TIPA 2017 awards for Canon

Two Canon cameras and a Canon lens have been recognised with 'Best Photo and Imaging Product' awards by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), representing 30 photo and imaging magazines from 15 countries across five continents.

The award winners are:
• EOS 5D Mark IV digital single-lens reflex camera
• EF 24-105mm f4L IS II USM standard zoom lens
• XC15 professional 4K video camcorder.

You can read about these and other TIPA 2017 award winners at:
http://www.tipa.com/english/XXVII_tipa_awards_2017.html

EOS 700D firmware update v1.1.5

Canon has issued firmware Version 1.1.5 for the EOS 700D (Rebel T5i). This update incorporates the following fix:

Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens, even if lens aberration correction is set to 'Enable', correction will not be applied.

Firmware Version 1.1.5 is for cameras with firmware up to version 1.1.4. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.5, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

To download the firmware update please visit, select 'EOS 700D' from the product list, click on the tab for 'Firmware' and follow the on-screen instructions:
http://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/product_ranges/cameras/eos/

DPP version 4.7.21

Canon's Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software has been updated to version 4.7.21.

Windows and Mac: Fixes an error in which Dual Pixel RAW Optimiser may not be started.

Windows only: Fixes an error in which the Filter/Sort pane may have problems displaying when a high-resolution monitor is being used.

The update can be downloaded at:
https://www.canon.co.uk/support/
https://www.usa.canon.com/

Innovative and smart: Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI announced

Canon today launches the world's first flash equipped with AI Bounce – a new Auto Intelligent (AI) function that takes the fuss and uncertainty out of bounce flash photography. This revolutionary new technology intelligently calculates and manoeuvres the flash head position automatically to create optimum lighting for outstanding images.

Revolutionary flash innovation – AI Bounce
The AI Bounce function automates bounce photography within the flash. This never-before-seen innovation uses a test flash to calculate the perfect angle for natural, flattering illumination, whilst automatically moving the motorised flash head into the optimum position for perfect lighting.

The full-auto mode carefully manipulates the flash head for every new shot, eliminating unwanted shooting complications. It also removes the time needed to evaluate the shot and reposition the flash head manually. As a result, photographers of all levels can confidently and quickly use the flash, reassured that the Spe…

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