Canon India Unveils its Largest, Most Immersive Booth yet at the Broadcast India Show 2024 - Canon India

Canon India Unveils its Largest, Most Immersive Booth yet at the Broadcast India Show 2024

Pioneering a video-first strategy, debuts game-changing premium EOS C80 and EOS C400 cinema cameras alongside the power packed EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II

Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President & CEO of Canon India along with Canon team unveiled their largest ever and most immersive booth at Broadcast India Show 2024.

Mumbai, 17th October 2024: Canon India, a leading provider of digital imaging solutions, reaffirmed its commitment to videography and broadcasting by unveiling its most extensive and immersive booth at the 33rd edition of Broadcast India Show 2024, held at the Jio World Convention Centre from October 17th to 19th. The Broadcast India Show, an interactive platform highlighting global innovations in infotainment technology, provides a unique opportunity for industry professionals to connect and experience cutting-edge advancements first-hand. Leveraging the same, Canon showcased its complete ecosystem of imaging solutions under one roof, from cinema and professional video to mirrorless and PTZ cameras, alongside an extensive range of RF and Cine lenses.

Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President & CEO, Canon India, said, "In today’s dynamic and hyperconnected environment, businesses need solutions that address their specific office automation needs while ensuring a productive and cost-efficient infrastructure. We understand the evolving needs of businesses and are committed to continually providing solutions that enhance productivity and prioritize security. With customer delight at the core, our latest innovations reflect advancements that will enable businesses to provide printing with security and manage document workflow more effectively, as per the requirements of the new age business infrastructure.”

In addition to its advanced product lineup, Canon’s immersive booths created real-life scenarios for visitors to experience the exceptional capabilities of Canon’s imaging technology across diverse applications. This year’s booth featured groundbreaking innovations such as the newly launched EOS C80 and EOS C400 cinema cameras, as well as the latest EOS R Series models, including the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II. Canon also highlighted its broadcasting capabilities with the advanced RC-IP1000 remote camera controller. Additionally, riding on the success of its Canon North Star initiative, Canon presented a range of products from key Canon North Star partners like Aputure, Sennheiser, and Mo-SYS, reinforcing its position as a provider of comprehensive, end-to-end solutions to enable customers in setting up complete studio operations.

(From Right to Left) Mr Toshiaki Nomura, President & CEO, Canon India, Hanu Raghavapudi, Indian film Director and Screenwriter, Mr Sudeep Chatterjee, National Award-winning Cinematographer, and Mr Vishesh Magoo, Assistant Director, Imaging Communication Business, Canon India unveiled Canon's latest marvel EOS C80 at the Broadcast India Show 2024.

Commenting on Canon India’s participation, Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President & CEO, said, “At Canon India, we are driving a video-first strategy focused on delivering cutting-edge products and solutions that meet the fast-paced, ever-evolving needs of the video industry. Our participation at the Broadcast India Show 2024 underscores our commitment to offering innovative, end-to-end imaging solutions that cater to the growing demands of virtual productions, high-end cinema, OTT platforms, VR, and live broadcasting for TV stations. The unveiling of our EOS C80 and C400 cameras, along with our advanced EOS R Series models, sets new benchmarks for quality, versatility, and reliability in dynamic production environments. We are excited by the overwhelming response from professionals across sectors and look forward to leading the way in shaping the future of the video and broadcast industry.”

The Showcase of Latest Canon Innovations

• Cinema Prowess: Canon India introduced the EOS C80 and EOS C400, two recently unveiled additions to the Cinema EOS lineup. The compact EOS C80, available in November, features a 6K full-frame sensor and unmatched mobility. The EOS C400, designed for live productions, offers superior visual quality and advanced interface capabilities, setting a new standard for the broadcast industry.
• Strengthened EOS R Series: The EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II were key highlights in Canon’s legendary EOS R Series. The EOS R1 is designed for action photography and media professionals requiring reliability in challenging conditions, while the EOS R5 Mark II redefines video and photography workflows with its 8K RAW recording and innovative AF features.
• Advanced Remote PTZ Cameras and Solutions: Canon showcased the RC-IP1000, an advanced remote camera controller, along with a range of PTZ cameras (CR-N700, CR-N500, CR-N300, and CR-N100,) tailored for sectors including corporate, broadcast, and event management, offering unparalleled clarity and seamless workflows for professional video production environments.

Mr. Vishesh Magoo, Assistant Director, Imaging Communication Business, Canon India, highlighted the technical edge Canon offers, “With the EOS C80 and C400, we are empowering professionals in the fields of OTT, cinema, advertising, documentaries, events, broadcasting, and premium podcasting to deliver exceptional visual content with mobility and precision. Canon’s ongoing focus on virtual production and immersive experiences, combined with our advanced EOS R Series, reinforces our commitment to providing cutting-edge technology for both cinematic and broadcast professionals. We are excited to be at the forefront of driving the future of video production with these powerful tools.”

Immersive Experience Zone

Canon’s booth further captivated attendees with its immersive experience zones, designed to showcase how Canon’s technology excels in diverse real-world scenarios:

• Virtual Event Zone: A live chroma experience with a model simulating an event, allowing attendees to observe how Canon’s cameras seamlessly integrate with VR technology and live green screen effects.
• Cinema EOS Zone: A haunted house-themed setting, inspired by OTT-style productions, demonstrated Canon’s exceptional image quality for high-end cinematic projects.
• EOS R System Zone: Modeled to bring alive the grand cinematic vision, this zone allowed visitors to experience the filmmaking features of the EOS R cameras in a richly detailed, dramatic setup.
• Low-Light Zone: A dimly lit environment where attendees explored the low-light photography and videography capabilities of Canon cameras, capturing stunning images in challenging lighting conditions.

Canon North Star Partnership Ecosystem

Further enhancing the booth’s appeal, Canon India featured products from its Canon North Star alliance partners. Launched earlier this year, Canon North Star brought together industry-leading solutions from partners like Aputure, Sennheiser, Atomos, EIZO, and new partner Mo-SYS from London. Together, these solutions offer a comprehensive ecosystem for creators, from cameras and lighting to audio and storage, providing complete advisory and technical solutions for professional studio setups.The booth also hosted a series of technical sessions by Canon Masters and Canon North Star experts, offering visitors in-depth insights into Canon’s cutting-edge technology and workflows for cinema, broadcast, and beyond.

Sessions by Canon at BIS 2024

About Canon Inc.

Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial equipment, and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With about 169,000 employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2023 (ended December 31, 2023) totaled $29.44 billion (at an exchange rate of ¥142=U.S. $1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at:global.canon

About Canon India

Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is the sales and marketing subsidiary of Canon Inc., a world leader in imaging technologies. Having started its operations in 1997, Canon India markets a comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging products and solutions in India. The company today has offices in 10 cities across India with merchandise warehousing facilities at 4 location and employs 1000 staff and over 850 channel partners. Canon India enjoys a vast retail presence across the country through Canon Image Square (CIS) stores, PIXMA Zones, and BIS Lounges. Canon India’s service reach extends to over 632 towns covering 19,118 PIN codes across India – which comprises of 349+ Camera collection points, 15 Camera repair centres, 320+ Printer repair centres, 183 Copier, Scanner and 120 Large Format Printer Sales & Service dealers. (Updated as of July 2024)

In sync with its corporate tagline- ‘Delighting You Always’, reinforced by World-class technology, Canon offers an extended product portfolio, including Digital Production Printers, Large Format Printers, Commercial Printers, Multi-Functional Devices, Managed Document Services, Inkjet & Laser Printers, Document and Cheque Scanners, Digital Cameras, DSLRs, Mirrorless cameras, Cinematic Imaging Products, and Surveillance cameras catering to the multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Commercial, Government & PSUs.

More information is available at https://in.canon/