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== Controversies ==
==Controversies==


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* The updated app announces the upcoming requirement to create an online account which lets Canon access a wide range of user information
*The updated app announces the upcoming requirement to create an online account which lets Canon access a wide range of user information
* The same app now requires full access to the user’s photo library in order to transfer photos from the camera
*The same app now requires full access to the user’s photo library in order to transfer photos from the camera
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Revision as of 20:35, 22 January 2025

Canon
Basic information
Founded 1937
Type Public
Industry Electronics
Official website https://global.canon/

Canon is a Japanese multinational corporation specializing in optical, imaging, and industrial products, such as lenses, cameras, medical equipment, scanners, printers, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.[1]

Controversies

Controversy Year Background Info Aftermath Related Article Related Video(s)
Webcam Utility subscription 2025 Canon requires users of their cameras to pay subscription for a software that allows to use it as webcam to its full capabilities Unknown Requirement for Canon EOS Webcam Utility subscription to enable webcam features on cameras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYLMZuKWLfE
Camera Connect updates 2025
  • The updated app announces the upcoming requirement to create an online account which lets Canon access a wide range of user information
  • The same app now requires full access to the user’s photo library in order to transfer photos from the camera
Unknown Canon Camera Connect

General references: