Canon USA Now Offers Free CPS Membership to Students

[West Coast Birder]

Canon is launching a new, free CPS membership tier for photography and filmmaking students.

Canon Professional Services (CPS) membership has long been a staple for any working photographer who is invested in the Canon ecosystem. While the higher tiers come with an annual membership fee, many working professionals will argue it’s more than worth it. Now, Canon U.S.A. is launching a free membership level for students that allows access to a level of service previously reserved for paying subscribers.

Canon USA Offers Free CPS Membership For Students

Canon is launching a new, free CPS membership tier for photography and filmmaking students with great benefits.

petapixel.com

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

They should really make up their mind. It was a paid service years ago here in Europe. Then it was free. All you needed was gear. The more gear, the higher your ranking (I think I was gold). Then, not too long ago, they did away with the free subscription. And now they are bringing it back again? Although maybe not in Europe?

 

[West Coast Birder]

It’s free only for students. Everyone else has to pay.

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Yes. Still.
I looked at the Dutch site. No mention of a free membership for students.

 

[West Coast Birder]

I looked at the terms and conditions and it appears that the program is only available in the US, at least for now. Moreover, you have to a student focusing on still or video photography, not any student.