#Canon India’s Executive VP Dr. Alok Bharadwaj moves to #Singapore

Canon India has announced that Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, its Executive Vice President will be moving on an international assignment to Canon Singapore, which is the headquarters of its South East & South Asia business operations. The change is effective 1st January 2015.
Dr. Bharadwaj will be heading the Corporate Strategy Group as the Senior Vice President & will be responsible for strategic business planning & execution as well as corporate communications for Canon’s South East & South Asian regional operations. He will also be overseeing business development in emerging Asian markets in this region. In his new role, he will be reporting to Mr. Kensaku Konishi, President & CEO of Canon’s South East & South Asia Operations.
Dr. Alok Bharadwaj is a seasoned corporate executive and an old hand at Canon India, having served for well over 13 years in leading its business operations.

#DSLR camera market in India to be 3.6 lakh units this year

#DSLR camera market in India to be 3.6 lakh units this year pic.twitter.com/ae6YlozhJ9
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) September 8, 2014

The DSLR camera market in India is expected to be around 3.6 lakh units this year. Nikon and Canon together hold about 90 per cent of the DSLR camera market in India. 'Canon India expects to retain its market share. The company is growing at a rate of 10 per cent per year and would achieve its business target of Rs. 2,100cr by the end of this year,' as per a press release issued by Canon India today.
With the onset of the festive season a slew of promotions, discounts and freebies are expected from the major players in the market.

Canon Image Square launched its 110th store in Jaipur

Canon, a world leader in digital imaging launched its 110th Canon Image Square in Jaipur today. The company plans to expand its retail business by setting-up exclusive CIS outlets to engage with customers and tap potential customers. Canon currently has 110 Canon Image Square (CIS) stores across India and plans to reach 300 stores by the end of year 2015.

The Canon Image Square in Jaipur is equipped with advanced technology and facilities to cater to a growing base of Canon consumers in the state. The brand has developed robust plans including aggressive marketing strategy, new product launches and attractive pricing.

Canon Image Squares are a great motivator to enhance Canon’s commitment in terms of new product launches, distribution networks, and product zones and services centres.
This is a store which will provide ultimate experience to the customers which will be the complete imaging and printing solution for them. It will cover printing solutions, printers, camera bags, accessories etc under one roof In line with its commitment to promote photography culture in India, Canon has recently introduced an all new DSLR EOS 1200D in its much-acclaimed EOS range.

Canon’s new ad campaign ‘Everyone can with a Canon’  around EOS 1200D aims to target women and family and would like people to capture moments of life rather than merely capturing a photo Canon expects to earn over INR 4,000cr in next four years against current INR 2,100cr. The DSLR business for Canon India since 2008 shot up to 65 per cent in 2013 and it's set to account for over 75 per cent in 2014.
 

Canon India continues to ‘Light off’ in observance of Earth Hour 2014

In keeping up with its commitment to a better and safer environment, Canon, a world leader in digital imaging, will be observing the Earth Hour from 08.30 – 09.30 PM on 29th March, 2014, Saturday.
Canon India Employee & partner participation for Earth Hour

Ø  Engaging employees by sending e-mailers and asking them to click on the link promoting Earth Hour

Ø  Engaging vendors and partners to pledge during Earth Hour

Ø  Message running on contact center IVR to influence customers to support Earth Hour


As a part of this activity, all lights at Canon’s offices and Canon Neon signage at international airports in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore will be switched off during this time. Apart from this, employees of the company have pledged to observe the Earth Hour at their respective residences.

Earth Hour is the largest worldwide movement in the fight against climate change and is promoted by WWF, the global organization for conservation. The event is an open invitation to reflect on the health of our planet and to promote further efforts that will help reduce our impact on the environment. It is that one crucial hour uniting the world and building synergies through the collective action of switching off non-essential lights in celebration of life and our planet.

Elucidating his thoughts on the occasion, Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi, President and CEO, Canon India, said, “At Canon India, we are delighted to continue our journey in the eco-friendly revolution by extending our support to the WWF for Earth Hour. A global event of this stature is the perfect place for Canon to encourage people and get them thinking about the impact of energy use on a worldwide scale, a cause that Canon has always believed in.”

Canon India has been undertaking several activities to promote the Earth Hour within the organisation like inviting employee’s kids to their Noida facility to educate them about renewable energy. Canon also has an online campaign called ‘Light Off’ where participants can submit their pictures clicked during the Earth hour. These pictures will be uploaded by Canon on their India Facebook page.

“We have always encouraged our employees to volunteer time for CSR causes. The more support we get, the stronger voice we present for concern on our environment. Doing several small, environmental-friendly actions every day not only saves the environment, but also helps protect species and their habitats and peoples' livelihoods in other parts of the world. Such small steps can make a positive difference. Canon India believes in acting now and getting more people acting too.” he added.

Talking about the participation of Canon in the campaign Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India said, “In keeping with its global philosophy of kyosei, which means living and working together for the common good, Canon India pursues environmental sustainability and works towards building a greener society. Canon understands that society requires to urgently address environmental issues and before we expect anything from others we must begin the same from our end. Participating in the Earth hour is an attempt by the company to be part of this global campaign to better the environment and preserve our resources. As a part of this activity, all lights at Canon’s offices and Canon Neon signage at international airports in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore will be switched off during this time.”

During last year’s observation of the Earth Hour, Canon’s Neon and Outdoor signage were switched off. Mailers were sent throughout the month to encourage participation by Canon’s employees and partners. Approximately 30,000 people including CIPL employees, dealers, vendors and customers at CIS stores, QRC and website viewers were influenced. Pledge Cards and Earth Hour Ballet Boxes were placed at Canon Image Square shops and Master Service Centres for customers to sign up for Earth Hour.

This year too, Canon India aims to enhance the participation since Earth Hour is not just about saving energy for that one hour, but it symbolizes the first step in the direction of adopting environment friendly activities into everyday life, which will lead the way towards a cleaner environment and a sustainable lifestyle.

Canon with its new EOS 1200D targets families and first time users

Canon India Pvt. Ltd., India’s No 1 complete Digital Imaging Company, today proudly launches the EOS 1200D in the Indian market. If you are an amateur photographer or a first-time DSLR Description: Description: C:\Users\michaelb\Desktop\08_eu_IND.jpgbuyer, then the EOS 1200D with its advanced performance coupled with easy-to-use presets and simple menus will be a killer combination.

With the desire to promote photography culture in India, Canon’s latest launch, the EOS 1200D strengthens its much-acclaimed EOS range. It reaches out to new users such as amateur photographers, hobbyists, and even digital compact camera and smartphone upgraders who enjoy taking high quality images with beautiful background blur effect. This entry-level DSLR offers advance control, images with sharp details, a host of easy-to-use features giving consumers the option of exploring Canon’s repertoire of more than 70 EF lenses.

Speaking on this occasion, Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India, said “At Canon, we’re in the business of creating new trends. With the new EOS 1200D, we’ve actually created a product aimed at bringing brilliant image quality to a much wider audience, encouraging the masses to enjoy photography culture.
Description: Description: C:\Users\michaelb\Desktop\Clipboard01.jpgTo promote the EOS 1200D we are launching an exciting pan India campaign - Everyone Can With A Canon, targeting everyday users, specifically families and mothers”.

Mr. Andrew Koh, Senior Director, ICP Business Center, Canon India, said “The EOS 1200D is an exciting addition to our DSLR range. With powerful features and user-friendly menus the EOS 1200D is ideal for first time buyers. To further attract potential buyers, the EOS 1200D will be available with an exciting double zoom lens offer, at a killer price”.

Key Features:

EOS 1200D – Ideal companion for first times buyers, even families as well as amateurs
The new EOS 1200D is targeted at newcomers to the world of DSLR cameras, including families who want to capture their memories with superior quality, budding amateurs and even hobbyists looking to work on their photography skills with a user-friendly DSLR. By combining Canon’s powerful DIGIC 4 imaging processor and an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, the EOS 1200D produces stunning photographs with a combination of sharp details and attractive background blur.

It is capable of recognizing the type of scene being shot based on factors such as subject color, brightness, contrast and distance, and will automatically adjust itself to optimal settings.
Casual users like to play with their photos, and the EOS 1200D allows this with Creative Filters that can be previewed on the LCD before shooting the photo. With the handy Feature Guide enabled, all functions will be explained on the camera’s LCD, helping users to learn about their camera without needing to refer to an operating manual.

Accurate and fast focusing and an Optical Viewfinder
A key difference between taking photos on a smartphone or compact camera and on a DSLR is the availability of an optical viewfinder in the latter. The EOS 1200D has a highly-accurate 9-point Auto Focus (AF) system with center cross-type AF point enables accurate and rapid focusing on both horizontal and vertical planes. The 9-point AF system gives users more freedom to frame shots even when the subject is off-center and AI Servo AF helps predict where a moving subject is going, so the subject is always keeping it in focus. The DIGIC 4 processor keeps the shutter response lag to a minimum, so you don’t miss a shot. While the continuous shooting speed of up to 3 frames per second ensures that you capture all the action, and do not miss any decisive moment.

Superior Image Quality
The EOS1200D features a large APS-C sensor packing in 18 megapixels and a DIGIC 4 image processor. With an ISO range of 6,400, expandable to ISO 12,800 the EOS 1200D is capable of capturing great details in even very low light. At low ISO’s it will capture images with great detail, accurate colour and contrast rendition, taking your passion to an all new height.

Superior video capability
The EOS 1200D captures Full HD movies at up to 30 fps. Videos are shot with beautiful background blur effects and incorporate a higher dynamic range, a capability that a smartphone cannot achieve. Even in low light situations, the EOS 1200D is able to shoot videos at ISO speeds of up to 6400.

Ergonomic Layout offers ease of use
Amateur DSLR users will feel at ease with the EOS 1200D. The buttons and controls of key functions are laid out in a way that ensures easy finding and optimum ergonomics. Additionally, when shooting with the viewfinder, users will be presented with information such as shutter speed and ISO the moment the subject is locked in focus.

The right pick for casual clickers
With the rise of casual photography, Canon knows that the amateur photographer demands high quality images while exercising more control over the technique to take pictures. 1200D aims at reaching out to such customers who want to take accurate and sharp pictures with an easy to use camera. Canon is serious about bringing photography to the masses and keeping in mind the same it is now introducing Canon1200D.

The EOS 1200D will be available at all Canon Image Squares and leading retail outlets at a price of INR 30,995 (MRP) for the body only. The MRP of the kit options would be as follows: EOS 1200D + 18-55 IS II lens for INR 34,995 and EOS 1200D + 18-55 IS II & 55-250 IS II for INR 39,995.