MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon
U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, today announced the EOS M50 Mark II
Interchangeable Lens Camera, the successor to the #1 selling
mirrorless camera in the U.S. market – the EOS M50*. An all-in-one
product for content creators with improved video features and
autofocus capabilities, the EOS M50 Mark II is the latest,
high-quality digital imaging camera in the notable EOS lineup.
"Our customer base includes future content creators and imaging
storytellers; it's in our best interest to continuously provide
high-quality products that are easy to use in the creative world of
photography and video content creation, as well as streaming," said
Tatsuro "Tony" Kano, executive vice president and general manager
of the Canon U.S.A., Inc. Imaging
Technologies & Communications Group. "The EOS M50 Mark II
continues to pave the way for photography and video enthusiasts to
experience a lightweight interchangeable lens camera with many
similar features as our full-frame professional mirrorless
cameras."
For the family who strives for high-quality output when
capturing their precious moments or for the budding social media
creator, the added and improved capabilities of the EOS M50 Mark II
camera make the upgrade to an ILC extremely appealing. The new
features include:
- Improved autofocus including eye autofocus for stills and
video
- Vertical video shooting support
- Vari-angle touchscreen LCD with newly added tap video record
button and movie self-timer for better vlogging experience
- High quality webcam capability, when used with compatible
services, with the free EOS Webcam Utility software or Clean HDMI
output
- Wireless YouTube Live streaming capability**
- The ability to tap the screen to auto focus on your subject
while looking through the EVF, helping to control who the main
focus of the image is
The EOS M50 Mark II camera is inclusive of many of the beloved
features of its predecessor. Overall, the EOS M50 Mark II is a
well-balanced package deal for those interested in both still
photography and videography – including those with sparks of social
media content creation, thanks to the 4K UHD 24p. Providing a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor,
DIGIC 8 image processor and built in Wi-Fi® and
Bluetooth® technology, as well as access to image.canon
cloud service for better workflow, the EOS M50 Mark II camera
remains compact and a lightweight addition to your carry bag.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS M50 Mark II
camera is scheduled to be available in Late November 2020 at an estimated retail price of
$599.99^ – body only, $699.99^ for the camera body plus EF-M
15-45mm lens kit and $929.99^ for the camera body plus EF-M 15-45mm
and EF-M55-200mm double zoom lens kit.
For more information, and the full list of product
specifications, visit https://shop.usa.canon.com
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 markets. With approximately
$33 billion in global revenue, its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2019† and was named one of Fortune
Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2020. Canon
U.S.A. is dedicated to its
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* Source: The NPD Group, Inc. U.S. Retail Tracking Service,
Mirrorless Detachable Lens Cameras, Based on camera family unit
sales, Jan. 2020 - Aug. 2020 combined.
** The live streaming service available with this product is for
live streaming on YouTube only. To use live streaming, you need to
have an active YouTube account and an image.canon account. Please
be aware that YouTube may change, stop, or terminate its services,
including live streaming, at any time without notice. In accordance
with YouTube's "Restrictions on live streaming" users must have a
minimum of 1,000 channel subscribers in order to live stream from a
mobile device (including camera products with live streaming
capability). For up-to-date information from YouTube on
restrictions, please visit
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2853834?hl=en. Canon
makes no representations or warranties with respect to any third
party product or service, including live streaming.
^ Availability and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United
States Patent and Trademark Office.
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