Canon USA Celebrates Filmmakers As They Explore Their Creativity As A Sponsor Of The 2016 Sundance Film Festival

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More about Canon’s support for the Sundance Festival here.

Canon press release:

Canon U.S.A. Celebrates Filmmakers As They Explore Their Creativity As A Sponsor Of The 2016 Sundance Film Festival

MELVILLE, N.Y. – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the company will return as a Sustaining Sponsor to the 2016 Sundance Film Festival (January 21–31, 2016). In sponsorship with Sundance Institute, Canon will pay tribute to the best of independent film and offer exciting new programs dedicated to the filmmakers behind the camera.

Canon celebrates the creativity behind every film at the Festival and is pleased to share that at least 51 of the 247 films premiering as part of this year’s slate — over 20 percent — were shot using Canon equipment. Canon-shot projects screening at the Festival include the seven-hour true crime documentary O.J.: Made in America, Miles Ahead, Liz Garbus’s Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson CooperThe New Yorker Presents, Holy Hell, Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You, and Bryce Dallas Howard’s short film solemates.

“In sponsoring with the Sundance Film Festival, Canon and the filmmaking industry connect and grow together,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A. “The Festival is an annual reminder that the tools we engineer are being used at the highest creative level all over the world, and the conversations we have with filmmakers here help shape the new products that we create for the industry.”

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Ikelite Canon EOS M3 underwater housing shipping

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Ikelite released an underwater housing for the Canon EOS M3. Price is around $1,000.

PRESS RELEASE (via Dive Photo Guide)

Underwater TTL Housing for Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

The two biggest advantages of shooting underwater with an interchangeable lens camera are the variety of great lenses available, and the ability to connect an external flash directly to the camera. The Ikelite housing for the Canon EOS M3 is designed with these key points in mind to deliver a system that truly helps you take better photos in and under the water.

A fast and reliable strobe connection is essential to getting the shot underwater. The Ikelite Housing for the Canon EOS M3 provides a direct electrical connection to the camera’s external flash hot shoe. Electrical strobe connection is dozens of times faster than firing the camera’s built in flash and extends the battery life of the camera—which is essential when shooting a mirrorless system. Cord attachment is as easy as screwing in a lightbulb, and the threaded fit prevents accidental detachment during use. A variety of sync cord terminations are available for Ikelite, SEA&SEA, INON, or Nikonos strobes for ultimate versatility if you have multiple sets of strobes.

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Canon Ranks Among Top Three U.S. Patent Holders For 2015

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Canon press release:

Canon Ranks Among Top Three U.S. Patent Holders For 2015

Company Reaches New Annual Record With More Than 4,100 Patents Granted

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its parent company, Canon Inc., has yet again, ranked third for U.S. patent holders in 2015. According to patent results issued by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, Canon was granted a total of 4,134 patents in 2015, a new record annual high for the Company. This is the 30th consecutive year that Canon Inc., has been ranked among the top five U.S. patent holders and for the 11th consecutive year, ranked first among Japanese companies for the number of U.S. patents granted.

“Research and development play a vital role to the innovation and growth of our company. As a top leader in patents year after year, we continue to provide advanced technologies and solutions to our customers and are able to strengthen our position in new markets,” said Seymour Liebman, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel, Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon puts great emphasis on providing technology that is ever-changing. Through close cooperation between Canon’s technology and intellectual property divisions, the Company aims to improve its technological capabilities while further enhancing its intellectual property rights.

For more information on Canon and its products, please visit www.usa.canon.com.

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Tokina 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX lens available for pre-order at $899

Tokina 14-20mm F/2.0 AT-X Pro DX

Adorama has the new Tokina 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX lens in stock and ready to ship for $899.

Tokina 14-20mm f/2.0 AT-X Pro DX overview:

  • Fast F2.0 Zoom lens
  • Includes aspherical lens element
  • Compact Lens
  • One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF/MF simply by sliding the focus ring, forward side for AF and back toward the camera for MF.
  • Focal Length14 – 20 mm
  • ApertureMaximum: f/2, Minimum: f/22
  • Format Compatibility: APS-C
  • Angle of View: 91.68 deg. – 71.78 deg
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 11.02″ (28 cm)
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:8.36
  • Groups/Elements: 11/13
  • Diaphragm Blades: 9
  • Autofocus: Yes
  • Filter Thread: 82 mm
  • Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 3.5 x 4.17″ / 89mm x 106mm
  • Weight: 25.55 oz / 725g

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 product advisory

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Canon released a product advisory for the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000, ink may leak from inside (see below).

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 product advisory:

Service Notice: Free exchange for imagePROGRAF PRO-1000

Thank you for using Canon Products.
We have determined that some imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printers may experience ink leakage.
This announcement conveys Canon’s service policy for affected printers.
We offer our sincerest apologies to any customers who have been inconvenienced.

Phenomenon

In rare instances, ink may leak from inside the printer to the outside of the printer through an opening on the bottom.

Affected units

imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 units starting with serial number prefix AEGL.
Example: AEGL01234
The serial number can be found on the back of printer.

imagePROGRAF PRO-1000

Support

Affected imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printers can be exchanged for a new printer free of charge when replacements become available around the end of January, 2016.

For details regarding how to exchange your printer, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center at 1-800-423-2366.

Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone:      1-800-423-2366
Email: [email protected]
Support options and hours of operation:
www.usa.canon.com/support