Broadcast Lens Support
Canon provides on-site technical support to photographers and broadcast teams at Games venues.
Capturing athletes in action from extraordinary perspectives
Behind the scenes of sports photography with Canon’s remote camera system
At the Asian Games, Canon is using remote cameras to photograph four sports—athletics, basketball, gymnastics and judo—from a range of perspectives. Cameras installed in locations inaccessible to photographers, such as high above the spectator stands and on arena ceilings, capture decisive moments from angles that would otherwise be impossible. These images convey multiple dimensions of the competition, from the power and intensity of the action to the athletes’ expressions of joy.
Canon places importance on the firsthand involvement of its remote camera R&D team at actual sporting events, from camera installation through shooting. By working alongside photographers to capture split-second action, the team learns firsthand what photographers need and what conditions enable them to work effectively.
Canon applies what they learn to the development of products and services as it works to expand the possibilities of sports photography and enable new forms of visual expression.
Photos captured with Canon’s remote camera system
A professional’s perspective on Canon’s remote photography support at the Asian Games
Ivo Gonzalez
（Sports Photographer）
A sports photographer with extensive experience covering major international sporting events, including six FIFA World Cups and six Olympic Games.
Since the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, he has also been involved in event operations, serving as a core member of Photo Operations teams for both Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
Throughout his career, he has played a key role in the planning and delivery of photo operations for Olympic and Paralympic Games, working closely with organizing committees, international sports organizations and with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
He currently serves as Photo Chief for the Photo Operations team of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sports photography has been my passion and my profession for more than three decades. What continues to motivate me is the opportunity to capture unique moments of emotion, performance, and history—images that tell the story of athletes, competitions, and the people behind each event. Throughout my career, I have learned that great sports photography depends not only on technical skill, but also on preparation, instinct, teamwork, and respect for the photographer’s working environment.
I have been using Canon cameras and lenses since 1993, when Canon introduced the EOS system. At that time, the EOS system represented a true revolution in the photography market, mainly because of its reliable autofocus technology, which finally made it possible to use autofocus effectively in sports photography.
Since then, I have continued to update my Canon equipment in line with the innovations and new features developed by the company. Staying current with technology has always been a fundamental part of my work as a sports photographer.
Throughout my career, I have also benefited from the support of Canon Professional Services (CPS), both in maintaining and repairing my equipment whenever needed and in having the opportunity to test the most up-to-date photographic gear.
In recent Olympic and Paralympic Games, I have been responsible for planning and deploying special overhead robotic camera systems in selected venues. This is a highly complex operation involving many different functional areas, and it has always been a great pleasure to witness the outstanding support Canon provides to photo agencies for this specific delivery.
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