Canon's line of L-Series lenses incorporate specialized optical materials such as synthetic fluorite, Super UD and UD glass, and large-aperture high-precision aspherical lenses. Only lenses that perform to the highest photographic standards are allowed to bear the designation "L." The Canon L-Series of EF lenses is distinguished by unsurpassed imaging performance and superior operability, durability and toughness that exemplify professional quality.

Speedlites: Expanding the World of Flash Photography

Canon Speedlites are tools that will help you realize your creative vision; here are four in-depth tips to get started.

EOS-1D Mark III Autofocus Testimonials

Canon's engineers have continued to evolve the autofocus system of the EOS-1D Mark III camera since its release. Their efforts have steadily advanced the camera's focusing performance, and the cameras available today are better than ever. Sports Illustrated photographers and Canon Explorers of Light Simon Bruty and Peter Read Miller each used two of these updated cameras for a variety of sporting events to see for themselves what the results would be.

EOS-1D Mark III Intro Video

Hear from the Canon Inc. development team behind the new EOS-1D Mark III. This video contains interview excerpts from Canon development managers as well as in-depth information on the new features found in the EOS-1D Mark III. (06:45, QuickTime — requires the QuickTime player for viewing)

Bruce Dorn Speedlite Videos, Part I: External Speedlite Controls

Bruce Dorn takes you step-by-step through EOS camera's External Flash Functions menu in this educational video.

Bruce Dorn Speedlite Videos, Part II: External Speedlite Ratio Controls

Bruce Dorn takes you step-by-step through the EOS Wireless Settings menu, such as how to set flash ratios from your camera, in this educational video.

EOS-1D Mark III Autofocus Testimonial, with Peter Read Miller

Sports Illustrated photographer and Explorer of Light Peter Read Miller sharpens his opinion of the updated EOS-1D Mark III autofocus system in this narrated slideshow

Battery Management for EOS-1D and 1Ds Mark III Cameras

Learn how the new lithium-ion LP-E4 battery works in our flagship Mark III cameras.

EOS-1D Mark III Autofocus Testimonial, with Simon Bruty

Sports Illustrated photographer and Explorer of Light Simon Bruty sharpens his opinion of the updated EOS-1D Mark III autofocus system in this narrated slideshow