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    Two professional photographers reveal their experiences of stress and burnout from the industry and offer their tips for staying balanced. Take n on a Canon EOS-1D X (now succeeded by the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III) with a Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM lens (now succeeded by the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM) at 1/320 sec, f/5 and ISO800. © Anastasia Taylor-Lind     Photography can be stressful and even anxiety-inducing. Whether you're shooting photojournalism or advertising, weddings or sports, you're under pressure to deliver standout images on deadline. Long days or months spent travelling, often alone, perhaps covering harrowing stories, can be draining. Add to this the financially precarious nature of freelance work – something many felt acutely in the wake of Covid 19 – and it's clear why many freelance photographers burn out.   "If I don't take care of my mental health, I can't do my job effectively," says Anastasia Taylor-Lind, a London-based photojourna...

Reimagining   and redefining professional mirrorless, Canon’s EOR R5 awarded by international photography journalists   Captured by Canon Professional, Ben Thouard using the EOS-1D X Mark III with an EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens Captured by Canon Ambassador, Martin Bissig using the EOS R5 with an RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM lens Setting the standard in technical innovation and optical excellence, Canon is once again recognised by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) winning six prestigious   accolades spanning across its mirrorless and DSLR camera bodies and lenses. Despite this year’s unprecedented challenges, Canon has maintained its commitment to introduce products which push the boundaries and open new possibilities for photographers and filmmakers.   Redefining mirrorless with the EOS R5, Canon picked up the prestigious EISA Camera Innovation Award. In addition to this, the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III earned itself the EISA Professional Camera Award, ...