An Introduction To Canon Professional Services (video)

If you are making a living with photography, then a service as Canon Professional Services (CPS) can make a difference. The 3 minutes video above gives you an introduction to CPS.

Canon Professional Services (CPS) provides exceptional support for full-time imaging professionals. CPS members receive exclusive 24/7 phone and e-mail support, expedited and discounted equipment maintenance and repairs, Equipment Evaluation Loans, on-site support at select events and shows, discounts on select Canon Live Learning seminars and workshops, and more.

The basic membership (Silver Member) is free of charge (see below), while “Gold Member” and “Platinum Member” come at $100 and $300, respectively.

Canon Professional Services

CPN’s Infobank Is The Ultimate Canon Digital Encyclopedia

CPN’s Infobank

Canon Professional Network’s Infobank is a digital encyclopedia for all Canon DSLR shooters.

With in-depth coverage of technical, technology and technique Infobank is a must-read information resource for all Canon digital photographers. Regularly updated to reflect the latest digital developments Infobank will ensure you get the most from your Canon digital experience.

There is a lot of different categories and voices to check, with in-depth article about these topics. Topics can be searched. For all covered categories have a look at the pic below.

CPN’s Infobank

Canon Files Patent For Automated Auto-Focus Microadjustement

Auto-Focus Microadjustement

Source: Egami (translated)

Canon filed a patent for automatic auto-focus microadjustement of lenses. Pretty cool feature that I would like to see on my DSLRs.

Patent description:

  • Patent Publication No. 2013-254194
    • Publication date 2013.12.19
    • Filing date 2012.5.11
  • Issues surrounding the AF adjustment
    • The looseness of the phase difference AF sensor, because the AF accuracy is worse, need AF adjustment
    • It is not done correctly the AF adjustment in your environment
    • Necessary facilities such as service center
  • Canon patents
    • Automation of the AF adjustment
    • Procedure
      • Let me be the difference adjusted value of the phase difference AF and contrast AF
      • To determine the reliability