Canon USA Debuts New Flagship EOS-1D X Mark II At 2016 WPPI Show

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II at a glance:

  • 20.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors
  • 14 fps Shooting, 16 fps in Live View
  • DCI 4K Video at 60 fps, 8.8MP Still Grab
  • 61-Point High Density Reticular AF II
  • 3.2 inch (1.62m) Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie Servo AF
  • ISO 100-51200 (Expanded to 409600)
  • Built-In GPS
  • CFast & CF Card Slots

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

Canon press release:

Canon U.S.A. Debuts New Flagship EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Camera At 2016 WPPI Show

Attendees Will Be Treated to Demonstrations by Canon’s Prominent Explorers of Light at WPPI Booth #401

MELVILLE, N.Y. – At this year’s WPPI Wedding & Portrait Conference + Expo on March 7-9 at the MGM Convention Center in Las Vegas, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will challenge attendees with Canon See Impossible at booth #401. Show attendees can get a first look at the new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera, as well as the latest lenses, the latest in Canon printers including the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 and a Canon Explorers of Light photo gallery. Those in attendance will also be invited to print up to five of their own photographs using Canon’s DreamLabo 5000 inkjet production photo printer, which produces quality prints with high image resolution and enhanced color range. Additionally, several of Canon’s renowned Explorers of Light photographers will be providing live informative demonstrations both on stage at the Canon booth and during show seminars.

“We are excited to debut our new flagship DSLR at a show like WPPI, which hosts some of the most passionate imaging enthusiasts,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “We plan to provide inspirational lectures and an assortment of innovative products for them to experience so that they have the ability to see the impossible.”

Canon EOL Speaker Schedule
The main stage in the Canon booth will feature presentations from Canon Explorers of Light (schedule subject to change), including one of Canon’s newest Explorers, Portrait Photographer Sue Bryce, who will also be delivering the Expo’s keynote speech on Tuesday, March 8th at 8pm.

  Monday, March 7 Tuesday, March 8 Wednesday, March 9
10:00 a.m.   Bob Davis

Live Shoot
Lighting on Location:
Big Light Out of a Speedlite

 Lindsay Adler

Live Shoot
Creative In-Camera Techniques
with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III

 Denis Reggie

Lecture
Flash Secrets Exposed
10:45 a.m.  Denis Reggie

Lecture
Quiet Wedding Witness

 Denis Reggie

Lecture
Gear Bag Unzipped

 Sue Bryce

Lecture
Canon EOS 5DS
11:30 a.m.  Lindsay Adler

Live Shoot
5 Tips for Striking
Beauty Photography

 Sue Bryce

Live Shoot
Photographing Dance Style
and Fine Art Portraits

 Peter Hurley

Live Shoot
The Hurley Headshot System
12:15 p.m.  Joe Bussinick

Lecture
“P” Could
Be for Professional

 Joe Bussinick

Lecture
Sell Yourself, Not the Images

 Bob Davis

Lecture
Event Photography with Speedlites:
The Triangle of Light
1:00 p.m. Peter Hurley

Live Shoot
Shabanging Lenses
for Headshot Portraits

 Roberto Valenzuela

Live Shoot
Make It Speedy!
Speedlight Techniques on the Go

 Joe Buissink

Lecture
Staying Fresh and
Keeping the Passion
1:45 p.m. Clay Blackmore

Lecture / Live Shoot
The Complete
Canon Wedding Package

 Sandy Puc’

Live Shoot
Working With Children:
It’s the Little Things That Count

 Roberto Valenzuela / Michele Celentano

Lecture
The Power of Perspectives
in Storytelling

Live Learning Stage
The Live Learning stage in the booth will feature live shoots by Explorers of Light and other accomplished photographers (schedule subject to change).

Monday, March 7 Tuesday, March 8 Wednesday, March 9
10:00 AM Peter Hurley

Live Shoot!

Capturing Expression in a Headshot

 Laura Tillinghast

Live Shoot!

Great Portraits Every Time

 Liza Gershman

Live Shoot!

Weddings: Capturing All the Important Details
11:00 AM Sandy Puc’

Live Shoot!

Pinup Portraits: A Temptation You Can’t Resist! 

 Clay Blackmore

Live Shoot!

From Start to Finish Canon

 Michael Ori

Live Shoot!

Stills From Motion With the New 4K EOS-1D X Mark II
12:00 PM Michele Celentano

Live Shoot!

The Magic of Speedlites and Reflectors

 Sandy Puc’

Live Shoot!

Bellies to Babies: Pregnancy and Beyond

 Lindsay Adler

Live Shoot!

Creativity on a Budget!
1:00 PM Laura Tillinghast

Live Shoot!

Great Portraits Every Time

 Michael Ori

Live Shoot!

Stills From Motion With the New 4K EOS-1D X Mark II

 Moshe Zusman

Live Shoot!

Perfect Venue Lighting
2:00 PM Michael Ori

Live Shoot!

Stills From Motion With the New 4K EOS-1D X Mark II

 Moshe Zusman

Live Shoot!

Perfect Venue Lighting

 Clay Blackmore

Live Shoot!

From Start to Finish Canon
3:00 PM Lindsay Adler

Live Shoot!

Creative Explorations with Macro Photography

 Liza Gershman

Live Shoot!

Weddings: Capturing All the Important Details
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Canon rebates on lenses and Speedlites extended to April

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Canon rebates on select Canon lenses and Canon Speedlites extended to April 2. You can access all discounted items at Adorama or B&H Photo. The instant rebates go up to $200.

  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens $1,949
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood $1,249
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens $1,149
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood $599
  • Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM UD Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens $1,249
  • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM (Image Stabilized) Zoom Lens $2,099
  • Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens $279
  • Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens $2,899
  • Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens $1,449
  • Canon EF 16-35mm f/4.0L IS USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens $999
  • Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens with Case and Lens Hood $699
  • Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens $1,749
  • Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Zoom Lens $849
  • Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Wide Angle Lens $129
  • Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens $449
  • Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM AutoFocus Wide Angle Lens $999
  • Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens $149
  • Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Ultra-Fast Standard AutoFocus Lens $1,349
  • Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard AutoFocus Lens $349
  • Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens $110
  • Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens $1899
  • Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens $369
  • Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Image Stabilizer AutoFocus Telephoto Lens $1,299
  • Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens $1,149
  • Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Compact Macro AutoFocus Lens $419
  • Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Auto Focus Lens $799
  • Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Auto Focus Lens $549
  • Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT, Shoe Mount Flash $469
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT $259
  • Canon Speedlite 270EX II, Shoe Mount Flash $139
  • Canon MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite Flash Unit with E-TTL $769
  • Canon MR-14EX II Macro Ring Lite Flash $499

Canon EOS 80D available for pre-order at Amazon Europe

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Canon EOS 80D at a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 6 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • 45-Point All Cross-Type AF System
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Expanded ISO 25600, Up to 7 fps Shooting
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
  • RGB+IR 7560-Pixel Metering Sensor

Since yesterday the brand new Canon EOS 80D can be pre-ordered at most Amazon Europe affiliates:

Want the EOS 80D user manual? See here how to download it. World-wide Canon EOS 80D pre-order links:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

Canon EOS 80D user manual available for download

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The user manual for the just-announced Canon EOS 80D can be downloaded (click here). Good if you want to have a closer look to the EOS 80D’s features.

Canon EOS 80D $1,199: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon | Canon Store

Canon EOS 80D with EF-S 18-55mm IS STM $1,349: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon | Canon Store

Canon EOS 80D with EF-S 18-135mm IS USM $1,799: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon | Canon Store

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM $599.99: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon | Canon Store

EOS 80D

Pre-order links for all countries and EOS 80D overview after the break

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Canon designs recognized with iF Design Awards for 22nd consecutive year with XC10 4K camcorder winning top honors

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Canon press release:

Canon designs recognized with iF Design Awards for 22nd consecutive year with XC10 4K camcorder winning top honors

TOKYO, February 29, 2016—Canon Inc. announced today that seven Canon product designs were recognized by iF International Forum Design GmbH with prestigious 2016 iF Design Awards. Notably, Canon’s XC10 4K camcorder was selected for the iF Gold Product Design Award 2016, the highest honor in the product category.

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 5,295 entries from 53 countries and regions were judged by internationally active design experts across seven disciplines: product, packaging, communication, interior architecture, architecture, service design, and professional concept.

This year marks Canon’s 22nd consecutive year of winning 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.

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II deal – $1,449 (reg. $1,749)

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Seller AllNewShop on eBay (99.5% positive ratings) has a very good deal on the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens, on sale at $1,449. Compare to $1,749– Free shipping. Please note: this may be a grey import item. This is a highly regarded lens at a killer price.

More Canon deals on eBay. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II overview after the break.

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