Canon Launches Strategic Alliance With Remote Camera Platform Company Brizi

Canon Rumors Canon Full Frame Mirrorless

Press release:

Reimagining Group Photo Experiences, Canon U.S.A. Launches Strategic Alliance with Remote Camera Platform, Brizi, Inc.

Strategic Alliance Signifies the Company’s Commitment to Exploring New and Innovative Applications for Canon Technology

MELVILLE, NY, January 7, 2019 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced its strategic alliance with remote camera-platform company Brizi, Inc., the creators behind BriziCam. This strategic alliance allows both Brizi and Canon to further immerse themselves into new markets and continue to innovate in the imaging space. Elements of the strategic alliance will include sales, joint marketing and a research and development (R&D) collaboration. Today’s announcement marks a new chapter in innovation for Canon with the goal to continue to identify startups and technology companies for collaboration in the imaging industry.

Canon is already Brizi’s top imaging-equipment provider, with the platform taking advantage of the software developer kit (SDK) functionality of Canon EOS digital cameras. Brizi’s platform helps users tap into nearby cameras to capture group memories across the NBA, NCAA, European football, Grand Slam tennis, and at iconic cultural landmarks such as at the Washington Monument. To date, shared “Brizi Moments” have reached more than 26 million people across seven countries. Brizi and Canon will aim to set a new standard for group-memory experiences on both a national and global scale. 

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Nikon To Add Eye AF, Raw video and CFexpress To Z 6 and Z 7 Mirrorless Cameras

Nikon Z 6

Nikon is set to add some pretty col features to the company’s Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras:

These features will be added via firmware update.

  • CFexpress – Coming soon to the Z 6 and Z 7 cameras is support for CFexpress, which is compatible with the XQD memory card form-factor.
  • Eye AF – Under development is an Eye AF function, which will automatically detect the subject’s eyes to make attaining critical focus on the eyes easier. It will allow users to capture photos in which focus has been clearly acquired on the subject’s eye, which is useful for portrait, event and street photography scenarios.
  • RAW Video Support – Nikon is currently developing a feature that works with the ATOMOS Ninja V to output video in RAW format, using the ProRes RAW codec.

A firmware update for the Canon EOS R is rumoured, let’s hope Canon follows Nikon’s example.

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Nikon Delivers Imaging Innovation, Inspires Creators at CES 2019

New Products Including NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens and Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit Will be Showcased; Attendees Invited to Booth to See Amazing Speakers, Fun & Sharable Displays as Well as Future Z System Updates

LAS VEGAS –CES BOOTH #14006 – Today, Nikon Inc. announced details surrounding their activities and new products at CES 2019. This year, Nikon will livestream a myriad of exciting and inspiring presentations from renowned Nikon Ambassadors and photographers directly from the show floor, while also offering instantly shareable and interactive experiences for show attendees. Additionally, Nikon will be showing the latest digital imaging innovations available now and in the near future with a Z Series exhibition featuring the new NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens, the Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit and a display of upgrades currently in development for the Z Series that will add new features and enhance usability.

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How Canon Is Helping Spark Innovation And Empowering The Future

Top 10 Cameras Canon Rumors Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Canon Eos R Pro Eos R Canon Lens Explorers Of Light

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Discover How Canon Is Helping Spark Innovation And Empowering The Future At CES® 2019

Advancing the Future of Technological Creativity One Visionary and Product at a Time

MELVILLE, NY, January 7, 2019 – Innovation: A word with roots dating back to the 15th century1 it is heavy with meaning. Weaved throughout conversations in the consumer technology world, the definition is simple: “the introduction of something new.”1  At CES® 2019 in Las Vegas, NV (Booth #16206) Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will take visitors through a four-step journey of how it is helping empower a variety of businesses and expanding itself into unexpected markets. Helping to

  • Empower Your Vision
  • Empower Your Imagination
  • Empower Your Possibilities
  • Empower Your Connections

Each step is a behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of Canon and how the Company has and can help creative innovators shape their vision. Featured companies such as BriziEA, photo booth experiential company Xangle, stop-motion animation company Dragonframe and a global leader in veterinary imaging  SOUND®, will show how they integrate or leverage Canon solutions into their business to help empower their vision. 

Additionally, the Company will show a range of new products in the booth such as the Rayo S1 mini projector2, Canon VIXIA HF W11 waterproof camcorder and Canon VIXIA G50 camcorder as well as its impressive, existing solutions within the Canon booth.  

“Behind every new creation lies a creator; an innovator who has the strength and confidence to drive their idea forward whether on their own or with strategic alliances and technology,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and COO of Canon U.S.A., Inc. “From sensors, software development kits, cameras, lenses, printers and more, innovation is at the core of Canon –  we are at the forefront to assist the next generation of creative technological minds to make their stamp on the world.”

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Canon Announces Rayo S1 Portable Mini Projector

Rayo S1

Canon Rayo S1 at a glance:

  • Maximum Brightness of 100 Lumens
  • WVGA 854 x 480 Native Resolution
  • 800:1 Contrast Ratio
  • Android OS
  • Built-In Wi-Fi 4 & Bluetooth
  • Up to 2-Hour Battery Life
  • USB Host Reader
  • Onboard Touchpad & Tripod Mount

The new Canon Rayo S1 is scheduled to be available for purchase in May 2019 at an estimated retail price of $259.99. Pre-order at B&H Photo | Adorama

Press release:

Taking Business Presentations To A New Level, Canon Introduces New Portable Mini Projector

Canon Rayo S1 Mini Projector Allows Users to Project Photos, Videos and Documents On the Go

MELVILLE, NY, January 7, 2019 – It’s easy to love going to the office when your office is wherever you want it to be. Road warrior, traveling sales person, start-up founders – whatever the title, work doesn’t have to take place within the confines of a traditional office. Using lightweight, portable and versatile office equipment – work can happen anywhere. That’s why Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced a portable mini projector, the new Canon Rayo S11, allowing business professionals and consumers to mirror their smartphones, project photos, videos and documents, and play audio files wherever the job takes them.

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Canon Announces New Canon PIXMA TS702 Wireless Photo Printer For Home And Office

Canon PIXMA TS702

The new Canon PIXMA TS702 printer is currently available for purchase at an estimated retail price of $129.99: B&H Photo | Adorama

Elevate Your Printing Needs With The New Canon PIXMA Compact Connected Inkjet Printer For Both The Home And Office

With Benefits Galore, the PIXMA TS702 Printer Provides Easy Smartphone Printing1 and Handles a Variety of Media

MELVILLE, NY, January 7, 2019 – Can one printer single-handedly master the printing workload of a busy family or a budding business? Quite possibly! Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the new PIXMA TS702 Compact Connected Inkjet Printer providing an extensive list of benefits for numerous printing needs in the home and office. With a smaller footprint, thus occupying less desk space in comparison to its predecessor the PIXMA iP7220 printer, the new PIXMA TS702 printer is a high-volume printer capable of producing high-quality prints including documents and photos.

“We recognize the needs of our consumers and it’s imperative that the products Canon brings to market can integrate seamlessly into their lives,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The new PIXMA TS702 printer may be a single function printer, however, with benefits that speak to both home and business usage, the end user will have a superb user experience.”

On the Home Front: The TS702 has a laundry list of home usages. Printing from a mobile phone1 at home can be leveraged through multiple vehicles such as the AirPrint® software feature2, Mopria® software3, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint Editor4, Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY5 or Message in Print6. In addition, if consumers are on-the-go, they can easily access and print their documents using PIXMA Cloud Link7 or, for Google account holders, the Google Cloud Print™web printing service. The TS702 features two-way paper feeding, auto two-sided printing, the ability to print square media9 as well as a multi-purpose tray for printing on CDs and DVDs. 

Additional home usage benefits include:

  • For IFTTT account holders, use of web services via IFTTT10, such as automatically printing documents using remote printers
  • For Amazon and/or Google account holders, support of Amazon Alexa®11 virtual assistant and Google AssistantTM12 virtual personal assistant-enabled smart speakers for consumers to check the status of the printer and provide easy hands-free printing
  • Access to online manuals and the “Getting the Most From Your Printer” website via the Canon Print app

On the Business Front: Efficiency is a key component of success and with high-volume printing benefits such as 350-page high-volume paper capacity for documents and optional extra-large ink tanks available, the PIXMA TS702 printer is an excellent addition to certain workspace environments. The small footprint, at 14 inches x 14.6 inches and functions for business installation, such as standard and private management information base (“MIB”) functions permitting users to easily manage remote printers, as well as wired LAN for networking, allow the PIXMA TS702 printer to provide a wealth of end-user benefits in a small package. 

Additional business usage benefits include:      

  • Ability to check printer status and ink levels with MIB, which also allows the end user to easily order office supplies and manage office operations
  • Two-way paper feeding, including high-volume paper feeding and paper of different types and sizes can be set simultaneously
  • Auto two-sided printing which can reduce paper cost and the time required to replace paper
  • Quieter plain paper printing operations and less time between clicking the print button on a PC until the paper feeding begins, as compared to its predecessor, the iP7220
  • Improved color reproduction, as compared to its predecessor, the iP7220

The new Canon PIXMA TS702 printer is currently available for purchase at an estimated retail price of $129.9913.  For more information and the full list of product specifications, visit http://shop.usa.canon.com/.

Canon Announces New VIXIA HF G50 4K UHD Video Camcorder

VIXIA HF G50

VIXIA HF G50 4K at a glance:

  • Record up to UHD 4K30 Video
  • DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor
  • 8-Blade Circular Aperture
  • Dual SD Card Slots
  • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • Slow- & Fast-Motion, Interval Recording
  • 29.3 to 627mm, 20x Optical Zoom in 4K
  • 3″ Touchscreen LCD, Tiltable EVF

The Canon VIXIA HF G50 4K UHD video camcorder is scheduled to be available in April 2019 for an estimated retail price of $1099.

Pre-order the VIXIA HF G50 4K at B&H Photo | Adorama

Press release:

Packing A Powerful Punch In A Compact Body: Canon Introduces The New VIXIA HF G50 4K UHD Video Camcorder

ENG-Style Camcorder is The First G-Series Camcorder with 4K 30P Recording and 20x Optical Zoom Lens 

MELVILLE, NY, January 7, 2019 – A versatile addition to the VIXIA G-series family of camcorders, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the Canon VIXIA HF G50. The camcorder is the first VIXIA G-series camcorder to feature 4K 30P recording and is an ideal tool for advanced amateur filmmakers, wedding videographers and student reporters. Featuring a genuine wide-angle Canon 20x (29.3-601mm)* optical zoom lens, the VIXIA HF G50 provides a well-rounded feature set at an affordable price point.

“As filmmaking and videography continue to grow into a more ubiquitous medium of visual expression, it is imperative that creatives have products that help capture their unique vision,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Not only is Canon eager to view what our users create with the VIXIA HF G50, we are excited to be with them along the way as their skills and ideas further evolve into the future.”

The VIXIA HF G50 camcorder records 4K UHD/30p (4:2:0 8 bit) and 1080p Full HD (4:2:2 10 bit via SDI/HDMI Output) in MP4 format to dual-card SD card slots with dual and relay recording. Users can also record in slow and fast motion interval from 0.4x to 1200x providing users with additional creative possibilities. To help provide enhanced image quality over its predecessor, over sample HD processing can be utilized with information obtained from the 4K 1/2.3-inch sensor and the DIGIC DV 6 image processor.

The VIXIA HF G50 camcorder’s Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization five-axis system Dual-Pixel CMOS AF provides users with powerful image stabilization via a Dynamic mode, which reduces image distortion even when shooting while walking. By adopting the 8-bladed circular aperture applying the EF lens technology, it is possible to take pictures using natural beautiful bokeh. The ergonomically designed and highly portable camcorder has a 3-inch LCD touch panel screen and tilting, user-friendly, high-resolution color Electronic View Finder (EVF).

Pricing and Availability

The Canon VIXIA HF G50 4K UHD video camcorder is scheduled to be available in April 2019 for an estimated retail price of $1099.001. For more information, please visit, usa.canon.com.