1. Not to be missed four-day Expo will be Canon’s largest ever exhibition of entertainment and product experiences
2. Danang PhotoMarathon on 8 October will kick-start the three-city 12^th annual Canon PhotoMarathon

Ho Chi Minh City, 3 October 2017 – Commemorating the 15 year anniversary of Canon in Vietnam, and 80 year global journey of the company, Canon Marketing Vietnam today announced the biggest exhibition that the company has ever held: Canon EXPO 2017.

Held at Hoa Lu Stadium (2 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, District 1, HCMC) from 9 am until 8 pm between 26 and 29 October, Canon EXPO will showcase the imaging leader’s solutions, technologies and products, set against a backdrop of famous entertainers, incredible sales promotions, photographic workshops, giveaways and lucky draws.

The four day expo will see stars such as Son Tung M-TP, Toc Tien, Isaac, and Min take to the stage, and will pave the way to the city’s 12^th Annual Canon PhotoMarathon.

“Canon has spent 15 years impressing Vietnam with its full range of imaging solutions, ranging from cameras to printers to photocopiers, as well as various enterprise solutions including cost management and data security. We are thrilled to be the market leader for DSLRs, laser and inkjet printers. We are also number 2 in digital cameras, and despite being new to the mirrorless market, already a top 3 player,” said Mr. Hiroshi Yokota, CEO of Canon Marketing Vietnam.

“We have never stopped innovating, researching and expanding new product lines to bring our customers the best possible imaging experience. No other company in Vietnam offers the range of imaging solutions that we do – from input devices like cameras, to output to devices such as printers and photocopiers. Canon EXPO will be showcasing our full range, and offering a load of surprises to our personal and enterprise customers.”

The leading exhibition will showcase the company’s leading edge technology, including EOS sensors of up to 120MP and 250MP resolution, 3D product printers, and 4K color monitors, some for the first time in Vietnam.

Visitors will be free to explore the Canon world, with discounts of up to 49 percent on offer for products on display.  In addition to that, they will have the opportunity to have Canon cameras and lenses checked free of charge, and attend workshops with professional photographers.  In addition to the products on display, there will be bikini and body-paint photo-shoots, and free eye examinations with Canon’s top-of-the-line refractometer and ophthalmoscope.

According to Mr. Yokota: “This is an event about more than just giving customers a chance to view our products.  Rather it offers a closer view of a 15 year Canon history covering 15 years.  It’s a chance for us to show our gratitude to our customers, dealers and partners that have been part of our journey here for years.”

To attend Canon EXPO, please register via the link: https://www.matterhorncommunications.com//www.canon.com.vn/expo/#dang-ky

In addition to Canon EXPO, the Canon’s 12^th Canon PhotoMarathon will be back, and this time featuring two leading international technology brands as partners – Western Digital and ASUS.

With a record total prize-pool of VND 1.4 billion, the contest annually attracts close to 10,000 participants, all competing to create their most unique, impressive images under the pressure of time, and to themes revealed just moments before the “starter’s pistol”.

In addition to prizes such as cameras and printers worth of tens of millions of VND, this year, the winner will receive sponsorship to compete at the Canon PhotoMarathon Asia Championship 2018 with 16 competitors from around the region vying to win more prizes worth up to USD 5,000.

The Canon PhotoMarathon will be officially held in Da Nang on Sunday October 08 at Tien Son Sport Palace (03 Phan Dang Luu St., Hai Chau District) before reaching HCMC and Hanoi on October 29 and November 05 respectively.

Register at www.canon.com.vn/photomarathon to participate.

Featured activities at Canon EXPO:

Experience the unique products only at Canon EXPO

Canon EXPO 2017 will introduce products and services which are displayed for the first time in Vietnam. Specifically, 3D printers will be introduced for the in the exhibition, bringing opportunities for designers, and marketing experts to experience and create impressive 3D models from Canon’s world class 3D printers.

In photography, it will be the first time that Canon brings to Vietnam the CMOS image sensor with the maximum sizes of 120MP and 250MP. This will be very interesting for Canon’s fans as they contemplate the masterpieces of the future with the ability to create an image the size of a football field.

Photography workshops with famous experts

Top local photographers including Hai Dong, Hai Thanh, Bui Quang Duy, Ho Vu, Nhut Hung, Minh Hoa, will all be on hand to share their experience with the new Canon EOS camera series such as the 800D, 77D, 6D Mark II, M6, M100 models, as well as their tips for composition, lighting and optimum angles with these products.

The workshop is also an opportunity for photography enthusiasts to improve their skills by performing photo-shoots with bikini and body painting models.

The agenda of the workshop:

+26-Oct-17

Outdoor fashion photography – Photographer Minh Hoa

Advertising & Commercial photography – Photographer Lam Nhut Hung

+ 27-Oct-17

Landscape & Travel Photography – Photographer Ho Vu

Basic image retouching with Lightroom – Photographer Ho Vu

+ 28-Oct-17

Photography- From passion to start-up – Photographer Bui Quang Huy (50mm)

Filming modern weddings – Moc Nguyen Production (Nguyen Quoc Hoang)

+ 29-Oct-17

Street photography (Streetlife) – Photographer Do Thanh Hai

Portrait & Fashion Photography – Photographer Hai Dong

Canon EXPO – convergence of highly entertainment

Canon EXPO will be divided into various zones, including ‘Creative Park’ where families can take some time out for movies and games displayed at 4K cinema resolution.

In addition to that, evenings of the EXPO will be bubbling with excitement including performances from some of them most famous singers of Vietnam such as Toc Tien, Isaac (on 26/10), Son Tung M-TP (27/10), Min & Quoc Thien (28/10), Soobin Hoang Son (29/10).

Huge promotional opportunities to own industry-leading products from Canon

In an exhibition and entertainment area awash with colors, Canon Expo will show its gratitude to guests in a shopping area which is loaded with products at unbeatable prices for customers.

“I have been waiting a long time for Canon EXPO 2017,” said Nguyen Manh Cuong, a photographer who likes to “hunt” Canon’s products. “For a photographer like me, experiencing Canon’s new product line and grabbing cameras and printers at great prices is an opportunity that should not be missed.”

Guests will also have chances to win lucky draws, including four opportunities to win a Canon EOS M100 camera worth 13.2 million VND, eight photo trips worth 2million VND, 5,000 stylish Canon luggage tags and 2,000 vouchers from Miniso worth 50,000 VND.