The CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan started today and the Canon booth is full of the usual gear, along with some concepts that Canon has shown off in the past and mentioned in their last fiscal reports. The folks at DCWatch decided to show off the concepts.
The concept cameras are for various consumer needs. The first one is the Soto Asobi Camera, which is aimed at the action camera user as it's waterproof and will survive a 6-foot drop onto concrete. Pricing for these cameras will be around $100.
The Intelligent Compact Camera looks to be similar to Google's Clip cameras, as it's designed to shoot automatically. Unlike the clips, this camera has pan and tilt functionality.
The Kids Mission Camera is exactly what it sounds like. It's a digital camera designed for the young ones in the home. There is some solid build quality to survive bumps as well as unique features to help learn photography.
Another interesting camera uses a 100-400mm equivalent lens to help one experience easy telephoto shooting. This camera can be synced up with a smartphone to use as a display.
There is no mention of when or if these products will make it to the marketplace, but Canon will be aggressive in entering new markets and expanding the type of consumer that uses their imaging products.
Sad, but expected.
Canon is ******* :(
But I like the kid-oriented "ILC" form factor idea (with no I, OK, they're still kids) - to make them used to a "true camera".... :cool:
But still, where's the "Hello Kitty" camera dedicate to cat photography??? :giggle:
Maybe it would make the cats feel at ease and let us photograph them more?
I agree! A 1DX2 with a 600F4 is too much for a housecat to carry around, but to be fair, Canon has had some success in the past with cat cameras.
Although I would much rather have seen that Canon introduced the 7D Mk III and offered theis cropped action clients a step up in technology.
I think Kit was being sarcastic.
Probably not, but it would make users feel better... :D
Unless it can deliver food or something alike also.
You see, there are clear ergonomics issues.... as usual, Canon doesn't listen to its users....
I mean, G7X III.
Probably, but not from Canon, IIRC - anyway the pink camera in the article headline looks to have a cat mode, it could be enough.
Just, when I first saw it, I was afraid it was the new G5X II...