Four 2019 TIPA World Awards for Canon

The following Canon products have received 2019 TIPA World Awards:
- Best Full-Frame Camera Advanced: Canon EOS RP
- Best DSLR Professional Prime Lens: Canon EF400mm f/2.8L IS III USM
- Best APS-C Mirrorless Prime Lens: Canon EF-M32mm f/1.4 STM
- Best Mirrorless Prime Standard Lens: Canon RF50mm F1.2 L USM

Products from Canon’s new full frame mirrorless system have been recognised as industry-leading – winning two awards. The first is for its affordable, compact and lightweight camera body, the EOS RP, and the second for the ground-breaking, premium L-series lens, the RF50mm F1.2L USM.

The other two accolades recognise the strength and breadth of Canon’s EF and EF-M lens line-up, from the world’s lightest 400mm f2.8 lens – the EF400mm f/2.8L IS III USM to the compact, high quality EF-M32mm f/1.4 STM lens – distinguishing Canon’s ongoing commitment to innovating lens technology and optical excellence – providing kit for every type of user, across its product range.

Issei Morimoto, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Marketing, Canon Europe commented:
“We are proud to be recognised by TIPA, with these four accolades. For the 25^th year in a row, our ongoing commitment to continually developing the most innovative products on the market, putting lenses and optics at the core of the business, has been recognised. This global recognition further cements Canon’s position as a market leader in photography, one that, with the future development of innovative products, supports photographers in every genre and at every skill level in capturing the perfect image.”

For the full press release from Canon, visit:
https://www.canon.co.uk/press-centre/press-releases/2019/04/2019-tipa-world-awards/

About TIPA
Founded in 1991, the Technical Image Press Association, TIPA, is composed of many member publications in the photo/imaging field published in print and online. Each member publication is engaged in the selection and final vote in the TIPA World Awards process to name the Best Photo and Imaging products of the year.

For more information about TIPA and the 2019 Awards visit:
https://www.tipa.com/en-en/index.html

Exclusive Interview with Canon Europe's Mike Burnhill

In an exclusive interview with EOS magazine for the April-June 2019 issue, Michael Burnhill, European Technical Support Manager at Canon Europe, told us what the new EOS R system means for the future of Canon EOS cameras and hints at the exciting optics made possible by the new RF lens mount.

Interview by Angela August, Editor

AA:Where is Canon heading with the EOS R system?

MB: That's still to be defined, but the plan is to develop the system in both directions. With the EOS RP we've gone towards an entry-level full-frame camera, which is a very large market. It was a bit of curve ball because everyone seemed to have expected a high-end model.

When you have a high-end product it's got to be bullet-proof. It's got to work. That's the faith professionals have in Canon. It’s not going to let them down. And that's what has built the CPS [Canon Professional Services] reputation. It’s the same with a pro mirrorless camera – it's got to work. It can’t be a ‘work in…

Digital Photo Professional updated with new Depth Compositing feature

Digital Photo Professional, Canon's own RAW editing software, has been updated to version 4.10.0. This latest version adds a new Depth Compositing function for images captured via the new Focus Bracketing feature introduced on the EOS RP, Canon's new full frame mirrorless camera for advanced amateur and enthusiast photographers.

Canon says that the Depth Compositing function is also compatible with images captured on the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R.

For more information and to download the updated version, visit:
https://www.canon.co.uk/support/

Firmware update v1.0.1 for EOS 200D (Rebel SL2)

Canon has released a firmware update for its smallest current DSLR camera, the EOS 200D (Rebel SL2). Firmware Version 1.0.1 incorporates the following fix:

1. Corrects an erroneous display that may appear when some third-party accessories are attached to the hot shoe.

Firmware Version 1.0.1 is for cameras with firmware Version 1.0.0. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

Download firmware from Canon UK website

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