Success for Canon at TIPA World Awards 2022

Founded in 1991, the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) is made up of member publications in the photo and imaging fields in print and online. Each member publication is involved in the selection and final vote in the TIPA World Awards process to name the best photo and imaging products of the year. https://www.tipa.com/

Awards made to Canon for 2022 include:

Best Camera Innovation: EOS R3
"The camera adds a new stage in focus point selection development – Eye Control AF – a method of choosing a subject ot object merely by looking at it through the viewfinder. TIPA members who tested EyeControl AF were intrigued and impressed by how rapidly focus point was attained and displayed in the camera's electronic viewfinder. They noted how the AF system could then continue to keep focus on the subject via the R3's AF tracking technology."

Best Professional 8K Hybrid Camera: EOS R5C
"Whether it's sport, news, documentary or wedding till and video capture, TIPA editors saw the R5 C as a 'do-everything' camera for photographers who want to carry one camera to cover all their pro video and stills creators needs."

Best Full Frame Wide Angle Zoom lens: RF 14-35mm f4L IS USM
"Wide angle zooms offer unique and flexible compositional capabilities that have strong appeal to landscape, nature and architectural photographers and videographers. TIPA members felt that Canon’s RF 14-35mm earns its L-series designation, known for its tack sharp, accurate colour rendition images.

Best Macro Lens: RF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM
"While this lens bears the Macro designation, and offers up to 1.4x life-size magnification, the TIPA members commented that it could serve double-duty as an excellent portrait lens as well. On the portrait side, and equally applicable for macro work, a spherical aberration control ring allows for the creation of images with a soft-focus look."

More EOS firmware updates

Canon released a number of firmware updates in March 2024, as follows: EOS R3 – version 1.7.1 1. Enables servo zooming to be remotely controlled from EOS Utility or Camera Connect when Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E2/PZ-E2B is attached to a compatible lens. 2. Enables up to 2 TB to be used on CFexpress cards larger than 2 TB. 3. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera, in rare instances, to stop functioning when using GPS. 4. Fixes an issue that may display Error Code 70 when performing anti-flicker shooting at a shutter speed of 1 second or higher. 5. Enhances security for FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Security) connections. 6. Fixes an issue in which Mobile File Transfer may not function when connecting the camera to an iPhone compatible with USB 3.0 and higher. 7. Fixes an issue that, under specific circumstances, may prevent the image from being displayed in the viewfinder or on the screen causing the camera to stop operating, or Error Code 70 may be displayed. 8. Fixes minor issues. EOS

Firmware updates for EOS-1D X Mark III, R3, R5, R6 Mark II and R8

Firmware updates have been introduced for five Canon EOS cameras. EOS-1D X Mark III: firmware version 1.8.0 1. Adds the ability to register the focus position in the preset functions of the CR-A100 Camera Remote Application. When used with the Robotic Camera System CR-S700R, it helps the user to focus on the intended subject distance when shooting. 2. Adds the ability to erase voice memos added to images and to add voice memos to protected images. 3. Adds enhanced security when transferring images via FTPS transfer. 4. Fixes minor issues. Info and downloads EOS R3: firmware version 1.5.1 1. Adds the ability to register the focus position in the preset functions of the CR-A100 Camera Remote Application. When used with the Robotic Camera System CR-S700R, it helps the user to focus on the intended subject distance when shooting. 2. Adds the ability to erase voice memos added to images and to add voice memos to protected images. 3. Adds the ability to check the time in the viewfinder by

A trio of innovative lenses from Canon

Canon has announced three new lenses for the EOS R mirrorless camera system, expanding the range of optics available for enthusiast and professional photographers, videographers and filmmakers alike. • RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM is a super-telephoto lens that looks like an L-series, is robust like an L-series, but without the L-series price tag. Ideal for enthusiast nature and sports photographers, the RF 200-800mm is the longest reaching zoom for the EOS R system, which can be extended even further with the use of Canon's teleconverters, the Extender RF 1.4x and 2x. It offers image stabilisation with a benefit of 5.5 stops, which increases to 7.5 stops when used with compatible IBIS (in-body image stabilisation) equipped cameras. Weighing just over 2kg, and with a trumpet-type design, this lens can be used handheld to capture distant and otherwise inaccessible subjects. RRP: £2299.99 / €2619.99 Full specifications and press release for the RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM lens • R

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