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Canon camera sales double in Bangladesh

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Abdullah H Kafi, managing director of JAN Associates unveils the EOS 1 Mark IV camera

Recently JAN Associates, the authorised distributor for Canon imaging products in Bangladesh, arranged a discussion programme on 'EOS Technology' at a local hotel. Some notable photographers of the country attended the event. Teoh Pang Kee, a famous imaging consultant in South East Asia, was present at the event to share his expertise with the photographers and photo enthusiasts of Bangladesh. Ronald Poon, senior manager, Product Marketing Department, Image Communications Products Divison for Canon South and South East Asia, was also present and he informed the audience about the latest technology from Canon. Abdullah H Kafi, managing director of JAN Associates, unveiled the EOS 1 Mark IV Camera in Bangladesh. Also present on the occasion was Wrixon Wong, senior area manager, Consumer Imaging and Information Products Division. Ronald Poon talked about the product line up of Canon and announced that Canon won the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) and European Imaging and South Association (EISA) awards. He also stated that Canon invests 10 percent of its income in research and development. Poon said thanks to ChromeLife 100, a printed picture now could last for 100 years. Expressing his satisfaction in the presence of Canon in Bangladeshi market, he said their local partner JAN Associates is doing a tremendous job in increasing the use of digital cameras among Bangladeshi consumers. He stated that Canon is now the market leader in SLR Camera segment not just in Bangladesh but also in South and South East Asia. Teoh Pang Kee worked with Canon for 18 years and then he went freelance and travelled around Asia. He praised the enthusiasm of Bangladeshi photographers and said many of them had world-class skill and talent. He gave tips about different aspects of professional photography..