Capturing photos and videos are one of the best ways to document and capture shared memories together – Every moment that’s worth creating is surely worth revisiting, as we once again experience the joys that they bring. The photos from the past show their age rather easily, therefore we always want to ensure that the moments that we capture are the very best that they can be to withstand the test of time. Hopefully, we can recreate a memory as vivid as it is the day that you experienced them together with your partner.

The following are gateways from Canon Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024 to preserve these moments, ensuring that we can hold every laugh, smile and adventure spent together close to your hearts, now and forever. While smartphones make it possible to take the best possible photos with essentially ‘nothing’ on hand, these EOS R camera bodies make it possible to take the best possible photographic tools with you that feel almost like ‘nothing’ in your bag.

For Her: EOS R50 will unlock a new world of possibilities

The compact Canon EOS R50 combines great image quality with user-friendliness. The EOS R50 is designed to be as small as possible, so you’re more likely to keep it in your bag rather than leave it at home.  More importantly, the EOS R50 does everything you would expect from a camera for everyday shooting. 4K 30p or Full HD 120p video capabilities, speedy, reliable autofocus along with high burst speeds of 15fps, the EOS R50 is a great introduction to the world of photography and videography that can easily fit into a tote bag.

Key features

• 24.2 MP APS-C Image Sensor: Offers detailed, low-noise images and videos, even in low light.
• High-Quality 4K Video: First in the EOS-series APS-C cameras to produce cropless 4K 30p video, oversampled from 6K for pristine, professional results.
• Intuitive Vlogging Design: Lightweight (about 375g) and user-friendly, ideal for on-the-go vlogging.
• Smart Focus Switching: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system for intelligent focus tracking, with special modes for close-up demos.
• Optimized Image Stabilization: Two Movie IS levels for steady, handheld shooting, particularly in wide-angle selfie mode.
• Auto Levelling Mode: Automatically corrects horizontal tilt, saving time in post-processing.
• Effortless Livestreaming: High-quality streams with a simple USB-C connection to a computer.
• Easy Content Transfer: Camera Connect app allows for quick transfer of videos and photos to smartphones, supporting transcoding for smooth uploads.
• Advanced A+ and Creative Bracket: Simplifies capturing complex shots, with automated bracketing for exposure and focus, and creative shots with varied settings.
• Subject Blur Guide: Assists in mastering the art of panning for dynamic action shots.

Special Promotion at all authorised dealers and official e-store

Canon EOS R50 Body with Kit Lens (RF-S18-45mm IS STM) at $949 (U.P. $1149)

Free Gifts:

• 32GB SD
• Good Totes Puffer Pack
• Premium Wireless Powerbank worth $99

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024.

For Him: EOS R8 offers top-tier performance at an affordable price

While the EOS R50 is perfect for those who want an affordable, compact system camera, the R8 represents a technological step up for those who still want the best possible performance in a slim, compact body. The EOS R8 uses a full-frame sensor and comes with all the current technology that enables cutting-edge features like the 40 fps shooting speed, the ability to shoot 4K 60p video, and the latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system for excellent performance even in low light situations.

Key Features:

• 24.2MP Full-Frame Sensor: The EOS R8 features a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor.
• DIGIC X Processor: The camera is equipped with a powerful DIGIC X processor.
• High-Speed Shooting: Up to 40fps continuous shooting with the electronic shutter and 6fps with the mechanical shutter.
• Advanced Autofocus: Equipped with Canon’s latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus capabilities, including EOS iTR AF X (Intelligent Tracking & Recognition Autofocus).
• 4K Video Recording: Full-width 4K 60p video from 6K capture.
• 10-bit C-Log3 or HDR PQ Video Capture: 10-bit C-Log3 or HDR PQ video capture for greater colour control in post-production.
• Fully-Articulated Rear Screen: The camera features a fully articulated rear screen for flexible shooting.
• Compact Body: The latest AF capabilities and much-improved video to the same body size and style as the EOS RP.
• Visual Guides: The EOS R8 makes it easy for new users to understand the various features with its visual guides.

Special promo at all authorised dealers and official e-store

Canon EOS R8 Body with Kit Lens (RF24-105mm IS STM) at $2489 (U.P. $2689)

Free Gifts:

• 32GB SD
• LP-E17 Battery Pack
• Premium Wireless Powerbank worth $99

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024

For The Couple: QX10 turns simple photos into memorable moments

When both of you have cameras, sometimes you might want to turn them into keepsakes — printed photos, which can kept on your person, in a bag or placed on your desk or wall. For this, the battery-powered SELPHY SQUARE QX10 is an ideal companion because it fits effortlessly into even a handbag, allowing you to print a high-quality photo no matter where you are. 

These prints also have a unique, writable border, making it ideal for personalising them. It’s practical to send a photo over WhatsApp; it’s a sentimental experience when you hand over a physical photo of a cherished moment. With prints that last up to 100 hundred years, you can rest assured that these memories will hang around long even after we’re gone. Whether you are a couple that loves to capture and scrapbook your memories or share them with friends, the SELPHY SQUARE QX10 will create new delightful memories.

Features

• Compact and portable: Lightweight and travel-ready for on-the-go printing.
• Archival quality: High-quality square prints with a unique, writable border.
• Always ready to print: Wireless connectivity for easy smartphone pairing.
• Creative options: SELPHY Photo Layout app for creative printing layouts.

Special promo at all authorised dealers and official e-store

SELPHY Square QX10 + XS-20L Special Bundle at $229

Free Gifts:

• Good Totes Puffer Pack

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024

For Everyone: PIXMA E560 offers the gift of convenience and versatility

A conventional printer makes for an unconventional gift — it will certainly be a memorable one, and for certain, a practical gift that everyone in the family can use. The PIXMA E560 will be easy for them to appreciate; the print quality of this versatile printer is good enough for high-quality photos, while its ink efficiency ensures they won’t run out of ink quickly. 

The PIXMA E560 is also packed with convenient features like Google Cloud Print support, which makes it easy to print documents from anywhere, and the auto-duplex feature makes double-sided printing and scanning significantly easier. Convenience, in this case, is often underrated, so you might be surprised by the appreciation you get with the gift of a PIXMA E560.

Key Features

• Printing Resolution: Maximum printing resolution of 4800 (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical) dpi
• Print Head / Ink: It uses a FINE Cartridge with a total of 1,792 nozzles and an ink droplet size of 2 pl
• Scanner Type: Flatbed scanner with a scanning method of CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
• Scanning Resolution: Optical resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi
• Scanning Speed: Reflective scanning speed of approximately 14 seconds for an A4 colour document at 300 dpi
• Wireless Printing: Yes, also supports Google Cloud Print
• Ink Efficient: low running cost of up to 800 page

Special promo at Canon’s official e-store

E560 Ink Efficient (Red/Blue) at $189

Free Gifts:

• Good Totes Puffer Pack
• PG-89 black ink worth $23

Promotion is valid for purchases made from 5th – 16th February 2024

Happy Valentine’s Day 2024!

Wishing all a Happy Valentine’s Day 2024! Have a wonderful time with your family, loved ones and friends! Happy Valentine’s Day shopping with Canon!

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II (Full-frame power and versatility)

Is your Dad a serious photography enthusiast? Does your Dad desire to capture every precious moment beautifully? Or is your Dad planning to move up from his smartphone to a more powerful and versatile camera? Smartphones while they may be convenient, they do falter when the lights go dim or when fast action takes place. Canon has a range of mirrorless cameras and a wide range of lenses that offer premium image quality for both enthusiasts and professionals.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a full-frame camera with hybrid features for still and movie shooting. Its 24.2 megapixel sensor and DIGIC X Image Processor enables the camera to capture sharp and detailed images with low image noise, even in low-light scenarios.

For photography, the camera can shoot up to 40 frames per second (fps) with its electronic shutter, allowing you to capture dynamic action photos of athletes, animals and vehicles.

This is further enhanced by deep learning technology that can automatically detect different subjects like trains, airplanes, dogs, and more to capture their images more precisely. The camera can also help you to lock focus on people’s features such as their left or right eye.

For videography, the camera can shoot 6K oversampled un-cropped 4K video up to 60 fps. For slow-motion video, it can capture Full HD movies at up to 180 fps. For long video shoots, you can also use the camera to shoot up to 6 hours.

Equipped with 5-axis in-body image stabilisation (IS) and movie digital IS, the EOS R6 Mark II enables smooth movie shooting with less camera-shake blur. And if your dad is always on conference calls, the camera can be instantly plugged into computers and work seamlessly as a webcam that produces professional-level images.

Key Features

• High image quality featuring a new 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
• DIGIC X Image Processor with an ISO range of 100-102400
• Up to 40 fps shooting speed with electronic shutter.
• 6K oversampled uncropped 4K movie at up to 60 fps
• Automatic subject detection of people, animals, and vehicles
• In-body Image Stabilizer with up to 8 stops of Shake Correction with Coordinated Control IS
• UVC/UAC compatibility allows use as a web camera and stream live video in Full HD

Pricing and Availability

The price for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is S$3,619 (body only), S$4,108 (body with RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM). It’s available at Canon authorised dealers.

SELPHY QX10 Photo Printer Bundle

When was the last time you printed photographs for your family and loved ones? Are your priceless and beautiful moment photographs sitting inside your smartphone, tablet or computer? Is your Dad an unstoppable photo enthusiast, turning Instagram into his personal scrapbook? Why not help Dad bring those memories to life with the perfect gift: a high-quality photo printer!

The palm-sized Canon SELPHY QX10 photo printer is not just any ordinary photo printer, it’s small and light, allowing Dad to make beautiful prints while on the move.

The prints will last up to 100 years, thanks to dye-sublimation technology that produces highly saturated colours (at 256 gradations per dot). Also, the square sticker printouts are dirt-proof and water-resistant, making them perfect for scrapbooking or sharing with friends and family.

The SELPHY QX10 connects to smartphones and other devices wirelessly and has a rechargeable battery that can be recharged using a power bank.

With the SELPHY Photo Layout app, you can get creative by creating your own photo style using a combination of layouts, filters, stamps, overcoat effects, and photo frames.

Key Features

• Palm-sized printer that prints saturated square photos
• Dye-sublimation thermal print technology
• Dirt-proof and water-resistant square sticker prints
• Specialized coating on the XS-20L paper protects against splashes, spills, and fading, ensuring your prints last up to 100 years
• Built-in rechargeable battery
• Available in white, black or pink

Pricing and Availability

The SELPHY QX10 Photo Printer Bundle is priced at S$228 (SELPHY QX10 Bundle which includes XS—20L Square Photo Paper). Available at Canon authorised dealers

Happy Father’s Day 2023! Capture more priceless memories and moments with your Canon cameras!

Wishing all Fathers a Happy Father’s Day 2023! Have fun taking priceless moments and stories with Canon EOS R6 Mark II, printing them out on the SELPHY QX10 photo printer and sharing the love with your family.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Gloo *

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For Mums who love creative expression

Introducing the Canon EOS R50, for mums who love creative expression, it’s the perfect camera for vloggers and content creators. This camera has 4K 30p (6K oversampled) video recording and Full HD 120p capabilities, giving mums plenty of creative room to express themselves together with their family and loved ones.

The EOS iTR AF X and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II make focusing for photos and videos a breeze. With burst shooting up to 15 frames per second and a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, mums would find capture stunning images with ease. 

The camera is compact and lightweight, making it the perfect companion for your vlogging adventures. With features like Close-up Mode, Coordinate Control IS, Streaming Ready, Native Vertical Recording, and Aspect Marker, mums would have all the tools that they need to create amazing content.

The Hybrid Auto Mode and Focus Breathing Correction further simplify the process, allowing you to focus on your creativity. The HDR PQ, Panning Guide, and Digital Teleconverter ensure that your images are of the highest quality. Upgrade to the Canon EOS R50 today and move into a new realm of creativity!

Do head over and check out my Celebrating National Photography Month in May 2023 article on photos shot with the Canon EOS R50 and some handy photography tips for mums to enjoy a creative expression and fun time with the Canon EOS R50!

Key Features

• Approx. 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• 4K 30p (6K oversampled) & FHD 120p
• Lightweight and compact design (approx. 375g)
• Available in white or black

Pricing & Availability:

• S$979 (Body only), S$1,139 (Body with RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM)
• S$1,509 (Body with RF-S18-45mm F/4.5-6.3 IS STM & RF-S55-210mm F/5-7.1 IS STM)

Available at Canon authorised dealers.

For mums who love celebrating the important moments in life

When mums have a creative expression and fun time with the Canon EOS R50, they would want to share it more with their family and loved ones beyond the social media and digital space. Let’s introduce to mums, the Canon Selphy Square QX10 photo printer – the perfect way to print and preserve your memories on the go!

This lightweight, compact and portable palm-sized photo printer comes in trendy colours, it’s stylish and highly functional. Thanks to its dye-sublimation technology, your photos will be printed in high quality with up to 256 gradations/dot, and will last up to 100 years. Furthermore, the square sticker prints are dirt-proof and water-resistant, making them perfect for scrapbooking or sharing with friends and family. 

Key features:

• Dirt-proof and water-resistant square sticker prints
• Built-in rechargeable battery
• Specialized coating on the XS-20L paper protects against splashes, spills, and fading, ensuring your prints last up to 100 years
• Available in pink, white or black

Pricing & Availability:

S$228 (SELPHY QX10 Bundle which includes XS—20L Square Photo Paper)

Available at Canon authorised dealers.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Gloo *

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Canon EOS M50 Mark II 

The Canon EOS M50 Mark II mirrorless camera is designed to help you create captivating photos and videos with ease, whether you are a parent looking to capture priceless and fleeting moments of your child’s milestone or you are planning to start your own family YouTube channel.

The mirrorless camera features an enhanced Eye Detection Auto Focus (AF) which can detect and focus on a subject’s eye even when the person is far away. This lets you capture sharp images of your active toddler who is constantly on the move or children just running around the soccer field.

Video enthusiasts can use the camera to record videos in 4K resolution. You can also live-stream directly to YouTube from the EOS M50 Mark II by connecting to the Wi-Fi without using a streaming unit.

Other key features:

• In-camera YouTube live streaming for real-time video engagement
• Film vertical videos in 4K for social media
• Wireless connectivity with smartphone and cloud storage

Pricing & Availability:

S$939 (Body only), S$1,099 (Body with EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens), Available from Canon eShop

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

If your father is planning to get into photography and he prefers a compact digital camera, the PowerShot G7 X Mark III   is a good recommendation for him! With an ISO range that goes up to an equivalent ISO 25,600, this camera comes in handy at any given moment – from cloudy overcast days to high contrast scenarios.

Another great feature found on the camera is the pre-shoot setting, which starts capturing 0.5 seconds before the shutter button is pressed, allowing you to get your golden shot even if you press the shutter button a little too slow.

Other key features:

• DIGIC 8 Image Processor & 1.0 inch Stacked CMOS Sensor
• 4.2x optical zoom (24mm – 100mm)
• 4K Video Recording (without crop)
• Live YouTube streaming support built-in

Pricing & Availability: S$999, Available from Canon eShop

Colours: Black, Silver

PIXMA G3060

Your father probably has a lot of photographs taken in their cameras and smartphones, it’s now time for them to proudly showcase its photography works by printing them out. Gift the PIXMA G3060 to let them unleash and share their treasure trove of photographs!

From family selfies to previous holiday photos, this home printer is great for printing out  these memories in beautiful borderless glossy photos, through dedicated use of dye-ink colour channels.

This home use printer is also great for document printing, with crisp and sharp text through dedicated use of pigment black ink, making it a great home office addition. The printer also includes a drip-free, hands-free ink refilling mechanism, allowing for minimum downtime and maximum productivity.

Other key features:

• Print, Scan and Copy up to 7,600/7,700 pages (B&W/Colour)
• Supports both wireless and mobile printing
• 2-Line LCD DIsplay

Pricing & Availability: S$299, Available from Canon eShop

Colours: Navy

Canon Selphy Square QX10

For fathers who like to have a small and portable printer while on the move, allowing them to turn memories into high-quality physical prints. It’s as small as a postcard and equipped with a built-in battery, the Selphy Square QX10 promises high-quality prints of photos anytime, anywhere, regardless of whether they were shot on a smartphone or dedicated camera.

The Selphy Square QX10 uses a dye-subliminal thermal transfer technology which ensures clear, beautiful skin tones in portraits and also faithful depictions of tones and gradations in the sky, clouds and natural landscapes.

While most photo prints eventually start to fade due to a combination of exposure to heat, air and humidity, photos printed on the QX10 can stay beautiful for up to 100 years when stored in an album.

Pricing & Availability: S$219 (Selphy Square QX10 only), S$255 (Selphy Square QX10 with 5 sets of ink and photo paper)

Colours: White, Pink, Black

Wishing all Fathers a Happy Father’s Day 2021! Happy taking photographs and videos with your Canon cameras and photography accessories!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and GLOO PR *

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For the serious and professional photographer 

Canon EOS R6

A camera that I would highly recommend for fellow serious and professional photographers to get (for themselves or for their loved ones who are into serious or into professional photography!), the Canon EOS R6! An excellent and powerful full-frame mirrorless camera for your photography and videography, a high-quality and high-speed shooting experience.

Powered by the new DIGIC X image processor, the electronic shutter in the EOS R6 is capable of continuous shooting speed of up to 20fps at full resolution, even with AF and AE tracking. The mechanical shutter is able to shoot at a continuous shooting speed of 12fps as well, placing the R6 among the fastest full-frame mirrorless cameras in the market.

The R6 also features an upgrade AF system that can detect and track the eyes of birds. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system carries improved human head detection capabilities which promises better tracking of subjects’ heads in scenes with fast and intense action; as well as animal detection AF, which can track the eyes, face and body of dogs, cats and even birds.

Other key features:

• Approx 20.1MP full-frame CMOS sensor + 4K video
• Up to 8-stop In-Body Image Stabilizer X Optical Image Stabilizer
• Low-light performance up to EV -6.5 + ISO 102400
• Up to 20 FPS + Animal Detection AF

Pricing & Availability:

S$3,999 (body only), S$4,648 (body with RF24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM)

Available from Canon eShop.

For the avid photographer

Canon EOS M50 Mark II 

Looking for a fun, easy to use and compact mirrorless camera for yourself or for your loved ones who is an avid photographer? Check out the Canon EOS M50 Mark II camera! Ideal for parents and families who are looking to capture priceless fleeting moments of your child’s growing up years, child’s milestone or your very own YouTube channel, the Canon EOS M50 Mark II is designed to help you create and capture captivating photographs and videos with ease.

The mirrorless camera features an enhanced Eye Detection Auto Focus (AF) which can detect and focus on a subject’s eye even when the person is far away. This lets you capture sharp images of your active toddler who is constantly on the move or children just running around the soccer field.

Video enthusiasts can use the camera to record videos in 4K resolution. You can also live-stream directly to YouTube from the EOS M50 Mark II by connecting to the Wi-Fi without using a streaming unit.

Other key features:

• In-camera YouTube live streaming for real-time video engagement
• Film vertical videos in 4K for social media
• Wireless connectivity with smartphone and cloud storage

Pricing & Availability:

S$939 (Body only), S$1,099 (Body with EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens)

Available from Canon eShop.

For the family

Canon MP250 mini projector

If you and your family remain cautious about heading out just to watch a movie, the MP250 mini projector might be able to help with your family movie experience at the safety and comfort of your home.

The compact and powerful mini-projector can cast giant 93-inch images onto nay flat-surfaced wall from 3 metres away. By connecting to the mini projector through various methods such as via HDMI or screen mirroring for Android phones and tables, you can project your favourite movies and shows on a flat-surfaced wall easily.

Other key features of the Canon MP250 mini projector

• Lightweight and portable (407g)
• Built-in 3,100 mAh battery

Pricing & Availability:

S$699, available from Canon eShop and from selected Challenger outlets.

For the special one

Canon Selphy Square QX10

This is for the one who wants to turn memories into high-quality physical prints. As small as a postcard and equipped with a built-in battery, the Selphy Square QX10 promises high-quality prints of photos anytime, anywhere, regardless of whether they were shot on a smartphone or dedicated camera.

The Selphy Square QX10 uses a dye-subliminal thermal transfer technology which ensures clear, beautiful skin tones in portraits and also faithful depictions of tones and gradations in the sky, clouds and natural landscapes.

While most photo prints eventually start to fade due to a combination of exposure to heat, air and humidity, photos printed on the QX10 can stay beautiful for up to 100 years when stored in an album.

Pricing & Availability:

S$219 (Selphy Square QX10 only), S$255 (Selphy Square QX10 with 5 sets of ink and photo paper)

Colours:

White, Pink, Black

Canon iNSPiC [S]

We all know someone who is eager to print the photos they’ve just taken so that they can have a physical keepsake of a cherished memory. The Canon INSPIC [S] is an instant camera printer that can easily fit into clutch bags or pockets for a day of fun out in the sun, or a relaxing evening with friends.

The ultra-slim profile packs in a powerful 8-megapixel fixed focus camera. This lets you shoot and print instantly from just one device without the need to perform a juggling act with a separate camera and printer.

There’s also a built-in LED ring light which activates a powerful light for beautiful portrait shots. You can also connect the device to smartphones using the Canon Mini Print mobile app to print photos from your mobile devices.

Other key features of the Canon iNSPiC [S]

• Can load up to 10 sheets of sticky-backed and tear-proof Zink printing paper at once
• 700maH battery – up to 25 prints
• Print speed – up to 50 seconds

Pricing & Availability:

S$219, available from Canon’s E shop

Colours:

Pearl White, Matte Black, Rose Gold

Happy Christmas Shopping with Canon!

This is the Christmas festive season! If you are looking to get a new digital camera for yourself or for your loved ones, do check out Canon Christmas Gift Guide 2020 and share them with your loved ones, family, relatives and friends! Pay-It-Forward and Pass-It-On! Sharing is Caring!

Happy Christmas Shopping with Canon! Memories are priceless when you photograph and captured them down, photo prints make great gifts too to be given away to your loved ones, the memories captured by your Canon cameras at your Christmas or family dinner gatherings!

Let’s spread love and joy through our photographs and prints this Christmas festive season!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and GLOO PR *

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