamut range that helps produce excellent image quality. The announcement of this latest series shows our on-going commitment to empower our customers with the tools and capabilities needed to deliver high-quality content for photography and fine art projects.”

For more information on the new imagePROGRAF PRO Series, please visit:

https://www.canon.com.au/large-format-printers/imageprograf-pro-2600
https://www.canon.com.au/large-format-printers/imageprograf-pro-4600
https://www.canon.com.au/large-format-printers/imageprograf-pro-6600

Availability

The imagePROGRAF PRO Series will be commercially available from Canon Australia and accredited partners from March 2024.

¹ Newly developed pigment inks are 11 out of the 12 inks installed. Only matte black uses same ink as imagePROGRAF GP-4000/2000.

Canon Press Release Source: Canon Australia

Canon Speedlite EL and EX Flash Range

Canon Speedlite Flash for Canon EOS / EOS R DSLR | PowerShot G / SX Cameras

The Canon EL and EX range of Speedlite hotshoe external flash - For Canon EOS / EOS R / EOS-M and compatible PowerShot cameras. 

Canon Speedlite EL Flash

Canon Speedlite EL-1 EL-1

Canon Speedlite EL-5 EL-5

Canon Speedlite EL-100 EL-100

Canon Speedlite EX Flash
Canon Speedlite 90EX 90EX
Canon Speedlite 270EX II 270EX
Canon Speedlite 320EX 320EX
Canon Speedlite 430EX II 430EX
Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI 470EX
Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT III-RT
Canon Speedlite 600EX RT 600EX
Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT 600EX II

Canon Macro EX Twin / Ring Lite Flash
Canon Macro Twin-Lite MT-24EX MT-24EX
Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX MR-14EX
Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II MR-14EX II
Canon Macro Twin-Lite MT-26EX-RT Flash MT-26EX-RT

Macro Speedlites only compatible with Canon EOS DSLR cameras.

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Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Use Canon EF and EF-S Lenses on Canon EOS R Cameras

Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

The Mount Adapter EF-EOS R gives you the ability to utilize any Canon EF or EF-S lens with the EOS R camera, letting you use your existing lenses with the camera and allowing you to expand your horizons.

Lightweight, compact and easy to attach, the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R makes it possible to use EF and EF-S lenses without compromising functionality, speed or quality.

With a stylish design that matches the EF and EF-S lens look and a sturdy, dust- and water-resistant construction, the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R makes it easy to adapt to more lens choices and possibilities.

Source: Canon USA Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

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Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R Features

• Mount Adapter Allows EF/EF-S Lens Compatibility with the EOS R Camera.
• Exterior Design Matched to EF Lenses.
• Dust- and Water-resistant.
• Metal Mount on Both Lens and Camera Sides Provide Rugged Flexibility.

Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Canon EOS R System - EOS R Full Frame Bodies

Canon RF Lenses for Canon EOS R Cameras

Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

EF Lenses to Canon R Camera Adapter : Use EF Lenses on R Cameras

Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R - PDF Download Instructions

For using Canon EF and EF-S Lenses on Canon EOS R bodies

Similar to the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, the Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R lets you expand your lens compatibility when using the EOS R camera, but with an added control ring for additional customization. Attach any EF or EF-S lens to the EOS R using the Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R without losing the control ring you'd have with an RF lens to control numerous settings and functions for fast and smooth performance on the go.

It even comes with a clicking mechanism that delivers easily perceptible feedback, which can be removed for a fee to provide more silent operation if preferred. Featuring a matching design and resilient, dust- and water-resistant construction, the Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R is a no-compromise way to incorporate your EF and EF-S lenses into the EOS R system. (Source: Canon USA)

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