CPS Program Overview and Eligibility Flashcards

What does CPS NOT provide to its members?

Answer: Free Canon equipment purchases

CPS provides service-based benefits like priority repairs, discounts, and loans, but does not provide free equipment to members.

How does CPS benefit photojournalists working in fast-paced environments?

Answer: By providing priority repair services and loan equipment so they can quickly get back to work

CPS helps photojournalists stay operational by prioritizing their repairs and providing loan equipment so they don't miss important assignments due to gear issues.

What is a key reason professional photographers choose CPS over standard Canon support?

Answer: CPS provides faster service, dedicated support, and equipment solutions designed for professionals

Professionals choose CPS because it delivers faster turnaround, specialized support, and professional-grade solutions that standard consumer support cannot offer.

Which type of Canon professional might benefit most from CPS Platinum over Gold?

Answer: A working professional with an extensive kit of 10+ Canon bodies and lenses

CPS Platinum is ideal for professionals with extensive Canon kits of 10 or more products who need maximum service priority and loan equipment options.

What is one intangible benefit of CPS membership beyond the listed services?

Answer: Credibility and recognition as a Canon-endorsed professional

Beyond tangible services, CPS membership provides a degree of professional credibility as Canon's recognition of the member as a professional-level photographer or videographer.

How does CPS support professionals during busy shooting seasons?

Answer: By ensuring rapid repair and loan equipment availability to prevent season-critical downtime

During busy seasons like weddings or sports playoffs, CPS ensures professionals can quickly get repaired or loaned equipment to avoid missing critical assignments.