Canon's Latest PowerShot Cameras Set New Standards For Image Capture

New PowerShot SX150 IS and ELPH Cameras Showcase Extraordinary Image Quality with Every Shot

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 23, 2011 – Today's tech-savvy consumers expect to have a photo-capturing device always at hand that is adept at producing exquisite images and video without sacrificing quality. Delivering these users' must-haves, Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging, announced three new PowerShot Digital cameras that capture beautiful still images and great high-definition video: the PowerShot SX150 IS, the PowerShot ELPH 510 HS (the world's thinnest digital camera with 12x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle lens1) and the PowerShot ELPH 310 HS. Built to handle a wide range of shooting situations with ease and accuracy, each camera is equipped with features such as impressive zoom, a new Intelligent Image Stabilization (IS) system, Smart AUTO with 32 shooting scenes, High-Speed Burst mode and HD video capture. The ELPH 510 HS and ELPH 310 HS Digital cameras also include Canon's renowned HS SYSTEM to handle shooting in low light.

"With a strong reputation of imaging excellence, Canon incorporates acclaimed quality, design innovation and intuitive engineering into each product," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "With the inclusion of advanced features, such as the HS SYSTEM and HD video in these new PowerShot cameras, we continue to reach new levels of performance and design to satisfy our users."

Canon U.S.A. Offers Tips For Parents To Inspire Children To Become Future Environmental Leaders

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 25, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and title sponsor of the Canon Envirothon, today released tips for parents to foster the spirit of environmentalism in the next generation, and empower children to be stewards of their environmental legacy. Canon's green tips, timed with the start of the 2011 Canon Envirothon, a yearlong environmental education competition, place an emphasis on enjoying nature together as a family, an activity that everyone can partake in this summer, and throughout the year.

"For decades, Canon has been committed to maintaining a sustainable environment and creating a better world for generations to come," said Joe Adachi, president and CEO, Canon U.S.A. "This summer, as we commence the annual Canon Envirothon, we encourage our partners and friends around the country to embrace the spirit of Kyosei, which reminds us to promote harmonious relations among communities and create a peaceful coexistence with the natural environment."

Whether you live in an urban area, rural region or in the suburbs, here is a list of tips to help you discover the great outdoors with your family and friends:

•     Take advantage of the great outdoors: Whether you enjoy hiking, swimming, bird watching, star gazing, horseback riding, camping or just sitting under a tree and watching the world go by, national recreation areas offer something for everyone.  The national park system has been called “America’s Best Idea.” You can visit most national parks for free.
•     Enjoy public gardens: Public gardens include botanical gardens, display gardens, sculpture gardens, arboreta and college campuses. Many offer educational and recreational programs for visitors and also conduct important scientific research. Public gardens offer people young and old a pleasurable way to enjoy nature.
•     Do-it-yourself backyard zoo: Creating a wildlife-friendly yard (or even a balcony) is easy to do and a fun activity for the whole family. Take note of the wildlife that currently visits your yard and research their habitat and needs. Install natural food, plants and water sources your wildlife guests will need.

Canon Envirothon is one of North America's largest high school environmental education competitions. The 2011 Canon Envirothon will take place July 24 -July 29 at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. The program consists of winning teams from participating states and Canadian provinces, competing for recognition and scholarships by demonstrating their knowledge of environmental science and natural resource management.

Canon U.S.A. is an ardent supporter of environmental and community enrichment campaigns. For decades, Canon U.S.A. has supported a variety of programs, including the Canon Envirothon, Yellowstone Park Foundation, PBS/Nature Series and the Arbor Day Foundation. Canon works in voluntary partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to design products that meet the high standards of its ENERGY STAR® program. Similarly, Canon collaborates with the EPA's WasteWise and SmartWay Transportation Partnerships to reduce the impact of municipal solid waste and transportation activities. As one of the first companies to collect and recycle used copier toner cartridges, Canon U.S.A.'s Generation Green initiative combines the Company's latest environmentally conscious printer products and solutions, promoting paper saving technology, minimized product packaging and energy saving measures.

Business Insider Names Canon Among "15 Most Innovative Companies Of All Time" List

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 30, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced that the Company has been ranked number two on the "15 Most Innovative Companies of All Time" list developed by Business Insider. Featuring a range of international technology firms, the Business Insider list recognizes Canon for its significant number of U.S. Patent filings (41,268 in total) as well as the launch of a vast array of innovative products by the Company including the IVSB camera -- the first Canon camera sold in the United States in 1955, the 10-key electronic calculator and the first automatic exposure SLR camera, a predecessor to Canon's current award-winning EOS SLR Digital cameras.

"For more than 70 years, Canon has committed itself to developing new technologies that enhance the lives of our customers and create new opportunities to grow our business," said Bunji Yano, senior director and general manager, Corporate Communications, Canon U.S.A. "We are honored to be recognized by Business Insider as one of the most innovative companies of all time and will continue to invest in the key functions of research, development, service and support in the future."

The Business Insider list recognizes international technology companies that have played a critical role in developing and patenting new technologies and innovations over the past several decades. The research breakthroughs and technologies developed by the companies have changed the way businesses and consumers operate and communicate while also generating billions of dollars for the developers.

Discover the World of KIP

The leading innovator in wide format printing and image capture technology. KIP is a major provider of wide format digital solutions for the architectural, engineering and manufacturing industries – solutions that deliver efficient, dependable, consistently high quality performance.

Discover award-winning KIP imaging technologies, designed to enhance the operations of all KIP digital printers and scanning systems. Patented KIP processes such as High Definition Print Technology and Real Time Thresholding enhance the quality of wide format document production, while decreasing operator effort and overall ownership costs.

Mid-Atlantic school district gets the hint to print

OKI's Managed Print Services (MPS) solutions prove to be vital in color control once again. OKI has taken on the task of helping a Mid-Atlantic school district cut printing costs, control output, and decrease waste.

With the use of Rapid Scan and Ringdale FollowMe™ Secure Document Output Management solutions, OKI helped this district gain clear control over its printing capabilities, reduce unclaimed prints, and operate efficiently to maintain an environmentally friendly approach.

Forbes.Com Names Canon To "10 Companies That Are Genuinely Green" List

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 7, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced that the Company has been named by Forbes.com as one of the "10 Companies That Are Genuinely Green." Selected from a broad range of industries including mining, manufacturing and energy, Forbes cited a range of Canon environmental initiatives including its Environmental Planning Center and Environment Promotion Center at Canon Inc., which help the Company measure its environmental performance as well as the publication of its annual sustainability report in both English and Japanese.

"At Canon, our business is driven by the goal of fostering a sustainable environment while delivering world-class digital imaging technologies," said Bunji Yano, senior director and general manager, Corporate Communications, Canon U.S.A. "This recognition further validates our commitment to the environment and preserving the planet as a whole."

The list recognizes companies that have implemented globally recognized environmental management systems, published detailed disclosures of their environmental performance records and pledged to reduce their emissions and pollution levels. Further augmenting Canon's environmental efforts, Forbes recognized the disclosure of extensive information about greenhouse gases and CO2 emissions, as well as the recent ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy Efficient Product Design, awarded to Canon U.S.A. by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Canon - Environmental Commitment

The Clean Earth Campaign, introduced by Canon in 1990, oversees Canon U.S.A.'s environmental conservation programs.

One of Canon U.S.A.'s strongest beliefs is that we have a responsibility to contribute to the welfare of the communities that we serve. Whether originating from corporate headquarters, our regional locations, or our subsidiaries, Canon U.S.A. connects with and supports the community in many ways. One of Canon U.S.A.'s most prominent programs, Canon4Kids, applies Canon product expertise to help locate missing children.