Monday, 14 May 2012
Canon to start unmanned lens production in 2013
Canon said Monday it will fully automate production of interchangeable lenses for digital single-lens cameras at its plant in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, starting next year.
The company eyes expanding the scope of unmanned manufacturing to its entire output of digital cameras in the future, with plants in Oita and Nagasaki prefectures named as possible candidates.
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Friday, 11 May 2012
Canon EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D Digital SLR Cameras of Choice for Stunts and Action Work on Set of Marvel's The Avengers
Canon , a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its EOS 5D Mark II and 7D Digital SLR cameras have been used on the set of Marvel's latest movie, "Marvel's The Avengers," to capture thrilling point-of-view (POV) action shots that can be seamlessly intercut with footage from the film's principal 35mm and digital cinematography cameras to heighten the film's visual impact.
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Sunday, 29 April 2012
Canon adds broadcast quality cameras to its Network Camera solutions
Canon, world leader in imaging solutions, has added two full HD Pan Tilt Zoom cameras to its range of network cameras for security solutions; the broadcast quality remote controlled Pan Tilt Zoom XU-80 and the BU-46H broadcast camera. The XU-80 will be unveiled on Canon’s stand (Hall 4, E40) at the IFSEC International security show, 14-17 May 2012.
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Sunday, 22 April 2012
Canon wins six honours at the 2012 TIPA Awards
Canon today announces the company has been awarded six separate honours by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) – Europe's leading photo imaging and press association. Designed to recognise the best products launched in the preceding year, the TIPA Awards are considered the most coveted imaging honours worldwide. The 2012 awards again acknowledge the quality present across Canon's wide portfolio, including the revolutionary new Cinema EOS range.
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Sunday, 15 April 2012
Canon announces EOS-1D C Digital SLR Camera
Continually advancing the frontiers of digital high-resolution motion-image capture for film, television, and other industries, Canon , a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the EOS-1D C digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera.* Delivering outstanding video performance, the compact, lightweight EOS-1D C provides video recording at 4K (4096 x 2160-pixel) or Full HD (1920 x 1080-pixel) resolution to support high-end motion picture, television production and other advanced imaging applications.
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Sunday, 15 April 2012
Canon announces CN-E-15.5-47mm and 35-105mm T2.8 L cinema zoom lenses
Building upon the historic November 2011 introduction of the Cinema EOS System of professional digital cinematography products, Canon , a leading in digital imaging solutions, today announced the development of four EF Cinema zoom lenses.
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Sunday, 15 April 2012
Canon announces HJ17ex6.2B Portable HD Lens with Improved Wide-Angle and Close-Up Imaging Capabilities
As HD continues to become the worldwide standard for broadcast TV production, there is an increasing need for versatility in HDTV lenses that enable more efficient production operations without sacrificing high picture quality. In particular, there is strong demand for lenses that combine superior wide-angle performance with sufficient telephoto range to boost the mobility of camera crews and make operations more efficient.
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Saturday, 14 April 2012
Canon debuts Two Third-Generation DIGISUPER HD Field Lenses Combining Wider Angles of View with Long Zoom Ratios
In response to input from the worldwide community of HDTV program creators, Canon , a leader in digital imaging solutions, has introduced two HD field lenses designed for improved coverage of sports and other mobile-location productions. Designated as the XJ80x8.8B and the XJ76x9B*, both lenses combine highly telephoto performance, wider angles of view, and exceptional operability. Integrating Canon's latest optical and digital-control innovations, both lenses are third-generation additions to the DIGISUPER product line, which is renowned as a global favorite for outside broadcast coverage.
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Saturday, 14 April 2012
Canon launches 4K Cinema EOS C500/C500 PL digital cinematography cameras
Canon is developing two digital cinematography cameras as part of its acclaimed new Cinema EOS System of professional cinematography products. Designated as the Cinema EOS C500* for use with EF-mount lenses, and the Cinema EOS C500 PL* for use with PL-mount lenses, the cameras will be capable of originating 4K (4096 x 2160-pixel) resolution digital motion imagery with uncompressed RAW output for external recording, in response to growing expectations for higher levels of imaging performance in premium Hollywood films and other production markets requiring the utmost in picture quality.
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Saturday, 14 April 2012
Canon to Exhibit Prototype of 30-Inch 4K Industrial Video Display Currently Under Development at NAB 2012
Canon today announced that the Company is developing a 30-inch, 4K resolution industrial video display*, a prototype of which will be exhibited from April 16 to 19 at the NAB Show 2012, the world's largest international digital event for audio, video, film, broadcast and communications, held in Las Vegas.
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