Canon and China Are Closely Connected, Canon China Exec Says In Interview

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China Daily posted an interview with Mr. Howard Ozawa, Executive vice-president of Canon Inc., president of Canon Asia Marketing Group, and president & CEO of Canon China.

The interview is a bit different from the interviews with industry execs we are used to read. If you take the short time needed to read it you’ll get what I mean. This year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening-up. China Daily interviewed top executives of well-known multinational companies for their views on the country’s socioeconomic development. Here is the interview with Canon.

Here are some excerpts:

Question: How has your company benefited from the country’s reform and opening-up policy?

Mr. Howard Ozawa: Canon and China have been closely connected with each other since the country began to implement the reform and opening-up policy. In 1979, Deng Yingchao, the wife of former premier Zhou Enlai, came to the Canon headquarters to meet our boss.

Our business in China includes production, research and development, and sales, which are very important segments in the whole value chain.

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Question: What is the most unforgettable experience you have had in China?

Mr. Howard Ozawa: The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, and the Canon expos in 2011 and 2016 in Shanghai all left deep impressions on me.

Big sports events attract the media from all over the world. Whether they are photographers or journalists, we can see them in the stadium or in the news center. As most of their equipment is Canon, we set up an on-the-ground Canon professional service center, with professional staff to provide services, such as loaning cameras and lenses, as well as offering repair and maintenance.

Read the interview at China Daily.

Thanks Tom for sharing!

Canon CarePAK Is Back, Includes The EOS R, Recent DSLRs, and 13 Lenses (and it’s free)

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Canon USA has reintroduced the CarePAK Plus service. Most recent Canon DSLRs as well as the new EOS R, and 13 lenses are covered. CarePAK offers 13 months free accidental damage protection and up to two Canon Maintenance Services.

Canon CarePAK includes:

  •  Protection against Accidental Damage
  • Coverage  from Normal Wear and Tear
  • Free two-way shipping (NEW)
  • $0 Deductible
  • Camera Maintenance and Sensor Cleanings (NEW)
  • Transferable
  • Priority Service

Canon CarePAK is free with every eligible camera purchased between October 21, 2018 and January 5, 2019. Valid only for purchases from Canon USA. More information on Canon USA’s page.

Canon EOS R and RF Lenses on Display at PhotoPlus Expo 2018

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Canon press release:

See The Revolution: Canon EOS R Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and RF Lenses on Display at PhotoPlus Expo 2018

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 24, 2018 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will be showcasing its latest in high-quality digital imaging products, including the Company’s first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, at PhotoPlus Expo 2018. The brand-new EOS R is the latest revolution in the company’s long history of innovative and award-winning camera systems, featuring the newly designed RF mount, which uses groundbreaking RF lenses and has full compatibility with the existing range of EF lenses. Canon will also have its complete line of digital imaging solutions on display, including EOS DSLRs, EF Lenses, PowerShot Digital Cameras, Digital Camcorders and imagePROGRAF PRO Professional Inkjet Printers. Additionally, Canon will host educational seminars and will have its Canon Professional Services team on-site in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, October 25 – 27, 2018 in booth #121.

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Yet Another Discussion About The So-Called Mirrorless Wars

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Once more Tony & Chelsea Northrup share their opinion about what’s called the mirrorless wars. This time it’s Canon vs Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Panasonic.

They say:

The first round of the mirrorless wars are over – Canon released the EOS R, Nikon released the Z7 (and announced the Z6), Panasonic announced the S1 and S1R, and Fuji launched the X-T3. We were there at the events as the camera companies battled to win back the full-frame market from Sony. We think some of the camera companies did a great job, while others made some serious mistakes.

From The Industry: Leica Announces Leica M10-D Rangefinder Camera

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Leica M10-D at a glance:

  • 24MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • Leica Maestro II Image Processor
  • Minimalist Design; No Rear LCD Screen
  • Optical 0.73x-Magnification Viewfinder
  • ISO 100-50000, up to 5 fps Shooting
  • Stills-Only Operation
  • Integrated Fold-Out Thumb Rest
  • Built-In Wi-Fi, for Use with FOTOS App
  • Weather-Resistant Brass Construction
  • Compatible with Optional EVF

Leica announced another retro camera aimed at rich people with money to waste, the Leica M10-D. It’s just $7,995 for a camera doing the same as a camera that costs 1/4th, so don’t miss the chance: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon (please do not not buy it through our site, we’d rather not).

A particularly hilarious aspect is that Leica touts these cameras for “letting you go unnoticed on the streets”.

Press release:

Leica Camera Debuts the Leica M10-D

The Camera with a Digital Heart and an Analog Soul

October 24, 2018 – Leica Camera transports the analog experience into the world of digital photography with the introduction of the Leica M10-D. The Leica M10-D combines the benefits of a digital M camera with an unprecedented approach to rediscovering the magic of an analog photographic experience, now augmented with mobile connectivity.

The ultimate experiential camera, the Leica M10-D is inspired by the discreet M10-P. In addition to incorporating the M10-P’s signature near-silent mechanical shutter and classic script logo branding on the top plate, the Leica M10-D’s monitor screen has been purposefully omitted from the camera body, freeing photographers from all distractions and allowing them to always focus on capturing the moment, rather than the camera itself. In lieu of the screen on the back of the camera is a new control ring for switching the camera on and off, with a dedicated hardware setting for activating Wi-Fi – a key piece to modernizing the analog-inspired workflow of the M10-D. Within the rear control ring is a mechanical dial for exposure compensation adjustments, a first for digital M models, harkening back to the ISO film sensitivity dial seen on classic analog M-Cameras.

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Canon Crosses a Milestone in its Planting and/or Distribution of 500,000 Trees in Support of the Arbor Day Foundation

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Canon press release:

Canon Crosses a Milestone in its Planting and/or Distribution of 500,000 Trees in Support of the Arbor Day Foundation’s “Replanting Our Forests” Program

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 23, 2018 – With hurricanes and severe weather sweeping the country and taking their toll on trees nationwide, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, stays steadfast in its commitment to support the Arbor Day Foundation’s “Replanting Our Forests” program. The Company successfully helped to contribute to the planting or distribution of more than 500,000 trees in the United States since 2009.

“The Arbor Day Foundation is a prime example of our commitment to engaging in activities that promote social and environmental responsibility across the nation,” says Shinichi Yoshida, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Canon U.S.A. Inc. “We are honored to play a role in helping to revitalize forests in the United States and help benefit future generations.”

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