MELVILLE N.Y., April 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon
U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, today announced the latest addition to the
Company's line of multi-purpose modular cameras, the new ME200S-SH.
Compact and versatile, the camera supports a broad range of uses,
including cinema, television production, live sports, law
enforcement, house of worship and special uses, such as weather
monitoring, night shooting, event installs and point of view
applications. This 8.2 megapixel Super 35mm compact box camera
features both high sensitivity and a cinema look for high-quality
image capture. Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus (DAF)
technology provides ME200S-SH camera users with a range of focusing
options when using compatible Canon EF lenses and CINE-SERVO
lenses.
"Much like the ME20F-SH multi-purpose camera that Canon launched
in 2015, the new ME200S-SH multi-purpose camera is so small and
compact it can easily fit into tight spaces," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon
U.S.A., Inc. "As indicated in the
name, we anticipate users will implement this camera in an
extensive variety of ways, from uniquely angled shots for HD sports
broadcasting or traffic and weather reporting, to cinematic
production or surveillance of public spaces, even applications we
haven't yet thought of. We are very excited to see how the
capabilities of this camera inspire image creators."
Canon's new multi-purpose ME200S-SH camera's compact, modular
body design allows for easy custom configurations for diverse usage
scenarios such as:
- Live HD - 1920x1080 / 60p, 50p output, Dual Pixel CMOS
AF and Remote (RC-V100) enable HD Live use for HD studios as well
as sporting events. Thanks to its compact size, this camera can be
placed in unique creative spaces such as the top of a basketball
hoop. Genlock functionality is standard for this multi-purpose
camera use.
- Production - Remote manual control of focus, iris, auto
exposure (AE) and ND filters is available with the optional Canon
RC-V100 controller, benefitting a range of users from
meteorologists looking to get distinctive images of severe weather
conditions to concert venues looking to add creative low-light
imagery or cinematic shallow depth of field to their
offerings.
- Security Surveillance - Infrared shooting and ISO
204,800 allow for surveillance of buildings, borders, airports, and
harbors. Remote control capability and Auto Exposure allow the
ME200S-SH camera to be easily incorporated into these constantly
evolving and potentially unmanned environments.
The ME200S-SH camera includes both Canon Log and Wide DR Gamma
providing users the high- dynamic range and the ability to choose
their post-production strategy. Users can experience
high-quality imagery whether they are doing a full post-production
grade or making quick onsite corrections.
In addition, the ME200S-SH camera employs Canon's EF Mount
(Cinema Lock Type) providing shooters with the ability to use a
diverse array of compatible Canon EF interchangeable lens,
CINE-SERVO lenses, newly announced COMPACT-SERVO lens and a
select Canon Broadcast HD lenses by utilizing a third
party mount converter. The Cine Lock feature allows
users to easily mount the lens without having to rotate it into the
mount.
The ME200S-SH camera features 3G/HD-SDI and HDMI output
terminals that enable users to output video via a single cable to a
variety of peripheral equipment, including external recorders and
monitors. A 12-pin lens jack is provided to enable communication
with the drive unit of select CINE-SERVO and broadcast lenses.
Equipped with a φ2.5mm stereo mini-jack and a round eight-pin jack
for RS-422, the multi-purpose camera is capable of connecting with
Canon's optional RC-V100 Remote Controller. Furthermore, a φ3.5mm
stereo mini-jack allows the camera to connect to a microphone or
other external audio equipment,
Pricing and Availability
The ME200S-SH
multi-purpose camera is scheduled to be available in August 2016 for a suggested list price of
$5,999. In addition, optional
accessories which include the RC-V100 Remote Control, RS-422
eight-pin remote cables and TB-1 Tripod Base are currently
available for a suggested list price of $2999, $249 (10m
cable) or $999 (100m cable) and
$35 respectively.* For more
information please visit,
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/cinema/compact-servo/compact-servo-18-80mm-t4-4-ef.
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
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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States
Patent and Trademark Office.
* Availability, prices, and specifications are subject
to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual
dealers and may vary.
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