MELVILLE, N.Y., April 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2016
NAB Show in Las Vegas, Canon
U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, will showcase its full line of professional 4K
and high-definition imaging equipment for motion picture,
television production, video content creation, and still
photography at booth C4325. Additionally, there will be
presentations and panel discussions throughout the show featuring
Canon Explorers of Light, ASC members, and other emerging voices in
imaging culture. A unique, immersive event, 8K Ride Experience
showcases Canon's innovation in current, emerging, and future
technology by providing a simulated journey through a realistic,
panoramic landscape powered by Canon 8K imaging technology.
Visitors will also have hands-on opportunities with the full range
of Canon Cinema cameras, 4K reference displays, HD Video and DSLR
cameras, including the recently announced EOS-1D X Mark II and EOS
80D DSLR Cameras. On the lens side, users can see the latest in
Canon Cinema, Broadcast, and EF lenses. In addition, on display
will be Canon's line of high- resolution Projectors, including a 4K
HDR Projector and its first laser model, the LX-MU800Z.
"The NAB show is Canon's opportunity to show our valued
customers and the industry our latest technology as well as the
multitude of ways that Canon digital imaging solutions can help
them achieve their vision," said Yuichi
Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "NAB is an amazing show for us to
connect with professionals in all aspects of video creation,
editing, and distribution."
A Beautiful Planet
Cinematographer James Neihouse, ASC will be presenting alongside
Marsha Ivins, a former American
astronaut and veteran of five space shuttle missions, about the
making of the IMAX® movie A Beautiful Planet. The film,
premiering in April, was largely shot aboard the International
Space Station using Canon EOS C500 and EOS-1D C Cinema Cameras in
4K. Neihouse has worked on more than 30 IMAX® films including
Space Station 3-D and Hubble 3-D. He
has also trained more than 25 shuttle and space-station crews on
the intricacies of large-format filmmaking. Ivins consulted on A
Beautiful Planet drawing on her many years of experience with
filming in space during her tenure with NASA.
8K Technology
Canon will be bringing its 8K Ride
Experience to NAB as well. First introduced at the Canon Expo this
past September in New York, The 8K
Ride Experience projects video on large screens surrounding viewers
to give them a unique sense of movement while sitting or standing
still. By experiencing such high resolution imagery from all
angles, the technology can simulate a physical journey often
sparking a physical and emotional reaction. Additionally, Canon
will be showcasing working prototype 8K cameras and lenses, with
the stunning imagery shown on Canon 8K displays. Also on display
will be a prototype 4K Projector capable of covering up to 100
percent of the DCI color space.
Canon Professional Services
Canon's Professional
Services (CPS) will again be hosting the Canon Hospitality Suite,
in Room C201. The Canon Hospitality Suite is open to all NAB
tradeshow attendees with priority support for CPS Gold, Platinum,
Cinema, and Enterprise members. Visitors to the suite, located
just off of the tradeshow floor, can experience Canon's commitment
to service and support for the professional imaging community.
Visit Canon at the 2016 NAB show at Booth C4325 in the Central
Hall to see first-hand the latest products, hear from the Explorers
of Light and the enjoy the 8K Ride Experience. For more information
on the booth and an up-to-date schedule of the speaker schedule,
please visit www.usa.canon.com/NAB2016. Follow Canon throughout the
show on Instagram at @CanonUSA and Twitter at @CanonUSApro.
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), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's
Most Admired Companies in 2016. 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 of the latest
news from Canon U.S.A., sign up
for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss
and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please
contact pr@cusa.canon.com.
† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States
Patent and Trademark Office.
Canon U.S.A.
website:
www.usa.canon.com
For sales information/customer
support:
1-800-OK-CANON
ccenter@cits.canon.com
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