Inspiring trailblazers: An epic journey

Get inspired by the Middle East’s most pioneering trailblazers, as we take you on an epic journey, where they share their challenges and drive to succeed. Captured and brought to life via Canon’s game-changing new EOS R5, R6 mirrorless and Cinema EOS C70 cameras.

What differentiates these visionaries?

Canon is proud to celebrate changemakers who are blazing a trail for others to follow. In addition to offering a glimpse into the lives of these bold visionaries, aspiring filmmakers and photography enthusiasts can also learn how the video was created, through a Director’s BTS testimonial, outlining the cameras used and professional tips and tricks that were implemented. Meet Dr. (Eng.) Suaad Alshamsi who shares her epic journey captured with Canon’s game -changing mirrorless and Cinema EOS cameras.

Who are our trailblazers?

Dr. (Eng.) Suaad Alshamsi: UAE’s first female Emirati aircraft engineer, who defied all odds to emerge victorious as a leading voice for progressive change and the belief that a woman can “have it all”.

Layla Kardan: Award winning singer and song writer, known for challenging the status quo and speaking her truth.

Raha Moharrak: Fearless adventurer and the first Saudi Arabian woman to climb Mount Everest.

Faisal Fahad Al Nashmi: Culinary explorer leading Kuwait’s food renaissance and advocate for the unifying power of food.

First Female Emirati Aircraft Engineer : Dr. (Eng.) Suaad Alshamsi

Behind the scenes with Faisal & Mohammed

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Discover the features that make the EOS R5 a game-changer, including the ability to shoot 45MP stills at up to 20fps and 8K RAW video footage.

Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R5

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Canon EOS C70

The EOS C70 is a new generation RF Mount Cinema EOS camera with a Super 35mm DGO 4K sensor designed to bridge DILC and Cinema Cameras.

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RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

The RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM offers close-up versatility with subtle telephoto compression and 5-stop image stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body.

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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Give your full frame mirrorless photography the professional edge with a 24-70mm zoom boasting a fast aperture and 5-stops of image stabilisation.

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Inspiring trailblazers – An epic journey

What differentiates these visionaries?

Who are our trailblazers?

More tips, tricks and inspiration

What's it like to be a female filmmaker?

Creative colour: how Canon Log enhances filmmaking

Hands-on with Canon EOS R5

10 must-see features on the Canon EOS R5

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EOS R5

EOS R6

Canon EOS C70

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RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

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