Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Canon
Sunday, September 18, 2011 02:53 PM IST (09:23 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment, Publishing & printing; Technology
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Canon Photo Marathon - Test your Photographic Skills
New Delhi, Delhi, Mumbai Maharashtra and Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Sunday, September 18, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- Canon organizes Photo - marathon- a unique theme based photo contest
-- Canon engages with over 2000 consumers at Photo - marathon providing them a unique platform to explore their photographic passion
-- Star-studded event with presence of Soha Ali Khan, Dabboo Ratnani, Aindrita Ray in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangaluru respectively
Inspiring and Surprising shutterbug comes naturally to Canon. To get the adrenaline rushing of photography enthusiasts, this year, Canon India Pvt. Limited, India's No 1. Complete Digital Imaging Company today held its third Canon Photo Marathon India, a photography contest simultaneously held in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. The Photo Marathon is a one day theme based contest, aimed to bring together photographic talents in the battle to capture the best pictures captured under tight deadlines. This contest that tested the skills, creativity, endurance and the ability to perform under pressure was open to all camera users and attracted more than 2000 entries.
The format of the Canon Photo Marathon 2011 involved each contestant being judged on three theme based competition that were held from 9.00hrs-17:00hrs. The contestants were given approx two hours to create photographic masterpieces, in line with assigned three themes. The highlight of the event was the Grand prize of an 8-day Photo tour to Australia in the guidance of renowned photographer Triston Yeo for top 2 winners, from each country. The other winners would be rewarded the EOS 1100D, EOS 550D and EOS 600D from the exciting range of Canon cameras. The " Most Inspiring Photograph of the Day " from each city would also win an ESO 1100D from the kitty of Canon.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kensaku Konishi, President & CEO, Canon India said, "Photo Marathon is Canon's flagship endeavor to add to the excitement and challenge of photography enthusiasts for shooting beautiful pictures and explore their skills. This year's three city-Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore Marathon evidently proves the drastic increase in the no. of participants. Indian people are getting more and more familiar with photography and enjoy it as a medium of creative expression. This competition is an experience for people and we are confident of witnessing some of the best talents of India clicking some of the most creative pictures!"
Canon Photo Marathon in India, was held at St. Xavier's college, Mumbai where the event was flagged off by Mr Kensaku Konishi, President and CEO, Canon India and fashion-celebrity photographer Daboo Ratnani. In Delhi, the event was held at Kalka Public School, New Delhi, and was flagged off by Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Sr VP, Canon India and leading Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan. In Bangaluru, the event was held at St Joseph's Indian High School, Vittal Malya Road was was flagged off by Aindrita Ray
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Senior Vice President, Canon India said, "The Photo Marathon is a very unique concept to help create 'photo culture' & passion in photography in India. Rapid progress in digital photographic technologies coupled with increasing population of young Indians with higher disposable incomes are providing compelling propositions for 'experience'. Canon is a leader in photography and offers exciting ways to enjoy photography and bring out the best creative skills in photo enthusiasts. This is 3rd year, we have organized this event in India. We try to provide platforms and opportunities for wider & deeper level photo indulgence for Indians. The response in India is over-whelming, and we are delighted to see how photography has gained acceptance in the country and is growing from a hobby to a new culture "
Canon Photo Marathon India is the regional round of Canon Photo marathon Asia 2011. The Canon Photo Marathon Asia is one of the most recognized and largest photo competition. This September, the Canon Photo Marathon Asia 2011 entered its 9th consecutive year with the contest that spanned five countries- India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc. is a global leader with total revenue of about US$ 37 billion in 2010, in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Its global network now includes 240 companies, employing approximately 170,000 people. Five Technology 'imaging' engines of Optical, Electro photography, Bubble Jet, Semiconductor and Display drive Canon's cutting-edge technology products. Canon is the world leader in office automation and digital imaging technologies. The company is dedicated to the advancement in technology and innovation and commits 10% of its total revenue each year to R&D. Canon is ranked 33rd on the Best Global Brands for the second consecutive year in Business Week's 100 Best Global Brands and amongst top 200 on the Fortune Global 500 in year 2009. Canon has consistently remained as one of the top 3 global companies to have earned the most number of patents over the last decade. Guided by its kyosei philosophy, which focuses on "living and working together for the common good", Canon delivers high performance and user-friendly products and solutions to improve efficiency both in the office and home environment. More information is available on the www.canon.co.in website.
Canon in India
Canon India experienced 50% growth and has achieved revenue of Rs. 1,260 Crores during calendar year 2010. Revenues in 2009 were Rs. 840 Crores, a 26% growth over 2008. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon's product portfolio extends over a vast variety of copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All-in-ones, digital cameras, camcorders and multimedia projectors, cable ID printers, semiconductors and card printers.
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon India markets over 140 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 7 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 930 people. Canon has approximately 380 primary channel partners 13 National Retail Chain partners, and over 4000 secondary retail points. Oce distributors in India will now be a part of Canon partner network. Canon's service reach extends to over 200 towns with over 200 service Engineers, 4 Master service centres and 34 Canon Care Centers. Canon and Océ products are available with complete service support network.
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Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Sr Vice President Canon India with Soha Ali Khan at Canon Photomarathon 2011
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