Canon U.S.A. Introduces "World's First" Technology in New 8mm Camcorders.LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 1995--Canon U.S.A Inc. today introduced three new compact video camcorders with an exclusive new image control system called FlexiZone AF/AE. FlexiZone allows users to pinpoint the area of focus or exposure anywhere within the viewfinder The preview window on a camera that is used to frame, focus and take the picture. On analog cameras, the viewfinder is an eye-sized window that must be pressed against the face. Point-and-shoot digital cameras use small LCD screens that are viewed several inches from the eyes. , providing creative control previously unavailable in a video camcorder. The Hi8 model also offers the world's first optical 20X zoom To change from a distant view to a more close-up view (zoom in) and vice versa (zoom out). An application may provide fixed or variable levels of zoom. A display adapter may also have built-in zoom capability. lens, and two 8mm units feature a built-in built-in - (Or "primitive") A built-in function or operator is one provided by the lowest level of a language implementation. This usually means it is not possible (or efficient) to express it in the language itself. 0.65X wide angle converter (1) A device that changes one set of codes, modes, sequences or frequencies to a different set. See A/D converter. (2) A device that changes current from 60Hz to 50Hz and vice versa. for the world's widest angle of view at 24mm (in 35mm equivalents). FlexiZone is operated by a touch-sensitive touch-sensitive adj → sensible al tacto touch-sensitive touch adj [keypad] → à effleurement; [screen] → tactile control pad that directs a frame in the viewfinder to the area of the scene selected by the user. In the FlexiZone Auto Focus mode, the camcorder automatically provides precise focus of the subject in the frame, even if it is not in the center of the viewfinder. With a touch of the Auto Exposure button, FlexiZone also automatically adjusts for proper exposure of the desired subject. FlexiZone enables the creation of more professional-looking videos, with applications from the practical to the creative. Available in May, Canon's line-up line-up Noun 1. people or things assembled for a particular purpose: Christmas TV line-up 2. of four new models provide features that meet the demands of almost every shooting situation and consumer need, from first time users to sophisticated videographers. Canon U.S.A. Inc., headquartered in Lake Success, is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon's extensive product line enables consumers and businesses worldwide to capture, store and distribute visual information. CONTACT: Canon U.S.A. Inc. Russell Marchetta, 516/328-5145 or The Rowland Company Nicole Hughes, 212/527-8887 |
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