Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DI VC USD G2 videoreview
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Canon’s Red Line – The “L” is for luxury and Ultimate Image Quality
Appearently Canon felt the urge to remember us what the red line is about. It’s the “Ultimate in Image Quality”. That’s what the 30 seconds video above wants us to remember.
The Canon Red Line represents the Ultimate in Image Quality. Whether it’s EOS Cameras, Cinema EOS Cameras, EF & EF-S Lenses, Cinema Lenses, Projectors, Printers and more, experience the ultimate image quality.
EF-S lenses with a red line?? :-)
Canon’s Océ Arizona Flatbed Printers Earn Prestigious Awards at Recent Industry Events
Canon press release:
Both the Océ Arizona 1280 and 2280 models recognized at SGIA Expo and GRAPH EXPO
MELVILLE, N.Y., October 20, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that two Océ Arizona series printer models received the Specialty Graphic & Imaging Association (SGIA) Product of the Year Award. The prestigious honor, presented during the 2016 SGIA Expo, preceded the Océ Arizona 1280 XT’s recent recognition by Printing News in their 2016 Readers’ Choice Top Product Awards, in the Output Device: Wide-Format Flatbed Inkjet Printers (24-inches +) category.
The Océ Arizona series printers won in the following SGIA categories:
- SGIA 2016 Product of the Year for UV Flatbed + White \\$100-200k: Océ Arizona 1280 GT
- SGIA 2016 Product of the Year for UV Flatbed + White \\$200-500k: Océ Arizona 2280 XT
Canon USA Launches New Professional Service & Support Center in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, geared toward industry professionals and photo enthusiasts
Located just minutes from Manhattan, the new state-of-the-art facility offers full service repair and maintenance operations for photographers and the cinema and broadcast industry. Visitors can also experience the latest Canon imaging products in the professional products showroom.
Canon press release:
Canon U.S.A. Launches New Professional Service & Support Center in Lyndhurst, New Jersey
MELVILLE, N.Y., October 18, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that their service operation in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey has relocated to 125 Chubb Ave., Suite 100N, Lyndhurst, New Jersey. The new Professional Service & Support Center is geared toward industry professionals and photo enthusiasts and is designed to support the imaging community in the New York metropolitan area. This facility will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on a walk-in basis with no appointments needed.
At this new location, Canon will showcase many of its latest imaging products in the professional products showroom with a Canon technical expert on-site to demonstrate product features and answer questions. The state-of-the-art facility also offers repair and maintenance operations for Canon’s extensive lineup of professional Cinema and Broadcast lenses, EF series photography lenses, Cinema EOS and EOS Digital SLR cameras, and high-definition camcorders. Repair operations at the facility include six state-of-the-art lens and camera adjustment rooms, Canon’s most advanced adjustment and calibration equipment, spare parts inventory, and experienced repair staff.
“The new facility in Lyndhurst will provide an inviting location for Canon’s existing customers as well as new customers looking to learn more about our products,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “This move also continues the expansion and improvements of our 100 percent U.S.-based service and support network.”
The Lyndhurst facility is one of three service facilities that Canon has made available to professional clients, joining the Canon Hollywood Professional Technology & Support Center, located in Hollywood, California, and the Chicago Professional Service & Support Center, located in Itasca, Illinois. These facilities provide local support to key markets and deliver an average repair process time of less than two days for CPS customers.
Additional camera and lens service facilities for both professional and consumer clients are located in Jamesburg, NJ, Costa Mesa, CA and Newport News, VA.
For an exciting video tour highlighting the features of the new facility, please visit: www.pro.usa.canon.com/lyndhurst
Sigma Announces Cine High Speed Zoom Lens Pricing and Availability
Sigma press release:
Sigma Announces Cine High Speed Zoom Lens Pricing and Availability
Cine High Speed Zoom 18-35mm T2 and 50-100mm T2 lenses begin shipping on December 9 for a retail price of $3999.00 USD
New York, NY – October 20, 2016 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading DSLR lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, announced today that the Cine High Speed Zoom 18-35mm T2 and 50-100mm T2 lenses will begin shipping on December 9, 2016 for a retail price of $3999.00 USD. Born from the new Sigma Cine family of products, the High Speed Zoom lenses leverage the outstanding optical design of the company’s world-renowned Global Vision still photography lenses. Combined with the 100% new mechanical lens body design, the Cine lenses meet needs of advanced 6k and 8k cinema production with the core optical quality DNA that has defined the Sigma benchmark of imaging excellence.
See the Sigma Cine Family of Products at PDN/PPE 2016 Expo
Demonstrated for the first time to the public in the United States, attendees to the 2016 PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo (PPE), held at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 20-22, 2016, can see first-hand the new Sigma Cine family of lenses:
Cine High Speed Zoom Line – 18-35mm T2 and 50-100mm T2
The high speed zoom line, which is compatible with the Super35 image size standard, offers the constant aperture of T2 throughout the zoom range with superior optical performance that is capable of high-resolution 6K-8K shooting. Delivering the highest image quality in its class, the High Speed Zoom is ergonomically compact and designed for E, EF and PL camera system mounts.
Cine FF Zoom Line – 24-35mm T2.2 FF
Compatible with a full-frame image sensor, the FF Zoom’s outstanding optical performance also supports 6K-8K shooting. Because so few lenses cater to the requirements of the latest digital cinema cameras’ image sensors, this line provides a rare option for cinematographers. The FF Zoom is designed for E and EF camera system mounts.
Cine FF High Speed Prime Line – 20mm T1.5 FF, 24mm T1.5 FF, 35mm T1.5 FF, 50mm T1.5 FF and 85mm T1.5 FF
The Cine High Speed Prime lineup features lenses ranging from 20mm to 85mm, with all five touting an aperture of T1.5. Highly compact and compatible with full-frame sensors, these lenses offer superior resolution. They bring a consistent level of light to the production, offering greater consistency to any film’s color, contrast and overall look before it enters post-production. The FF High Speed Prime line is designed for E, EF and PL camera system mounts.
For more information on the Sigma Cine Lenses, please visit https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Canon and Arbor Day Foundation Team Up to Bring Trees to Communities Affected by Natural Disasters
Canon press release:
Canon U.S.A. and Arbor Day Foundation Team Up to Bring Trees to Communities Affected by Natural Disasters
Environmental Sustainability Initiative Achieved Goal of Contributing to the Planting of 50,000 Trees in 2016
MELVILLE, N.Y., October 18, 2016 – As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that the Company’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation has helped contribute to the planting of 50,000 trees this year. This milestone is the latest outcome of Canon’s ongoing support of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Tree Recovery Program, which helps to rebuild communities affected by natural disasters through the planting of trees.
Since 2009, Canon’s contributions to Arbor Day’s reforestation efforts and the Community Tree Recovery Program have helped provide more than 410,000 trees, across national forests and communities impacted by natural disasters. This year, the Arbor Day Foundation, has planted a total of nearly one million trees across 12 states, with the donation of over 50 different types of species. Through the Canon Forest Program, which supports the Community Tree Recovery Program, Canon supported the planting of one tree for every eligible imageRUNNER ADVANCE multifunction system sold from April 1, 2016, reaching a goal of 50,000 trees planted.