The IT Nerd

Canon was busy at CES yesterday announcing so much product, your head will spin. So let’s not waste any time and get right to it:

Let’s start with camcorders. Canon’s VIXIA HF R-Series lineup of camcorders get three new models, the VIXIA HF R52, VIXIA HF R50 and VIXIA HF R500 camcorders. The new VIXIA HF R-Series camcorders all feature a 57x Advanced Zoom, an upgrade from previous VIXIA R-Series HF camcorders, along with SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, a Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, and three-inch capacitive touch panel LCD. The VIXIA HF R52 and VIXIA HF R50 camcorder models feature advanced Wi-Fi capabilities as compared to their predecessor models, enabling them to also function as remote monitoring devices at home or outside the home with mobile internet access. All three VIXIA HF R-Series camcorders feature Advanced Baby Mode, providing users with the ability to select the optical camcorder settings for capturing a baby’s daily growth. Here’s the key features for each:

VIXIA HF R52

• 32GB internal memory, Wi-Fi
• Available February 2013 for an estimated retail price of $449.99

VIXIA HF R50

• 8GB internal memory, Wi-Fi
• Available February 2013 for an estimated retail price of $399.99

VIXIA HF R500

• Expandable SD card slot, no Wi-Fi
• Available February 2013 for an estimated retail price of $329.99

If you want to share those pictures on the go by giving out hard copies, then you need to check out the SELPHY CP910. This a compact photo printer with enhanced wireless capabilities to help make printing everyday moments simple and easy. In addition to expanded and versatile connectivity features, this compact photo printer offers ultra-portability, advanced printer functionality, new creative applications and an improved user-experience designed so treasured memories taken with a camera or smartphone don’t remain on an LCD screen forever.

• Built-in wireless access point connects directly to user’s compatible digital camera and smartphone
• New Print Finish function allows users to change photo texture through the printer’s LCD monitor
• Optional battery pack
• Estimated retail price: $109.99

Cannon added two new cameras to its PowerShot line-up: The PowerShot SX600 HS and the PowerShot ELPH 340 HS digital cameras. The PowerShot SX600 HS camera packs an impressive 18x optical zoom and 16-Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor into a beautifully sleek, compact and portable body so capturing close-up photos with high-image clarity is easy and stylish. The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS camera offers outstanding optical performance and versatility with a 12x optical zoom lens and16-Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor. Both equipped with Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities, photographers can have outstanding image quality and the ability to share images and video with ease.

PowerShot SX600HS

• Features 18x optical zoom
• Excellent low-light performance with its 16 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 + Image Processor
• Available at the end of February 2014 in white or black for an estimated retail price of $269.99

PowerShot ELPH 340 HS

• Successor to the ELPH 330 HS
• Features 16x optical zoom
• With its 16 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 + Image Processor, the ELPH 340 HS is great for low-light photography
• Available March 2014 in silver or black for an estimated retail price of $209.99

Another addition is the PowerShot N100 digital camera. Featuring a new body style and unique, new creative options, the PowerShot N100 camera helps users create and tell their visual stories by allowing the photographer to become part of the image being captured. With the innovative and new Dual Capture mode, users can simultaneously capture special moments using the Main Camera, while the Story Camera, a rear facing sub-camera, will embed a picture of them onto the main image.

• Successor to Canon PowerShot N
• Story Highlights mode creates highlight reel of images and video to build customized movie
• Available May 2014 for an estimated retail price of $369.99

You might recall the Vixia Mini which was Canon’s attempt to make a mini-camcorder. Well, they’re back with the Vixia Mini X which makes the following improvements:

• Upgrade from the VIXIA Mini with built-in high quality microphone
• Live Streaming feature allows users to control the camcorder from remote locations (can be used as a baby monitor or to record something remotely, like a band practice)
• Available March 2014 for an estimated retail price of $399.99

Finally, Canon announced the new PIXMA MX532 Wireless Office All-In-One, PIXMA MX472 Wireless Office All-In-One, PIXMA iX6820 Wireless Inkjet Business and PIXMA iP8720 Wireless Inkjet Photo models – to address the varying needs and budgets of personal and home office users. Ideal for business professionals who work from home, the new office printers offer multiple solutions to help make business processes run as smooth as possible when outside a corporate setting. For crafting and creative project enthusiasts, the new photo model delivers high-quality imaging output as well as a variety of creative tools. With the introduction of these devices, Canon looks to provide a wide-range of end-user benefits and premium applications to multiple consumer markets.

PIXMA MX532

• Replaces MX522
• Features auto-duplex printing and FastFront loading to ensure a quick and easy printing experience
• Estimated retail price: $129.99

PIXMA MX472

• Replaces MX452
• Built for users looking for an all-around home office printer with a compact design
• Features four-colour hybrid ink system
• Estimated retail price: $99.99

PIXMA iX6820

• Replaces IX6520
• Ideal for users looking to print combination of text and graphics
• Features five individual ink tanks
• Solution Template helps ensure endless creative possibilities when creating new projects (e.g. posters, flyers, etc.)
• Estimated retail price: $229.99

PIXMA iP8720

• Built for the DIY enthusiast, this printer brings the true beauty of a photo to life
• Features six individual ink tanks
• Estimated retail price: $349.99

Check out all this Canon gear at your local Canon dealer or at www.canon.ca.

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