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Canon Aids Relief Activities Following Philippines Typhoon

Typhoon Washi, which swept through the southern Philippines in December, has caused extensive damage due to record-setting heavy rainfall and landslides across the region.

Canon seeks delisting of Océ N.V.

Tokyo, Japan and Amsterdam, The Netherlands—22 December 2011—Canon Inc. ("Canon") expresses the intention to realize a delisting of Océ N.V. ("Océ") from the Amsterdam stock exchange NYSE Euronext, following the acquisition of the ordinary shares held by Orbis Funds ("Orbis") in Océ ("Orbis Shares"), bringing Canon's ownership in Océ to 98.83 percent of the entire issued share capital (including cumulative preference shares). This increased percentage allows Canon and Océ to start discussions about the delisting procedure and the timing thereof, taking into account all regulatory requirements.

Lights! Camera! Action! Canon Makes Hollywood Debut with Launch of Cinema EOS System

Company's All-New Cinema Lens Lineup, Video Camcorders and Digital SLR Cameras to Leave No Story Untold

Canon Casts EF Cinema Lenses in Starring Role
For New Cinema EOS System

New Lens Series Debuts with Seven Models and more in the wings

A Star is Born: Canon Launches New Digital Video Camcorder for High-Resolution Motion Picture Production

TOKYO, November 4, 2011/HOLLYWOOD, California, November 3, 2011—Canon Inc. and Canon U.S.A., Inc. today raised the curtain on an all-new interchangeable-lens digital video camcorder that combines exceptional imaging performance with outstanding mobility and expandability to meet the demanding production needs of today's motion picture industry. The camcorder, which features a newly developed Super 35 mm-equivalent approximately 8.29-megapixel CMOS sensor, will be available in two models: the EOS C300 Digital Video Camcorder, equipped with an EF lens mount for compatibility with Canon's current diverse lineup of interchangeable EF lenses for EOS single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras and new EF Cinema Lens lineup; and the EOS C300 PL Digital Video Camcorder, with a PL lens mount for use with industry-standard PL lenses.

Coming Attractions:
New Canon Digital SLR Camera Under Development

TOKYO, November 4, 2011/HOLLYWOOD, California, November 3, 2011—Canon Inc. today announced that the company is developing a new-concept EOS-series digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. Incorporating an enhanced version of the video-capture capability offered in the current EOS-series lineup, the new camera will be ideally suited for cinematographic and other digital high-resolution production applications. The model will be equipped with a 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor and, enabling the recording of 4K video^* (at a frame rate of 24P, with Motion-JPEG compression), will make possible the type of exceptional image quality and sublime imaging expression to be expected from the next generation of "EOS Movies."

Canon supports earthquake relief efforts in Turkey

On October 23, an earthquake struck eastern Turkey, resulting in extensive damage and loss of life in the region.

Canon celebrates production of 50 million EOS SLR cameras, 70 million EF interchangeable lenses

TOKYO, October 18, 2011—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. announced today the achievement of two major manufacturing milestones: combined production of film and digital EOS-series single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras surpassed the 50-million mark in September this year, and the EF series of interchangeable lenses is expected to reach the 70-million-unit milestone later this month.

Canon Aids Flooding Relief Efforts in Thailand

Massive flooding due to record-setting heavy rainfall has continued to spread across a large area of Thailand, resulting in extensive damage and loss of life.

Canon and Oracle Join Forces to Integrate Canon's Imaging Technologies with Oracle

Latest Collaboration Between Industry Leaders Will Help Enable Enterprises to Increase Business Efficiencies

Canon ultra-large-scale, ultra-high-sensitivity CMOS sensor makes possible wide field-of-view video recording of meteors with equivalent apparent magnitude of 10

TOKYO, September 15, 2011—Canon Inc. today announced that an ultra-large-scale, ultra-high-sensitivity CMOS sensor developed by the company has enabled the video recording across a wide 3.3° x 3.3° field of view of meteors with an equivalent apparent magnitude of 10.^*1 The sensor, with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm, the world's largest^*2 surface area for a CMOS sensor, was installed in the Schmidt telescope at the University of Tokyo's Kiso Observatory, Institute of Astronomy, School of Science (Kiso-gun, Nagano prefecture).

Canon and Océ launch new jointly developed
monochrome and color production printing systems

TOKYO, September 9, 2011—Canon Inc. and Océ N.V. announced today the launch of two new production printing systems developed jointly by the two companies: a monochrome production printer series equipped with Canon finishing and scanning technology, and a high-speed color multifunction system series incorporating Océ controller technology.

Three Canon products win esteemed EISA awards in Europe

TOKYO, August 22, 2011—Three Canon products were recognized with prestigious product awards by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), composed of 50 special interest magazines from 19 European countries focusing on such categories as photography, audio, video and mobile devices. The Canon EOS 600D (Canon Rebel T3i in the Americas and EOS Kiss X5 in Japan) digital SLR camera earned European Camera 2011-2012 honors, the Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM telephoto lens was crowned European Professional Lens 2011-2012, and the Canon LEGRIA HF M41 (VIXIA HF M41 and iVIS HF M41) was named European Camcorder 2011-2012.

Canon scoops two prizes at the 2011 Australian Business Awards

Canon Inc. and MEDIAN Technologies enter into agreement to develop IT solutions for hospitals

TOKYO, July 11, 2011—Canon Inc. ("Canon"; President and COO: Tsuneji Uchida; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan) announced today that it has entered into a partnership agreement with MEDIAN Technologies S.A. ("MEDIAN Technologies"; Chairman and CEO: Fredrik Brag; Headquarters: Valbonne, France) targeting the development of IT solutions for hospitals. To facilitate the partnership, Canon Inc. will acquire a 15% stake in MEDIAN Technologies, amounting to a total investment of approximately € 8.6 million.

Canon to launch its first back-end semiconductor manufacturing tool FPA-5510iV for 3D packaging

TOKYO, July 7, 2011—Canon Inc. announced today its entry into the semiconductor back-end manufacturing tool market with the launch of the FPA-5510iV for next-generation semiconductor packaging, which goes on sale today.

Océ Japan to become wholly owned subsidiary of Canon Marketing Japan

Canon Ranked in Top 10 World's Most Reputable Companies

Canon Australia Wins Sustainability Award

Canon announces resolution of patent infringement disputes

TOKYO, Japan and LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 2, 2011—Canon Inc. and Canon U.S.A., Inc. today announced the resolution of patent infringement disputes with twenty (20) companies including Ninestar Image Int'l Ltd. and Zhuhai Seine Technology Co., Ltd., at the International Trade Commission and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, concerning certain toner cartridges and their photosensitive drums sold for use in Canon or Hewlett Packard laser beam printers.

Canon to exhibit at China-Japan Green Expo 2011

TOKYO, May 30, 2011—Canon Inc. and Canon (China) Co., Ltd. announced today the companies will be jointly exhibiting at the China-Japan Green Expo 2011 international environmental trade show, which will take place June 1 to 3 in Beijing, China.

Professor appointed to Canon-Océ Endowed Chair

Academic alliance between Océ, Canon, Maastricht University and Municipality of Venlo

Four Canon products honored with prestigious
Technical Image Press Association awards

TOKYO, April 25, 2011—Four Canon products were selected for "Best Product 2011" awards in Europe by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), representing 29 photography and imaging magazines across 14 European countries. The four award-winning Canon products are: the EOS 600D digital SLR camera, the PowerShot SX230 HS compact digital camera, the EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM telephoto zoom lens, and the PIXMA MG8150 multifunction inkjet printer.

Recovery Status Report for Canon Inc. and Canon Group Following Great East Japan Earthquake

TOKYO, April 4, 2011—The Great East Japan Earthquake, which struck off the northeast coast of Japan's main island of Honshu on March 11, caused massive damage and loss of life in the area. We at Canon extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster, along with their families and loved ones. We pray for the safety of everyone in affected areas and hope that the region will soon be able to begin the rebuilding and healing process.

Canon aids relief efforts in aftermath of Great East Japan Earthquake

TOKYO, April 4, 2011—We at Canon extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and pray that the region will soon be able to begin the rebuilding and healing process.

Canon and Océ unveil first jointly developed digital production press

TOKYO, March 23, 2011—Canon Inc. and Océ N.V. today announced the introduction of the first solution developed jointly by Canon and Océ—a new series of production-use multifunction presses incorporating an Océ printer controller.

Canon launches recovery measures following major earthquake in Japan

TOKYO, March 14, 2011—In response to the damage sustained by the Canon Group due to the major earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, Canon Inc. has established an Earthquake Disaster Recovery Task Force (Task Force Chief: Chairman & CEO Fujio Mitarai; Task Force Assistant Chief: President & COO Tsuneji Uchida; Executive Director: Executive Vice President and CFO Toshizo Tanaka) and begun taking related measures.

Damage Report for Canon Inc. Operations and Canon Companies following Major Earthquake in Japan

The following is a summary overview of damage reported at Canon Inc. operating sites and Canon Group companies in Japan as of 15:00 JST on Sunday, March 13, 2011.

Canon supports relief efforts following massive earthquake in Japan

On March 11, a major earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan's main island of Honshu, causing massive damage and loss of life in the area.

Canon develops fully automatic non-contact tonometer with built-in pachymeter

TOKYO, March 1, 2011—Canon Inc. announced today the development of a new non-contact tonometer that enables the fully automated measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP) and central corneal thickness (CCT) for both eyes, and incorporates a pachymeter that supports corrected IOP values based on corneal thickness.

Canon develops company's first compact-cassette-size wireless digital radiography system

TOKYO, March 1, 2011—Canon Inc. announced today the achievement of a new milestone in its CXDI series of digital radiography (DR)^*1 systems with the development of the company's first compact-cassette-size wireless DR system.

Canon supports relief efforts following earthquake in New Zealand

On February 22, a powerful earthquake struck the city of Christchurch in southern New Zealand, resulting in extensive damage and loss of life.

Canon presents "NEOREAL WONDER: The world of Canon digital imaging" at Milano Salone design festival

TOKYO, February 16, 2011—Canon Inc. announced today that, from April 12 to 17, 2011, the company will again participate in the Milano Salone, one of the world's largest design festivals, held annually in Milan, Italy.

Canon celebrates 60 million EF lens production milestone

TOKYO, February 7, 2011—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. announced today the achievement of a new EF lens-manufacturing milestone with the production of the company's 60-millionth lens in January 2011: an EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM.

Canon to exhibit new super-telephoto zoom lens under development at CP+ exhibition

TOKYO, February 7, 2011—Canon Inc. today announced in Japan that it is developing a new interchangeable super-telephoto zoom lens for use with Canon EOS-series SLR cameras: the EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x. The company will display a mock-up sample of the lens at the comprehensive camera and photo imaging show CP+ from February 9 to 12 at PACIFICO YOKOHAMA Exhibition Hall, Japan.

Canon Aids Rain-Disaster Relief Efforts in Brazil

Heavy rainfall in the mountainous areas of the southeastern state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has caused massive flooding and landslides, resulting in extensive damage and loss of life.