Canon officially announces the IVY REC clippable outdoor camera

[photo212]

Still haven't seen how long the battery will operate in record

 

[amorse]

Like seriously, who is going to buy those?

I'm pretty sure it was crowd sourced so I'll bet the people who paid Canon before it was released will probably be the ones to buy it. It's not for me, but if they can use crowd sourcing to fund its development, then it probably does have a market.

 

[michi]

Even though it is smaller than a cellphone, most people already carry a phone with them at most times which can record images and videos. I can't see something like this selling a lot of units.

 

[LDS]

Even though it is smaller than a cellphone, most people already carry a phone with them at most times which can record images and videos. I can't see something like this selling a lot of units.

Probably you aren't going to clip your $1000+ phone - or even a $500+ one - where you're going to clip this....

 

[djack41]

Like seriously, who is going to buy those?

Great question. What can this thing do that the Smartphone does not do better? I wish Canon luck at selling it.

 

[slclick]

Great question. What can this thing do that the Smartphone does not do better? I wish Canon luck at selling it.

My smartphone is in my dry bag as i float/fly down the river. This is clipped to my Osprey pack. One of many scenarios. Not sure why the forum geniuses cannot come up with these things.

 

[djack41]

LOL May be a few scenarios where someone may buy it but not many. I would rather have the superior camera and connectivity of an iPhone in a LifeProof case. Might look at Tony Northrup's comments about the Ivy.

 

[slclick]

LOL May be a few scenarios where someone may buy it but not many. I would rather have the superior camera and connectivity of an iPhone in a LifeProof case. Might look at Tony Northrup's comments about the Ivy.

I'd rather read someone reputable.

 

[djack41]

That's why I read his blog.

 

[Loswr]

That's why I read his blog.

Because you enjoy misinformation?

 

[Kit.]

That's why I read his blog.

Oh, have we just found someone who takes TN seriously?

 

[djack41]

lol Only 1.34 million of us.

 

[slclick]

lol Only 1.34 million of us.

Numbers don't say much these days. Look at 2016 US elections, 50m+ people with their heads up their Hassselblads.

 

[Kit.]

lol Only 1.34 million of us.

Is that the count of people watching his show?

 

[Antono Refa]

Nikon announces Nikkor Z58/ 0.95
Canon announces clippable thingy.

How many units of the Nikkor Z58/0.95, a manual focus prime, is Nikon going to sell at $8,000 a unit?
How many clippable thingies is Canon going to sell at $130?

I suspect the clippable thingies would contribute to Canon's bottom line more than the Nikkor to Nikon's.

 

[Chaitanya]

Found this article posted about Ivy selling like hotcakes in Japan.

Canon outdoor camera 'Canon Ivy Rec' sells out in ONE DAY in Japan

Preorders for the Canon Ivy Rec, an unusual Canon outdoor camera, fly off the shelves in Japan

www.digitalcameraworld.com

 

[cayenne]

Found this article posted about Ivy selling like hotcakes in Japan.

Canon outdoor camera 'Canon Ivy Rec' sells out in ONE DAY in Japan

Preorders for the Canon Ivy Rec, an unusual Canon outdoor camera, fly off the shelves in Japan

www.digitalcameraworld.com

I guess Canon knows their market over there, but wow...I still keep asking myself WTF would you do with these things?

C

 

[Chaitanya]

I guess Canon knows their market over there, but wow...I still keep asking myself WTF would you do with these things?

C

Non fish eye lens perfect for body cam, clip it on to a backpack and use it for recording activities like trekking, biking, etc... like I mentioned before this is where Nikon Keymission 80 was targetted but failed. Canon Ivy being cheaper and much easier to use will be selling with same action cam crowd who dont want a fish eye camera.