Canon Presents Results For 2Q 2014
Canon presented the results for 2Q 2014. As you can see there is a -4.1% in sales compared to the 2Q 2013.
Canon Gear Was Top Choice Among Professionals At FIFA 2014
Canon press release:
Canon Broadcast Lenses, Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses Are Top Choice Among Imaging Professionals Covering the Soccer Tournament in Brazil
Canon Follows Up on Their Strong Showing at February’s Big Game in New Jersey With Widespread Use by Imaging Professionals at the Soccer Tournament in Brazil
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 24, 2014 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that Canon broadcast lenses were the most widely used broadcast lenses covering the matches of the recent Soccer Tournament in Brazil. Furthermore, the professional photographers tasked with capturing the riveting goals, ravenous fans, colorful scenery and nail-biting moments of the soccer matches utilized Canon DSLR cameras and lenses more than any other brand*.
This outstanding show of support for Canon equipment in Brazil follows Canon broadcast lenses being used extensively to broadcast The Big Game in New Jersey on February 2, 2014, as well as being the number one camera and lens choice for imaging professionals shooting from the sidelines of the game between Denver and Seattle. In support of professionals on the ground, the Canon Professional Services (CPS) team was on location at each of these sporting events, among countless others, to provide support to photographers, broadcasters and all imaging professionals.
“Canon is honored to help broadcast companies and news services bring the action of these high-profile sporting events to devoted fans across the world. It is a testament to our products and professional service and support that so many image makers at the pinnacle of their profession rely on Canon,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Throughout the soccer matches in Brazil, Canon broadcast field lenses were utilized to deliver footage of the thrilling tournament. Canon broadcast field lenses represented approximately 90 percent* share of all broadcast lenses used. Additionally, Canon broadcast lenses were used extensively to deliver The Big Game to more than 111 million television viewers.
A look to the sidelines in Brazil revealed a familiar sight to many sporting event fans — Canon EOS Digital SLR cameras, equipped with iconic white Canon telephoto EF lenses. Throughout the tournament, approximately 70 percent* of imaging professionals chose Canon DSLRs and lenses to capture and share the memorable moments of these passionate and prideful soccer matches. Much like The Big Game, in which 75 percent** of imaging professionals on the sideline of that gridiron matchup chose Canon equipment.
At each of the 12 stadiums that hosted Soccer matches in Brazil, CPS had teams of technical and professional representatives providing imaging professionals with convenient access to product support, equipment maintenance, and product loans.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Limited Stock Available
B&H Photo has a limited set of Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM lenses in stock and ready to ship for $949.
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- One Molded Glass Aspherical Element
- Three Special Low Dispersion Elements
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Floating System & Large Diameter Design
- Hyper Sonic AF Motor
- Rounded Nine-Blade Diaphragm
- Thermally Stable Composite Material
- Brass Bayonet Mount
- Compatible with Sigma USB Dock
Canon Mentions The Possibility Of A High-Resolution Sensor In Interview
The interview was conducted by DC.Watch (translated), and the topic are Canon’s new [shoplink 21282]EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM[/shoplink] and [shoplink 21480]EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM[/shoplink]S lenses.
When pointed to the fact that the resolution figures of Canon’s “L” lenses are much higher than the [shoplink 2431]EOS 5D Mark III’s[/shoplink] 22MP sensor needs, the Canon executive said (machine translated):
I to higher pixel unnecessarily is the opposite, but there is also a feeling if there is a high-performance lens that matches the number of pixels (pixel pitch), and wanting to take a look at the descriptive power of its true. By ultra-wide-angle zoom image quality is good came out to the periphery, and we look forward to the advent of high-resolution model of the EOS.
Sounds like Canon is realising that customers want higher sensor resolutions on their professional bodies.
[DC.Watch via CR]How To Make The Perfect Bullet Time Shots Using Nearly $500K Of Canon Gear (EOS-1D X)
The video was made in 2013 by Swiss Radio and TV SRF with the support of Canon Switzerland. 50 Canon [shoplink 4119]EOS-1D X[/shoplink] cameras and 50 [shoplink 2160]EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM[/shoplink] were used for Bullet Time Shots (BTS) used for the programme “Sommer-Challenge”. From the article at CPN Europe:
“We approached Canon to see if 50 cameras and lenses were available to do this shoot,” explains cameraman Reischer, who didn’t specify which DSLR he required when he first enquired. It was lucky they made the request when they did, as usually Canon does not have this number of bodies and lenses available. But in this case, there were a few days of opportunity for the shoot, before Canon’s preparations began for the World Athletics Championships in Moscow. “It was like ‘wow’. This is the top model. We were going to shoot with 50 of them – it was just crazy,” Reischer recalls. The enormity of the task, and the challenge of getting to know Canon’s flagship DSLR intimately, was dawning.
A lot of high-end photography technology in use here.
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Just a Reminder – Free Adobe Lightroom 5 Book “Develop Great Images in Lightroom”
You can still take this opportunity and download the book for free.
The folks at Photofocus made a new book about Adobe [shoplink 13714]Lightroom 5[/shoplink] (published 24 Jun, 2014), and are giving it away for free until August, 1st.
The new book is called “Develop Great Images in Lightroom”. It is 236 pages long and you’ll find practical advice and expert tips. The book has interactive slideshows, resizable photos, and embedded video (only the iBook version).
Are you looking to make your photos great? Join the gurus from Photofocus as they share practical advice on how to develop fantastic images with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. This comprehensive guide is written by five top experts (with more than 75 books between them). They’ll help you explore the full features of Lightroom’s Develop module and show you hidden secrets and time-saving techniques.
You can download the book via iTunes store (650MB), or read it on Scribd. Head over to Photofocus for download and instructions.
Adobe Lightroom 5 price check: [shopcountry 13714]