Significant Upgrades to the Canon EOS-1D X DSLR Camera as well as the Latest Camera and Printer Solutions Will Be On Display
NEW YORK, October 23, 2013 – Canon U.S.A.,Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will demonstrate its latest digital camera and printer lineup as well as the recently announced firmware upgrade to the Canon EOS-1D X DSLR camera at PhotoPlus Expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, October 24 – 26, 2013 in Booth #121. Visitors to the Canon booth can learn about the latest upgrades to be available for the EOS-1D X camera via firmware*, which provides professional photographers with more control and speed so rapidly changing action can be captured with greater ease. Attendees can experience first-hand Canon’s Cinema EOS System, the Company’s latest DSLR cameras including the EOS 70D featuring the revolutionary new Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, the full line of EF lenses, professional and consumer camcorders, PowerShot cameras as well as the PIXMA PRO series of professional inkjet printers and the new PIXMA Printing Solutions (PPS) platform.
Canon will also host an in-booth speaker series featuring live appearances by professional photographers and videographers who will discuss and demonstrate their personal expertise during presentations and live photo shoots including a unique demonstration by professional photographer John Huba who will be shooting live with the EOS-1D C camera. This demonstration will showcase both 4K video and still image extraction from a professional fashion shoot. The in-booth speaker series, which is open to all attendees, will take place on the Live Learning Stage throughout the duration of PhotoPlus Expo. In addition to the live speaker series, the booth will feature a gallery of Canon’s Explorer of Light images printed on imagePROGRAF and PIXMA Pro series printers. Also, a set of images from the Canon New York and Chicago City Senses Events will be shown, intended to inspire exploration of the human senses.
Canon Solutions on Display
As part of Canon’s 2013 PhotoPlus Expo exhibit, several interactive demonstrations will take place showing the various connectivity and collaborative solutions made possible through the Company’s latest imaging technologies. Part of the solutions exhibit will be a wireless demonstration showing the social sharing and wireless printing capabilities of the latest Canon consumer products, a cloud demonstration highlighting the PPS platform, as well as a low-light demonstration and DSLR motion capture.
Canon Theater at PhotoPlus Expo
Visitors to the Canon booth will have the opportunity to view select scenes and footage from various works shot on Canon equipment ranging from the popular Cinema EOS line down through Canon’s DSLR and professional camcorder models. In addition to this content, on Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th the theater will also feature select films and behind-the-scenes footage from the Canon’s “Project Imaginat10n” Film Festival. Canon U.S.A., Inc. partnered with two-time Academy Award® winner Ron Howard for the “Project Imaginat10n” Film Festival, which will kick off with the global premiere of ten short films at Lincoln Center in New York City on October 24, 2013. For more information visit: https://www.longliveimagination.com/
Canon CPS Lounge
Canon Professional Services will once again host the CPS Lounge where Gold and Platinum CPS members who show their CPS membership card can have their Canon equipment (up to two pieces of equipment) cleaned and checked during Expo hours starting Wednesday, October 23rd through Saturday, October 26th in Room 2D02.
CPS Lounge Hours during PhotoPlus Expo 2013:
10/23 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Pre-show day – Clean and Check only)
10/24 – 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10/25 – 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10/26 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (equipment pick-up only)
This exclusive lounge area also provides members with a product showcase. Gold and Platinum CPS members can receive a free PIXMA PRO-1 and PIXMA PRO-100 print (limit one print), and a free imagePROGRAF Large Format Print (limit one print). In addition, anyone who signs up, upgrades, or renews for a Gold or Platinum CPS Membership in the CPS Lounge will receive an additional Free Clean & Check coupon to be used at a later date. A registration kiosk will be available in the CPS Lounge for new and existing members throughout the show.
Canon will also feature technicians directly in the Canon booth, performing CPS customer clean and checks. This area will highlight Canon’s new “Support Matters” advertising campaign featuring peer-to-peer testimonials about Canon’s Professional Service & Support from pro photographers and cinematographers. For more information on CPS, visit http://www.cps.usa.canon.com/. For more information on the “Support Matters” campaign visit: pro.usa.canon.com/supportmatters.
Canon 2013 PhotoPlus Expo In-Booth Speaker/Shooter Schedule
Thursday, October 24th
Friday, October 25th
Saturday, October 26th
10:00 AM
Clay BlackmoreLive Shoot!
Clay BlackmoreLive Shoot!
Hanson FongLive Shoot!
10:45 AM
John Huba
Using 4K video for fashion
Live Video Shoot
John Huba
Using 4K video for fashion
Live Video Shoot
Bob DavisThe Evolution of Light
Lecture Presentation
11:30 AM
Tyler StablefordCinema in the Extreme
Video Lecture Presentation
Stephen Johnson
Portraying an Exquisite Earth
Lecture Presentation
Scott KelbySports and Passion
Lecture Presentation
12:15 PM
Michele CelentanoLive Shoot!
Greg HeislerLive Shoot!
Vincent Laforet
The Revolution Continues
Video Lecture Presentation
1:00 PM
JP CapongiroPortraying an Exquisite Earth
Lecture Presentation
Peter Read MillerIllustrating Sports!
Lecture Presentation
Sam Stephens70D Video Capability
Video Lecture Presentation
1:45 PM
Bruce DornUsing 4K video for fashion
Video Lecture Presentation
Bruce DornUsing 4K video for fashion
Video Lecture Presentation
Parish KohanimThe Beauty of Imaging
Lecture Presentation
2:30 PM
Scott Kelby
Sports and Passion
Lecture Presentation
Jack Reznicki
Live Shoot!
Alex Buono
Live from NY, it’s Alex Buono!
Video Lecture Presentation
3:15 PM
John HubaUsing 4K video for fashion
Live Video Shoot
John Huba
Using 4K video for fashion
Live Video Shoot
Ken SkluteLive Shoot!
4:00 PM
Hanson FongLive Shoot!
Seth ResnickCreativity
Lecture Presentation
For more information about Canon U.S.A., visit canon.com/usa.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With approximately $40 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2012† and is one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2013. In 2013, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers’ Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the tenth consecutive year, and for camcorders for the past three years. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.
# # #
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
* Firmware is scheduled to be available in January 2014.