HONG KONG, 28th October 2021 — Canon today announces the launch of PowerShot PICK - New Concept Compact PTZ Digital Camera and New Black Edition PowerShot ZOOM - Palm Size Super-Telephoto Camera. PowerShot PICK was launched through a crowdfunding campaign on Makuake, Japan’s largest crowdfunding platform, and wildly successful by surpassing its goal at the time of publication. It is now available in Hong Kong. It is designed for family with kids and people who enjoy group activities. With in-built features of face-capture technology, the PowerShot PICK will automatically recognize faces around it and capture (via video or photography) memorable moments in a candid manner.
PowerShot ZOOM is a Palm Size Super-Telephoto Camera. With its ability to capture tele-photos and videos, it is designed for those who want to get a closer view for activities such as birdwatching, sports and music concert watching or kids performance watching. PowerShot ZOOM received high market attention since launched in April 2021. To answer the high market demand from different customers, Black Edition is now available in Hong Kong. The tiny and stylish design makes it useful in a wide variety of situations and to keep memories of all the sights you come across in your day out.
PowerShot PICK - New Concept Compact PTZ Digital Camera
- Made for: Family with kids, people who enjoy group activities
- Best for: Daily family life shooting, Group shots
Key Features:
- Intelligent automatic shooting with a unique algorithm which will automatically search for faces of people nearby, determine composition and perform automatic shooting of still photos and videos
- A highly portable compact and lightweight design (170g) which adapts for use in various environment
- PTZ mechanism (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) with Pan direction of max. ±170 degrees[1], Tilt direction of max. 110 degrees[2] and 3x Optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
- Silent and high-speed tracking achieved with Nano USM technology which enables more advanced subject tracking[3] and image stabilization[4] to correct camera shaking
- Support voice commands[5] of 4 types of operations that allows users to shoot still photos or videos with voice input
- Dedicated smartphone app “Connect app for Mini PTZ Cam“ supports customizing shooting, registering and prioritizing shooting of specific people and remote shooting
- Support wireless Webcam function[6] with “Wireless Webcam Utility for Mini PTZ Cam”[7]
- Built-in battery provides up to 5 hours of automatic shooting, charging and powering with USB Type-C PD chargers[8] is also supported
- Approx. 11.7MP effective pixel with a 1/2.3” CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 7 Imaging Processor
- Supports Full HD 60p movie recording to capture the important moments
- Compatible with microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory card
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® low energy technology for connecting to smartphone and “Connect app for Mini PTZ Cam” smartphone app
Estimated Retail Price : HK$3,480
Estimated Sales Start Date : To be announced
- Made for: Nature lovers, sports fans and family with kids
- Best for: Birdwatching, Sports and music concert watching, Kids Performance
Key Features:
- An innovative optical design to achieve a palm size super-telephoto gadget just slightly longer than 10cm[9] and weights only 145g
- Equipped with a simple 3-step zoom to instantly switch between 100mm, 400mm and 800mm (digital)[10]
- The ergonomic design facilitates one-hand operation with easy reach to all buttons
- Built-in Powered I.S. to correct even the most subtle camera shake for sharp images while shooting or just observing distant subjects
- High quality 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder for crystal clear viewing
- High capacity built-in battery provides up to 70 min viewing time; charging and powering with USB Type-C PD chargers are possible[11]
- Approx. 12.1MP effective pixel with 1/2.3” CMOS Sensor and supports max. 10 FPS high-speed continuous shooting[12]
- Full HD 30p movie recording is also supported to record the most exciting moment
- Compatible with microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory card
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® low energy technology for remote operation and shooting, and image transfer to smartphones[13]
Estimated Retail Price : HK$2,580
Estimated Sales Start Date : November 2021
[1] Pan: Max. approx. 340° [Max. approx. - 170° (left) to max. approx. +170° (right)]
[2] Tilt: Max. approx. 110° [ Max. approx. -20° (down) to max. approx. +90° (up)]
[3] AF method is fixed as [Face+Tracking] AF
[4] Performed by the lens barrel for the pan and tilt direction. The rotation angle of the lens barrel is mechanically controlled to enable image stabilization when the camera’s sensor detects camera shaking.
[5] Supported languages: Japanese, English (US), Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish (7 languages)
[6] Supported with camera firmware version 1.1.0 or later.
[7] Windows only as of Oct 2021. Audio is not transmitted.
[8] Only Type-C USB cable is bundled with the camera. Charger is not included. When used for charging, power source that is USB PD compatible and with minimum output of 5V/1.5A is required. When used to power the camera, power source that is USB PD compatible and with minimum output of 18W (9V/2A) is required.
[9] The length of PowerShot ZOOM is 103.2mm.
[10] All focal lengths mentioned are 35mm equivalent.
[11]Only Type-C USB cable is bundled with the camera. Charger is not included. When used for charging, power source that is USB PD compatible and with minimum output of 5V/1.5A is required. When used to power the camera, power source that is USB PD compatible and with minimum output of 18W (9V/2A) is required.
[12] One-Shot AF is used; Autofocus and Auto Exposure are fixed at first shot.
[13] Requires the Camera Connect app available for iOS and Android on smartphone.