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Canon Photo Marathon 2012
HK’s most exciting and renowned annual photography competition
1,500 photographers confront the whole day imaging challenge
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(Hong Kong, 7 October 2012) The annual photography competition ‘Canon Photo Marathon’ (CPM), organized by Canon Hongkong Company Limited (CHK), takes place at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) today. Being the 4th year in Hong Kong, CPM aims to cultivate the marathon spirit with passion for photography in the community.
CPM challenges photographic technique, creativity and endurance. Participants are required to finish three themed photo tasks during the competition day. In the 3 hours limited time for each theme, participants are under tremendous pressure with good time management of the 11-hour competition.
In this race-against-the-clock, the competition welcomes both amateur and professional photographers, using Digital Camera with Interchangeable Lenses. The annual competition has attracted overwhelming participation and the total number of enrollments reached the record-high to over 3,000 people for 1,500 participant quotas. Photographers traditionally male-dominated, but with the popularity of digital cameras, many women also fell in love with photography, and we have 1/4 contestants are women.
Mr. Hisahiro Minokawa, President and CEO of CHK kicked off the competition with 1,500 contestants today and celebrated this local once-a-year photography event. Mr. Minokawa said, “We are delighted the CPM applies our expertise in photography together to supporting a sustainable environment and echoes Canon’s corporate philosophy of ‘Kyosei’, he added, “We are looking for the unique Hong Kong scenery through contestants’ eye.”
| | | Imaging CSR
Canon has been advocating “Imaging CSR”, under which Canon applies its expertise in photography and printing on charity – CPM has no exception. Each participant has paid HK$100 as the registration fee, which CHK continues the charity heart and donate all fees of total HK$188,571 to our beneficiary organization S.K.H. St. Christopher’s Home to support its children care program.
A Green Photo Marathon
CPM is a CarbonCare® Event that means this is a carbon neutral event attaining net zero carbon emissions by MR.O - measuring, reducing and offsetting carbon footprint. CPM’s Carbon Neutral Program is undertaken with the technical support and advisory services of Carbon Care Asia, a provider of integrated Total Carbon Management solutions. Mr. Chong Chan-yau, Board Chairman of Carbon Care Asia said, ‘Canon Hongkong demonstrated as a role model for other corporate for hosting a successful and green competition, promoting the low carbon ways of life as well as the sustainable development concept to the participants.’
On the other hand, CHK also encourages all participants to bring their own water bottle and use public transport during the competition to minimize the carbon footprint, making CPM a meaningful CarbonCare® event.
Fabulous prizes to reward winners
Winning photos will reveal on the competition day and the winners will be awarded with prizes worth approximately $200,000. Gold (1 winner), Silver (1 winner), Bronze (1 winner) and Merit winners (3 winners) will be awarded for each theme, total 18 prizes. Gold Award
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens and Canon PIXMA MG8270 Multi-function Photo Printer worth a total of HK$21,668 | Silver Award
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens and Canon PIXMA MG6270 Multi-function Photo Printer worth a total of HK$14,868 | Bronze Award
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM lens and Canon PIXMA iP4970 Photo Printer , worth a total of HK$13,868 | Merit Award
Canon PowerShot G1 X Digital Compact Camera worth HK$5,980 | A complete imaging experience with lots of FUN
CHK set up the on-site Canon Camera Clinic and SELPHY instant printing station which offered complimentary photo printing as well as lens cleaning services for Canon EOS Digital SLR and Canon Lens by professional technicians. “Canon Fun Facts” lucky draw game gives all contestants a chance to win a limited edition Hansa Canon miniature or Canon PowerShot G1X digital camera. [ ENDS ] | | | | 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$45.7 billion (as of 31 December 2011). 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.
As one of the company's earliest offices in Asia, Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd. (CHK) was established in 1971. It is responsible 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 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 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 2010, Canon has reduced the use of new resources by 168,000 tons and CO² emissions by 402,000 tons. Likewise, CHK from 2009 has established Ink Cartridge Collection boxes placed in voluntary schools, shopping malls, commercial centers and commercial buildings to collect used cartridges for recycling purpose.
Canon Enquiries Hotline: 3191-2333
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