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Canon receives four TIPA awards

Canon has been awarded four 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 12 months. In 2014 Canon has once again been recognised for the technical innovations across its diverse product portfolio. The following awards have been granted:

-  Best DSLR Advanced: Canon EOS 70D

-  Best Expert Compact Camera: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II

-  Best Professional DSLR Lens: Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x

-  Best Imaging Innovation: Canon Dual Pixel CMOS AF

The TIPA panel comprises of editors from 29 of the world's leading photography and imaging magazines. Members span 16 countries spread across five continents. The panel meets annually to discuss the latest imaging products and considers a range of factors, from innovation to design and overall product quality, in order to select and acknowledge the very best products and technologies.



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