Define And Discover What It Means To Co-Create With Canon At CES 2020

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Canon press release for CES 2020:

Calling All Attendees To Define And Discover What It Means To Co-Create With Canon At CES® 2020

With Awe-Inspiring Activations and Impressive Solutions, the Company Aims to Spark Creativity

MELVILLE, NY, December 19, 2019 – At CES® 2020 in Las Vegas, NV (Booth #16206), Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will demonstrate how its solutions and technology help visitors tap into their imagination and co-create imaging experiences worth bragging about. From dynamic runway shows to lighting installations, the Canon booth will host immersive activations to showcase the range and versatility of the company’s solutions. Additionally, Canon’s impressive, existing products, such as the RF lenses and IVY printers and instant camera printers, will be on display for attendees to test and try within the Canon booth.

Co-Create in New Environments
A feast for the eyes, attendees will have the opportunity to experience four activations in the Canon booth:

  • Journey of Light: Representing the journey of light through a Canon EOS M200 camera to capture content, attendees will see and capture vertical video of how light moves and refracts through space with the use of mirrors and euphoric lighting.
  • Gaming Studio: For gaming enthusiasts, attendees will have the opportunity to see a gamer in action as he or she livestreams through the EOS M200 and another livestreaming device for attendees to view the difference in image quality.
  • Dynamic Runway Shows: Using dynamic lighting and artfully designed details, attendees will capture images and videos of energetic gymnastic performances as well as eye-catching fashion shows featuring “wearable art,” showcasing a range of mind bending, imaginative compositions inspired by contemporary art and fashion designers on the runway.
  • Portrait Studio: Learn how Canon can connect you with a professional photographer for all of your photography needs using the company’s first photographer matching service, launching in January 2020. After learning about the service, attendees will have the opportunity to have their headshots taken by one of Canon’s professional photographers within the booth, helping guests to accomplish their best look with great image quality and complimentary lighting. Attendees can also upload their brand-new headshots to their online profiles as well as print in the in-booth Canon Print Lab.
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Canon Participates In University of Miami’s Coral Reef Restoration Project

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Canon press release:

Canon Participates in the University of Miami’s Coral Reef Restoration Project

Creation of the Canon Reef Reinforces Company’s Commitment to the Environment

MELVILLE, NY, December 19, 2019 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Canon Solutions America, Inc., announce Canon Solutions America’s participation in a Coral Reef Restoration Project, spearheaded by the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. The environmental sustainability initiative launched on November 20 with university scientists, students, and Canon team members embarking on a collaborative expedition to plant the commemorative reef.

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How To Use Rule Of Thirds And Golden Ratio (Canon Infographic)

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Courtesy of Canon’s Snaphot site, here is a short infographic with the basics about how to use the rule of thirds and the golden ratio in photography.

From Wikipedia:

The rule of thirds is a “rule of thumb” or guideline which applies to the process of composing visual images such as designs, films, paintings, and photographs. The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections. Proponents of the technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply centering the subject.

And here is the infographic:

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A Bit Of Everything (Instagram for photogs, RF 70-200mm, cheat sheets, improve your photography, etc)

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Adding the first time the workhorse… Canon RF 70-200mm L IS USM – DE.Light Photo

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Authorised Canon retailer B&H Photo has discounted EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II bundles on offer for the holidays.

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Below: The BEST way to IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOS by James Popsys

Improving your photography is hard, mainly because lots of other photographers give wildly varying advice, based only on their own preferences. I think by far the best way to take more photos YOU like, is to study others you’ve taken in the past that you’re proud of, and work out how to bring those learnings to your future images. That’s what I do with my photos in this video :)

Below: Improve your photography by UNDERSTANDING why a PHOTO is BAD (and GOOD) by Nigel Danson

It only really matters what you think of your photos. But do you know why a good photo is good and a bad photo is bad? Understanding this can massively help you improve your photography.

The Best and Worst Gear of 2019, According To DPReview

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DPReview’s Chris and Jordan review what they think is the best and the worst gear of 2019.

Canon doesn’t score very well in Chris and Jordan’s hit lists. They classify the Canon Rebel SL3 as “worst camera of 2019”. At least the EOS R ranks first in the category “most improved camera via firmware”.

The Sony a7R IV is DPReview TV’s best camera of 2019, and the Panasonic S1H best hybrid camera of 2019. The Tamron 35mm f/1.4 is their best lens of 2019. And here is the video about best and worst gear of 2019:

Sony a7R IV: [shoplist 60079]

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There Is No Canon Among The Top 10 Cameras Sold In Japan (November 2019)

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Uh, does that mean something? According to data published by Map Camera there is no Canon camera among the top 10 cameras (new) sold in Japan in November 2019.

Map Camera posts sales figures for both new and used cameras.In the “new cameras” ranking the first Canon camera to rank, at position 12, is the EOS R. Other interesting fact: first and second ranked are both APS-C cameras.

Top 10 cameras sold in Japan:

  1. Sony α6600
  2. Nikon Z 50
  3. Sony α7 III
  4. Sigma fp
  5. Sony α9 II
  6. Fujifilm X-T3
  7. Sony α7R IV
  8. Fujifilm X-Pro3
  9. Sony DSC-RX100M7
  10. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

In the “used cameras” ranking there are three Canon cameras:

  1. Sony a7R III
  2. Sony a7 III
  3. Sony a7R II
  4. Nikon D750
  5. Canon EOS 80D
  6. Sony a7 II
  7. Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  8. Canon EOS 6D
  9. Sony a9
  10. Nikon D500

What do you think, is the end for Canon getting closer, the Canopocalypse coming soon?

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