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SHOOTING FROM BOTH SIDES [Week, The (Oman)]
[February 09, 2014]

SHOOTING FROM BOTH SIDES [Week, The (Oman)]


(Week, The (Oman) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Canon Middle East has unveiled the PowerShot N100 ­ a new concept camera with innovative new technologies to turn images and movies into unforgettable sto­ ries. The PowerShot N100 is Canon's first compact camera to feature both front and rear facing cameras, allowing users to simul­taneously capture the expression behind the camera as they press the shutter, helping in telling both sides of the story. The camera also fea­tures optical technologies similar to those found in the PowerShot S Series, which produces exceptional qua­lity images.



Unlocking the ability to capture action in front and behind the camera, the PowerShot N100's new Dual Capture functionality ensures every emotion is encapsulated in a single image or movie, thanks to the rear­facing Story Camera. The PowerShot N100 records the user's expression as they shoot, either as a movie or still image, and com­ bines it with the scene they've captured ­ ideal for when their reaction is just as important as the moment itself, such as watch­ ing a child's first steps.

Stills are guaranteed to look impressive with Canon's Smart Auto technology ­ it automatically determines the best settings to capture the perfect shot from 58 different scenes ­ from sunsets to smiling babies. Users will never miss a moment either, thanks to the inclusion of Canon's Hybrid Auto feature, which captures four seconds of movie footage before they press the shutter to take a still image. The PowerShot N100 also intelligently combines Hybrid Auto and the Dual Capture functionality to automatically record the expressions behind the camera two seconds before and after image capture.


Sharing stories is easier than ever before with the PowerShot N100's Wi­Fi functionality allowing users to wirelessly upload sto­ries directly to social networks. Connecting to smartphones is easy ­ the customisable Mobile Device Connect Button with NFC support allows users to connect and start sharing, via Canon's CameraWindow app, in quick and simple steps. The Mobile Device Connect Button also allows easy backup to online cloud storage sites such as Google Drive or Flickr via Canon iMage Gateway.

Using the CameraWindow app, you can even remotely control the PowerShot N100 directly from your smartphone's screen.

The images captured can be enjoyed for a lifetime, thanks to Canon's first­ class image technologies. Capturing natural looking images in low light is easy with Canon's HS System, an advanced combina­tion of powerful Digic 6 processing and a 12.1MP 1/1.7­type high­sensitivity CMOS sensor. The PowerShot N100's lens provides the flexibility to capture sweeping land­ scapes using the 24mm ultra­wide­angle, and get closer to distant subjects with the 5x optical zoom. The rear­facing Story Camera features a wide 25mm lens that works simultaneously with the front­facing cam­ era, and is wide enough to capture a couple behind the camera.

Users can also add a creative twist to images with Creative Shot, a unique shooting mode that allows capturing six different versions of a single image. There are 46 different creative effects, grouped into four categories ­ Monochrome, Retro, Special and Natural for users to pre­select from before start­ ing to shoot. All settings can be accessed and adjusted via the 7.5cm tilt­up touch­ screen, allowing users to shoot from a variety of unique and different angles.

POWERSHOT N100 KEY FEATURES Dual Capture with rear­facing Story Camera HS System for superior lowlight results Ultra wide, bright 5x zoom lens with Intelligent IS Effortlessly create albums with Story Highlights Wi­Fi with NFC Large tilt­up touchscreen Hybrid Auto with Dual Capture Creative modes Samsung Smart TV apps for children Samsung's App Store now has 50 Android applications to teach and inspire children with. Parents can engage chil­ dren with content made just for their little yet curios minds.

The Baby Channel service contains 200 hours of pro­gramming for babies and tod­ dlers. Through verbal and non­verbal programming, the channel introduces and builds on social skills, health habits, numeracy and vocabulary.

English Kindergarten is an animated flashcard game for children of all ages. In 15 minutes, your child can learn up to 40 words for animals, foods and vehicles ­ just by engaging with bold characters and fun drawings. ABC Puzzle brings English to children's fingertips by helping them to recognise the letters of the English alphabet and their pronunciations. As chil­dren move towards solving the puzzle, they will become familiar with the shape and sound of each letter, as uttered by a human voice.

Dibo the Gift Dragon ­ a video­on­demand ­ sprinkles cheer around Soft Village Cozyland, where his puppet friends explore their imagina­ tions. Another feature, Best Kids Songs, is loved by chil­ dren worldwide. It was made by an education specialist for children to enjoy. This app is loaded with sing­along songs and dancing characters that bring parents and children more than 60 minutes of children's songs. Classics such as the Alphabet Song and The Muffin Man can be downloaded and played with­ out Wi­Fi.

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