Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today
has introduced the Company’s first multi-purpose camera, the new
ME20F-SH, which delivers exceptionally high sensitivity to capture
Full HD video with a minimum subject illumination of less than
0.0005 lux1 (at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO
sensitivity of over 4,000,000). Nighttime surveillance and
security, cinematic production, reality television, and
nature/wildlife documentaries are just some of the ME20F-SH’s many
possible usage applications. With the ability to capture color
video in extreme low-light conditions and its simplistic and
versatile design, the ME-20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera can be easily
incorporated into existing infrastructures and systems to provide
high-quality video capture even where subjects might not be seen
with the naked eye.
Canon’s new multi-purpose camera employs an enhanced version of
the 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for Full HD video use that was
originally developed by the Company in 20132. Its compact, modular
body design allows easy custom configurations for diverse usage
scenarios. While capturing video in extreme low-light conditions
often requires the use of infrared illumination (a technique that
only yields video in black and white), the ME20F-SH camera achieves
impressive high-sensitivity performance enabling the capture of
color Full HD video with reduced noise in low-light conditions
without the need for infrared illumination.
Ultra-High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor Enables Color Video
Capture in Extreme Low-Light Conditions
The ME20F-SH camera’s CMOS sensor has pixels measuring 19 μm
square3, which is more than 5.5 times the surface area of the
pixels on the CMOS sensor featured in select top-of-the-line
interchangeable lens cameras4. Furthermore, the sensor’s pixels and
readout circuitry make use of Canon proprietary technologies to
achieve both reduced noise and exceptionally high sensitivity on
subjects with a minimum illumination of less than 0.0005 lux. This
multi-purpose camera allows users to discern subjects under even
some of the dimmest lighting conditions, such as environments lit
by artificial illumination or under a moonless night sky.
Furthermore, similar to Canon’s Cinema EOS System of professional
digital cinematography cameras, the ME20F-SH camera includes Canon
Log and Wide DR, which make possible a wide dynamic range,
delivering high-image-quality video results across a range of
illumination environments, from low- to brightly lit
conditions.
Canon’s Diverse Interchangeable EF Lens Lineup Enables Wide
Range of Imaging Possibilities
The new ME20F-SH employs the same EF mount (Cinema Lock type) as
Canon’s SLR cameras and Cinema EOS System-series of professional
digital cameras, allowing users to make use of the Company’s
extensive lineup of interchangeable EF lenses5. By letting users
select the ideal lens based on their shooting or application
requirements, taking into consideration such factors as angle of
view and level of brightness, this multi-purpose camera facilitates
a wide spectrum of imaging possibilities.
Supports various standard video-recording interfaces
Employing output-only 3G/HD-SDI and HDMI terminals, Canon’s
ME20F-SH camera enables users working on location to output video
via a single cable to a variety of peripheral equipment, including
external recorders and monitors. Equipped with a φ2.5mm stereo
mini-jack and a round 8-pin jack for RS-422, the multipurpose
camera is capable of connecting with Canon’s RC-V100 Remote
Controller (released in June 2014; sold separately) 6. By allowing
users to operate the camera or change settings from a remote
location, the camera facilitates video capture from inaccessible
locations as well as fixed-point surveillance. Furthermore, a
φ3.5mm stereo mini-jack allows the camera to connect with an
external microphone, enabling users working on location to output
audio and video signals to connected peripheral equipment.
The Canon ME20F-SH is expected to be available in December 2015
at a suggested retail price of $30,000.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer,
business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to
the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding
Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue,
its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranked third overall in
U.S. patents granted in 2014† and is one of Fortune Magazine's
World’s Most Admired Companies in 2015. In 2014, Canon U.S.A.
received the PCMag.com Readers’ Choice Award for Service and
Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the
11th consecutive year. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest
level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent
U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it
distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of
social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon
Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a
recognition for the design, construction, operations and
maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised
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1 Compliant with the specification method for CCTV devices
(TTR-4602B) issued by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Theoretical value based
on the following shooting conditions: color, no light accumulation,
f/1.2, 30P, 50 IRE 2 For more information, please refer to the
press release announced on March 4, 2013, available on the Canon
Global website: http://www.canon.com/news/2013/mar04e.html 3 1 μm
(micrometer) equals one millionth of a meter 4 19 μm pixel pitch
(361 μm2 surface area) compared to 4.88 μm (23.81 μm2) of Nikon
D810, 8.4 μm (70.56 μm2) of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S, and 6.94 μm (48.16
μm2) of Canon EOS-1D X 5 Details regarding supported EF-series
interchangeable lenses are scheduled to be made available in
mid-December 2015 on Canon’s Japanese-language broadcasting and
professional video camcorder homepage: canon.jp/bctv 6 The RC-V100
requires a firmware update when using the round 8-pin jack for
RS-422. Details regarding the firmware are scheduled to be made
available in mid-December 2015 on Canon’s Japanese-language
broadcasting and professional video camcorder homepage:
canon.jp/bctv
Note to Editor:
Specifications
Product name ME20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera
Image
sensor 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor (single), effective
pixel count: approx. 2.26 million pixels
Minimum subject
illumination Less than 0.0005 lux (at maximum 75 dB gain
setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over four million)
Pixel Pitch 19 Microns
Lens mount Canon
EF mount (Cinema Lock type)
Optical filters ND filter
with two density levels (motorized manual / auto)
IR cut filter (motorized manual)
Frame rates 59.94P / 59.94i / 50.00P / 50.00i /
29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98P
Gamma Canon Log, Wide DR,
etc.
Video output terminals 3G / HD-SDI
BNC jack (output only)
Terminal count: 2
1080P / 1080i / 720P
HDMI HDMI connector (output only)
Genlock
terminal BNC jack (input only)
Remote terminal
φ2.5mm stereo mini-mini-jack (Canon-proprietary protocol)
Round 8-pin jack (for RS-422,
Canon-proprietary protocol)
Microphone terminal φ3.5mm stereo mini-jack
AF
One-shot AF
Auto-exposure Combined
interlocking (iris / gain / ND / shutter)
White balance
AWB, color-temperature setting (setting range: 2000 to 15000
degrees Kelvin), natural light, light bulb, Setting A, Setting B
Digital teleconverter 2x, 4x
Power input
4-pin XLR DC11-17V
Terminal block 2-pin jack DC11-17V
Operating temperature 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) to
104 degrees F (40 degrees C)
Body dimensions Approx.
4 inches (102mm) (w) x 4.5 inches (116mm) (h) x 4.4 inches (113mm)
(d) (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 2.4 lbs
(1.1 kg) (body only)
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Editorial:Canon U.S.A., Inc.Robert Luckett,
631-330-5205rluckett@cusa.canon.comorLeigh Nofi,
631-330-3783lnofi@cusa.canon.comorFor sales information/customer
support:1-800-OK-CANONccenter@cits.canon.comorCanon U.S.A.
website:www.usa.canon.com
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