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Durability At Its Core: Introducing in Latin America, The New Waterproof And Shockproof Canon VIXIA Camcorder

VIXIA HF W11 is an Ideal Camcorder for Capturing Action-Packed Family Moments

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 16, 2019 – Providing a dependable and durable product that fits the everyday lifestyle of busy families, Canon U.S.A., Inc. - Latin America Group, a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced a new ruggedly designed addition to the VIXIA family of digital camcorders – the VIXIA HF W11. This camcorder is waterproof (up to 16.4 ft. / 5m), shockproof and dustproof, and is capable of functioning in temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit /-10 degrees Celsius, so users can capture a variety of fun moments, such as trips to the beach for swimming, or the mountains for skiing. Featuring 1920 x 1080 video AVCHD Full HD video recording, this camcorder is equipped with a 40x optical and 60x digital zoom lens allowing users to record action both near and far.

“From soccer games to vacations, there are plenty of activities that families want to capture that require a product that fits their fun-filled lifestyles,” said Yasuhiro Suzuki, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Canon U.S.A., Inc. - Latin America Group. “Weighing less than a pound, this new waterproof, shockproof and dustproof VIXIA model is perfect for active families so they won’t miss a minute of the action in any season, whether indoors or out, in good weather or wet weather.”

The VIXIA HF W11 camcorder offers an attached LED light and 32GB of internal storage for recording up to 13.5 hours of crisp, high-definition video. Users can also record to a removable SD memory card, allowing for additional recording capacity as well as easy sharing with friends and family. In addition, this camcorder features a 3.0-inch touch-panel LCD screen enabling users to view a recording or change settings all at the touch of a finger.

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 to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $36 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2018† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2019. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., Inc. – Latin America Group, sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.cla.canon.com/rss. For media inquiries, please contact cla_pr@cla.canon.com.

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