Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art sample pictures (DPReview)

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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art: [shopcountry 41663]

At a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to 16
  • Two Low Dispersion Elements
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • TSC Material, Brass Bayonet Mount
  • Compatible with Sigma USB Dock

The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art is a highly anticipated lens, capturing the interest of many, and it just started shipping. DPReview posted a set of 84 sample pictures shot with the Sigma 85mm f/1.4.

Canon Kicks Off the #TAGYOUREIT Instagram Campaign with Jamie Chung and 12 Photographers Across Travel, Food, Fashion and Culture

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Canon press release;

Canon U.S.A. Kicks Off the #TAGYOUREIT Instagram Campaign with Actress Jamie Chung and 12 Photographers Across Travel, Food, Fashion and Culture

Canon Challenges Selected Influencers to Push Their Boundaries of Photographic Expression with the New [shoplink 40697]EOS M5[/shoplink] Digital Camera through a Game of “Tag” Via Social Media

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 15, 2016 – In celebration of the release of the new Canon EOS M5 Digital Camera, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the #TagYoureIt collaborative Instagram campaign. Actress and blogger Jamie Chung and 12 participating photographers, chosen because of their passion for sharing the world around them, will be faced with completing spontaneous photo challenges from now through the end of the year.

Created to celebrate the power of photography in social media, these photo challenges highlight the creativity and speed that can be achieved with the compact and portable EOS M5 Digital Camera. Throughout the campaign, Jamie and each participating photographer will be tagged and challenged by another influencer in the #TagYoureIt program to complete their photo challenge within 24-hours. The game of #TagYoureIt continues when the previous individual tags the next participant on Instagram.

“The EOS M5 Digital Camera is the perfect creative tool for the spontaneous nature of these photo challenges,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “We hope that the photographic journey started by these influencers through #TagYoureIt lives on through their fans and followers who we hope are inspired by these photo challenges.”

A sample #TagYoureIt challenge could include creating and capturing a sample outfit inspired by the year you were born or making something inedible look edible and delicious.

“I’m honored to kick off the #TagYoureIt campaign as it really resonates with how I challenge myself every day to see the world differently,” said Jamie Chung. “I love to have fun with my looks and no matter what bag I’m wearing, the Canon EOS M5 is a great camera to pack when shooting for my channel since it’s lightweight and compact but still powerful.”

In addition to Jamie Chung, Canon #TagYoureIt participants are:

  • Natalie Amrossi, @misshattan
  • Morgan Phillips, @morganphillips
  • Lucy Laucht, @lucylaucht
  • Rodrigo Trevino, @rodtrvn
  • Cole Younger, @cole_younger_
  • Matt Crump, @mattcrump
  • Tiffany Mitchell, @tifforelie
  • New Fork City, @new_fork_city
  • Sarah Phillips, @Food
  • Madeline Lu, @lumadeline
  • New Darlings, @Newdarlings
  • Emily Ann Gemma, @emilyanngemma

The EOS M5 camera includes a range of features that allows its user to capture beautiful content without the size of a traditional DSLR camera, but with similar power and performance. Camera features include: built-in Wi-Fi®1 and NFC technology, Bluetooth®2, High-speed continuous shooting, time-lapse, Full HD 60p video to capture fast-moving subjects, compatibility with the full Canon line of EF and EF-S3 lenses and more.

The campaign will extend through December and can be tracked on Instagram using #TagYoureIt. Participating influencers will be challenging their fans to answer a challenge of their own for a chance to get reposted or get a special shout out. Be sure to follow along with #TagYoureIt for an opportunity to participate.

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Publishers and Printers Challenged to Reinvent the Book at Canon’s Future Book Forum

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Canon press release:

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 8 November, 2016 – Leaders from across Europe’s publishing industries have been challenged to “reinvent” the book at Canon’s Future Book Forum last week (2-4 November). The annual event held in Munich, gave publishers and printers a rare opportunity to discuss the future of the publishing industry together.

Over 250 publishers, production companies and print houses took part in interactive workshops and roundtables over the two days to help realise the challenge and develop a new format built from an original manuscript of 50 letters to the world’s CEOs, provided by international business management publisher, Thinkers50. The new format, entitled ‘Letters to the Future’ will be developed from the two-day event by Canon and moderator, Peter Fisk, and launched at the Thinkers50 European Business Forum in Odense, Denmark in May.

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Watch a Canon Elan 7S SLR getting cut in half with a 60,000 psi waterjet

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Videos showing tech gear getting destroyed are all the rage these days, and are everywhere on the web. It’s not the kind of entertainment I prefer, though.

As much as I do not like to see a Canon camera getting destroyed, the video below by Waterjet Channel is never the less impressing. A 60,000 psi waterjet cutter cuts a Canon Elan 7S SLR in two parts, including the lens. Guess the Canon haters will enjoy it more than others :-)

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Canon Awarded “Best Marketing Strategy” by the Independent Dealer Community at The Cannata Report’s 31st Annual Awards and Charities Dinner

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Canon press release:

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 11, 2016 – The dealers have spoken. Based on the responses of The Cannata Report‘s Annual Dealer Survey, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that it has received the publication’s 2016 Frank Award for “Best Marketing Strategy.” Presented at the Cannata Report‘s 31st Annual Awards & Charities Dinner, this award is given to the manufacturer of independent workflow products and office solutions whose strategy, through its promotional campaigns or targeting of a particular product or market segment, resonates most highly with the dealer community.

“Introduced for the first time last year, the award for ‘Best Marketing Strategy’ is a testament to the winning manufacturer’s ability to create a marketing strategy that gains the confidence of the independent dealer channel. We congratulate Canon U.S.A. on receiving this year’s award, and look forward to seeing the Company continue this momentum with the independent dealer community,” said Frank Cannata, founder, president and CEO of The Cannata Report.

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Canon EOS M5 user manual available for download

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Canon EOS M5: [shopcountry 40697]

At a glance:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 2.36m-Dot EVF, Touch and Drag AF Control
  • 3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth Smart
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Up to 9 fps Shooting and ISO 25600
  • Digital IS 5-Axis Image Stabilization

The user manual for the Canon EOS M5 can be downloaded at Canon USA. Good to learn about the features of the EOS M5.