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Canon success in 2013 TIPA awards

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 15 countries across five continents. The panel meets annually to discuss the latest products and considers a range of factors, from innovation to design and overall product quality, when selecting and acknowledging the best imaging products.

Full details of the 2013 TIPA Awards can be found at:
http://www.tipa.com/english/



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