Get up close and personal with local professional photographers' passion and their stunning images. The annual exhibition titled "The Portfolios 8" by the Hong Kong Professional Photographers Network (HKPPN) will open on December 10 at the Canon Pro Solution Hub. Succeeding the success of last year, Canon continues its wholehearted effort in promoting the culture of photography by sponsoring venue and printing service support. HKPPN was founded in 2000 to provide network support for local professional and feature photographers. With an aim to promote photography, HKPPN provides members with industry information and organize meetings, photo contests and seminars on a regular basis. "The Portfolios" yearbook is published to showcase all members' masterpieces of the year and document the highlights of each year's advertising and photography trends. An eponymous exhibition is held by HKPPN to widen the exposure of its members' outstanding works. Jointly presented by Canon, the exhibition features a parade of image perfection. This year, 43 members participate in the event with their works printed by PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II, Canon's Flagship A3+ Professional Photo Printer. PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II ‘s 10-color pigment-based ink enables wide color space, together with Canon's top-quality Semi-Gloss Photo Paper Plus (SG-201), both color and black-and-white photographs are guaranteed with ultra-smooth gradations, making the photographer's concept and impressions at the shutter moment come alive. With the best portfolios presented by the best printing solution, "The Portfolios 8" is a definite feast to all eyes. The exhibition will open to all from December 10, 2011*. For any enquiry, please call 3191 2333.
| | "The Portfolios 8" Exhibition
|  | | | Date: | | December 10, 2011* – February 29, 2012 | Address: | | Canon Pro Solution Hub
17/F., 26 Nathan Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. | Opening Hours: | | Monday – Sunday
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
(except Public Holidays) | | | | | | *The opening hour will be from 11:00am to 3:00pm on December 10, 2011 | | | About Canon Hongkong Company Limited
Canon Inc. (TSE:7751 / NYSE:CAJ) was founded in 1937 in Japan. Its predecessor, Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, produced Japan's first 35 mm focal-plane-shutter camera in 1934, called the Kwanon. Canon Inc. eventually expanded into the photocopying and printing industries, launching Japan's first plain-paper copier in 1970 and the world's first inkjet printer in 1985. With over 70 years of experience in imaging products manufacturing, Canon's global revenue currently stands at US$34.9 billion (as of 31 December 2009). The extensive resources it devotes to research and development has made Canon one of the U.S. imaging industry's top technology patent-holders, and the only manufacturer across the globe to offer both input and output device solutions to the world's various imaging needs.
Established in 1971, Canon Hongkong Company Limited (CHK) responsibles for sales, marketing and services of all Canon product lines in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan, the Philippines and Mongolia, including its digital cameras, digital video camcorders, printers, copiers, scanners, projectors and other imaging merchandise. CHK adheres to Canon's corporate philosophy, kyosei, which in essence motivates the company with its staff to proactively strive for harmonious coexistence with other citizens through participation in various social, charitable and environmental activities. From year 2005, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service has awarded CHK the Caring Company Logo in recognizing CHK's continuous efforts contributed to the local community. Furthermore, CHK also endeavours to adopt internationally recognized management systems, having become certified in conformance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 in 2003, 2004 and 2005 respectively. CHK is certified to COPC-2000® CSP Standard in 2006.
Being a responsible manufacturer, Canon leads to be the first in global to set up its own Canon Toner Cartridge Recycle Factory located in Japan, China, U.S. and France since 1990 to make sure all collected toner cartridges are utilize as reused parts in new products. Up to year 2009, Canon has reduced the use of new resources by 110,000 tons and CO2 emission by 310,000 tons. Likewise, CHK from 2008 has established Ink Cartridge Collection boxes placed in voluntary schools, shopping malls, computer centres and commercial buildings. All used cartridges collected will be delivered to factory for decomposition and recycling as materials of other products.
Canon Enquiries Hotline: 3191-2333
Website: www.canon.com.hk |
