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Photojournalist Quits Canon Philippines Ambassadorship After Backlash

Photojournalist and new addition to the Canon Philippines “Crusaders of Light” ambassador program Jilson Tiu has called it quits after Canon failed to apologize for what he and many others viewed as a lack of diversity within its program. In an announcement on Facebook that was spotted by CNN, Tiu says that he chose to drop his ambassadorship after Canon did not apologize for its mistake.
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Pelican Launches Line of Protective Camera Lens Covers

Pelican, a company known for making high performance hard-shell protective cases for a range of tasks, has partnered with CM Brands to launch a new “Pelican Outdoor” collection, which features new silicone-based rugged lens protectors. The lens cover launch comes alongside several other new products for the Outdoor series including new sleeping pads, blankets, and field packs. The company…
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Canon Criticized for All-Male Ambassador Lineup in the Philippines

Canon Philippines recently unveiled its full list of brand ambassadors in the Philippines, but the company was met with under heavy criticism for only selecting men. Anger spread quickly on social media, with followers from the country calling for more diversity. The Facebook and Instagram comments for the Canon Philippines announcements are full of hundreds of upset or angry comments that point…
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Camera Robots Help Artists Capture Action-Filled Photos and Videos

Intelligent robot technology has expanded beyond cinematography and has found its place in photography now, too, as shared by a photo and video production company that has started to use one to achieve shots and angles that would be hard to replicate manually. Although cinema robots are still out of reach for many creators due to the high cost that accompanies such technology, they are becoming…
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