MELVILLE, N.Y., July 31, 2018 – Whether your
family is always on the go, you are an up-and-coming vlogger or you enjoy
posting photos to social media, a compact digital camera capable of producing
high quality images is a necessity. Today, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in
digital imaging solutions, introduced the new PowerShot SX740 HS digital camera
boasting a 40x Optical Zoom Lens (equivalent to 24-960mm), a 20.3 Megapixel*
CMOS imaging sensor and 4K video capabilities, which is a first in the
PowerShot series.
“We remain
committed to incorporating the latest technologies and innovations into Canon
products that help meet the needs of our customers,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc.
“As we continue to grow the popular PowerShot SX-series, we are excited to
offer more imaging solutions that encourage visual storytelling.”
Featuring a DIGIC 8
Image Processor, dual-sensing image stabilization, automatic image transfer,
feature assistant and a 3.0-inch LCD screen that rotates 180 degrees, the
PowerShot SX740 HS helps make transitioning away from smartphone photography
fun and easy. With high-speed continuous shooting up to 7.4fps, an ergonomic
design and built-in Wi-Fi®** and Bluetooth®*** technology, you can easily
capture life’s greatest moments with the PowerShot SX740 HS.
Availability and
Pricing
The PowerShot SX740 HS will be available for
purchase in late August for $399.99
****. To purchase this product or
for more information about Canon U.S.A products, visit
http://shop.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 $36 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2017† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2018. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based service and support for all of the products it distributes in the United States. 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 from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.
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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and
Trademark Office.
* Image processing
may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
** Compatible with iOS® versions 8.4/9.3/10.2, Android™ smartphone and tablet
versions 4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1. 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.
*** 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 4.0 or later and the
Camera Connect App Ver. 2.0.30. This application is not guaranteed to operate
on all listed devices, even if minimum requirements are met.
**** Availability,
prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are
set by individual dealers and may vary.