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Pictured left to right: CR-N700 & RC-IP1000
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND – 25 June 2024: Canon New Zealand announces today that it will offer firmware for 4K remote cameras1 and remote camera controllers2 intended to improve the functionality and performance of functions, such as auto-tracking3, free of charge from July 2024. Upgraded versions of various applications4 including ‘Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001’ (released in April 2023) will also be made available.
Canon has been enhancing its product line-up of remote camera systems by providing application software that adds necessary functions according to their usage to camera systems, including 4K remote cameras and specialised controllers. With upgrades to firmware and applications across the system to improve their respective functionality and performance, Canon aims to assist workflow improvements on video production projects and aid visual communication in situations such as web conferences and lecture broadcasts.
The tracking function will be improved so that the updated ‘Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001’ will now be able to continue to track the subject even when they intersect with another person (such as someone cutting in front or crossing paths) without transferring to the other person. Its performance will also be improved to achieve more natural and flowing movement as it tracks the beginning and end of a subject’s movements. Additionally, advanced settings for auto-tracking can now be adjusted via the controller so that cameras can be operated without the use of a PC. Canon will also begin providing, free of charge, basic (Lite) functions5 of ‘Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001’ in order to allow a broader range of users to enjoy the improved convenience. Currently, Canon also offers a paid version of ‘Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001’5.
The update will improve the video output framerate during USB connection. Remote cameras CR-N300 and CR-N100 comply with USB Video Class, the standard for USB transmission, and by simply connecting them to a PC via cable they can be used for web conferences. The output frame rate will be improved from FHD12.5fps, which the camera was originally equipped to handle, to a maximum of FHD30fps. In addition to Motion JPEG format, the output format will now be offered in YUV (where ‘Y' represents the brightness, or 'luma' value, and 'UV' represents the colour, or 'chroma' values) format as well, thereby facilitating image processing after shooting. Being compatible with the two formats, the remote cameras – with updated firmware – can be used for various kinds of web conferences.
In addition, the functionality of the dedicated controller will be enhanced so that it will now be possible for the touch panel on the remote camera controller RC-IP1000 to display thumbnail images of presets and trace functions registered on the camera. Users can access the function while displaying the thumbnail image, thereby reducing operational mistakes, and enabling intuitive control operation. Furthermore, images shown on the touch panel, which can display up to nine cameras at one time, can be output to an external monitor via an SDI and HDMI. This controller firmware update will improve on-site operations by enabling users to control the cameras while checking the multiple views simultaneously displayed on a large screen.
Availability:
The firmware update is scheduled to be available for download from July, please visit one of the following product pages to download:
CR-N700
CR-N500
CR-N300
CR-N100
CR-X300
| Main differences | Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001 (Lite) |
Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001 (Paid) |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking subject | Auto-select only | Auto-/manual select possible |
| Tracking sensitivity | Fixed | Adjustable from 1 to 10 levels |
| Tracking subject display size | Can be set at two levels | Can be set at five levels |
| Tracking target display position | Fixed at center | Can be set to any area |
| Priority display area | - | Can be set |
| Fixed angle of view | - | Can be set |
| Save tracking settings | One only | Up to five can be saved/recalled |
1 Compatible with CR-N700 (released in December 2022), CR-N500 (May 2021), CR-N300 (June 2021), CR-N100 (November 2023), and CR-X300 (February 2022)
2 Compatible with RC-IP1000 (released in December 2023)
3 CR-X300 is not compatible with the Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001.
4 Auto Loop Application RA-AL001 (released in April 2023) and Remote Camera Control Application (released free of charge in May 2021)
5 Functions differ between the basic ‘Lite’ version and Paid version of Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001. CR-X300 is not compatible with Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001 for both Lite and Paid versions. Please see following table for key differences:
