Three New High-End, Advanced Powershot Models from Canon Empower PHotographers to Create Amazing Images and Video
PowerShot G7 X is the Company's First
One-Inch Sensor Compact Digital Camera, PowerShot SX60 HS Digital Camera Boasts
a Super 65x Optical Zoom Lens and PowerShot N2 Digital Camera Features an
Updated Body Design with a Selfie-Ready LCD Touch Panel
MELVILLE,
N.Y., September 15, 2014 - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital
imaging solutions, today announced three new PowerShot models expanding upon
its lineup of high-quality, compact digital cameras, the PowerShot G7 X, the
PowerShot SX60 HS and the PowerShot N2(1). The PowerShot G7 X is
the company's first compact point-and-shoot camera with a one-inch sensor,
giving users an outstanding portable camera that allows them to take
high-quality photographs and videos. The PowerShot SX60 HS camera
features a 65x Optical Zoom lens and amazingly broad focal length range
equivalent to 21mm -1365mm, while the PowerShot N2 camera has a compact and
unique, stylish design with a selfie-ready, flip-up touch panel LCD that makes
it easy for social media fanatics to share their favorite photos and videos via
the camera's Wi-Fi® and Near Field Communications (NFC)(2)
features.
"Canon
continually strives to provide imaging enthusiasts with the tools they need to
create high-quality images and videos," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and
COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "We believe in the talent of those passionate about
photography and these three new PowerShot cameras allow photographers to
capture, print and share their most amazing images."
The
PowerShot G7 X Digital Camera
Ideal for those looking for DSLR features and quality in a compact
point-and-shoot body, the PowerShot G7 X digital camera is Canon's first
compact camera with a one-inch sensor. The large, one-inch, 20.2-megapixel*
High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor delivers optimal performance with an ISO range of
125 - 12,800. The sensor, along with Canon's exclusive DIGIC 6 Image Processor,
creates Canon's high-sensitivity HS System delivering excellent low-light
performance so images and videos shot are clear and sharp, helping to ensure
that the finest details of the scene are preserved.
Featuring an
impressive, newly developed premium quality Canon lens with 4.2x optical zoom
ratio (equivalent to 24-100mm), together with a maximum aperture range of f/1.8
to f/2.8 from wide to telephoto, the PowerShot G7 X camera gives users the high
level of optical performance required to capture beautiful images when shooting
portraits and crisp clarity when shooting sweeping landscapes or creative macro
shots. The lens features a nine-blade curved aperture diaphragm to provide
beautiful, blurred backgrounds even at full-zoom range. And the camera's
built-in ND filter expands the options for creative expression with stills and
videos. The PowerShot G7 X camera lets users fully realize the clarity and
creativity of their shots with the new multi-angle (up to 180°) three-inch
capacitive touch LCD panel featuring a screen resolution of 1,040K dots.
Greatly
improving a photographer's ability to capture subjects in motion is the
camera's High Speed AF and its 31 AF points, spread widely across the picture
area to help users capture every shot with accuracy and ease. Paired with
continuous shooting speeds up to 6.5 frames per second, the PowerShot G7 X
camera gives users the capability to take their best shots in full resolution.
The
PowerShot G7 X camera is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi technology, so users can
share their stunning still images and videos quickly and easily online using
compatible mobile devices3. Using the Mobile Device Connect Button,
users can connect to a compatible smartphone or tablet easily, while direct
uploading and storage of images and movies to the web is easily done using Canon
iMAGE GATEWAY4. For even easier connectivity, the PowerShot
G7 X camera also features NFC making initial setup and pairing easier with a
compatible Android device.
Photographers
can also capture stunning Full HD video up to 1080/60p with the PowerShot G7 X
camera. Accessing the various video shooting modes is easily done as the
automatic and manual focus, along with the exposure settings, can be controlled
using the touch panel, the dial on the back of the camera or a control ring on
the lens and convenient playback on a HDTV can be done via the camera's HDMI
port.
The
PowerShot G7 X camera also offers multiple shooting modes giving users the
power of expression. For example, the advanced Star Mode features four options
to capture images of starry night skies with impeccable quality. The
"Star Portrait" and "Star Nightscape" modes help capture the radiance of stars
in the background while still allowing photographers to capture a foreground
subject. The "Star Trails" mode turns star movement into a luminous still
image, while the "Star Time-Lapse Movie" mode makes beautiful video clips that
show the movement of the stars against a static background.
For even
more creative expression, the PowerShot G7 X camera features Canon's unique
Creative Shot Mode for still images, with four filter categories - Retro,
Monochrome, Special and Natural. Smart AUTO technology selects 58 different
pre-defined scenes for still shots and 21 for video making it possible to take
beautiful images and video in a variety of situations. The camera's High
Dynamic Range (HDR) Mode offers ample versatility for creating still images
with an artistic flare. Additionally, the camera's Intelligent IS automatically
chooses from one of eight modes to help optimize image stabilization for
virtually shake-free images in various shooting conditions.
For
photograph purists, the PowerShot G7 X camera fully supports both manual
exposure control and the user's choice of RAW, JPEG or RAW+JPEG recording
formats. The PowerShot G7 X camera also provides excellent manual control
operability with a touch panel, a programmable control ring on the lens, an
exposure compensation dial, and two customizable buttons on the back in a
sleek, compact body.
The
PowerShot SX60 HS Digital Camera
The new PowerShot SX60 HS digital camera is the latest addition to Canon's SX
high-power zoom lineup. With 65x optical zoom (equivalent to 21-1365mm) and
Optical Image Stabilization for steady images, this camera lets users zoom in
and capture special moments even at long range. This new model includes a 16.1
megapixel* CMOS image sensor that, when paired with Canon's DIGIC 6 Image
processor, creates Canon's high-sensitivity HS System to enhance low-light
image quality. Further boosting the performance of the camera's 65x zoom
lens is Canon's innovative Intelligent IS system which provides users with
outstanding eight-mode shake correction technology. For filmmaking enthusiasts,
the camera's 1080/60p Full HD video capabilities feature the choice of
automatic or manual exposure control together with a built-in stereo microphone
and a port for optional external stereo microphone to record life-like audio
with ease.
Like the
PowerShot G7 X, the PowerShot SX60 HS camera is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi
technology, so users can share the amazing still images and videos taken with
the camera online quickly and easily using compatible mobile devices. The
camera's Mobile Device Connect Button makes it easy for users to connect to a
compatible smartphone or tablet. Images and movies uploaded to the cloud via
Canon iMAGE GATEWAY can be shared easily on social media platforms. The
PowerShot SX60 HS camera also includes NFC making initial setup and pairing
easier with a compatible Android device.
The
PowerShot SX60 HS camera features Canon's Face Detection and Tracking AF system
plus full resolution continuous shooting up to 6.4 frames per second (when not
utilizing Tracking AF). The camera also features a new EOS-style grip
design for comfortable and secure handling. Users can choose between a
three-inch 922K dot Vari-Angle LCD screen for low-or high-angle shooting and a
high-resolution 922K dot electronic viewfinder, ideal for shooting in bright
outdoor conditions.
When
shooting at extreme telephoto focal lengths, the Zoom Framing Assist function
remembers the user's previous zoom position, zooms out to locate the subject,
and zooms right back into the saved position when the button is released. An
additional feature to this Zoom Framing Assist allows users to preset a desired
composition such as whole body, upper body or face. Once this feature is
enabled, the PowerShot SX60 HS camera will zoom its lens automatically to
maintain the desired composition even if the subject moves closer or further
from the camera. Another new function called Zoom Memory makes it possible to
quickly return to the most recently used zoom position, even if the battery or
memory card is replaced.
To help make
photographs and video that are creative yet simple to capture, the PowerShot
SX60 HS camera features Creative Shot mode and Canon's Smart AUTO mode that
intelligently selects optimal camera settings from 58 different pre-defined
scenes for still shots and 21 for video. The PowerShot SX60 HS camera also
features full-manual exposure and focus control, with the photographer's choice
of JPEG, RAW, or JPEG+RAW capture modes. The PowerShot SX60 HS camera is fully
compatible with Canon EX-series Speedlites for professional quality lighting
effects.
The PowerShot N2
Digital Camera
The new Canon PowerShot N2 digital camera, with its stylish square shape, is
packed with creative features that provide users with even more freedom to
capture their most creative images. Featuring an 8x Optical Zoom lens
(equivalent to 28-224mm), the camera gives users the imaging quality needed to
capture great photos. The camera also houses a 16.1 megapixel* CMOS image
sensor and DIGIC 6 Image processor so memories are preserved and can be shared
for years to come.
With
enhanced Wi-Fi capabilities, the PowerShot N2 allows users looking to share
creative images of moments with family and friends anytime and anywhere.
Using the Mobile Device Connect Button, users can connect to a compatible
smartphone or tablet easily. Images uploaded to the cloud via Canon iMAGE
GATEWAY can be shared easily on social media platforms. The PowerShot N2 camera
also includes NFC making initial setup and pairing easier with a compatible
Android device.
The sleek,
distinct design of the PowerShot N2 camera features a 2.8-inch, 180 degree
tilt, capacitive touch LCD screen and, in combination with the camera's new
Self Portrait mode, makes this the ideal camera for taking a spontaneous
selfie. The screen also allows for users to capture low-angle or difficult to
shoot angles. Different from the shutter ring on the PowerShot N camera, that
could be pressed on the top or bottom of the ring, the new shutter ring on the
PowerShot N2 camera now functions with an all-round release, allowing users to
hold the camera in various ways as well as making it a great camera choice for
left or right-handed photographers.
The camera's
Creative Shot mode, which was also featured on the PowerShot N camera, has been
enhanced with added filters, giving users the ability to easily apply either a
Retro, Monochrome, Special or Natural look to their photos. Also unique to this
model, the advanced movie shooting feature in Creative Shot mode combines
several movie clips automatically with special effects including super slow
motion, quick motion, and various filters for creating fantastic short films.
The PowerShot N2 camera also features Smart Auto Mode with 58 different
pre-defined scenes for still shots and 21 for video, so no matter the shooting
situation users can expect that their photo or video will be captured just as
they imagined.
Pricing
and Availability
The PowerShot G7 X digital camera is scheduled to be available in October 2014
for an estimated retail price of $699.99.
The
PowerShot SX60 HS digital camera is scheduled to be available in October 2014
for estimated retail price of $549.99.
The
PowerShot N2 digital camera is scheduled to be available in December 2014 with
a choice of black and white body colors for an estimated retail price of
$299.99.
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. With approximately $36 billion in
global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall
in U.S. patents granted in 2013† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most
Admired Companies in 2014. In 2013, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com
Readers' Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and
printer categories for the tenth consecutive year, and for camcorders for the
past three years. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer
satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and
support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to
its Kyosei
philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon
Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the
design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green
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or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
2 Compatible with
Android devices version 4.0 or later.
3Compatible with iOS
versions 6.0/6.1/7.0/7.1, Android smartphone versions 2.3.3/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4
and Android tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4. Data charges may apply.
4 One-time registration
is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo album.
*Image
processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
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