Seven Canon designs recognised with iF Design Awards

Issued by Nelson Bostock Unlimited for Canon
Johannesburg, 01 Mar 2016

EOS M3 EF-M18-55STM FSA

Canon, world leader in imaging solutions, announced today that seven Canon designs were recognised by iF International Forum Design and received prestigious 2016 iF Design Awards.

Notably, Canon's XC10 4K camcorder was selected for the iF Gold Product Design Award 2016, the highest honour in the product category.

Winning product: iF Gold Product Design Award 2016:

PIXMA MX495 BK FSL wPAPER

XC10 4K Camcorder

Winning products: iF Design Award 2016:

EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R Digital SLR camera

EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Ultra wide-angle zoom Lens

PowerShot G3 X BK FSL Flash Up LCD 180 degrees

EOS M3 Compact System Camera

PowerShot G3 X superzoom camera

PIXMA MX490 Series Inkjet Printer

SENSYS MF220/210Series Laser multifunction printer

iF Design Awards went to the EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R digital SLR cameras, the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM ultra wide-angle zoom lens, the EOS M3 Compact System Camera, the PowerShot G3 X superzoom camera, the PIXMA MX490 Series inkjet printer and the i-SENSYS MF220/210 Series laser multifunction printers.

XC10 FSL

Established in 1953, the iF Design Awards are recognised as one of the most respected awards within the field of design. This year, 5 295 entries from 53 countries and regions were judged by internationally renowned design experts across seven categories. These included product, packaging, communication, interior architecture, architecture, service design and professional concept.

This year marks Canon's 22nd consecutive year of winning iF Design Awards. Encouraged by the recognition of the company's design excellence, Canon will continue striving to realise products that combine the highest levels of performance and design.

Canon Europe

Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon, represented in 116 countries and employing 19 000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to customers, Canon's tireless passion for the 'power of image' has since extended its technology into many other markets and has established it as a world leader in both consumer and business imaging solutions.

Its solutions comprise products, ranging from digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray machines, to multifunction and production printers, all supported by a range of value-added services.

Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy customers' creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each customer to realise their own passion for image.

Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei - 'living and working together for the common good'. In EMEA, Canon Europe pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services. Canon has achieved global certification to ISO 14001, demonstrating a world-class environmental management standard.

Further information about Canon Europe is available at: www.canon-europe.com.

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