We were recently at a wonderful State park, there were other intense photographers there, but interestingly many did not know about Canon Professional Services (CPS) or thought that you had to earn 100% income via photography to qualify. If you have a Canon camera body and a couple of lenses you likely qualify...
Canon Professional Services (CPS) provides exceptional support for full-time imaging professionals. CPS members receive exclusive 24/7 phone and e-mail support, expedited and discounted equipment maintenance and repairs, Equipment Evaluation Loans, on-site support at select events and shows, discounts on Canon Live Learning seminars and workshops, and more.
Qualifications: For Silver, Gold and Platinum levels, CPS assigns a point value to each item listed on the Qualified Product lists. Points are accrued when entered into your CPS account and are used to determine your qualification. Canon Professional Services
For Gold membership you only need 20 points, easy if you have a body and a couple of lenses
EOS 5D Mark III Body 7 points
EOS 7D Body 5 points
EOS 6D Body 5 points
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 8 points
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM 4 points
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM 4 points
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 8 points
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM 4 points
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM 8 points
Gold membership : live 24/7 emergency phone support, expedited repair and loaner coverage, on-site support at select events and shows, or the opportunity to evaluate the latest professional equipment, CPS Gold has you covered.
Gold Membership Benefits:
- New Member Welcome Kit: Welcome Letter, CPS Member Card, 1 CPS Pro Strap and 1 Rear Lens Cap, and 1 Camera Body Cap (contents subject to change)
- Access to Equipment Evaluation Loans (Try Before You Buy Program)*
- Expedited 3 business day service turnaround** on CPS GOLD REPAIR LIST products
- 20% discount on repairs on CPS GOLD REPAIR LIST products on up to 10 items per membership term
- Repair Coverage Loans***
- Free return shipping on CPS GOLD REPAIR LIST products sent in for service
- Complimentary Canon Maintenance Service**** on up to 5 items per membership term
- Onsite event and show support, as listed on the events calendar
- 24/7 CPS Support Hotline (domestic and international)*****
- Discounted admission to select Canon Live Learning seminars and workshops
