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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Canon's EOS R1 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Wins Highest Honor at International Red Dot Design Awards
EOS R1 Cross pattern MELVILLE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon Inc., the parent company of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced that the company's EOS R1 full-frame mirrorless camera, intended for professionals, won the 'Best of the Best,' the highest honor, at the Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2025 competition hosted by the Switzerland-based Red Dot Award AG. The awards ceremony will be held on July 8 in Essen, EOS R1 camera, released in November 2024, is the first flagship model in the EOS R System series. Thanks to a powerful image processing system introduced in this camera for the first time, and the use of deep learning technology, the EOS R1 camera is designed to achieve a high level of photographic performance required by professional photographers. Through functions such as Action Priority1, which recognizes certain actions including soccer shots by instantly shifting the AF frame, and eye-control AF2, the device is capable of persistently tracking target subjects. Its rubber grip features a specially designed cross pattern with a strong grip capability that helps improve the camera's handling performance by protecting the device from being dropped when changing between vertical and horizontal positions. Additionally, locking mechanisms are installed on moving segments of the camera, including the diopter-adjustment dial and card slot cover, to thoroughly prevent unintended operation. Through comfortable operability and a shape rooted in ergonomics, the camera achieves a design fit for professional users. The EOS R1 camera has received high praise for its design, earning the iF Design Award 2025 (Germany), which is similarly as internationally prestigious as the Red Dot Design Award. This award is a reflection of Canon's ongoing commitment to create products that expertly blend performance with the Red Dot Design Award The Red Dot Design Award, established in 1955, is one of the world's largest design-centered awards competitions. Excellent designs are chosen in three divisions—Product Design, Brand & Communication Design, and Design Concept. This year, entries from over 60 countries and regions were evaluated by internationally renowned design specialists under nine criteria including innovation, functionality, quality, and Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. † Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit and connect with us on LinkedIn at † Based on patent counts issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and compiled by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. 1 Effective only for taking still images with an electronic shutter. Recognition accuracy may be reduced when the subject appears too small, when the subject is partially hidden behind an obstacle, or when multiple subjects are crowded together. The applicable sports are soccer, basketball, and volleyball. For applicable actions, please check the official Canon website. 2 Requires calibration beforehand. Eye-control AF may be unusable when users are wearing sunglasses, mirrored sunglasses, hard contact lenses, or bifocal glasses, or due to individual differences such as eye condition (narrow eyes, long eyelashes, or thick eyelids) and the usage environment. Attachments EOS R1 Cross pattern CONTACT: Brian Bohl Canon U.S.A., Inc. 516-408-8214 bbohl@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Zawya
Bring life even closer with the new RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens
Canon Europe ( today announces the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6, a lightweight, easy-to-use telephoto zoom lens that's ideal for users starting out in nature and sports photography with an EOS R System camera. With its amazing reach and flexible zoom range, the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 provides creative freedom when shooting photos and video of subjects you can't physically get close to. Users can keep their distance to avoid disturbing wild animals and birds or zoom right into the action when photographing a sports event from the sidelines. The streamlined design lets users react quickly, with a large zoom ring requiring little more than a quarter of a turn to run through the entire zoom range. At 300mm it's possible to get as close as 1.5m to fill the frame with detail, making this lens a practical solution for portraits of animals and people. The long zoom and wide, seven-blade aperture ensure superb separation between a sharp subject and blurred background for a refined look. This classic entry-level, full-frame 75-300mm lens can be used on any camera equipped with Canon's advanced RF mount. Paired with an APS-C body such as the EOS R100, it delivers a more powerful 120-480mm effective reach to bring distant subjects even closer. Despite its extensive telephoto coverage, the lens weighs just 507g and is a compact 146.1mm in length when retracted. It's one of the lightest lenses in its class and ready to go anywhere, from local sport matches to remote nature reserves. The versatile range of focal lengths, affordable pricing and outstanding portability of the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 ensure that everyone is able to extend their reach and take their passion further. Key features of the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6: • Flexible 75-300mm focal length range for full-frame EOS R System cameras, extending to 120-480mm equivalent view on APS-C models • 1.5 metre minimum focusing distance at 300mm for frame-filling detail • Compact and lightweight design: Measures just 146.1mm in length when stored and weighs approximately 507g • 7-blade circular aperture for beautiful background blur • Super Spectra coating to reduce ghosting and flare For more information about the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6, please visit: Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA). Media enquiries, please contact: Canon Central and North Africa Mai Youssef e. APO Group - PR Agency Rania ElRafie e. About Canon Central and North Africa: Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) ( is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2016 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon's business within the Africa region - by strengthening Canon's in-country presence and focus. CCNA also demonstrates Canon's commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market. Canon has been represented in the African continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa's rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa. Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei ( – 'living and working together for the common good'. CCNA pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services. At Canon, we are pioneers, constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through our technology and our spirit of innovation, we push the bounds of what is possible – helping us to see our world in ways we never have before. We help bring creativity to life, one image at a time. Because when we can see our world, we can transform it for the better. For more information:
