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Canon showcases Nigerian Filmmaker Nora Awolowo’s creative brilliance with exclusive screenings of Racket Queen in Lagos

Through partnerships, training programmes, and access to professional equipment, Canon continues to empower the next generation of storytellers and strengthen its role in the region’s creative economy

 Canon celebrates Nigerian filmmaker Nora Awolowo’s creative excellence with the exclusive Lagos screening of Racket Queen, shot entirely on the Canon EOS C400. The event highlighted Canon’s support for Africa’s filmmaking community, featuring dual screenings, networking sessions, and the soft launch of the EOS C50. Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com), a leader in…

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Capture the bigger picture with the widest Canon Cine-Servo lens yet

With its ultra-wide 11mm focal length and expansive 100-degree angle of view, the Canon CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 is a flexible choice for confined studio setups and dynamic live events

Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) today announces the expansion of its cinema lens range with the launch of its widest-ever Cine-Servo lens.. With its ultra-wide 11mm focal length and expansive 100-degree angle of view, the Canon CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 is a flexible choice for confined studio setups and dynamic live events,…

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A portrait classic, reinvented: new professional Canon 85mm lens designed for hybrid shooting

Combined with a dedicated smooth action Iris Ring and a customisable Lens Control Ring and Lens Function Button, the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM equips filmmakers with a flexible and reliable tool

Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) announces the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM, a professional portrait lens that extends the Hybrid RF prime range, delivering greater reach and versatility for creative photography and filmmaking.  Uncompromising optical quality and a flattering 85mm focal length that gently compresses facial features make the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM…

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Canon expands its cinema camera range with the EOS C50 – a compact, flexible new addition for creative professionals

The EOS C50 is the first Cinema EOS camera to offer open gate recording, which uses the entire area of the sensor for maximum resolution and flexibility

Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) today announces the new EOS C50, a highly versatile, full-frame, RF-mount hybrid Cinema EOS camera for professional videographers and agile production crews. As the smallest camera in the Cinema EOS range to date, the EOS C50 fits seamlessly into a wide variety of filming set-ups – from…

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Vision with Precision: New Firmware Updates for PTZ, Apps, Controller Plus Cinema EOS and XF Camcorders

These new features enhance the PTZ camera’s ability to achieve pleasingly natural and professional compositions

Canon (Canon-CNA.com) today announces the launch of some exciting and free-to-download firmware updates for its Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001, PTZ cameras, RC-IP1000 controller plus Cinema EOS and XF professional camcorders. The firmware is expected to be available from July onwards and consists of the following: AUTO TRACKING APPLICATION RA-AT001 Canon’s…

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Canon Academy Video Roadshow Lands in Kenya to Empower Aspiring Filmmakers

The roadshow offers participants in Kenya a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Canon's cutting-edge equipment and techniques

In alignment with the company’s steadfast commitment to advancing education and empowerment, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is excited to announce the arrival of the Canon Academy Video Roadshow in Kenya; The roadshow spanning multiple countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Algeria and many more, will offer an immersive experience…

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Canon introduces EOS C400 cinema camera featuring RF mount and Cine Servo lens designed to redefine versatility

The EOS C400 offers an all-in-one solution tailored to support a vast range of different productions, from indie cinema and documentary, live and virtual broadcasts to the electronic news gathering field

Canon Central and North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com) is expanding its lineup with the debut of the EOS C400 featuring an RF mount, alongside the CN7x17 KAS T lens engineered to elevate large scale productions to greater heights. Adapting to the evolving needs of the market and designed with versatility in mind,…

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Canon adds new Cinema RAW Light recording formats to Electro-Optical System (EOS) C500 Mark II via firmware update

The EOS C500 Mark II features a 5.9K full frame sensor, internal RAW recording, interchangeable lens mount and highly configurable modular design

Canon Europe (Canon-CNA.com) announces the release of a new free-of-charge firmware update for the EOS C500 Mark II, further enhancing the camera’s professional functionality. The firmware update adds 12-bit Cinema RAW Light formats: LT (Light), ST (Standard) and HQ (High Quality), improving workflow flexibility and providing more options post-production. Previously…

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Canon Central and North Africa Celebrates Graduation and Success of First Cohort in Collaboration with Zebra Productions Kenya Ltd

This momentous occasion highlights Canon’s unwavering commitment to fostering local creativity and empowering the next generation of photographers, videographers, and filmmakers on the African continent

Canon Central and North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com) proudly announces a successful milestone in its collaboration with Kenyan film and TV production company Zebra Productions Kenya Ltd, with the graduation of the first cohort of students who have completed a rigorous three-month training programme in photography and, videography. This momentous occasion highlights…

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Canon Welcomes 62 New Creative Minds to its EMEA Ambassador Programme

The Ambassador programme is a pioneering initiative which brings together renowned, bold, and inspirational photographers and videographers to share Canon’s passion for visual storytelling

Since its inception in 2008, the Canon EMEA Ambassador programme (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) has grown into one of the most influential industry initiatives bringing photographers, videographers, and cinematographers together, to share their knowledge and skill with the wider imaging community. This month, marking the most comprehensive programme update in the past three years,…