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MELVILLE N.Y. -- (Business Wire)
Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today has
introduced the Company’s first multi-purpose camera, the new ME20F-SH,
which delivers exceptionally high sensitivity to capture Full HD video
with a minimum subject illumination of less than 0.0005 lux1
(at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over
4,000,000). Nighttime surveillance and security, cinematic production,
reality television, and nature/wildlife documentaries are just some of
the ME20F-SH’s many possible usage applications. With the ability to
capture color video in extreme low-light conditions and its simplistic
and versatile design, the ME-20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera can be easily
incorporated into existing infrastructures and systems to provide
high-quality video capture even where subjects might not be seen with
the naked eye.
Canon’s new multi-purpose camera employs an enhanced version of the 35mm
full-frame CMOS sensor for Full HD video use that was originally
developed by the Company in 20132. Its compact, modular body
design allows easy custom configurations for diverse usage scenarios.
While capturing video in extreme low-light conditions often requires the
use of infrared illumination (a technique that only yields video in
black and white), the ME20F-SH camera achieves impressive
high-sensitivity performance enabling the capture of color Full HD video
with reduced noise in low-light conditions without the need for infrared
illumination.
Ultra-High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor Enables Color Video Capture in
Extreme Low-Light Conditions
The ME20F-SH camera’s CMOS sensor has pixels measuring 19 μm square3,
which is more than 5.5 times the surface area of the pixels on the CMOS
sensor featured in select top-of-the-line interchangeable lens cameras4.
Furthermore, the sensor’s pixels and readout circuitry make use of Canon
proprietary technologies to achieve both reduced noise and exceptionally
high sensitivity on subjects with a minimum illumination of less than
0.0005 lux. This multi-purpose camera allows users to discern subjects
under even some of the dimmest lighting conditions, such as environments
lit by artificial illumination or under a moonless night sky.
Furthermore, similar to Canon’s Cinema EOS System of professional
digital cinematography cameras, the ME20F-SH camera includes Canon Log
and Wide DR, which make possible a wide dynamic range, delivering
high-image-quality video results across a range of illumination
environments, from low- to brightly lit conditions.
Canon’s Diverse Interchangeable EF Lens Lineup Enables Wide Range of
Imaging Possibilities
The new ME20F-SH employs the same EF mount (Cinema Lock type) as Canon’s
SLR cameras and Cinema EOS System-series of professional digital
cameras, allowing users to make use of the Company’s extensive lineup of
interchangeable EF lenses5. By letting users select the ideal
lens based on their shooting or application requirements, taking into
consideration such factors as angle of view and level of brightness,
this multi-purpose camera facilitates a wide spectrum of imaging
possibilities.
Supports various standard video-recording interfaces
Employing output-only 3G/HD-SDI and HDMI terminals, Canon’s ME20F-SH
camera enables users working on location to output video via a single
cable to a variety of peripheral equipment, including external recorders
and monitors. Equipped with a φ2.5mm stereo mini-jack and a round 8-pin
jack for RS-422, the multipurpose camera is capable of connecting with
Canon’s RC-V100 Remote Controller (released in June 2014; sold
separately) 6. By allowing users to operate the camera or
change settings from a remote location, the camera facilitates video
capture from inaccessible locations as well as fixed-point surveillance.
Furthermore, a φ3.5mm stereo mini-jack allows the camera to connect with
an external microphone, enabling users working on location to output
audio and video signals to connected peripheral equipment.
The Canon ME20F-SH is expected to be available in December 2015 at a
suggested retail price of $30,000.
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 (excluding Mexico)
markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent
company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranked third overall in U.S. patents
granted in 2014† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired
Companies in 2015. In 2014, Canon U.S.A. received the PCMag.com Readers’
Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and
printer categories for the 11th consecutive year. 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 buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news
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Trademark Office.
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their respective owners.
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Compliant with the specification method for CCTV devices (TTR-4602B)
issued by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA). Theoretical value based on the
following shooting conditions: color, no light accumulation, f/1.2,
30P, 50 IRE
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For more information, please refer to the press release announced on
March 4, 2013, available on the Canon Global website:
http://www.canon.com/news/2013/mar04e.html
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1 μm (micrometer) equals one millionth of a meter
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19 μm pixel pitch (361 μm2 surface area) compared to 4.88
μm (23.81 μm2) of Nikon D810, 8.4 μm (70.56 μm2)
of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S, and 6.94 μm (48.16 μm2) of Canon
EOS-1D X
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Details regarding supported EF-series interchangeable lenses are
scheduled to be made available in mid-December 2015 on Canon’s
Japanese-language broadcasting and professional video camcorder
homepage: canon.jp/bctv
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The RC-V100 requires a firmware update when using the round 8-pin
jack for RS-422. Details regarding the firmware are scheduled to be
made available in mid-December 2015 on Canon’s Japanese-language
broadcasting and professional video camcorder homepage: canon.jp/bctv
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Note to Editor:
Specifications
Product name |
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ME20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera
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Image sensor |
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35mm full-frame CMOS sensor (single), effective pixel count: approx.
2.26 million pixels
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Minimum subject illumination |
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Less than 0.0005 lux (at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to
an ISO sensitivity of over four million)
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Pixel Pitch |
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19 Microns
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Lens mount |
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Canon EF mount (Cinema Lock type)
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Optical filters |
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ND filter with two density levels (motorized manual / auto)
IR cut filter (motorized manual)
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Frame rates |
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59.94P / 59.94i / 50.00P / 50.00i / 29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98P
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Gamma |
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Canon Log, Wide DR, etc.
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Video output terminals |
| 3G / HD-SDI |
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BNC jack (output only)
Terminal count: 2
1080P / 1080i / 720P
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| HDMI |
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HDMI connector (output only)
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Genlock terminal |
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BNC jack (input only)
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Remote terminal |
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φ2.5mm stereo mini-mini-jack (Canon-proprietary protocol)
Round 8-pin jack (for RS-422, Canon-proprietary protocol)
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Microphone terminal |
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φ3.5mm stereo mini-jack
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AF |
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One-shot AF
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Auto-exposure |
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Combined interlocking (iris / gain / ND / shutter)
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White balance |
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AWB, color-temperature setting (setting range: 2000 to 15000 degrees
Kelvin), natural light, light bulb, Setting A, Setting B
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Digital teleconverter |
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2x, 4x
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Power input |
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4-pin XLR DC11-17V
Terminal block 2-pin jack DC11-17V
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Operating temperature |
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32 degrees F (0 degrees C) to 104 degrees F (40 degrees C)
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Body dimensions |
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Approx. 4 inches (102mm) (w) x 4.5 inches (116mm) (h) x 4.4 inches
(113mm) (d) (excluding protrusions)
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Weight |
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Approx. 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) (body only)
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Contacts:
Editorial:
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Robert Luckett,
631-330-5205
rluckett@cusa.canon.com
or
Leigh
Nofi, 631-330-3783
lnofi@cusa.canon.com
or
For
sales information/customer support:
1-800-OK-CANON
ccenter@cits.canon.com
or
Canon
U.S.A. website:
www.usa.canon.com
Source: Canon U.S.A., Inc.
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