Canon picks up five awards from TIPA

Canon has been awarded five accolades from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), highlighting Canon’s commitment to innovation across its DSLR, mirrorless and compact line- up – from the world-class EOS-1DX Mark III, to the RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS lens.

2020 marks Canon’s 26th year of recognition from TIPA and this year’s awards showcase Canon’s continued expertise in the photography industry. Representing 26 industry magazines from 14 countries across five continents, the TIPA World Awards is one of the most coveted photo and imaging awards globally.

The following products have been recognised:

Best DSLR Advanced Camera: Canon EOS 90D
Best DSLR Professional Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Best Mirrorless Telephoto Zoom Lens: Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM
Best Professional Portrait Lens: Canon RF 85mm f1.2L USM / Canon RF 85mm f1.2L USM DS
Best Vlogging Camera: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Susie Donaldson, ITCG Marketing Director at Canon Europe, commented: “We are delighted to have been recognised by TIPA with these five awards, which demonstrate the strength of our investment in camera and optical innovation. Building on our heritage for developing world-class imaging solutions, Canon has had a fantastic year of launches – delivering products that usher in a new era of photography. This acknowledgement is testament to Canon’s ongoing commitment to providing solutions that push boundaries and empower photographers regardless of skill level, genre or camera system.”

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