CANON U.S.A. ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF
THE BU-50H REMOTE-CONTROL ROBOTIC INDOOR PAN-TILT-ZOOM
16:9 HDTV CAMERA SYSTEM AT THE 2009 NAB Show
Three-CCD HD Camera Features Canon 20X Zoom Lens, Auto-Focus Function, Optical Image Stabilization, Genlock Input, HD-SDI and SD-SDI Video Output With Embedded Audio, Quiet Operation, and Non-Proprietary Control Protocol for Turn-Key Installation
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 20, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, announces the U.S. introduction of the BU-50H remote-control robotic indoor pan-tilt HD camera system for indoor POV (point-of-view) applications. A follow-up to Canon’s BU-45H remote-control outdoor robotic pan-tilt HD 16:9 camera system, the new BU-50H remote-control robotic indoor pan-tilt HD camera system is engineered to provide exceptional HD video imagery and versatile performance in locations such as houses of worship, legislative chambers, studio POV camera positions, indoor security areas, and many other environments. The BU-50H is an extremely quiet P/T system and features a maximum noise level of NC30. It is well-suited for operation in very quiet environments, including studios, conferences, lectures, and classical music concerts. The BU-50H is making its U.S. debut at the 2009 NAB Show, April 20-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, (booth #C4325).
“There are many specialized POV environments in which a versatile, cost-effective, high-quality remote-controlled HD video camera is essential,” stated Larry Thorpe, national marketing executive, Broadcast and Communications division, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “For outdoor environments, Canon addressed this need with its BU-45H. Now, Canon has followed with the BU-50H for indoor POV applications. Both camera systems leverage Canon’s global leadership in advanced optics, camera pan-tilt control technologies, and HD video imaging. Both are economical, turn-key products that are completely designed and manufactured by Canon.”
The BU-50H remote-control robotic indoor pan-tilt HD camera system incorporates a Canon HD camera equipped with three 1/3-inch (1.67 million-pixel) CCD sensors (1440 H x 1080 V), a Canon HD zoom lens with 20X optical zoom ratio (4.5 - 90mm), an advanced Canon Auto Focus function, and Canon’s sophisticated Image Stabilizer technology.
Advanced connectivity features of the new camera system provide the versatility needed to address a wide variety of video-capture applications. These include genlock input for video synchronization in broadcast television systems. Outputs include uncompressed HD-SDI and SD-SDI with embedded audio, or standard-definition (SD) composite NTSC video. The HD-SDI can be used for HD recording and the HD-SDI or NTSC will support simultaneous SD monitoring. The BU-50H pan-tilt HD camera is capable of extremely smooth 300-degree pans and 80-degree tilts. Users can program the BU-50H for repeatable and simultaneous panning, tilting, and/or zooming to up to 32 preset coordinates.
The Canon BU-50H remote-control robotic indoor pan-tilt HD camera’s control protocol is non-proprietary and open. Users or system integrators can interface the camera with their own control system or that of third-party providers to operate the pan/tilt system while also facilitating remote operational control of the HD camera lens and video functions. Short- and long-distance control systems interface via RS-422 connections. An optional third-party E/O (electrical-to-optical) converter is available to enable worldwide connectivity via fiber optics or a connection to the Canon Canobeam DT-150 HD wireless video transceiver for transmission at distances of up to one kilometer.
The total weight of the pan-tilt system, camera and housing is 11 kg. (approx. 24 lbs.).
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number seven both in the computer industry and among Japanese companies on Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies 2008 list, and is on the 2008 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei - - “all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future” - - Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/RSS .
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