MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las
Vegas, NV, January 5-8, Canon
U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, is excited to debut its Visionaries Welcome"
themed booth (Booth #16206 in the Central Hall), demonstrating the
Company's continued path of innovation and helping others "See
Impossible." Canon is also announcing a host of new travel-friendly
imaging products. Included in this announcement is the slim and
lightweight, carry-anywhere PowerShot G9 X Mark II digital camera,
the PowerShot G7 X Mark II Video Creator Kit, ideal for the vlogger
on-the-go, and three updated models to the line of family-friendly
VIXIA HF R-series personal camcorders.
"Beyond product introductions, this year we're taking things at
CES to a new level, declaring 'Visionaries Welcome' – inviting
potential companies to learn what can be possible by incorporating
Canon technologies and innovations into their designs," said
Eliott Peck, executive vice
president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and
Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. and chairman & CEO, Canon
Information Technology Services, Inc. "We are always looking to
bring to market products designed to meet the ever-changing needs
of our customers. Whether someone is looking for the latest and
greatest in a compact premium camera to document precious family
moments or taking the plunge into vlogging with a creative,
professional look, we have the right solution for them."
Canon Proclaims "Visionaries Welcome"
The Canon booth
at CES 2017 will look quite different this year – designed to
invite future-thinkers; visitors will learn about a broader vision
of what is possible with Canon innovations. On display will be
products developed by current Canon customers such as Solidiphy,
FoxTales, StyleShoots and Card Isle, that incorporate Canon
technology and innovation to create products that are not just
commercially successful but also cultivate a larger vision of what
is possible when integrating Canon products. Offering our
depth of 80 years of experience and leadership, a reputation for
world-class U.S.-based customer service and support, and R&D
capabilities, Canon is looking to expand collaborations with
manufacturing companies as well as entrepreneurs to deliver
visionary ideas and solutions well into the future.
Also on display will be Canon's current imaging products across
the EOS, PowerShot, VIXIA, PIXMA, imagePROGRAF and imageCLASS
product lines.
PowerShot G9 X Mark II Digital Camera
For those
looking to make a step up to a premium point-and-shoot camera, the
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II features a 1.0- inch 20.2 Megapixel
sensor and packs a lot of punch in a very small package. It also
features the latest image processor, DIGIC 7, providing users with
improved subject tracking and scene detection, and more. For added
social network-sharing convenience the PowerShot G9 X Mark II is
the first Canon PowerShot digital camera equipped with
Bluetooth®1 for easy pairing with a compatible
smartphone or tablet. Photographers of all skill levels looking for
more "pro-like" features will appreciate the in-camera RAW
conversion feature and improved Time-Lapse Movie Mode to help
capture images at preset intervals and combine them to create a
short movie clip.
PowerShot G9 X Mark II Camera Features include:
- 1.0-inch, 20.2 Megapixel2 High-Sensitivity CMOS
sensor
- DIGIC 7 Image Processor
- Built-in Wi-Fi®3 and NFC4 and
Bluetooth®1 capability
- Bright f/2.0 (W) - f/4.9 (T), 3x Optical Zoom Lens
(28-84mm)
- 3.0" Touch Panel LCD
- Full HD, Dynamic IS and Time-Lapse Movie video functions
- Continuous shooting speeds of up to 8.2 fps (In JPEG and
RAW)
The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II digital camera is scheduled to
be available February 2017 for an
estimated retail price of $529.99. For more information, please visit,
gseriescameras.usa.canon.com.
PowerShot G7 X Mark II Video Creator Kit
For those
up-and-coming filmmakers, social influencers and vloggers, Canon is
excited to announce a compact, mobile and on-the-go solution for
their social sharing needs -- the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Video Creator Kit. The kit includes the PowerShot G7 X Mark II
digital camera with an additional back-up battery, a Manfrotto PIXI
tripod, and a 32GB San Disk SD card.
The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Video Creator Kit is available
for pre-order at the Canon Online Store (shop.usa.canon.com) and is
scheduled to start shipping in February
2017 for an estimated retail price of $749.99.
VIXIA HF R82, R80 and R800 Personal Camcorders
Updated for 2017, these three new VIXIA HF R-Series personal
camcorders ideal for families who want to document life's precious
moments. Each model is equipped with a 57x Advanced Zoom,
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer, a 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS
Canon Image Sensor, DIGIC DV4 Image Processor, and a 3.0-inch
capacitive touch panel LCD. The VIXIA HF R82 camcorder offers 32GB
of internal storage for recording up to 12 hours of video and the
VIXIA HF R80 camcorder offers 16GB of internal storage for
recording up to 6 hours of video. All of the VIXIA HF R-Series
camcorders allow for recording to a removable SD card. New features
for these 2017 models include Flexible Slow and Fast motion
recording, backlight correction when in Highlight Priority mode and
support for the Canon Camera Connect App 3.
VIXIA HF R82, R80 and HF R800 Features include:
- MP4 1080p/60p Recording
- Lightweight, portable body
- High-capacity BP-727 battery pack
- HF R82 and HF R80 feature built-in Wi-Fi® and
NFC3 capability
- Live Streaming feature
- Zoom Framing Assist setting
- File Lock Function
- Built-in Down conversion
- Compatible with optional Camera Pan Table CT-V1
The VIXIA HF R82, VIXIA HF R80, and VIXIA HF R800 camcorders are
scheduled to be available in February
2017 for estimated retail prices of $449.99, $399.99,
and $299.99, respectively.
To learn more about the "Visionaries Welcome" message and Canon
digital imaging products please visit Canon at 2017 CES Show at
Booth #16206 in the Central Hall for a first-hand look at Canon's
latest products and new business initiatives. Follow Canon
throughout the show on Instagram at @CanonUSA and Twitter at
@CanonUSAimaging. Use #CanonCES to join the conversation.
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.
1Compatible with select smartphone and
tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and
the following iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3rd gen. or
later, iPod Touch 5th gen. or later) equipped with Bluetooth®
version 4.0 or later and the Camera Connect App Ver. 1.3.20 or above. This application is not
guaranteed to operate on all listed devices, even if minimum
requirements are met.
2 Image processing may cause a decrease in
number of pixels.
3Compatible with iOS versions 7.1/8.4,
Android smartphone versions 2.3.3/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1 and
Android tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1. 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.
4 Compatible with
Android™ smartphone and tablet versions
4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0.
Canon U.S.A. Web
site:
www.usa.canon.com
For sales information/customer support:
www.usa.canon.com
1-800-OK-CANON
ccenter@cits.canon.com
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