Do you remember the Canon MM100-WS multi-purpose camera? Here are some more information

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Someone reminds this camera?

The Canon MM100-WS is a modular, multi-purpose camera that looks pretty much like an action camera, but is not. It’s aimed mainly at industrial applications, security and surveillance.

The MM100-WS is a modular system. That means you will be able to attach batteries, screens, and probably some more stuff. Some of the pics here give a good idea about the modularity. Moreover, Canon will make the API (application programming interface) available upon request (and disclosed under NDA), so all sort of customisation will be possible for a variety of applications. Cool gear. Looks definitely similar to an action camera, and it looks sturdy too. Canon is not new to multipurpose cameras.

The folks at Cinema5D interviewed Canon’s Terunori Tajiri during Inter BEE 2017 to learn more about the Canon MM100-WS.

The Canon MM100-WS Multi-Purpose Camera features a compact body size of approximately 1.57 in (w) x 1.57 in (h) x .85 in (d). The multi-purpose module camera has a highly customizable body designed to accommodate various module solutions and features a high-level of dust and moisture resistance and durability needed for a wide range of applications. In addition, the camera is capable of capturing images in low-light environments with as little as 1 lux of illumination.

The press release is here. The Canon MM100-WS is not going to be sold to the general public, it’s a business to business product. Want one? You have to contact Canon and ask.

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Canon’s modular camera system MM100-WS is on display at IBC 2017

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We reported a few days ago about Canon’s modular Multi-Purpose Camera MM100-WS.

The MM100-WS is a modular system. That means you will be able to attach batteries, screens, and probably some more stuff. Some of the pics below (click to see larger) give a good idea about the modularity. Moreover, Canon will make the API (application programming interface) available upon request (and disclosed under NDA), so all sort of customisation will be possible for a variety of applications. Cool gear. Looks similar to an action camera, and it looks sturdy too. Canon is not new to multipurpose cameras.

The MM100-WS also has also some impressive low-light capabilities, Canon states:

The Canon MM100-WS Multi-Purpose Camera features a compact body size of approximately 1.57 in (w) x 1.57 in (h) x .85 in (d). The multi-purpose module camera has a highly customizable body designed to accommodate various module solutions and features a high-level of dust and moisture resistance and durability needed for a wide range of applications. In addition, the camera is capable of capturing images in low-light environments with as little as 1 lux of illumination

Thanks to our friends at COSYSPEED we have some images of the MM100-WS on display at IBC 2017 in Amsterdam.

The cool folks at COSYSPEED make smart and functional camera bags, designed for mirrorless systems, but a small DSLR with lens will also fit. I’m a happy owner of Streetomatic, and of  one of the first bags they made.

Canon Is Developing A New Compact Multi-Purpose Module Camera, the MM100-WS

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Looks almost like an action camera, appears to be sturdy like an action camera; Canon why are you not making an action camera?

Canon press release:

MELVILLE, N.Y., September 12, 2017 – Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., is leveraging the Company’s celebrated and longstanding optical and sensor technologies to develop a new Multi-Purpose Module Camera, the MM100-WS, designed to provide business imaging solutions for new and established companies. Canon Inc. plans to have the new multi-purpose module camera on display in the Canon booths at upcoming tradeshows and events.

The Canon MM100-WS Multi-Purpose Camera features a compact body size of approximately 1.57 in (w) x 1.57 in (h) x .85 in (d). The multi-purpose module camera has a highly customizable body designed to accommodate various module solutions and features a high-level of dust and moisture resistance and durability needed for a wide range of applications. In addition, the camera is capable of capturing images in low-light environments with as little as 1 lux of illumination1.

Upon request, Canon will make available the camera’s Application Programming Interface (API)2, further expanding the customization capabilities of the MM100-WS for a wide range of solutions. Due to its compact body and high scalability, the MM100-WS is an excellent option for video content creation for professional and industrial applications, such as monitoring in narrow spaces, piping inspections, automotive industry, and as a support tool for numerous varieties of verticals.

In the future, to help support businesses utilizing the camera, Canon will develop various modules, accessories and software for the camera to be further customized, helping to meet the needs of end-users and a variety of applications.

Additional Information

The Canon MM100-WS Multi-Purpose Camera will be on display in the Canon booth at the following upcoming events:

Event

Venue

Date
IBC 2017 RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands September 15th-19th, 2017
SEECAT 2017 Tokyo Big Sight, Japan October 11th-13th, 2017
Inter BEE 2017 Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan November 15th-17th, 2017

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