Canon Professional Services US - DPChallenge Forums

08/21/2005 06:16:06 PM · #1

How does one sign up? Is there a website? I've searched, but no luck. I should of signed up a long time ago, but now I really need to. Thanks in advanced!

08/21/2005 06:23:30 PM · #2

Found it!

Direct quote from Mr. Chuck Westfall:

"USA-based professional photographers can contact Canon USA at 516-328-4283 to request a CPS membership application kit."

"send an email to cpsmember@cusa.canon.com for CPS membership application kit"

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

08/21/2005 06:24:41 PM · #3

do you need what they consider a pro camera to do that? They don't consider the 10D/20D cameras to be pro for some reason...

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/21/2005 06:31:25 PM · #4

Originally posted by kyebosh:

do you need what they consider a pro camera to do that? They don't consider the 10D/20D cameras to be pro for some reason...

They should a pro film body is the same price...

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

08/21/2005 06:34:32 PM · #5

CPS doesn't really care what type of equipment you have. You just have to be a working pro who derives at least 51% of their annual income from photography and has the appropriate credentials to substantiate your professional status. Each CPS application is personally reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

08/21/2005 06:35:34 PM · #6

Thanks Ed, that helps.

nsbca7

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

08/21/2005 08:32:16 PM · #7

Originally posted by EddyG:

True if you skip the 51% thing. They never ask that.

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

08/21/2005 08:41:32 PM · #8

Originally posted by nsbca7:

Originally posted by EddyG:
CPS doesn't really care what type of equipment you have. You just have to be a working pro who derives at least 51% of their annual income from photography and has the appropriate credentials to substantiate your professional status. Each CPS application is personally reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

True if you skip the 51% thing. They never ask that.

So what credentials do they require?

nsbca7

08/21/2005 08:59:47 PM · #9

Originally posted by MeThoS:

Originally posted by nsbca7:

Originally posted by EddyG:
CPS doesn't really care what type of equipment you have. You just have to be a working pro who derives at least 51% of their annual income from photography and has the appropriate credentials to substantiate your professional status. Each CPS application is personally reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

True if you skip the 51% thing. They never ask that.

So what credentials do they require?

They will take a wide variety of proof. Tear sheets, a letter from your boss, letters from your customers,links to your website, samples of your work...

PS: they do ask for a list of your Canon equipment.

Message edited by author 2005-08-21 21:01:23.