MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiking,
birdwatching and nature gazing, consumers are embracing the beauty
of the outdoors this season and beyond. With this in mind, it is
important to have a convenient and intuitive imaging tool to
explore the world. Developed to showcase an impressive telephoto
reach in a user friendly, compact design, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging
solutions, today launches the PowerShot ZOOM, the company's first
telephoto monocular.
The lightweight telephoto monocular sports 100mm, 400mm and
800mm telephoto viewing capability1 with a one-touch
switch, and is equipped with impressive instant zoom capability to
help users view distant subjects. Additionally, the monocular can
capture images and videos to a micro SD card, and by pairing it
with a compatible smart device2 and the Canon Camera
Connect app3, these files can easily be downloaded. This
pairing feature transforms the PowerShot ZOOM monocular into a
friendly companion to compatible smartphones for viewing and
capturing super-telephoto scenes.
"In today's ever-changing world, consumers are looking for
intuitive and portable imaging tools to view telephoto scenes
up close and with ease," said Tatsuro "Tony" Kano, executive vice
president and general manager of the Imaging Technologies &
Communications Group of Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Built for those users who enjoy
outdoor activities, the PowerShot ZOOM monocular delivers a small,
compact viewer with a long focal length. We are eager to see how
consumers use this tool and the convenience it will add to their
daily lives."
In addition to its zoom capability, compact size and ability to
pair with compatible smartphones, the PowerShot ZOOM telephoto
monocular also features:
- Auto focus when viewing through the electronic viewfinder (EVF)
and recording images and video with face tracking
- Optical Image Stabilization for shake correction
- 0.39 inches, 2.36 million dots EVF
- 12-megapixel still-image capture
- Full HD video capture up to 30p (29.97)
- Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® connection with the
Canon Camera Connect app and use of compatible mobile
devices2
- Live view and download of photos and videos with the use of the
Canon Camera Connect app3
- USB C terminal for charging and supplying power
- Micro SD memory card slot
Price & Availability
Available in white, the Canon PowerShot ZOOM compact telephoto
monocular is scheduled to be available in late November 2020 for an estimated retail price of
$299.99*. For more information,
please visit 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
Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental
responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon
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*Availability and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
1 35mm film equivalent focal length. Both 100mm
and 400mm uses optical lens and 800mm uses 2x digital zoom.
2 Compatible with iOS® versions 12.4/13.7, Android™
smartphone and tablet versions 6.0/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1/9.0/10. Data
charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera
Connect app.
3 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.
Compatible 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 4.1 or later and the Camera
Connect App Ver. 2.7.10. This
application is not guaranteed to operate on all listed devices,
even if minimum requirements are met.
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United
States Patent and Trademark Office.
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