MELVILLE, N.Y., February 17, 2016 – Artists looking to
turn their passion into popular online videos or to show the world their unique
perspective through social networks now have a new tool available to them that helps
them tear down creative barriers and produce dynamic visual content for both
still and video. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a
leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce the new Canon EOS
80D Digital SLR camera, featuring an new 45-point AF system1, 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor for
crisp images with fine detail. For the budding videographer or online video
star, the camera features Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus (DAF) technology coupled
with an intuitive touchscreen capability for easy focusing when shooting video.
Canon is also
introducing a new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens optimized for high-speed
autofocusing when shooting stills and quiet and smooth zoom when shooting
video. The lens is also compatible with Canon’s new Power Zoom Adapter for smooth
cinematic ‘pulls’ when changing focal length on a subject, and responsive
adjustments at the push of a button for stills or video.
Updated
features in Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera include:
New 45-point all cross-type AF system
Intelligent Viewfinder with approximately 100% viewfinder coverage
Newly Developed 24.2 Megapixel (APS-C) CMOS sensor
DIGIC 6 image processor for enhanced image quality
Improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF for smooth, fast and accurate autofocus with video and
stills
Built-in Wi-Fi®2 and NFCTM2 capability for easy transfer of images and movies to compatible mobile devices
1080/60p Full HD video to capture brilliant results in MP4 format for easy movie sharing
on select social networking sites
Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD II monitor enables flexible positioning
and clear viewing even outdoors
“In today’s world,
where everyone is a photographer or videographer, we at Canon are looking to
provide the tools and features that help creative-minded people stand out from
the pack and get noticed. The right technology cannot make someone creative,
but it will help bring a creative vision to life,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president
and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The right combination of camera and lens helps
those with a vision stand out and be recognized. We look forward to seeing what
this new generation of passionate artists will create with these new tools.”
New
AF System and Dual Pixel CMOS AF
The 45-point all
cross-type viewfinder AF system in the new Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera, compared
to 19-points in the Canon EOS 70D DSLR camera, is now wider both horizontally
and vertically for easier compositions with off-center subjects. Low light AF performance
has been improved all the way down to EV-3 at the center point to achieve sharp
results even in extreme low-light situations. The camera’s AI (Artificial
Intelligence) Servo AF II autofocusing system utilizes color tracking with a
7,560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor that automatically detects skin tone and colors
to enhance tracking sensitivity, even with moving subjects that are rapidly
changing pace or direction. Enhancing
the ease-of-use of the new AF system is the Canon EOS 80D’s new Intelligent
Viewfinder which features approximately 100% viewfinder coverage. The full
coverage helps prevent photographers from missing objects that are in the corners
of the scene, which can reduce the need to crop images later on.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF employs a new Canon CMOS sensor with which all
of the effective pixels are able to perform both still imaging and
phase-detection AF simultaneously to achieve dramatically improved AF
performance during Live View and video shooting. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF
technology in the Canon EOS 80D camera features enhanced tracking sensitivity
and is compatible with the full line of Canon EF Series lenses, including the
new Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM standard zoom lens.
High-Quality
Still and Video Image Performance
Featuring a new 24.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor and Canon’s superb DIGIC
6 Image Processor, as well as an improved still image ISO range of 100–16000 (Video
ISO range 100–12800, both expandable to 25600), the Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera
is capable of producing sharp, detailed images and videos even in low-light
conditions. High-speed continuous shooting up to seven frames per second (fps)
combined with the 45-point all cross-type AF allows photographers to capture fast
moving subjects easily and accurately, while the camera’s Scene Intelligent
Auto Mode delivers optimized photos and offers outstanding scene detection for
amazing results even when shooting in low light. HDR mode provides creative
filter effects, such as natural, art standard, art bold, art vivid and art
embossed. For added convenience, the Canon EOS 80D camera features Anti-Flicker
shooting, similar to that found in the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera. Anti-Flicker
shooting produces consistently high-quality results even when shooting in areas
with fluorescent lighting or other flickering light sources by detecting the
flicker cycle of the light source and shooting when brightness is near its
peak.
When users select the EOS Movie mode, the Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera offers the ability to shoot
in 1080p Full HD video up to 60 fps, compared to 30 fps in the Canon EOS 70D, in
MP4 format and in either ALL-I or IPB compression modes. For expanded creativity the Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera features HDR movie
and Time-Lapse movie modes and Movie creative filters like fantasy, old movie,
memory, dramatic monochrome and miniature. Movie Servo AF custom settings allow
users to speed up or slow down focusing speeds, enhancing creativity and
artistic expression. For added flexibility, the Canon EOS 80D digital SLR
camera also features a built-in headphone jack, a built-in stereo microphone
with manual audio level adjustment, and an additional stereo microphone jack.
News
Lens, Power Zoom Adapter, and Directional Stereo Microphone Enhance Video
Quality
In addition to the
new Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera, Canon U.S.A., Inc., is also introducing the Canon
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens, a newly designed lens with a premium
exterior design that will serve as the kit lens for the new Canon EOS 80D camera.
This the first Canon lens equipped with Nano USM, a new type of focusing motor
that combines the benefits of a ring USM (ultrasonic motor) for high-speed AF
during still photo shooting and lead-screw type STM (stepping motor) for smooth
and quiet movie AF, and
improved the driving speed of the focusing lens up to 4.3x (Tele) and 2.5x
(Wide) faster than the previous model. The Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6
IS USM Lens also provides up to four stops of optical image stabilization. A
new lens hood, the EW-73D, is included with the new lens.
To further enhance the
ease-of-use when shootings movies with a Canon DLSR or Cinema EOS cameras,
Canon is introducing the Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1, specifically constructed to
be compatible with the design of the new Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens. The Canon Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1 is the world’s first detachable zoom
adapter that provides silent and smooth zoom and can adjusted incrementally to
10 different levels of zoom speed3. Additionally, the PZ-E1 can be controlled remotely using the
Canon Camera Connect app4.
In addition to the new lens
and power zoom adapter, Canon is introducing the first Canon-branded external
microphone for the EOS system, the Canon Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1. This new accessory microphone will help improve
sound quality while shooting video, allowing users to rotate the direction of
the microphone up and down from 90 to 120 degrees depending on the shooting
situation. The DM-E1’s durable shock mount construction helps to reduce camera
operation noise and lens drive sounds and is built to withstand the rigors of a
variety of shooting situations. Featuring a frequency response range of 50Hz to
16kHz, the DM-E1 comes with a wind screen to help limit peripheral sound from
wind and other outside factors, allowing shooters to utilize the microphone in
a broad amount of shooting situations. Featuring a built-in power supply from a
single “button-type” lithium cell battery, the DM-E1 also has a power indicator
lamp allowing users to easily check its battery level.
Availability
The Canon EOS 80D Digital SLR camera
and EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens are currently scheduled to be available in March 2016 for
an estimated retail price of $1,199.00 for the body only,
$1,799.00 with the new EF-S18-135mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens and $599.99 respectively.
The Canon Power Zoom Adapter
PZ-E1 and Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 are currently scheduled to be
available in June 2016, for estimated retail prices of $149.99 and $249.99 respectively.
For more
information visit, www.usa.canon.com/eos.
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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), ranks third overall in U.S.
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1 The number of AF points, cross-type AF points and dual
cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used.
2 Compatible with iOS®
versions 7.1/8.4/9.0,
AndroidTM smartphone and tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1. Data charges may
apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. 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.
3 As of 2/17/ 2016.
4 Data charges may apply with the
download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. 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.
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