HD Innovations Archive

  • New DTV standard could emerge in three years, says Aitken

    New DTV standard could emerge in three years, says Aitken

    From Broadcast Engineering: A new standard for the digital over- the-air transmission of television signals in the United States will emerge within three years, says Mark Aitken, VP of Advanced Technology of the Sinclair Broadcast Group and the chairman of the ATSC TSG/S4 specialist group responsible for Mobile DTV standardization. For an industry [...]

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  • Canon U.S. Life Sciences and the University of Maryland Launch New Collaboration

    Canon U.S. Life Sciences and the University of Maryland Launch New Collaboration

    From: Market Watch: LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Jul 19, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., and the University of Maryland have launched a new research collaboration to develop a highly automated system providing rapid infectious disease diagnosis. Utilizing Canon U.S. Life Sciences’ proprietary genetic analysis system, the project [...]

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  • Canon U.S.A. Announces New 1.3-Megapixel VB-M700F Fixed IP Camera

    Canon U.S.A. Announces New 1.3-Megapixel VB-M700F Fixed IP Camera

    From: Market Watch LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Jul 19, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Adding to its new line of 1.3-Megapixel IP security cameras, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced the VB-M700F fixed IP camera, providing outstanding image quality, built-in video analytics, conformance to the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) interoperability standard and [...]

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  • Canon to Introduce New Portable HD Zoom Lens at IBC

    Canon to Introduce New Portable HD Zoom Lens at IBC

     From: TV Technology AMSTERDAM–At IBC2011, Canon will introduce the newest member in its HDgc Series of portable HD zoom lenses. The new KJ20×8.2B IRSD portable HD lens is specifically designed to support low-cost image acquisition systems for a wide range of applications and users, from broadcast ENG to professional freelance HD shooters. Features include built-in 2x extender, [...]

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  • East Pleasant Pictures Relies on Canon DSLR Cameras for Commercial Shoots

    East Pleasant Pictures Relies on Canon DSLR Cameras for Commercial Shoots

    From BtlNews.com Voice of the Crew Emmy-winning producer/director Xander Strohm recently relied on Canon EOS 5D Mark II and 1D Mark IV DSLR cameras to shoot a series of commercials featuring candid scenes of cruise ship passengers playing dodge ball, anchoring their own vacation-video newscasts, and generally having a very good time. The challenge was to [...]

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  • KJ20×8.2B Portable HD Lens Highlight

    KJ20×8.2B Portable HD Lens Highlight

    From ChurchProduction.com CanonHDgc Series Portable HD Zoom Lenses       Canon’s new cost-effective HDgc Series of portable HD zoom lenses. The new KJ20×8.2B portable HD lens is specifically designed to support low-cost image acquisition systems for a wide range of applications and users, from broadcast ENG to professional freelance HD shooters. Leading the list of advanced features of the [...]

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  • Beth Israel Worship Center Uses Canon BU-50H Robotic Remote-Control 16:9 HD PTZ Camera Systems for Worldwide Video Distribution

    Beth Israel Worship Center Uses Canon BU-50H Robotic Remote-Control 16:9 HD PTZ Camera Systems for Worldwide Video Distribution

    From: Broadcast Newsroom Building a bigger sanctuary is just one way that houses of worship can grow their congregations. Another way is to use the Internet to share video of services with worshippers across the nation and around the world. Capturing worship services for Internet distribution requires a camera thats not only small enough to be [...]

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  • Business Insider Names Canon Among “15 Most Innovative Companies of All Time” List

    Business Insider Names Canon Among “15 Most Innovative Companies of All Time” List

    From: Market Watch Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced that the Company has been ranked number two on the “15 Most Innovative Companies of All Time” list developed by Business Insider. Featuring a range of international technology firms, the Business Insider list recognizes Canon for its significant number of U.S. Patent filings [...]

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  • Canon’s Pro Solutions Show exhibition returns in October

    Canon’s Pro Solutions Show exhibition returns in October

    From: Digital Arts Canon’s Pro Solutions Show will be returning on October 25-26 at the  Business Design Centre in Islington, London.  It’s aimed at “video, broadcast and still imaging professionals,” says Canon. Held for the second time in 2010, last year’s show attracted over 2,800 attendees.  Now in its third year, Canon Pro Solutions 2011 aims to “educate [...]

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  • Canon U.S.A. Announces Fan-Focused Events for Copa America Argentina 2011

    Canon U.S.A. Announces Fan-Focused Events for Copa America Argentina 2011

    From: Market Watch As an official sponsor of Copa America Argentina 2011, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the Company’s fan-focused sponsorship activities highlighting the dynamic image capture technology of Canon products and the diverse Copa America audience. Canon’s sponsorship activities will provide commemorative tournament giveaway items, fan-face painting, viewing parties in [...]

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