Hello, everyone!
Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad to be here. I'm looking forward to getting to know each of you better over time, and hope that we will be able to share useful information with each other.
It's part of my job at Canon USA to provide market feedback to Canon Inc. in terms of constructive comments on current equipment and software, as well as feature suggestions for future products, so if that's what you're interested in discussing, please don't hesitate to "bring it on!" Your input is always appreciated. Questions regarding Canon digital camera technology, equipment operation or Canon digital camera software are also welcome, of course.
On the other hand, some of you may need to know that I do not speak for Canon's Factory Service Centers when it comes to individual repairs or service-related issues. I am happy to forward concerns of this type to the appropriate people in our organization, but once that's done, all further communication should be conducted directly with the Service Department.
Also, I am not directly involved in matters concerning Canon's sponsorship activities or equipment loan programs. If you have any questions on these subjects, please contact me privately so I can direct you to the appropriate contacts in the Canon USA organization.
Last but not least, the only products I can discuss here are those that Canon has already announced. By all means, feel free to speculate to the extent that the rules of this forum allow, but please understand that I cannot participate in such conversations.
Again, thanks to one and all for the warm welcome! I am looking forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the Open Photography Forums.
Best Regards,
Chuck Westfall
Director/Media & Customer Relationship
Camera Marketing Group/Canon U.S.A., Inc.