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Random Brutality

The world has become a much more stressed place over the last 3-4 years: COVID, politics, economics and conflicts have all ratcheted up the angst levels for many people.  This is sometimes expressed as more aggression and outright violence.A distress...

Carepak exclusions concerning the term "business"

Hi Everyone,I have purchased a Carepak for a mirrorless camera and was about to purchase for a mirrorless lens but the fact that the terms state business use is excluded concerns me as a photographer. The Canon chat person said she "believes" that ju...

NBNB2 by Apprentice
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Looking Back at Early Photography in Aotearoa

Right now, we are fortunate enough to have a new exhibition at the local museum on the history of photography in New Zealand throughout the 19th Century.  Being remote, NZ was often a little late to get the latest technology but it was adopted by an ...

ICC Profiles for Canon Paper on Epson printer

Can anyone tell me if there are ICC profiles for canon paper on the Epson ET-8550?I prefer Canon brand paper, however would like to know if anyone has the ICC profiles for the papers below specifically for the ET-8550?Canon SG-201 Photo Paper Plus Se...

moondvd by Apprentice
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Backyard Bird Photography Tips

Ladder Set UpSteller's JayBlack-headed GrosbeakBackyard Bird PhotographyFor people with limited access to the outdoors and nature backyard bird photography can be a good way to get some great bird and squirrel images. It’s also a nice way for people ...

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Canon request bank info to pay for a service - FRAUD?

I contacted Canon to help with installation of my new printer. The technician said my computer was infected and for $350 he would fix it. He asked for my bank account and info to pay the $350.I Canon in the habit of requesting persaonal bank info to ...

Kmorden by Apprentice
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Congratulations, You Ranked Up!

@March411 Thank you for contributing to the Canon Community & congratulations on ranking up to a Rising Star!  Community members, learn more about ranking up by clicking on the following link.    

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arountree by Administrator
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Registration emails keep coming

I keep getting emails from Canon concerning registrations of my equipment.  I've already registered all the equipment via the online registration.  Also the items appear under my account.  So why am I continuing to receive the emails.  Today was the ...

stromy93 by Contributor
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Replenishment registration problem

I have an Imageclass MF656Cdw and I want to sign up for the toner replenishment program. I got the serial number and verification code from the front display and entered them at replenish.USA.canon.com/enroll. I got a message saying “verification cod...

CarePAK missing previously-registered lens

I routinely purchase CarePAK coverage for all my Canon purchases. Recently I added another product and noticed that a lens I had purchased CarePak coverage for back in May /2021 was no longer listed on my account. Is there some way to investigate thi...

Robmae by Contributor
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