Canon Signs Global Partnership With Volkswagen For Managed Print Services


Canon press release:

Canon Signs Global Partnership With Volkswagen For Managed Print Services

TOKYO, May 14, 2014—Canon Inc. announced today that the Company has signed a global service agreement with German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen AG for the provision of multifunction office systems and solutions. Over the next few years, Canon will serve as a global partner to Volkswagen, providing managed print services through Canon multifunction office systems and solutions to Volkswagen group operating bases worldwide.

Through the comprehensive agreement, Canon will deliver Canon multifunction office systems and laser printers to global Volkswagen group offices and factories and provide assorted solutions and services. About the partnership, Mr. Andreas Wiedemann, Head of Printing Service Governance, Volkswagen AG, said, “VW are very pleased to be working with Canon for the supply and management of our printing requirements across our sites globally.”

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Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS Article By Canon Professional Network

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS

Canon Professional Network posted an article about the new EF 16-35mm f/4L IS lens, announced yesterday.

The EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is Canon’s first ultra-wide L-series lens to feature Canon’s signature optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, offering a four-stop advantage over non-IS lenses, helping to ensure that shots are always captured with precise detail. Designed to deliver the highest image quality, the lens’s optical structure includes two Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements to minimise chromatic aberration and eliminate colour blurring plus a newly-designed IS system features gyro sensors for greater accuracy and stability.

EF 16-35mm f/4L IS key features:

  • Ultra wide-angle 16-35mm zoom range.
  • Superior L-series performance with precision EF optics.
  • Sharp, high-contrast images with UD lens elements and Super Spectra Coating.
  • Constant f/4 maximum aperture.
  • 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer.
  • Silent, high-speed autofocus with full-time manual override.
  • 9-blade circular aperture.
  • Minimum focusing distance of 0.28m.
  • Easy attachment of filters with non-rotating front element.
  • Weather sealed against dust and moisture

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS sells for $1,199, and can be pre-ordered at B&H Photo | Adorama.

[via CPN]

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS

Next Canon Announcement To Come Soon: Canon Powershot SX60 HS IS

Powershot SX60 HS IS

Canon Powershot SX50 HS IS

I just got an email from a known source saying; stay ready for the next announcement it will be the Powershot SX60 HS IS.

Unfortunately there were no specs sent in by the source, and I doubt that the specs pointing out a 60x zoom I got the last time are accurate. Other rumors suggest a 100x zoom, and there is a patent leading in this direction. A zoom beyond 60x seems plausible to me. I am still sure the Powershot SX60 HS IS will be announced before summer 2014.

Just a small rumor saying the Powershot SX60 HS IS will be announced soon. Nothing more. For the time being.

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art Real World Review And Sample Pictures

Sigma 50mm f/1.4

All pictures used with permission, courtesy of Camera Pro AU.

Camera Pro Australia posted a real-world review of Sigma’s latest gem, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens.

About focusing:

With a thick and surprisingly responsive focus ring (the old Sigma 50mm was a struggle in manual) the new ART lens was a breeze to use and good for tricky situations. As far as comparing this to other 50s on the market, it is just as good if not better with focusing

About the value you get for the money:

The Sigma really is the best 50mm lens on the market, only slightly ousted by the Zeiss Otus in sharpness at the widest apertures, after this you have to be extremely good to tell apart two images side by side from both cameras and 99 of 100 people would not be able to split them. The Otus is nearly 5 times the price and did I mention that it is manual focus only

Conclusion:

Sigma has upped their game in the past few years and some of the big Camera companies really need to take note. There is a new nifty fifty king on the market and while it is a heavy crown, it is one that is affordable and usable by commoners like myself. You just need to have a play with one of these. Get one in to your hands and wait for the smile to follow.

There is more in Camera Pro’s review (also sample pics).

Sigma 50mm f/1.4

Pre-orders for the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM ($949) can be made at B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon.

To see all my coverage of this killer lens that sells at a killer price click here. The Sigma costs a fourth of the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 ($4000) and has a performance that comes seriously close to the Zeiss.

 

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art