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Press release: Go Long: Canon Introduces the RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM 
and RF1200mm F8 L IS USM Super-Telephoto Lenses The Newest RF Lenses are Ideal for Outdoor Sports, Motor Sports, 
Wildlife Photography, Photo News Journalism, and More MELVILLE, NY, February 23, 2022 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce that the Canon RF lens family is growing by two, with the addition of the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM, and the longest focal length RF lens yet, the RF1200mm F8 L IS USM. Both super-telephoto fixed focal length lenses are quite light for their considerable abilities, and share many of the same features such as Super Spectra Coating (SSC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to help minimize ghosting and flaring, compatibility with both the RF1.4x and RF2x extenders and a customizable electronic focusing ring with manual focus capability during Servo AF. Additional features shared by both lenses include: Two focus presets, with the ability to instantly switch between memorized focus distances Circular nine-bladed aperture providing photographers with exceptionally beautiful and soft blurred backgrounds and bokeh Renowned Canon L-Series durability and construction with dust and water resistance, plus fluorine coating on the front element for easy cleaning Canon RF800mm F5.6L IS USM The RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM weighs in at just 6.9 lbs and features a minimum focusing distance of 8.53ft/2.6 meters — maximum close-up magnification is a superb 0.34x, allowing wildlife image creators to fill the frame with small subjects, such as birds, at its minimum focusing distance. Optical image stabilization is up to 4.5 stops* of shake correction and includes three IS operation modes. When using the RF1.4x or RF2x extenders, users can experience enhanced effective focal lengths of 1,120mm and 1,600mm respectively. Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM The RF1200mm F8 L IS USM is the most powerful super-telephoto lens in the Canon RF lens line. It weighs in at 7.4 lbs — an outstandingly light figure for a super-tele lens of this type — and features a minimum focusing distance of 14.1ft/4.3m. Optical image stabilization is up to 4.0 stops* of shake correction and, similar to the RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM lens, includes three IS operation modes. When using the RF1.4x or RF2x extenders, users can experience enhanced focal lengths of 1,680mm and 2,400mm, respectively. Pricing and Availability The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM and Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM are both scheduled to be available in late May 2022 for an estimated retail price of $16,999.00 and $19,999.00, respectively**. For more information please visit usa.canon.com. Canon 800mm F5.6 L IS USM Specifications: Principal specifications Lens type - Prime lens Max Format size - 35mm FF Focal length - 800 mm Image stabilization - Yes CIPA Image stabilization rating - 4 stop(s) Lens mount Canon RF Aperture Maximum aperture - F5.6 Minimum aperture - F64 Aperture ring - No Number of diaphragm blades - 9 Aperture notes - Rounded blades Optics Elements - 26 Groups - 18 Special elements / coatings - 2 Fluorite, 1 Super UD, 1 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion). Focus Minimum focus - 2.60 m (102.36″) Maximum magnification - 0.34× Autofocus - Yes Motor type - Ring-type ultrasonic Full time manual - Yes Focus method - Internal Distance scale - No DoF scale - No Focus distance limiter - • 2.6m – infinity • 2.6m – 20m • 20m – infinity Physical Weight - 3140 g (6.92 lb) Diameter - 163 mm (6.42″) Length - 432 mm (17.01″) Sealing - Yes Filter thread - 52 mm Filter notes - Filters screw into drop-in holder Hood supplied - Yes Hood product code - ET-155 Tripod collar - Yes Optional accessories - Short lens hood (ET-155B) Canon 1200mm F8 L IS USM Specifications: Principal specifications Lens type - Prime lens Max Format size - 35mm FF Focal length - 1200 mm Image stabilization - Yes CIPA Image stabilization rating - 4 stop(s) Lens mount - Canon RF Aperture Maximum aperture - F8 Minimum aperture - F64 Aperture ring - No Number of diaphragm blades - 9 Aperture notes - rounded blades Optics Elements - 26 Groups - 18 Special elements / coatings - 2 Fluorite, 1 Super UD Lenses, 1 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) Focus Minimum focus - 4.30 m (169.29″) Maximum magnification - 0.29× Autofocus - Yes Motor type - Ring-type ultrasonic Full time manual - Yes Distance scale - No DoF scale - No Focus distance limiter - •4.3m – infinity • 4.3m – 30m • 30m – infinity Physical Weight - 3340 g (7.36 lb) Diameter - 168 mm (6.61″) Length - 537 mm (21.14″) Sealing - Yes Filter thread - 52 mm Filter notes - Filter screws into drop-in holder Hood supplied - Yes Hood product code - ET-160 Tripod collar - Yes Optional accessories - ET-160B Short hood

Press Release: Ready for Anything:Ready for Anything:The Canon EOS R5 C True Hybrid, Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Bridges Cinema EOS and EOS Technology Ideal for a Wide Variety of Content Producers, Including YouTubers, Wedding, Indie and Documentary Filmmakers, Drone Operators and Multimedia Journalists MELVILLE, NY, January 19, 2022 – Imagine having the best of both worlds at your fingertips. A Canon camera with equal parts video and still digital imaging power, all in one compact-and-lightweight package. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the EOS R5 C Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera, a hybrid, RF-mount 8K camera that has something for everyone. The new camera showcases video formats and features from the company’s award-winning Cinema EOS line, alongside select still capabilities that have made the EOS R5 camera a popular and trusted choice among imaging professionals and enthusiasts alike . “Imaging professionals are living in a multimedia world. Gone are the days of only needing to be sufficiently equipped and skilled at video or stills,” said Tatsuro “Tony” Kano, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Canon U.S.A.’s Imaging Technologies & Communications Group. “The EOS R5 C squarely takes aim at providing end-users with a solution that can tackle all facets of the ever-demanding multimedia and content production landscape. Canon is confident this all-in-one solution can help improve the workflow for a variety of content creators.” Small, but Mighty The EOS R5 C camera can record non-stop, uninterrupted 8K/60P thanks to an active cooling system. 8K video delivers outstanding definition and realism with four times the resolution of 4K video, enabling unprecedented capabilities in video expression and highly flexible workflows, such as 4K cropping from 8K footage. The EOS R5 C camera can record High Frame Rate (HFR) video up to 120P at 4K resolution in 4:2:2 10-bit without cropping the sensor, an ideal option when shooting scenes full of fast-paced action or when the camera is paired with a gimbal or drone. Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF is functional even in HFR shooting. Unlike some cameras where audio is not recorded during HFR shooting, the EOS R5 C camera can record .WAV audio as a separate file from video, virtually eliminating the need for separate audio recording. The EOS R5 C is the first Canon camera to provide internal 8K (8192x4320) 60P Cinema RAW Light recording. Cinema RAW Light is a popular and valuable format found in other Canon Cinema EOS cameras such as the EOS C300 Mark III and EOS C500 Mark II. This feature captures the full dynamic range of the sensor and provides video data with a cinematic look, optimized for advanced grading and HDR, in a more manageable file size than Cinema RAW. Cinema RAW Light now has three newly-developed modes, RAW HQ (high quality), RAW ST (standard quality), and RAW LT (light recording). All three modes are 12-bit regardless of frame rate. The EOS R5 C can also record 8K video in MP4 format, ideal for quicker delivery. The EOS R5 C supports RAW output via HDMI for ProRes RAW recording with compatible a external recorder . When connecting the EOS R5 C with a supported external recorder, users can shoot in Apple ProRes RAW at up to 8K/30P. Proxy data can also be simultaneously recorded to an SD card in-camera, helping to provide efficient post-production operations. Powerful Still Imaging Performance With the flip of a switch, the EOS R5 C becomes a familiar force to be reckoned with as a still photography camera. At its core is Canon’s 45-megapixel high resolution, high-speed full-frame CMOS sensor, paired with the equally impressive DIGIC X image processor that provides users an ISO range of 100-51200; expandable to 102400 . Precise focus and lightning-fast speed are cornerstones of the EOS R5 C, featuring Dual Pixel CMOS AF II and high-speed continuous shooting of up to 12 frames-per-second (fps) in mechanical shutter mode and up to 20 fps in silent electronic shutter mode. This allows users to track and photograph split-second movements of even the most elusive subjects. With EOS iTR AF X and 1,053 Automatic AF zones, it is easier than ever to photograph people using Eye, Face and Head Detection AF, or intuitively track the whole body, face, or eye of cats, dogs, or birds with Animal Detection AF . For those with the need for speed, the camera also offers vehicle subject detection to track cars and motorcycles accurately, especially in race-type environments. Connectivity like 5GHz and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connectivity is also included for the transfer of still images. Additional Features of the Canon EOS R5 C Camera Include: Supports 8K HDR recording in Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) and Perceptual Quantization (PQ) formats 4K and 2K oversampling with high-definition debayer algorithm that processes RGB data of the 8K sensor with less incidence of moiré, false colors, and noise XF-AVC codecs offer robust 10-bit 4:2:2 files in a .MXF wrapper for simple compatibility with non-linear editing systems (NLEs) and existing workflows Canon Log 3, which is found in many Canon cinema products, is available for a wider range of grading after shooting Coordinated image stabilization (with Canon lenses equipped with optical IS) helps to correct hand-shake and better anti-vibration performance than electronic IS alone Timecode terminal allowing for multi-camera shooting Canon’s next-generation Multi-Function Shoe is compatible with a variety of accessories, such as an optional TASCAM CA-XLR2d-C XLR microphone adapter (sold separately) for up to 4-channel digital audio RF mount provides access to the expanding lineup of Canon RF lenses, as well as the full lineup of EF lenses (adapter required) Compatible with Canon’s new RF 5.2mm 2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens allowing for stereoscopic 180° VR video capture 13 marked, assignable buttons allow for user-friendly customized operation Compact-and-lightweight at 1.7 lbs. (body only) 3.2-inch variable-angle LCD monitor and high-definition 5.76 million-dot viewfinder Dual card slots: one CFexpress and one SD UHS-II USB Video Class (UVC) connectivity, enabling out of the box use as a streaming video camera A new DC Coupler DR-E6C helps to provide the continuous power needed for the demands of shooting in Cinema RAW Light at high framerates Pricing and Availability The Canon EOS R5 C Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera is scheduled to be available March 2022 for an estimated retail price of $4499.00. For more information please visit, usa.canon.com

Press release: Irix 30mm f/1.4 Irix brand announces new photographic lens with 30mm focal length! The newest Irix 30mm f/1.4 lens is a product based on the 30mm Cine model, and therefore intended for the much more demanding film industry market. The entire optical structure of the lens is identical in both versions - the main emphasis here is on the vividness of the image. Of course, the photographic version has a completely different housing, while retaining the optical properties of the cine version. Irix 30mm f / 1.4 - main features: Beautiful Bokeh Fast f/1.4 Aperture Rear focusing Weather-sealed construction Aperture control from the camera Focus confirmation on the Camera Compatible with PASM semi-automatic modes Full record of exposure parameters in EXIF 61,9 degree field of view "Focus Lock" function 140-degree rotation angle of the focus ring Reinforced internal structure 86mm filter mounting front thread Mounts: Nikon F, Canon EF, Pentax K Optical properties The Irix 30mm F / 1.4 features a modern optical design that includes 3 ultra-low dispersion glass elements, 2 high reflectance glass elements and one aspherical lens. There are a total of 13 elements in 11 groups that provide sharp details, vivid colors and ultra-low distortion - 0.95%. However, what deserves special attention is the smoothness and “cine look” of the image it offers. The lens is designed to work with 35mm full frame sensors. It is worth emphasizing the use of a new, 11-blade design aperture with rounded edges, which ensures a pleasant and very vivid background blur. It works in the range of f/1.4 to f/16. DRAGONFLY Version - Characteristics The lens housing is a continuation of the Dragonfly manufacturing standard known from earlier Irix models (45mm and 150mm). It’s most important aspects are: Reinforced internal structure based on metal elements Scratch-resistant lens finish Anti-slip focusing ring with special finish for easy operating Engraved markings filled with UV-reactive paint Sealings to protect against dust and water Hardcase included Focusing Ring A special focusing ring with a characteristic shape has become a kind of hallmark of Irix 150mm and 45mm lenses. Many of our clients pay attention to the convenience it provides. The newest Irix 30mm is following same way. Special texturing and properly selected rubber material which covers it, allows for reliable and precise focusing. Dedicated emboss lets you to feel the ring’s position. This makes focusing even easier! "Focus Lock" function The Focus Lock function is also a hallmark of Irix lenses - it allows you to lock the focusing ring in a specific position. It’s especially useful when you want to keep a specific distance to the photographed object (zone-focusing) or you want to keep perfect focus at infinity in landscape photography or astrophotography. Designed for any challenge Irix customers often use their lenses in extremely difficult conditions. Therefore, the construction of the Irix 30mm f/1.4 lens had to meet their needs. Only the best materials were used. The guarantee of operation in all conditions is ensured by a system of seals located in key places of the lens, and rear focusing - thanks to which the lens does not change its dimensions while focusing. These properties allow not only to work in difficult conditions, but also guarantee the cleanliness of the mirror chamber and the sensor of the camera you are using. Available mounts The Irix 30mm f / 1.4 lens will be available with Nikon F, Canon EF and Pentax K mounts. Price and availability The lens will be available for sale in October 2021, we will inform you about exact availability and pricing in a separate press release.