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Click image to enlarge Focus On Imaging – the long-running photographic show – will run no more. Mary Walker Exhibitions has announced that the 2013 event, held at the NEC Birmingham at beginning of March, was the last. "There are now so many elements of a photographer's working life that we simply could not have imagined back at the inception of the original 'Focus On Photography' as it was 24 years ago," commented Mary in a press announcement. "It's been an immensely rewarding job that has brought experiences and friendships that will always remain. I am certain that the time is right for the industry to perhaps find fresh opportunities and bring new ideas to photographers – maybe we're due a new revolution of some kind?"

Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.06 adds RAW image compatibility for the following EOS cameras to Aperture 3 and iPhoto '11: EOS-1D C, Rebel SL1 / 100D / Kiss X7, EOS Rebel T5i / 700D / Kiss X7i System requirements are Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later, OS X 10.7.5 or later The download is available from: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1656

London Camera Exchange, Southampton, is hosting a Canon Pro In-Store Day on Saturday, 20 July 2013, from 9am to 5.30pm. The store is at 11 Civic Centre Road, Southampton, SO14 7FJ. Admission is free. •  Expert product demonstrations from Canon personnel – on-hand all day to answer your queries •  Great LCE Deals on the latest professional/enthusiast Canon gear •  Huge range of EOS DSLR & CSC system kit available to try and buy, including the EOS-1D X,  5D Mk III, 6D, 700D, 100D and M. •  A wide selection of Canon enthusiast & L-series prime and zoom lenses including the new EF 200-400mm f4L IS USM 1.4x Extender Zoom, EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM II, 300mm f2.8 and EF 500mm f4 L IS USM II. •  Canon flashguns and accessories, including the amazing Speedlite 600EX-RT and ST-E3-RT Transmitter. •  The latest Canon PowerShot high-end compacts including new G15, SX50HS, S110, etc. • View and buy the superb PIXMA A3+ Printer range including the Pro-1...

Canon has reached a new lens manufacturing milestone - the 90-millionth EF-series interchangeable lens. Production of Canon’s signature interchangeable EF lenses began in 1987 at the Utsunomiya Plant, when the series was first introduced together with the EOS SLR camera system. Since then, the global demand for Canon’s EOS products and lenses has continued to gather pace and in 2011 there was only nine months between the increase from 60 to 70 million units manufactured. In order to meet this demand, Canon scaled up its production with facilities across Taiwan, Malaysia and Japan. Throughout its history, Canon has continued to drive the imaging industry forward, introducing world firsts (among interchangeable lenses for SLR cameras) such as the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, a multi-layered diffractive optical (DO) element and Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) anti-reflection technology. Canon’s current EF lens line-up features 71 models for EOS camera...

Firmware version 1.2.0 for the EOS-1D C incorporates the following improvements and fixes: 1.  Provides support for 25.00p (fps) video recording frame rate (PAL settings) at the camera’s maximum 4K resolution. 2.  A function to disable the image size selection button has been added. 3.  Fixes a phenomenon in which a difference in exposure appears on every other shot when shooting continuously and the auto-lighting optimizer is active (on weak, standard or strong). 4.  Fixes a phenomenon in which video recorded onto an external recorder sometimes becomes two-layered if it has been recorded through HDMI output. 5.  The video frame rate now displays two additional decimal places, e.g. 24p -> 23.98p (fps). 6.  Fixes a phenomenon in which the on-screen guidance cannot be fully displayed when setting the maximum limit value for the 'Auto ISO Range' option. 7.  Corrects errors in the Portuguese language menu. Note: Items No. 1,2,4,5,6 and 7 have b...

Firmware Version 1.2.4 for the EOS-1D X incorporates the following functional improvements and fixes: 1. Improves the speed of the camera's acquisition of focus when using a Canon Speedlite's AF-assist beam. 2. Reduces the time it takes to display the metering result on the LCD or viewfinder when the meter has been activated. 3. Fixes a phenomenon in which a 'Caution 02' message is unnecessarily recorded in the camera status log. 4. Fixes a phenomenon in which continuous shooting pauses when using a Canon Speedlite. 5. Fixes a phenomenon, when the Canon GP-E1 is attached, in which the GPS device settings are reset to default settings when the camera has been powered off. This phenomenon occurs only with firmware Version 1.2.1. After changing the GPS device settings, power off the camera before removing the battery. This will ensure that the camera's GPS device settings are saved. In Europe, you can download the firmware from : http://software.canon-europ...

Firmware Version 1.1.3 for the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV camera incorporates the following functional improvement and fix: 1. Enables the centre AF point to autofocus when the camera is used with the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x lens and an Extender, whose combined maximum aperture is f/8. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which abnormal images may result when continuous shooting mode is enabled and the image size is set to "RAW" or "RAW+JPEG". Firmware Version 1.2.2 for the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III camera incorporates the following functional improvement: 1. Enables the centre AF point to autofocus when the camera is used with the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X lens and an Extender, whose combined maximum aperture is f/8.  In Europe, you can download the firmware from: http://software.canon-europe.com In the USA, downloads are available from : EOS-1D Mark IV and EOS 1Ds Mark III

Canon has launched a new marketing campaign using the creative theme ‘Power to your next step’. The campaign, the first from Canon to encompass all consumer and pro product categories, reflects Canon’s strategic commitment to becoming a lifetime imaging  partner, coupled with the goal of empowering, educating and inspiring consumers to take their ‘next step’ in imaging. Running across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) throughout the summer and beyond, the campaign television advert aired 213 times on UK television on 20 May 2013. The commercial will also be shown on video on demand services including 4OD, ITV Player and Sky On Demand. In addition to the TV advert, a comprehensive print campaign will run in lifestyle and consumer tech media. The inspiring artwork used in the print executions was shot by two Canon ambassadors, Lorenzo Agius and David Noton. The advert and further details can be viewed at: www.canon.co.uk/yournextstep

The EOS 6D, launched in November 2012, has been honored in Japan with the coveted Camera Grand Prix 2013 'Editors Award'. The marks the second award to date for the camera, which was  named 'Best DSLR Expert in 2013' by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). The Camera Grand Prix, considered the most sought-after camera and lens product awards in Japan, is organized by the Camera Journal Press Club (CJPC), comprising journalists from major photography and camera magazines in Japan. According to the CJPC jury, the EOS 6D opens the door for photography enthusiasts to full-frame sensor cameras at an affordable price. In addition, the camera was commended for its lightweight, compact body and for incorporating such cutting-edge technologies as built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.

With the introduction of the EF 200-400mm f4L IS USM Extender 1.4x, Canon has added a new category to its range of high-performance super-telephoto lenses. For the first time in a commercially available lens, there is built-in 1.4x extender. This will make the lens attractive to professional sports and wildlife photographers. A robust magnesium alloy design, environmental protection and specialised lens coatings, combined with L-series optics, help to deliver exceptional results, even in the harshest conditions.   The lens can be used with Extenders EF 1.4x and EF 2x . The focal length extends from 560mm to 1120mm when the built-in extender is used with the Extender EF 2x. Get closer to the action The reach of the new lens is boosted by its internal 1.4x extender. This is engaged or disengaged at the flick of a lever to provide an extended focal length to 560mm. The optical design includes both fluorite and Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens elements. These help to help minim...

Park Cameras, one of the UK’s leading independent photographic retailers, is hosting another Imaging Festival at their state-of-the-art showroom in Burgess Hill, West Sussex , on Saturday 22 June . The Festival is an open day showcasing the latest photographic products, with a wide number of money-saving deals and various prizes that can be won. Manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and Sony to name just a few will all have experts on-hand to answer any question you might have – no matter how obscure it might be! Activities and offers include:   - Bite sized ‘School of Photography’ seminars with professional photographers Jon Gray and John Clements - Save hundreds of pounds across top photographic brands such as Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony to name just a few - Spot prizes, free prize draws and other opportunities to win photographic prizes - Fantastic range of promotional offers and cashbacks, including unbeatable door-busting deals - The chance...

Canon has released a new in-camera Picture Style pre-set for EOS cameras. Created following direct feedback from video enthusiasts, the new Picture Style, called 'Video Camera X–series-look', enables users to capture EOS Movie footage with lower colour saturation and contrast levels, allowing for easier colour grading during post production processes. The new Picture Style can also be applied to still images captured in RAW or JPEG formats. It can be downloaded  from http://web.canon.jp/imaging/picturestyle/index.html

Canon has been awarded five honours by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) – one of the world’s leading photo imaging and press associations. The TIPA Awards commend the most outstanding imaging products launched in the past year and in 2013 Canon has again been acknowledged for the breadth, strength and industry-leading quality present across its product line-up. The following awards have been granted: ·         Best DSLR Entry Level: Canon EOS 100D ·         Best DSLR Expert: Canon EOS 6D ·         Best Professional DSLR Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM ·         Best Expert Photo Printer: Canon PIXMA PRO-10 ·         Best Video DSLR: Canon EOS-1DC The TIPA panel has a membership comprising of editors from 28 of the world’s leading photography and imaging magazines, spanning ...

Canon has launched summer cashback offers. Claim up to £55 cashback on a range of selected products across digital SLRs and lenses, compact cameras, inkjet printers and camcorders. If you purchase two promotional products within the same transaction, you're eligible to claim an additional £30 bonus payment . To take part and to see the entire range included in the offer, visit: www.canon.co.uk/summercashback   This offer is available between 1 May and 31 July 2013. The cashback offer is claimed by downloading and completing a claim form and returning it to Canon’s agency along with a copy of the original receipt by Saturday 31 August 2013. Full terms and conditions are available at the above link.

After a disappointing Christmas sales period and the increasing competition from supermarkets and internet retailers, Jessops went into administration in January 2013. All 187 stores were closed, leaving 1,370 employees out of work. There seemed to be no hope for the specialist photography retailer until Peter Jones - of Dragons' Den fame - swooped in and bought the brand along with a couple of other investors. Now he has set in motion the re-opening of 30 stores, including flagship outlets Oxford Street and Birmingham - the largest photograph imaging store in Europe. All in all, the rescue of Jessops will create 500 jobs with the majority going to former Jessops staff. Throughout April there has been one re-opening per day bringing the brand back to the high street. Jones will take on the role of chairman and chief executive, investing 5m of his own fortune into the company. He said: I believe Jessops is an iconic British brand which can lead the retail resurgence on Britains ...