Canon Professional Services are now available in India

BANGALORE, INDIA: Canon India Pvt. Ltd has announced the launch of Canon Professional Services (CPS), for the professional photographers in India. This provides after-sales service and a range of special benefits to professional photographers using Canon cameras and lenses.

A professional photographer can avail benefits such as repair and maintenance for registered Canon photographic equipment, access to technical support and services, solutions such as replacement support loan for Canon equipment in the event of loss, theft or damage. In addition, a member of CPS will also get invitations for events and forums organized by Canon.

Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, executive VP, Canon India said, "Professional photography is witnessing a new high in India. Through this platform, we aim to provide the most comprehensive and extensive services to Indian customers. We take great pride in providing top-notch services and support to all of our privileged customers. Canon has 15,000 Professional customers using our high end pro models who will be delighted with this new ‘value add' from Canon."

A CPS member can prioritise his/her membership level as per the requirement. A silver membership card holder can avail 30 percent discount on labor fee servicing and a Gold card holder, apart from 30 perent discount on labor fee can also avail free loan of back-up equipment during period of repair (if repair cannot be completed with 24hrs).

The membership is available for full-time professional photographers who own officially imported Canon photography equipment. Professionals owning EOS 1D-, 5D- series - One body and at least three L-series lenses qualify for Silver membership and two bodies and four lenses for Gold membership. Services are available at all Canon Master Service centers in New Delhi, Mumbai , Bangalore, Kolkata and Chennai.

Canon is also providing back up loaner equipment against priority repairs in New Delhi and Mumbai. At present, there is no membership fee attached for CPS other than the eligibility criteria.

The Canon Professional Service has been highly successful in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand with overall 700 members.