Canon offers professional photo and video production equipment, PTZ cameras and VR solutions for government communications (internal and external), training purposes and public information provision. Canon products are designed to produce high-quality footage quickly, reliably and under all conditions.

Below, we outline the key product categories relevant to media and content creation applications:

Cameras: For both internal and external communication and training purposes, Canon offers a wide range of camera solutions:

• System cameras with silent shutter, high light sensitivity, fast autofocus and a range of connectivity options for producing professional footage in the most varied conditions. Thanks to their hybrid technology, they are suitable for both photography and videography.
• Cinema cameras with 6K/8K recording capabilities, Open Gate technology, support for multiple lenses and the ability to be used handheld, on tripods, gimbals or other mounts. Specifically designed for producing cinema/broadcast-quality footage in a wide variety of configurations.
• Professional 4K camcorders with a wide zoom range, infrared mode, 5-axis image stabilisation and a compact design for operational reporting or the creation of training material, even by non-specialists.
• PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras for 4K recording and streaming over both IP and SDI networks. The cameras feature powerful tracking and autofocus capabilities that perform well even in challenging lighting conditions. They are ideal for recording and broadcasting high-quality content, whether for external or internal audiences, such as from in-house studios.

Lenses: Canon offers the most comprehensive, high-quality lens range on the market to support a wide variety of production requirements. The range spans from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto lenses and from macro to fisheye models. Canon has also developed lenses specifically tailored to the needs of professional video and film productions. There is a suitable lens available for virtually every type of creative requirement.

Flash units: Together with the camera range, the range of flash units ensures the correct exposure and accurate colour reproduction at all times. The flash units can be mounted directly on the camera or positioned elsewhere within a room, where they can be controlled remotely via cable or wirelessly.

Software: Capturing beautiful images is just one part of the production puzzle. Being able to view and process them quickly are other key elements. Canon has developed various software applications to support professional videography and photography workflows. These include:

• Canon Multi Camera Management Application: for setting up, monitoring and managing multiple cameras and controllers from the Cinema EOS and PTZ ranges.
• Remote PTZ Camera Control Application: For managing and controlling up to 20 PTZ cameras, including live preview of 9 cameras simultaneously.
• Camera Colour Matching Application: For quickly and accurately matching colours between Canon and non-Canon cameras in multi-camera environments.
• Canon Camera Connect App: For controlling Canon EOS cameras from a phone or tablet, viewing and downloading images, and updating firmware.
• Digital Photo Professional: Software for processing, viewing and editing RAW images from digital EOS cameras and PowerShot models with a RAW function. This includes image rotation, white balance correction, dynamic range adjustment and colour adjustment.

For suppliers wishing to integrate and control Canon cameras within their production environment, Canon has developed Software Development Kits (SDKs) that allow key camera and lens functions to be controlled directly from within an application.