Canon Receives Award For Anti-Counterfeit Campaign

Canon press release:

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Receives The U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Intellectual Property Center’s 2014 IP Champions Award

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 24, 2014 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that the company has received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center’s 2014 IP Champions Award for its “Anti-Counterfeit Consumer Awareness Campaign” that highlights the dangers of counterfeit electronic goods.

The campaign was recognized for the positive impact intellectual property has on the innovative process and its role in safeguarding the marketplace for consumers. The award was presented at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center’s IP Champions Conference and Awards luncheon on April 23rd.

“Counterfeiting is a growing problem for the consumer electronics industry and its customers,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A. “It is an honor to be recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for our commitment to educating and raising awareness for the safety of our customers and the investment they make when purchasing electronic products.”

Canon’s “Anti-Counterfeit Consumer Awareness Campaign” was launched in January 2013 to promote awareness of a consumer electronics industry-wide issue: the risks of using counterfeit accessories for digital cameras and camcorders, especially batteries and chargers. Counterfeit products are fake replicas of the real products, designed to take advantage of the superior value of the real product. Some of these fake accessories are produced in a manner that can make it increasingly more difficult for average consumers to identify. Purchase of these products can lead to potentially dangerous results. Unlike genuine products, counterfeit accessories may not meet government and industry safety standards and may overheat, smoke, melt, ignite and may cause bodily injury and property damage.

For more information visit: usa.canon.com/aboutcounterfeits.

Canon Deal: Rebel Sl1 ($499), EOS 60D ($699), Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 For Pre-order

B&H Photo has some interesting things for you. Two decent deals to start (both expire tomorrow, 4/26):

  • Canon EOS 60D body only for just $699 – that’s a $200 saving and you get 2% rewards
  • Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D body only (the perfect backup body) on sale for $499 – that’s a $100 saving + 2% rewards

And they have the recently announced Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye Lens available for pre-order at $299.95.

Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 fish-eye lens

Canon Hong Kong Announcement (it’s the Powershot G1X Mark II)

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thanks dicahub.com

If you were waiting for something earthshaking to be announced yesterday, you will be disappointed.

It seems Canon Hong Kong announced the availability of the Canon Powershot G1X Mark II (price & specs) in Hong Kong and China, nothing else. It’s not uncommon for Canon to announce their gear on a regional basis after it was announced world-wide.

The Canon Powershot G1 X II has been officially announced February 12th, and can be pre-ordered for $799 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama. Availability: May 2014.

The user manual for the new Canon Powershot G1X Mark II can be downloaded here.

Powershot G1X Mark II Manual