BRAMPTON, ON., OCTOBER 14, 2020 – Hiking, birdwatching and nature gazing, consumers are embracing the beauty of the outdoors this season and beyond. With this in mind, it is important to have a convenient and intuitive imaging tool to explore the world. Developed to showcase an impressive telephoto reach in a user friendly, compact design, Canon Canada, Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today launches the PowerShot ZOOM, the company’s first telephoto monocular.

 

The lightweight telephoto monocular offers 100mm, 400mm and 800mm telephoto viewing capability* with a one-touch switch, and is equipped with impressive instant zoom capability to help users view distant subjects. Additionally, the monocular can capture images and videos to a micro SD card, and by pairing it with a compatible smart device** and the Canon Camera Connect app^, these files can easily be downloaded. This pairing feature transforms the PowerShot ZOOM monocular into a friendly companion to compatible smartphones for viewing and capturing super-telephoto scenes.

 

In addition to its zoom capability, compact size and ability to pair with compatible smartphones, the PowerShot ZOOM telephoto monocular also features:

• Auto focus when viewing through the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and recording images and video with face tracking
• Optical Image Stabilization for shake correction
• 0.39 inches, 2.36 million dots EVF
• 12-megapixel still-image capture
• Full HD video capture up to 30p (29.97)
• Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® connection with the Canon Camera Connect app and use of compatible mobile devices**
• Live view and download of photos and videos with the use of the Canon Camera Connect app^
• USB C terminal for charging and supplying power
• Micro SD memory card slot

 

Price & Availability

The Canon PowerShot ZOOM compact telephoto monocular is scheduled to be available in November 2020 for an estimated retail price of $399.99* CAD.

 

For more information, please visit http://canon.ca/en/consumer .

 

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About Canon Canada Inc.

Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. Inc., is a leading provider of consumer and business-to-business digital imaging solutions. Innovation and cutting-edge technology have been essential ingredients in Canon's success. Canon Canada Inc. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 per cent Canadian-based service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon Canada Inc. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. For more information, please visit canon.ca or follow the company on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using @CanonCanada.

 

Press/Media Contact

Corporate Communications

Canon Canada Inc.

mediarelations@canada.canon.com

 

Availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

* 35mm film equivalent focal length. Both 100mm and 400mm uses optical lens and 800mm uses 2x digital zoom.

 

** Compatible with iOS® versions 12.4/13.7, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 6.0/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1/9.0/10. 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 4.1 or later and the Camera Connect App Ver. 2.7.10. This application is not guaranteed to operate on all listed devices, even if minimum requirements are met.