SYDNEY, August 27, 2013: Canon today launched the world's smallest FULL HD Powered Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) dome camera at the Integrate Expo in Sydney. The freshly unveiled range of network cameras leverage Canon's expertise in imaging technologies to provide ultra-compact surveillance technology which has an unparalleled feature set and is highly cost-effective.

The new range of compact FULL HD surveillance cameras have been developed specifically for anti-crime and operations surveillance purposes and are IEEE802.1X compliant, keeping your network secure.

"The new range of network cameras is perfect for retail and commercial environments, office surveillance, building security and for operations management. The four new cameras are the result of Canon's extensive research and investment into lens and imaging technology. These cameras feature our high-end Canon lenses in a miniature form providing excellent image quality and low-light performance, are very easy to install and offer a great set of advanced intelligent features," said David Klineberg, General Manager, Canon Specialised Imaging.

A new function, Auto Smart Shade Control (Auto SSC) is also built-in to the whole range, and maintains image sharpness even when shadows are generated by backlight or other causes ensuring correct brightness of the entire image. Faces and other subject matter being viewed remain sharp and clearly visible even with bright light in the background.

"On the few occasions where we have been able to access pre-release models of the new FULL HD cameras, our customers have commented on their remarkably small size and amazing quality - these cameras are just larger than the palm of your hand. This range has been developed in response to market demands and offers superb image quality, usability, ease of installation and is the smallest size in its class. We are confident that this product will have a strong uptake with Australian retail and commercial customers," continued David.

All the cameras feature Canon engineered D!GIC DVIII and D!GIC NET II processors used in Canon's high-end cinema cameras, to enable the highest quality image capture and high speed image compression and network distribution. The unique multi-streaming capability allows footage to be watched in FULL HD (live) and provide users with an option of recording the video in varying compressed formats and lower resolutions to extend recording capacity.

The new range of cameras is on display at the Integrate Expo, held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from the 27th to 29th of August. The Sydney unveiling is the first time the cameras will be seen, anywhere in the world.

Please see below specific information about each of the four models in the new Canon FULL HD network camera range:

VB-S30D (3.5 x PTZ dome)

Key features:

• High image quality 3.5 x optical zoom with AF
• Horizontal Wide angle view of 77.7 degrees
• Best in class low light performance(0.95Lux for colour video)
• Highest number of intelligent functions in its class (including Moving Object detection, Abandoned Object detection, Removed Object detection, Camera Tampering detection, Passing detection and Volume detection)
• Auto SSC ensures automatic optimum image capturing of wide dynamic range scenes such as the back-lit object at the entrance day/night
• Digital Night mode with Auto;Day/Night switching function for;further low light scene image capturing
• PoE compliant for easy and quick one-cable power supply
• microSD card slot, LAN terminal, I/O, audio terminal
• ONVIF profile S support

VB-S31D (1 x PT dome) and VB-S800D(1 x Fixed dome)

Key features:

• Wide angle 95 degree Bright F1.6 single focal Canon lens
• Low-light capability (0.5Lux for colour video)
• Highest number of intelligent functions in its class (including Moving Object detection, Abandoned Object detection, Removed Object detection, Camera Tampering detection, Passing detection and Volume detection)
• microSD card slot, LAN terminal, I/O, audio terminal
• Equipped with remote PT function (VB-S31D)
• Able to be installed to the wall (VB-S800D)
• ONVIF profile S support

VB-900F (1 x fixed box type)

Key features:

• Wide angle 96 degree Bright F1.6 single focal Canon lens
• Low-light capability (0.5Lux for colour video)
• Highest number of intelligent functions in its class (including Moving Object detection, Abandoned Object detection, Removed Object detection, Camera Tampering detection, Passing detection and Volume detection)
• microSD card slot, LAN terminal, I/O, audio terminal
• ONVIF profile S support

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