United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 20 August, 2007: Canon raises the stakes in the professional photography market with the launch of the 21 Megapixel, 5 frame per second EOS-1Ds Mark III. Delivering 14-bit depth resolution from a newly developed 35mm full frame CMOS sensor, Canon’s new flagship digital SLR produces files that convert to over 100MB uncompressed 16-bit TIFF, setting a new benchmark in image resolution and sharpness for 35mm-format digital photography.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 20 August, 2007: Canon today introduces its latest digital SLR for advanced amateurs and semi-professionals: the EOS 40D. With a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 6.5 frames per second burst performance, a newly developed AF system and 3.0” LCD with Live View mode, the EOS 40D makes significant advances in both performance and versatility.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 20 August, 2007: Canon today strengthens its EF-S series of lenses with the launch of the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. With equivalent focal lengths of 29-88mm and 88-400mm respectively, the lenses are the first in the EF-S series to incorporate a 4-stop Image Stabilizer, dramatically extending low-light performance. Both lenses incorporate specialist optics to achieve exceptional image clarity - the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS employing an aspherical lens element with the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS benefiting from an Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) lens element.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland 20 August, 2007: Canon today releases its ultra-wide EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens. With the shortest focal length in Canon’s renowned professional L-series range, the lens boasts a 114 degree angle of view; exceeded only by Canon’s EF15mm f/2.8 Fisheye.

The 12.1 Megapixel PowerShot G9 is precision engineered with the photo enthusiast in mind – right down to the smallest details.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland 20 August, 2007: The titanium-crafted Digital IXUS 960 IS and wide-angle Digital IXUS 860 IS are designer compact cameras with exceptional imaging technologies. Equipped with Face Detection Technology and Canon’s total anti-blur solution, both cameras make it easier than ever to capture photo album favourites. Large, clear PureColor LCD screens make it simple to frame up shots, and easy to share just-taken images.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland 20 August, 2007: Canon today strengthens its PowerShot A-Series range with two feature-packed new models. The elegant PowerShot A650 IS offers a range-leading 12.1 Megapixel CCD, 6x optical zoom lens and a 2.5” vari-angle LCD, while the compact PowerShot A720 IS combines an 8.0 Megapixel CCD with a 6x optical zoom lens. Equipped with optical Image Stabilizer technology1 and advanced high ISO capabilities, both cameras offer a comprehensive solution to image blur.

Introducing Canon’s new PowerShot SX series – family photos have never looked so good.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 20 August, 2007: Canon today updates its range of PIXMA photo printers with the introduction of the iP4500 and iP3500. Replacing the iP4300 - Europe’s bestselling inkjet printer – the iP4500 employs 1pl droplets for a class-leading resolution of up to 9600x2400dpi. A photo lab quality 10x15cm print takes just 21 seconds, 58 percent faster than its predecessor. The mid-range iP3500 succeeds the iP3300, achieving a photo print speed of 47 seconds. Featuring stylish new designs with a black mirror finish, the two models also introduce new software that enhances image quality during the printing process.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 20 August, 2007: Canon strengthens its range of PIXMA All-in-One printers with the addition of two entry-level models: the MP210 and MP220. Replacing the MP160 and MP180 respectively, both models benefit from faster printing speeds, faster start-up, and advancements that optimise the quality of prints and copies.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 20 August, 2007: Canon today launches the MP610 and MP520 – two stylish PIXMA Photo All-in-Ones that combine rapid, photo lab quality printing with copy and scan functionality. Successors to the MP600 and MP510 respectively, the new models introduce enhancements across the board: improvements to Canon’s FINE print head and copying technology are complemented by faster start-up times and new photo optimisation features. Both units feature Canon’s intuitive Easy-Scroll Wheel, high resolution TFT LCD screens and Single Ink technology – all at a new low price point.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 20 August, 2007: Canon strengthens its range of All-in-One printers with a new premium model, the PIXMA MP970. Replacing the PIXMA MP810, it features the highest print and scan quality in the range, offering a total photo lab solution for advanced digital and analogue photographers.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 20 August, 2007: Canon today announces the launch of a new entry-level laser multifunctional, the i-SENSYS MF4010. Replacing the MF3220 – Canon’s best selling laser MFP - the i-SENSYS MF4010 offers print, copy and scan functionality in a significantly smaller body than its predecessor. Document print speeds of 20ppm and an improved First Copy Out Time of less than 9 seconds make the i-SENSYS MF4010 an ideal solution for busy home or small offices.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland 20 August, 2007:Canon Europe today announced the launch of two new standalone laser fax models – the top-of-the-range FAX-L3000IP and sister model the FAX-L3000, which replace the FAX-L2000 and FAX-L2000IP respectively.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 20 August, 2007: Canon today announces the launch of two new additions to its CanoScan range: the CanoScan 8800F and CanoScan LiDE90. Benefiting from zero warm-up time and faster scan speeds, the 4800dpi CanoScan 8800F is up to 6 times quicker than its predecessor, the 8600F. Replacing the LiDE 70, the designer-styled CanoScan LiDE90 offers faster scanning speeds and a more compact form, making it the smallest CIS (Contact Image Sensor) scanner in its class.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland 20 August, 2007: Canon today enhances its LV multimedia projector range for working environments with the launch of the LV7365, a native XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels) model with a high brightness of 3000 lumens. The LV7365 is equipped with a Canon wide-angle 1.6x zoom projection lens for flexible placement in office spaces.

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland 20 August, 2007: Canon today enhances its XEED multimedia projector range with the launch of two new models. The XEED SX7 and XEED X700 produce an incredible 4000 lumens brightness, setting a new benchmark in ultra-portable LCOS projection. The XEED SX7 projects at SXGA+ resolution, making it the perfect ultra-portable projector for AV installation and high-end environments. The XGA resolution XEED X700 is a unique addition to the XGA high-brightness projector market, providing seamless LCOS projection at an entry level price-point.