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Lead in cameras

EU legislation which comes into force in July bans the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. In the main, cameras affected are those which use lead solder in their circuit boards, but other restricted substances include mercury and cadmium.

These substances have not been banned because of any danger to camera users. The risk of lead poisoning from a soldered circuit board is remote. The new EU directive is intended to reduce environmental pollution during the manufacture of the product, and when it is thrown away.

Actually, calling the directive new is not entirely correct. After a period of discussion, it became EU law on 13 February 2003, but only comes into effect on 1 July 2006. After this date, all products sold within the EU must be compliant.

Canon began to prepare for the directive as early as 2002. The EOS-1D Mark II, introduced in April 2004, was fully compliant, as were other new products from 2005 onwards.

We are not aware of any current Canon cameras or printers which do not meet the requirements of the new legislation. Equipment sold before July 2006 is not affected by the new legislation.

Sensor cleaning kits

Does your digital sensor need a clean? Sensor cleaning kits have been flying off our shelves ever since we added them to our online shop.

Do you need a Canon instruction manual? We can supply them for cameras, lenses and accessories dating back to 1959.

Browse these items, and more, at the EOS magazine shop.

Secondhand service closing

Jessops is closing its secondhand service. The growth of digital photography is blamed for a rapid decline in levels of consumer demand for used equipment.

Fortunately, the EOS classified service is here to fill the gap. Our newly-launched site is the place to buy and sell all EOS and non-Canon cameras and accessories.

Basic adverts are free to EOS magazine subscribers. Make sure you register using the password published on page 7 of the April-June 2006 issue of the magazine. You will find the password at the bottom of the right-hand panel.

EOS Forums growth continues

EOS Forums, which we launched at the end of January, continues its spectacular growth. It now has over 2000 members, with nearly 19,000 posts in over 1700 topics. You can join the discussions here.

You don't need to log in to view the posts, but you will need to register if you want to reply, start a new topic or ask a question. Registration is free.

Direct Print demonstrations

Do you want to see how easy it is to print direct from your camera to a Canon inkjet printer? There are demonstration days at photo stores across the UK during coming months. Search for your nearest event.

There are also in-store demonstration days at Canon accredited Digital Centres. These offer comprehensive product demonstrations and give you the opportunity to ask questions. Find out more about these UK events here.

Latest Canon promotions

Get £200 cashback if you purchase an EOS 5D before 30 June, apply for a free CompactFlash card if you buy an EOS 30D before the end of December 2006, or receive discount vouchers for Canon lenses and accessory if you purchase an EOS 30D, 350D or 5D before the end of December 2006. You will find details of all these Canon offers, and more, at Canon promotions.

UEFA Champions League

Canon is an Official Supplier to the UEFA Champions League and has put together a 'microsite' for the event. Find out more at: Canon football.