Canon Europe today announced a new 4K laser projector, the XEED 4K5020Z, which is a compact 4K LCoS laser projector. The new projector allows for installation in any 360-degree orientation and uses a spigot lens fitting. It’s compatible with seven interchangeable Canon lenses, including the new RS-SL07RST 4K lens. It features a 1.76x motorized zoom […]
Canon Europe today announced the launch of the LX-4K3500Z, its first large venue 4K projector. This DLP-based 4K laser projector is compatible with a new set of Canon-branded lenses (capable of projecting from 2m-176m) an it’s aimed at the rental and staging market and high-end install markets. The LX-4K3500Z includes 10-bit color processing that hits […]
Canon Europe today announced the launch of the 4K5020Z and LX-MH502Z, two 4k resolution installation projectors. The 4K5020Z is specified at 5,000 lumens, uses LCoS technology and has an optional short-throw lens (the RS-SL07RST) designed specifically by Canon for 4K imaging. Both the 4K5020Z and the LX-MH502Z weigh only 9.3 kilograms and because they use […]
Canon just launched the MPAsp-H1003T, a flat panel display (FPD) lithography system. The display manufacturing solution is capable of resolving 2.0 micrometer Line/Space (L/S) features across Generation 8 glass panels, making one-shot exposure of 65-inch displays possible. The MPAsp-H1003T claims to increase the yield of mass production of 4K 65-inch panels utilizing Generation 8 glass […]
Extron has announced the certification of multiple Canon professional-grade projectors for direct connection and quick setup within XTP Systems. The twisted pair inputs on the Canon WUX5800, WUX6700, WUX5800Z, WUX6600Z, WUX7000Z and WUX7500 projectors can be set to be recognized as an XTP receiver. This enables video, audio, RS-232 control, and Ethernet signals to be […]
Canon Europe today launched the LX-MU500Z a single-chip DLP-based installation projector spec’d at 5,000 lumens, a 50,000:1 contrast ratio that’s native WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution. The laser-based system uses a blue laser and yellow phosphor wheel. The LX-MU500Z runs at 35 dB and, because it’s laser-based, it can be mounted in any configuration; including in a 360-degree orientation. Because the LX-MU500Z has a lens […]
Canon Europe today unveils a cutting-edge portfolio of LCOS projectors featuring a revamped, compact design with higher luminance and WUXGA resolution. The lamp-based Canon XEED WUX7500, XEED WUX6700 and XEED WUX5800 and the laser-based Canon XEED WUX7000Z, XEED WUX5800Z and XEED WUX6600Z are high-brightness and high-resolution models designed for System Integrators (SIs). Compatible with six motorized […]
At InfoComm 2017, Canon U.S.A. will be in Booth #3129 showcasing their wide range of projectors that appeal to a number of markets and applications, along with entertaining and innovative partner solutions that help showcase the outstanding image quality and versatility of Canon projectors. In addition, there will be hands-on demonstrations of many of Canon’s renowned professional 4K and high-definition […]
Canon introduces two new LCOS Projector models to the REALiS lineup – the REALiS WUX500ST Pro AV LCOS Projector and the REALiS WUX500ST D Pro AV LCOS Projector. These new additions, which include a short throw ratio of 0.56:1 and optical vertical lens shift of 0-75 percent feature: These short throw projectors feature a 0.56:1 throw ratio which allow for 100-inch […]
Canon just launched what they are calling their flagship interchangeable lens LCOS projector, the REALiS WUX6500 ProAV LCOS. In addition, Canon also launched two new DLP projectors, the LV-HD420 Full HD DLP projector and LV-X420 DLP projector as well as a new optional lens, the wide zoom lens LX-IL08WZ. These are all aimed at higher […]
Canon today unveiled the REALiS 4K501ST LCoS (reflective LCD) 4K resolution projector that includes two HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 support. Using a native 4K LCoS chip at 4096×2400, the projector si spec’d at 5,000 lumens and is capable of displaying 4K content at 60Hz via a single HDMI cable (4:2:0 chroma sampling, however) […]
Canon’s new REALiS WUX450ST Pro AV is an LCoS-based projector (WUXGA 1920×1200 resolution)t hat not only outputs 4500 lumens but it does something no other short-throw does — allows you to adjust vertical lens-shift up to 75 percent off-axis. Thats outstanding and accommodates nearly any install of a short-throw projector. In addition, the REALiS WUX450ST […]
Canon has introduced the LX-MU800Z, the company’s first single-chip DLP Projector with a Laser-Phosphor light source spec’d at 20,000 hours of operation to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO). Additional key features on the LX-MU800Z projector include native WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, a spec of up-to-8000 lumens, a dynamic contrast ratio up to 10,500:1, and […]
Canon introduced the REALiS WUX450ST Pro AV LCoS Projector. The newest short throw projector in Canon’s non-interchangeable lens product line, the REALiS WUX450ST has a native WUXGA resolution (1920×1200), is spec’d at 4500 lumens of brightness and uses Canon’s LCoS technology with AISYS-enhancement — all in a compact size (only 13.9 pounds). The REALiS WUX450ST […]
Colin Boyle is Canon’s European marketing specialist for projectors and he spent some time with me explaining how they fared in 2015 and what their growth plans are for 2016. Canon is heading in to much brighter projectors for 2016 including a 7500-lumen lamp-based projector and a 5000-lumen 4K resolution projector.
Canon is here launching a new 5000 lumen 4K projector as well as a plethora of other new projectors designed for corporate, education and digital signage applications. Canon European Marketing Specialist Colin Boyle takes me on a tour of their stand at ISE 2016 here in Amsterdam and what’s new — and, at the end, […]
As someone who has regularly blogged on AV/IT, cloud and mobility/BYOD, it was my recent blog interview article which brought a whole new angle on blogging for me, opening up a new door where I plan on making it a regular theme as I identify AV companies across the world in this format. I’d like […]
Canon’s four new LCD projectors are divided into Advanced (“A”) and Mid-Range Priced (“M”) models. The line includes LV-8227A — specified at 2500 ANSI lumens with a 3000:1 contrast ratio and using a WXGA (1280×720) 3LCD engine; inputs include HDMI and VGA LV-7392A — an XGA (1024×768) resolution version of the above projector LV-7297M — […]
Canon latest additions to its REALiS line of large venue LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) projectors are the SX6000 and the WX6000, which are both specified with a contrast ratio of 1000:1. The SX6000 offers 6000 lumens (non ANSI) of brightness at SXGA+ (1400×1050) resolution and an aspect ratio of 4:3, while the REALiS WX6000 […]
Vaddio has added support for the new Canon, Panasonic and Sony PTZ cameras, including the Canon XU-80, Canon XU-80W, Panasonic AW-HE120, Panasonic HE50H, Sony BRC-H900, Sony EVI-D90 and the Sony EVI-D80. All cameras are configured with Vaddio’s cabling systems to deliver high quality video, power and control over standard Cat5 cabling. The Canon XU-80 is […]
As the worldwide transition to HD imaging continues, places like houses of worship, corporations, education and government facilities are seeking cost-effective, remotely controllable pan-tilt-zoom HD camera systems and that’s the target for the new Canon XU-80. The network-based, remote controllable, Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) HD camera is for either outdoor or indoor use and uses a CMOS […]
Canon’s latest LCoS projectors are its brightest-ever in the REALiS line. The new REALiS WUX5000 and WUX5000 D offer the company’s fourth-generation AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) optical technology, are native WUXGA (1920×1200 – 16:10) and carry a brightness spec of 5,000 lumens. Integrated with Canon’s Color-Correction IC (integrated circuit) and 3D color LUT (look-up table) […]
In launching two WXGA (1280×800) and four XGA (1024×768) projectors, Canon claims they’ve got the greenest projectors on the market with the six models dubbed the LV-8310, LV-8215, LV-7385, LV-7380, LV-7285 and LV-7280 – all 3LCD, LCoS (reflective LCD) projectors. Claiming to all have at least a 4000-hour mercury-free lamp, a 1-watt stand-by mode and […]
Designed for outdoor applications, the new BU-45H camera is housed in a single piece designed weatherproof enclosure and includes 20x zoom, auto-focus, image stabilization and uses three 1.6-million pixel CCDs. Boasting a 16:9 HD image, the BU-45H is one of the highest resolution remote-control robotic pan-tilt cameras on the market.
Canon hasn’t really ever been a big player in data projectors, but at InfoComm, they just became more competitive with two new products: the REALis WUX10 and the REALiS SX80. As a differentiator, Canon has embedded both projectors with the DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications for Medicine) standard Part 14 – which standardizes displaying of […]
Responding to the higher resolution and widescreen transition calls from rAVe and other industry visionaries in the market, Canon U.S.A. introduced the new REALiS SX800 projector. Canon, not known as a leader in projection, might not have a winner with this model, but we think others will take note because they are manufacturing it themselves […]
Canon announced three new LCD projectors, the LV-7265, LV-7260, and LV-X7, all specified at XGA resolution, 1.6x wide angle zoom and short throw distances. The top-of-line LV-Series LV-7265 is specified at 2500 ANSI lumens while the LV-7260 has 2000 and the LV-X7, 1500. The LV-7265 and LV-7260 have contrast ratio of 600:1 and the LV-X7, […]
Canon announced the LV-7575, an LCD projector specified at 5500 ANSI lumens, 8900:1 contrast ratio and XGA resolution. Canon also put its lens expertise to use with a standard 1.3X Canon Optics lens and four optional high quality interchangeable lenses including the Ultra Wide Angle, Wide Angle Zoom, Long Focus Zoom, and Ultra Long Focus […]
