Less than two weeks after officially shutting down her last cloud platform, Canon is launching another. So say goodbye to Irista, and hello to image.canon: a new “camera cloud platform” that’s less about storage and more about keeping your camera in sync with PCs, smartphones, and other Web services.v
image.canon is being billed as a “hub for users’ content” that will “allow the transfer of image files from connected compatible PCs, smartphones and external web services.” Essentially, it’s a Canon-branded syncing platform that can be used by professionals, enthusiasts, and amateurs alike to access their photos from anywhere.
Canon outlines three main features for the new platform:
Automatic Image Uploading – Beginning with the EOS R5, future Canon cameras will be able to automatically upload full-quality stills and videos to the platform when connected to WiFi. Full res files will be saved for 30 days, after which you’ll still be able to access a 2048px thumbnail.
10GB of Long Term Storage – You can select up to 10GB of photos and videos to store longer than 30 days.
Social Media Connectivity – You’ll be able to easily post photos from the image.canon mobile app to “select” social networks and YouTube.
The platform is due to launch in April, and Canon already seems to have big plans to its expansion by partnering with both Google (for storage) and Adobe (for post-processing).
“Starting from June, image.canon will expand both of its partnerships with Google to include original quality backup with Google PhotosTM via Google One TM, a membership plan for expanded storage, as well as Adobe® Creative Cloud® (membership plan),” writes Canon. “In addition to the automatic transfer of images and the ability to edit images in their original quality on partnered services and applications, image.canon will make it easier for users to store and share their images.”
