Communiqué de presse Canon Japon
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Communiqué de presse Officiel de Canon Japan CANON UNVEILS NEW 3-MEGAPIXEL DIGITAL SLR CAMERA EQUIPPED WITH CMOS SENSOR TOKYO, May 17, 2000-Canon today announced the introduction of a new affordably priced 3-megapixel-class digital SLR camera that features a large-area CMOS sensor and accommodates the entire lineup*1 of Canon EF lenses: the Canon EOS D30. Canon's previously released professional digital SLR cameras-the EOS D2000 and EOS D6000, based on the company's autofocus SLR EOS-series flagship-model EOS-1N-have garnered accolades in such diverse fields as journalism, medicine and publishing. Demand among general EOS users, however, has been on the rise for an affordably priced digital SLR camera offering high cost performance that can be used for leisure photo taking as well as in the workplace. The new Canon EOS D30, developed to satisfy a wide range of uses from advanced amateur photographers to business use, represents the standard in next-generation digital SLR cameras. The model combines outstanding image quality with creative photographic functions at a manufacturer's suggested price of approximately 3,000€. The imaging element comprises a proprietary 3.25-million-pixel large-area CMOS sensor*2 developed by Canon, an RGB colour filter and a newly designed digital image-processing LSI, making possible high resolution and faithful colour reproduction. It incorporates the same mode settings and dial operation utilised in the EOS series and offers compatibility with Canon's extensive line-up of EF lenses, ensuring ease of use for anyone familiar with using EOS cameras. Featuring basic EOS styling with an optimised layout for digital functionality, the EOS D30's compact design distinguishes the model as the world's smallest and lightest digital single-lens reflex camera with interchangeable lenses*3. Furthermore, the camera's stainless steel chassis and an external cover moulded from lightweight, exceptionally strong engineering plastics realise a camera body that is both lightweight and highly durable. Basic features include high-speed, high-performance 3-point autofocus; a range of shooting modes, including five programmed Image Control modes; a 35-zone evaluative metering sensor that is linked to each focusing point; and-marking a first in an EOS-series camera-a built-in E-TTL (Evaluative Through-The-Lens) flash system. The camera enables high-speed shooting of up to approximately 8 continuous images at a speed of approximately 3 images per second. The extensive functionality offered by the EOS D30 provides photographers with the versatility to achieve the creative images they seek. The 1.8-inch LCD monitor located on the back of the camera permits the viewing of captured images. It can also be used to display such information as the shutter speed, aperture value, exposure mode and histogram, which shows the distribution of signal levels from shadows to highlights, for each image. Image data is stored on CompactFlash™ cards, permitting the storage of up to approximately 12 images*4 on a 16MB card when shooting in the "Large/Normal" mode. The model ships with one 16MB CompactFlash card. The EOS D30 is also compatible with CompactFlash Type II, enabling users to take advantage of the IBM Microdrive and other high-capacity storage media. The high-capacity Battery Pack BP-511, which is included with the unit, provides enough power to take up to approximately 540 shots*3 (at full charge, "Large/Fine" mode). For extended shooting the optional Battery Grip BG-ED3, which accommodates two battery packs, can be used. The Canon EOS D30 will go on sale in Europe, Japan and the USA from early September priced at approximately 3,000€. Canon has set initial production at 8,000 units per month. *1 Field angle equivalent to 1.6x the focal length. *2 Effective sensor size: 15.1 x 22.7mm. *3 As of May 8, 2000. *4 Storage performance may vary depending on image data. |
