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PhotoNews Out with the old – in with the new for 2013

Image Square Canon Canada Inc. has opened Image Square in Calgary. This Canon Experience Store is a unique destination where visitors can interact with the latest Canon technology and benefit from photography expertise. The 6,600 square foot space located on the ground floor of Eighth Avenue Place in downtown Calgary features dynamic displays and demonstrations that give visitors a true look at how Canon products work. The customer experience is fully interactive with hands-on displays, touch-screen media for viewing and manipulating images, a professional photo studio, a classroom-style learning space and photo gallery. For more information visit www.canon.ca/imagesquare Firmware update for EOS-1D X Firmware version 1.2.1 is now available for the EOS-1D X. It incorporates the following improvements and fixes: 1. The function to disable the Image size selection button has been added. See the instructions “EOS-1D X Firmware version 1.2.x Additional Function” (PDF file) included in the downloaded firmware 1.2.1 folder for information on how to intentionally disable this button after the firmware update has been installed in the camera. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which Err 70 and Err 80 may occur during certain shooting conditions. You can download firmware updates free of charge from the Canon Download Centre software.canon-europe.com

Canon sponsorship deals Canon will be an Official Partner of the IAAF World Athletics Series from 2013 to 2016. Canon’s sponsorship will include two IAAF World Championships – the first in Moscow in 2013, the second in Beijing in 2015. Canon has also signed a three-year renewal of its worldwide partnership with the World Press Photo Foundation. The new contract marks the 20th anniversary for the two organisations working together to empower photojournalists. For more details about World Press Photo and to view galleries, visit www.worldpressphoto.org Canon wins Emmy Award The year has started well for Canon with a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The award is for work on improvements to large-format CMOS imagers for use in HD broadcast video cameras. The awards honour development and innovation in broadcast technology and recognise organisations and individuals for breakthroughs in technology that have a significant effect on television engineering. Canon debuted its award-winning large format CMOS image sensor in its EOS C300 digital cinema camera in November 2011. By exploring alternatives to the established Bayer colour filter array algorithms, Canon was able to achieve an overall image quality capture through its CMOS sensor that has helped to bring digital cinema closer to the superb aesthetics associated with 35mm motion picture film.

End of line for 5D Mark II Canon has quietly discontinued the EOS 5D Mark II. The camera was moved to the ‘Old products’ archive on a Canon Japan website at the end of December 2012. Canon UK has confirmed the news. The camera will continue to be available at stores until supplies are exhausted – but don’t leave it too late if you have been thinking of buying. The EOS 5D Mark II, introduced in 2008, was the first EOS digital SLR with movie mode. This initially received a lukewarm response from EOS enthusiasts, but was quickly taken on board by professional movie-makers. One of the attractions of the camera is the depth-of-field, which can be much narrower than that of dedicated movie cameras. Cost was also a factor. Cameraman Mark Moreve made one of the first feature length films shot entirely using the EOS 5D Mark II and Canon lenses. “You can buy an EOS 5D Mark II for the same price it costs to hire an HD movie camera for a week,” he said, “so using the Mark II cut our costs by a fortune.” The Season Six finale of ‘House’ (the television medical drama starring Hugh Laurie) was shot using only the EOS 5D Mark II camera, plus a range of fast EF lenses. The shallow depth-of-field and low-light capabilities of the camera were the main attractions for the director and cameraman. (The episode was first aired on 16 May 2010). The BBC, although initially doubtful that an SLR could produce broadcast quality video, soon relented and allowed use of the EOS 5D Mark II for programme making. The demise of the camera is not unexpected. The EOS 5D Mark III was introduced last April. Although this did not immediately replace the earlier model, it was only a matter of time before sales of the EOS 5D Mark II camera were affected. Then, late in 2012, came the EOS 6D (see right) – Canon’s new entry-level full-frame digital camera.

Now available

The EOS M (above left) is now available at a range of retailers across the UK. It has an RRP of £769.99 including the EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM lens and Speedlite 90EX flash gun. The EOS 6D is also available across the UK with an RRP of £1799.99 (body only), £1959.99 with EF 40mm f2.8 STM lens or £2519.99 with EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM lens.

Two new image stabiliser lenses

Canon has launched two new EF lenses designed for enthusiast and professional photographers – the EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM and the EF 35mm f2 IS USM. Boasting Canon’s leading optical technologies in highly compact designs, the new lenses are perfect for a range of creative purposes, including reportage, landscape, portrait and travel photography. Both include aspherical lenses and Super Spectra Coatings optimised for each individual element, Canon’s image stabiliser (IS) technology and ultrasonic motors for superfast autofocus.

Travel Photographer of the Year 2012

Professional and amateur photographers from 22 countries scooped individual Travel Photographer of the Year 2012 awards or special mentions this year. Many of the prize- winning entries, two of which are shown here, were shot using Canon EOS cameras. The images showcase the beauty and diversity of travel imagery and offer fascinating glimpses of different cultures. Andrew Newey (UK) won Best Single Image in the ‘Portfolio – Journeys’ category with his image of Mentawai Shaman resting against the roots of a tree in Siberut Island, Indonesia. The New Talent award went to Alessandra Meniconzi (Switzerland) with her series of images capturing life for Siberia’s Nenets, a nomadic people whose life is based around the reindeer herds. Alessandra is a graphic designer and teacher, and a self-taught

photographer. “I pedal, walk and move alone with my equipment for months on end in the most remote locations of the world. Photography is another way to express my personality. Pressing the shutter release of the camera materializes my feelings, my sensibilities, my character, and the way I see the world.“ To view the complete gallery of winning images, visit www.tpoty.com

Below left Mentawai Shaman, Siberut Island, Indonesia. EOS 5D Mark II, 1/2656 second at f1.8, ISO 320, EF 50mm f1.8 II lens. Below Young Nenets girl in the snow, Siberia. EOS 1Ds Mark III, 1/200 second at f8, ISO 100, EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM lens.

The EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM is the latest lens to feature Hybrid IS, delivering shake-free shots at any distance, including macro focal lengths. The lenses also come with the newly-designed Mark II lens caps, which feature a centre-pinch mechanism. In September 2012, Canon launched the EOS 6D – the first full-frame DSLR aimed at non-professionals. The lightweight, compact EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM lens will team up nicely with the EOS 6D, which does not have the weight and bulk of the other full-frame bodies. Both new lenses are available now. The EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM costs £1499.99 (RRP) while the EF 35mm f2 IS USM is £799.99 (RRP). Detailed information and specifications about these lenses are featured in the January-March 2013 issue.

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