MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon
U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, announced today the new Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Kit, featuring the new SD card-sized Wi-Fi® Adapter
W-E1. This new Wi-Fi adapter, when placed in the camera's SD card
slot, provides the EOS 7D Mark II with Wi-Fi
capabilitiesi like easy transferring of images and MP4
videos as well as use of the Canon Camera Connect App for remote
capture of still images via a compatible smartphone or
tablet.ii
The Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 will be sold with the EOS 7D Mark II body
as well as sold separately, and can also be used with the EOS 5DS
and 5DS R as well as previously purchased EOS 7D Mark II
camerasiii. When used with EOS 5DS and 5DS R cameras,
the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 functionality is limited to the transfer of
still images only. The W-E1 will support 802.11 b, g and n using
the 2.4 GHz band.
Additionally, for the first time the EOS 7D Mark II camera will
be conveniently bundled with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
USM lens. This lens has been optimized for high-speed autofocusing
when shooting stills and quiet and smooth zoom when shooting video.
This is the first Canon lens equipped with Nano USM technology
providing high-speed autofocus for shooting stills and silent,
smooth autofocus when shooting video. The Canon EF-S 18-135mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens also provides up to four stops of optical
image stabilization.
The new Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lens Kit is currently scheduled to
be available in October 2016 for an
estimated retail price of $2,449.00*,
with the body-only version also currently scheduled to be available
in October 2016 for an estimated
retail price of $1,849*. The Wi-Fi
Adapter W-E1 is scheduled to be available in early September 2016 for an estimated retail price of
$50.00*. A firmware update to enable
compatibility with the W-E1 for previously purchased cameras is
currently scheduled to be available in early September 2016 for the EOS 7D Mark II camera and
November 2016 for the EOS 5DS and 5DS
R cameras.
For more information: http://www.usa.canon.com/
About Canon U.S.A.,
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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
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i The Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1 must be inserted into the
available SD card slot. The W-E1 does not have storage and is not
designed to record images. To record and store images, a
CompactFlash card must be used in the dedicated CF card
slot.
ii Compatible with iOS® versions
8.0/8.1/8.2/8.3/8.4/9.0/9.1/9.2/9.3, Android™ smartphone and tablet
versions 4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0. Data charges may apply with
the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps
enable you to upload images to social media services. Please note
that image files may contain personally identifiable information
that may implicate privacy laws. Canon disclaims and has no
responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain,
collect or use such images or any information included in such
images through this app.
iii EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras that
have already been purchased separately require a firmware update to
utilize the Wi-Fi Adapter W-E1.
* Availability, prices and specifications are subject
to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual
dealers and may vary.
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