Canon shows off concept cameras at CP+

[Canon Rumors]

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...

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[Woody]

The Soto Asobi and Kids MIssion cameras look cool to me. I'll get one of each if they are ever sold.

 

[mestes1999]

Cool. Where's the G7X Mark 3???

 

[andrei1989]

didn't they show the same concepts at photokina just a few months ago?

 

[Kit.]

Not a pony.

Sad, but expected.

Canon is doomed

 

[LDS]

I just found a little creepy a camera that shoots automatically your life and uploads it, and the easy to use 100-400 lens... a peeper's dream

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"....

But still, where's the "Hello Kitty" camera dedicate to cat photography???

 

[ethanz]

But still, where's the "Hello Kitty" camera dedicate to cat photography???

Maybe it would make the cats feel at ease and let us photograph them more?

 

[Josh Leavitt]

I'm actually hopeful the Kids Mission Camera becomes a deliverable product. I'd love to scoop up a few of those for my nieces and nephews. They have a Kodak Printomatic (aka Polaroid Snap) already, but they burn through the ZINK paper at an alarming rate, so the camera fun is usually a short-lived experience.

 

[Don Haines]

Not a pony.

Sad, but expected.

Canon is doomed

Only 4 comments till a "Canon is doomed" statement..... not bad! The more it is hated in this forum, it seems the better it sells......

 

[Don Haines]

But still, where's the "Hello Kitty" camera dedicate to cat photography???

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.

 

[haggie]

All very nice concepts.
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.

 

[ethanz]

Only 4 comments till a "Canon is doomed" statement..... not bad! The more it is hated in this forum, it seems the better it sells......

I think Kit was being sarcastic.

 

[LDS]

Maybe it would make the cats feel at ease and let us photograph them more?

Probably not, but it would make users feel better...

Unless it can deliver food or something alike also.

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.

You see, there are clear ergonomics issues.... as usual, Canon doesn't listen to its users....

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I just found a little creepy a camera that shoots automatically your life and uploads it, and the easy to use 100-400 lens... a peeper's dream

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"....

But still, where's the "Hello Kitty" camera dedicate to cat photography???

Lots of those already, just google it.

 

[Kit.]

Only 4 comments till a "Canon is doomed" statement..... not bad! The more it is hated in this forum, it seems the better it sells......

It would sell even better if Canon could actually release it.

I mean, G7X III.

 

[melgross]

Is there a real market for this stuff these days? Yeah, yeah, I know some people will buy these things, but that’s doesn’t make a market. Cheap digital cameras have been dying for years now, and will continue to do so.

 

[unfocused]

Is there a real market for this stuff these days? Yeah, yeah, I know some people will buy these things, but that’s doesn’t make a market...

If people buy things, that’s pretty much what a market is.

 

[LDS]

Lots of those already, just google it.

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...

 

[mensaf]

When's the next big trade show? Mid-March? If they don't announce the G7X MK III within the next month, I'm going to have to go with the RX100 soon. I know I'm not alone here.

 

[JPAZ]

Just "gave" an old point and shoot (Canon, of course!) to my 5 yr old Grandson. He now goes on "photo shoot" walks with me and we critique his images at home. I have looked at cameras for kids and nothing quite fits what I think he would need. I'd like to see this concept camera come to market.