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Latest issue of EOS magazine just published

The July-September 2006 issue of EOS magazine has just been published. UK subscribers should receive their copy in the next few days. It will take a little longer to reach subscribers in other countries.

As usual, the issue is packed with information. The technique section includes articles on autofocusing, photo printing, flower photography, Extenders, fisheye lenses, Speedlite zoom and CompactFlash cards. There's also a portfolio of superb underwater images and an interview with the picture editor of The Times.

An easy-to-enter competition offers the chance to win an EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye lens worth £590.

If you are not already a subscriber, you can subscribe online and claim a free back issue.

Subscribe now without any risk. If the magazine does not meet your needs, simply let us know within 30 days of receiving your first issue and we will refund your subscription fee in full. There is no need to return the magazines.

Firmware page change

On page 75 of the July-September 2006 issue of EOS magazine we mention firmware updates for EOS digital cameras. Unfortunately, the web page reference we give is no longer valid. If you want to download firmware software for your camera, the most convenient link is on the EOS magazine web site news pages.

Previous EOS-mail newsletters now online

After some delay, we now have previous issues of EOS-mail posted on our website. Each new newsletter will be added within a day or two of publication. This means that you can delete each e-mail newsletter after reading it, safe in the knowledge that the information is readily available, should you need to refer back to it.

Keep in mind that some of the content is very topical and may now be out of date.

You can reach the archive from the newsletter link on the home page, or go directly to it at EOS-mail archive

Canon strengthens London/Tokyo connection

Canon Europe has strengthened its art and culture sponsorship portfolio by becoming Platinum Patron of the City of London Festival 2006.

In addition to sponsoring the festival itself, which this year will focus on celebrating the London/Tokyo connection, Canon is the sole sponsor of one of the Festival’s highlights - Yoko Ono’s stunning art installations which are being showcased in St. Paul’s Cathedral.

The City of London Festival runs from 26 June to 13 July 2006. Details of the many events taking place are on the City of London Festival website

Canon most trusted camera brand in Europe

Canon has been named most trusted brand for cameras for the sixth consecutive year in the Reader’s Digest European Trusted Brands Survey 2006. This is one of the broadest pan-European surveys of consumer attitudes towards brands.

Reader’s Digest asked over 25,000 of its readers in 14 European countries to nominate the brand they trusted most in a range of consumer categories, including cameras. Over 317,000 votes were cast across the product categories with over 112,000 different brands nominated.

Canon was one of only five brands that were nominated as ‘most trusted’ in 10 or more countries. In addition, in every country respondents gave Canon a higher than average score for quality, a factor that is significant as the most important criteria for trust across the 14 countries was ‘high quality’.

The countries in which Canon was nominated as most trusted brand in 2006 were Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland and the UK. Brands leading other categories included globally recognised names like Nokia (mobile phones), Nivea (skincare) and Visa (credit cards).

In further recognition of the power of the Canon brand, in 2005 Canon was named in the top 10 in the Interbrand Annual Survey of the World’s Most Valuable Brands.

Latest Canon promotions

EOS 5D cash back
Buy an EOS 5D camera between 21 February 2006 and 31 July 2006 and receive £200 cashback from Canon.

Canon EOS 30D
Purchase a Canon EOS 30D within the promotional period between March 15th 2006 and December 31st 2006 and apply for a free 256/512MB CompactFlash card.

EOS Extra Promotion Cash Back Offers
Purchase an EOS 30D, 350D or 5D between 15 March and 31 December 2006 to qualify for cash back offers on a range of Canon accessories.

In Store Demos Promotion
Collect a Canon voucher at a Canon In Store Demonsration (see below), purchase a Canon digital compact camera and Canon printer, and receive £35 cash back from Canon.

For full details and terms and conditions of all these offers, visit Canon promotions

In store demonstrations

A new programme of Canon In-store demonsation days is available.

The programme covers events from 1 July to 11 November 2006 at locations around England and Jersey.

In-store days are held within specific stores to offer comprehensive product demonstrations and give you the opportunity to ask all the questions you may have to specialists. These days are independently run by the stores themselves.

Software news

Adobe, the imaging giant, has acquired the technological assets of Pixmantec ApS, makers of the Rawshooter range of RAW software.
Pixmantec

In a move to gain some market share, Bibble Labs, makers of a competing RAW software, has announced a discount upgrade path for Pixmantec customers.
Bibble Labs

It seems that now is the time for acquiring assets in the technology industry. Microsoft has bought iView, one of the market leading digital asset management suites.
iView Multimedia

Docklands Workshop

Join the Museum in Docklands (Canary Wharf, London) for a one-day digital photography workshop exploring London's exciting Docklands landscape. The day will include an overview of urban landscape photography, including practical guidelines for digital panoramic photography, and a tour of Docklands embracing both the old and the new.

Finally, at the museum, there will be a digital imaging session where participants will show examples of their work with professional guidance in digital image manipulation. Participants are advised to bring a digital camera, money for a light lunch, wear comfortable walking shoes and purchase a one-day Travelcard to cover travel during the day. 

The workshop is led by Mike Seaborne, Museum of London's Senior Curator of Photographs, and urban landscape photographer. 15 July 2006. 10.15am to 5pm. £30 (£20 concs) Advanced booking necessary. Tel: 0870 444 3855

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